by Wendy Perrin

This question came in from lb8001:

"I want to take a trip-of-a-lifetime dive trip to the Maldives. I emailed and called Lindsey Wallace of Linara Travel, based on your description of him on your 2008 Top Travel Specialists List. Got two emails saying he was very busy but would call, left a phone message after no call 3 days later and still no response. Is there another agent you know of I can contact regarding an extra special Maldives trip?  Thanks!"

Yes, but I don't trust anyone with the Maldives the way I trust Lindsey and, based on the feedback I've gotten from readers, he's worth the wait. Normally he gets back to people within minutes, so I emailed him last night to inquire about the delay. Turns out he's been out of the office because of an unexpected death in the family. He's going to call you this morning, okay? Thanks for your patience!

To read the latest feedback I've gotten about Lindsey, click to the Top Travel Specialists User Reviews that Conde Nast Traveler readers have been posting and scroll down to #27, posted on July 18.