D. Tours Travel is a special kind of travel business. We want to offer you the best service possible, the most interesting travel opportunities, hotels and restaurants with character and special amenities, personal attention to your interests and needs, and world-wide expertise gained through first-hand experience.
President Diana Hechler traces her passion for travel and especially all things Italian to a childhood in Italy and a father with an “itchy foot”. As a college student, she spent a magical summer backpacking around Europe with a friend. From then on, she dreamed of running her own travel company one day. That dream came true in 1999 when she opened the doors at D. Tours Travel. Since then, she has happily planned and produced countless adventures for clients seeking to explore the world in an authentic fashion.
Yes, she earned a Master’s Degree in Law & Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, but she is convinced that planning great vacations with memories for a lifetime is a lot more fun and rewarding than serving as Secretary of State.
Although she knows a LOT about most corners of the world, she’s also a New Zealand Gold Specialist and a Premiere Aussie Specialist. Diana has been named one of the Top 25 Travel Agents in the U.S. by Travel Agent Magazine.
Diana lives in Larchmont, NY.
“Diana arranged an amazing trip to Costa Rica for my family, including our four teenagers. She even incorporated Covid testing into our itinerary to comply with all the CDC travel guidelines. The trip was exciting, adventurous, relaxing (when we needed it to be!), and most importantly, stress free!! It was exactly what we needed. Working with Diana was a pleasure–she was flexible with our itinerary which we arranged from home and I felt safe and secure at all times while we were away. I would also give our Costa Rican guide five stars!! I would highly highly recommend this trip!” Diana
“We have just returned from our wonderful trip to Greece and wanted to thank you so much for putting together such a perfect itinerary! Everything about it was just exactly right! The accommodations, the travel arrangements, the excursions – all flawless.” Carol
“Trying to plan a summer holiday with active adult children was a challenge… Diana’s expertise, guidance, and yes, patience helped 5 of us enjoy a Douro River Cruise on Uniworld filled with beautiful and historic sites, inspiring guides and staff, amazing food and drink, and time to relax and enjoy one another from start to finish. From 35 years to 70, we all agreed we could not have had a better celebration and we owe that plan to Diana!” Marsha
“Andy and I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to help us plan our honeymoon. Your knowledge, care and attention to detail put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy to the fullest as we traveled through Hawaii. Highlights included our visit to Pearl Harbor, Haleakala, The Road to Hana and Waimea Canyon State Park, not to mention lots of good food and R&R. We were blown away by the Andaz and the bottle of champagne waiting upon our arrival was a very kind touch. We already want to return to Kauai and hope to be able to work with you again in the future.” Rachel
“We rarely use a travel agent, but Diana’s expertise and professionalism, coupled with her detailed insights, made our vacation to Vietnam and Cambodia excellent. Her flexibility, itinerary suggestions and attention to our specific needs were spot on. The price was reasonable and individualized.” Judy
“Our trip to Italy was the best one we’ve ever had. The hotels were absolutely wonderful and the food was amazing. In fact, our hotel in Florence offered the best service we’ve ever experienced. Diana maximized our time efficiently and her organization meant that all of our arrangements went off without a hitch-just like we wanted.” Karen