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35 Years of McCabe World Travel

35 years of experience. 35 years of relationship-building. 35 years of making dreams a reality.

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Our Roots

Harnessing the power of travel to unite and transform

Founded in 1989 by Damian McCabe, a passionate traveler who recognized travel's potential to unite, McCabe World Travel is now a global leader in luxury travel.

The McCabe World Travel community has grown to over 60 travel professionals who each have a wealth of first-hand experience in the destinations you most want to visit.

The power of relationships

When reflecting on 35 years of business, our biggest takeaway is our appreciation for the relationships with have with our partners and our clients.



Over the last 3+ decades, McCabe World Travel has invested in our relationships with the best of the best travel providers around the world. We consider our partners our friends and work closely with them to ensure your travels are as special as possible.


Whether we're working with a client for the first time or the fiftieth time, we value our relationship with you. We recognize that you're entrusting us with your most valuable resource - your time.

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cherished memories

Celebrating our 30th birthday in 2019

our valued partners
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Rocco Forte Knights
Explora Journeys
TravelBeyond Hotel group
Rosewood Hotel Group
Viking
Belmond
Abercrombie & Kent
Crystal
The Ritz Carlton
Tauck
Four Seasons
Our History

35 years in the making

Founded in 1989 by Damian McCabe, a passionate traveler who recognized travel's potential to unite, McCabe World Travel is now a global leader in luxury travel.

Our History

35 years in the making

Founded in 1989 by Damian McCabe, a passionate traveler who recognized travel's potential to unite, McCabe World Travel is now a global leader in luxury travel.

1989

Open for business

McCabe World Travel opened its doors on Inauguration Day January 20, 1989 in downtown Washington, DC.

1995

Joining Virtuoso

The agency became a proud member of Virtuoso in 1995. Damian McCabe has since served as Chairman of Virtuoso's Member Advisory Board and McCabe World Travel has consistently been recognized as a top producing agency. Our Virtuoso membership has allowed us to provide better tailored experiences, more access, and comprehensive support for clients for the last 3 decades. Learn more about Virtuoso.

1999

Narrowing our focus

McCabe World Travel moved to McLean, VA, just 20 minutes from Washington DC, in 1999 to expand our team and focus on better serving our leisure travelers.

2014

Growing our team

The company expanded its footprint into a much larger office space in 2014, where we have since continued working together and hosting valued clients and partners

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