CYNTHIA MARAGOS is a luxury travel expert who has mastered the art of the ultimate Mediterranean luxury experience. Cynthia created LemonLime Travel, a successful luxury travel business more than sixteen years ago—combining her knowledge and experience in Greece and Italy, her cultural background as a Greek-American, and her entrepreneurial mindset. Designing a fabulous experience whether it’s a honeymoon or destination wedding in Santorini, a family reunion at a Tuscan villa, or corporate event on a yacht, Cynthia loves sharing her expertise of the Mediterranean and fulfilling her clients’ dreams!

What made you want to pursue running your own business?

Growing up in New York State in a Greek-American home, both of my parents were successful entrepreneurs. I experienced first-hand the value of a strong work ethic and personal reward of building a business. Creating a business that allows me to incorporate my Greek background with my expertise of the Mediterranean while spending summers in Greece with my family is an ideal scenario!

What influenced your path to success?
Following graduation from Boston College, I bought a oneway ticket to the island of Crete, Greece, for an opportunity to spend the summer learning the resort business. I enjoyed the opportunity so much that I returned home three years later, gaining invaluable hospitality experience on the Greek Islands.

How do you support women-owned companies into your business?

I personally meet with each of our suppliers and conduct on-site inspections for each hotel, villa, and yacht that I recommend for our clientele. Over seventy-percent of the suppliers contracted with LemonLime are woman-owned and I collaborate with Greek-based women designers to offer my clients special access to private shopping tours.

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