Since 1987 Liz Culligan, C.T.C. and owner of Sundial Travel in North Branford, has been providing her clients with her expertise and advice on all aspects of travel from planning and logistics to reservations and identifying “must see” sites and vacation experiences. Culligan’s career choice was strongly influenced by her first experience working with a travel agent to plan her own vacation. She was greatly impressed with her agent’s first-hand knowledge and experiences which were based on the many countries she personally had visited. She was able to answer all Liz’s questions and knew so much about the ins and outs of the country she was planning to visit. “I was also intrigued by seeing all the brochures and maps which presented so many options on what to see in this world”, says Culligan. With so many choices, the travel agency can provide helpful advice for sorting through the potentially overwhelming number of options and find the ones that will provide the most meaningful and personalized travel experience. While the travel brochures provide useful information, Sundial agents go above and beyond to stay abreast of what is happening in the world of travel by constantly taking webinars on desirable destinations, resorts, and tours – all to offer their clients up-to-date advice for that special trip or vacation spot. Sundial agents try to take advantage of every opportunity to experience the latest travel options and destinations personally. It may be accepting an invitation to tour a new cruise ship or to visit a new resort. “We all go because we want to learn all we can to best serve our clients” Culligan explained. Striving to constantly improve, the staff rely heavily on client feedback. They make a point of following up with clients after they return to hear about how well their experience met their expectations and what they might be willing to share to help agents stay up to date about that destination. “It’s important for us to know what they think. It helps us to be even better at our job,” adds Culligan. Sundial Travel can offer advice and personal recommendations on all aspects of travel for both corporate and leisure travel. It is especially important when one is choosing to travel to a new destination where their agent’s expertise can help provide peace of mind. Dealing with the unexpected issues on a trip has the potential to disrupt schedules and make the trip less enjoyable. Weather conditions and their impact are often difficult to foresee and can certainly wreak havoc on flight schedules. Having the expertise and connections of a travel agency behind you can often help resolve or minimize the impact of those unexpected issues. Sundial Travel recently assisted a corporate traveler in California whose flight was delayed 5 hours. The client called the agency and she was able to get her back to Connecticut sooner than had she waited for the delayed flight. Liz Culligan and her staff are seeing a large uptick in travel since COVID. “It seems as if COVID “flipped a light switch” and people decided to prioritize travel more saying let’s do this trip on our bucket list sooner rather than later. Europe is always a big attraction but we are seeing a definite uptick in travel to Australia, New Zealand and yes even to Antarctica,” says Liz. Sundial Travel stays abreast of travel requirements and which countries require visas, which ones need passports, or both and those countries that require completion of an entry form (and fee) upon landing for admittance. The agency’s expertise will help you avoid the inconvenience and experience of being denied entry at the airport. In 2025, only Great Britain (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) have an entry fee. However, starting in 2026 it is expected that more countries will have entry fees. “It’s important for me to have happy clients and for them to know we’re here to help from the first time we meet to plan a vacation until the time they return. We’re here to make your trip come to life”, tells Liz. When asked about her favorite country, she smiles and says “Italy”.

Since 1987 Liz Culligan, C.T.C. and owner of Sundial Travel in North Branford, has been providing her clients with her expertise and advice on all aspects of travel from planning and logistics to reservations and identifying “must see” sites and vacation experiences. Culligan’s career choice was strongly influenced by her first experience working with a travel agent to plan her own vacation. She was greatly impressed with her agent’s first-hand knowledge and experiences which were based on the many countries she personally had visited. She was able to answer all Liz’s questions and knew so much about the ins and outs of the country she was planning to visit. “I was also intrigued by seeing all the brochures and maps which presented so many options on what to see in this world”, says Culligan. With so many choices, the travel agency can provide helpful advice for sorting through the potentially overwhelming number of options and find the ones that will provide the most meaningful and personalized travel experience. While the travel brochures provide useful information, Sundial agents go above and beyond to stay abreast of what is happening in the world of travel by constantly taking webinars on desirable destinations, resorts, and tours – all to offer their clients up-to-date advice for that special trip or vacation spot. Sundial agents try to take advantage of every opportunity to experience the latest travel options and destinations personally. It may be accepting an invitation to tour a new cruise ship or to visit a new resort. “We all go because we want to learn all we can to best serve our clients” Culligan explained. Striving to constantly improve, the staff rely heavily on client feedback. They make a point of following up with clients after they return to hear about how well their experience met their expectations and what they might be willing to share to help agents stay up to date about that destination. “It’s important for us to know what they think. It helps us to be even better at our job,” adds Culligan. Sundial Travel can offer advice and personal recommendations on all aspects of travel for both corporate and leisure travel. It is especially important when one is choosing to travel to a new destination where their agent’s expertise can help provide peace of mind. Dealing with the unexpected issues on a trip has the potential to disrupt schedules and make the trip less enjoyable. Weather conditions and their impact are often difficult to foresee and can certainly wreak havoc on flight schedules. Having the expertise and connections of a travel agency behind you can often help resolve or minimize the impact of those unexpected issues. Sundial Travel recently assisted a corporate traveler in California whose flight was delayed 5 hours. The client called the agency and she was able to get her back to Connecticut sooner than had she waited for the delayed flight. Liz Culligan and her staff are seeing a large uptick in travel since COVID. “It seems as if COVID “flipped a light switch” and people decided to prioritize travel more saying let’s do this trip on our bucket list sooner rather than later. Europe is always a big attraction but we are seeing a definite uptick in travel to Australia, New Zealand and yes even to Antarctica,” says Liz. Sundial Travel stays abreast of travel requirements and which countries require visas, which ones need passports, or both and those countries that require completion of an entry form (and fee) upon landing for admittance. The agency’s expertise will help you avoid the inconvenience and experience of being denied entry at the airport. In 2025, only Great Britain (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) have an entry fee. However, starting in 2026 it is expected that more countries will have entry fees. “It’s important for me to have happy clients and for them to know we’re here to help from the first time we meet to plan a vacation until the time they return. We’re here to make your trip come to life”, tells Liz. When asked about her favorite country, she smiles and says “Italy”.