Alexandra Balfour-Stewart is a naturalized American citizen, born in Edinburgh Scotland, and educated in both the United States and United Kingdom. Alexandra attended both the School of Art and Design in New York City and the Chelsea School of Art in the UK. Her artwork has sold on three continents and her photography has won international recognition. Alexandra has an extended family and seven grandchildren.

For many years Alexandra traveled extensively abroad in her career with the European division of British Airways, and her love of travel has never stopped. In 1982 Alexandra returned to live in the United States. In 1988 Alkar Travel opened its doors for business as a small boutique agency. Alexandra has personally led and managed tours throughout Europe with her husband Jeffrey Stilton. Son Jason Scarth is President of the Britannia Golf division, offering golfing holidays in Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and The Arctic Open in Iceland among others.

Alexandra’s interests in cuisine include the Cordon Bleu school and the Slow Food movement. These and her love of art are the basis of her international travel arrangements which she creates for her clients with great care, sharing her passion for “La Dolce Vita”.

Alexandra is considered the “European Concierge” to and by her well loved clients.

For more information contact Alexandra at 804-346-8714 or click here to enquire.