Meet our Team
Papa Gringo
Steve Alexis
Operations Manager and COO
La Quinta, California & Zagreb, Croatia
888-488-3350
Toll-free US Canada
310-428-1343
International calls & texting
University of Zagreb/School of Economics/Tourism & Transportation
English, Croatia/Serbian, Italian, German, Spanish (limited)
Steve Alexis holds degree in Tourism and Transportation from the University of Zagreb (Croatia) School of Economics, as well as continued education courses from UCLA & and Santa Monica College, California. His rich travel industry carrier spans over four decades with work in hospitality industry, tour operations, retail travel agency and the airlines in Croatia and the USA This wide experience in virtually all segments of travel industry coupled with his personal travel adventures (he has visited over 120 countries), has forged in him an extremely seasoned travel executive.
He has very strong marketing and sales background, enormous creativity talent and unprecedented passion for details, quality control and customer satisfaction. He speaks fluently English, Croatian, Italian and German. His expertise are Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Italy etc.) and those hard to please clients are his specialty. He loves to work on individual, special arrangements (FIT’s) for important clients looking for something extraordinary and exciting.
He has very strong marketing and sales background, enormous creativity talent and unprecedented passion for details, quality control and customer satisfaction. He speaks fluently English, Croatian, Italian and German. His expertise are Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Italy etc.) and those hard to please clients are his specialty. He loves to work on individual, special arrangements (FIT’s) for important clients looking for something extraordinary and exciting.
“Cousin” Mardi
Mardi Alexandra de Veuve
VP Marketing & Communications
Indio, California
Georgetown University, VA/Communications
English, French
Mardi de Veuve, California born, raised and educated joined Mediterra, DMC (Destination Management Company) in 2015. She brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications. She has travelled extensively worldwide and has worked in the travel sector with clients such as British Airways, Korean National Tourist Board, the Swedish Tourist Board and Visit Sweden, and on special development projects with the Marriott Corporation and the National Geographic Society.
Formerly, she was Director of Communications for the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles, Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships at the Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope and similarly for the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute in Florida; and as president of the Promotion and Development Group. During her extensive professional career, she has served as communications director, marketing and development consultant, and international protocol consultant for major corporations, institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
Formerly, she was Director of Communications for the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles, Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships at the Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope and similarly for the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute in Florida; and as president of the Promotion and Development Group. During her extensive professional career, she has served as communications director, marketing and development consultant, and international protocol consultant for major corporations, institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
“Cousin” Kriya
Kriya Sraj
Country Manager-Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia
+1-310-428-1343
Int’l calls & SMS texting
1-888-488-3350
Toll-free US & Canada
College of Tourism Studies at Turistica College in Portoroz, Slovenia
English, Slovenian, Croatian/Slavic, French, Italian
Licensed Tour Guide (Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia)
Licensed Local Guide Ljubljana (Ljubljana Tourist Board)
Kriya was born in Mill Valley, California and was globetrotter with her traveling parents from young age, She crossed most of North and South America, the Balkans and Eastern Europe and finally settled in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Her life was marked by travel and is the reason she chose to study tourism. Parallel to her studies, she also obtained the Tour Guide License from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and the License for Local Tour Guides of Ljubljana.
She guides French and English speaking groups in Slovenia and other countries of former Yugoslavia. “I love guiding people in Slovenia, as they have no expectations of this unknown and underrated beautiful destination. With no exception till now they are all charmed by the beautiful county side, the friendly people, the diversity, and the culinary delights. There is something for every taste,” she says with a smile which is considered as her trademark among her colleagues.
She guides French and English speaking groups in Slovenia and other countries of former Yugoslavia. “I love guiding people in Slovenia, as they have no expectations of this unknown and underrated beautiful destination. With no exception till now they are all charmed by the beautiful county side, the friendly people, the diversity, and the culinary delights. There is something for every taste,” she says with a smile which is considered as her trademark among her colleagues.
“Cousin” Jasmina
Jasmina Mikic
Country Manager-Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia
888-488-3350
Toll-free US & Canada
+1-310-428-1343
International calls & texting
Jasmina
“Cousin” Jimmy
Jimmy Lama
Country Manager-Albania
Tirana, Albana
University of Tirana
Albanian, English, German
Jimmy Lama
Country Manager-Albania
info@mediterradmc.com
After a long experience in Hospitality services in London I came back to Albania as a young man I have been passionate about my country and beautiful nature, and I always wanted to show it to other people. Albania is a small country with tremendous history and cultural heritage, offering a beautiful landscape, which changes quickly and dramatically.
I will be thrilled to have the opportunity to show you around and take you to many attractions that Albania offers. Tours we have created offer a wide range of activities and bring to focus ancient ruins, imposing castles, urban and rural architecture, and modern life. But the highlight will be a peek into the Albanian spirit and way of our life. You will leave with WOW! Effects. We look forward to meeting you soon and welcoming you to Albania.
We offer a spectrum of tours that includes Leisure, History, Culture, Adventure and special interest Tours, Business & MICE, and religious tourism. Our tours are mostly tailor-made and private with flexible conditions to satisfy and attract discerning clients. As a native Albanian I’ll try to show you special travel experience that will last for life. I am confident that you will find Albania an attractive and fun destination.
Country Manager-Albania
info@mediterradmc.com
After a long experience in Hospitality services in London I came back to Albania as a young man I have been passionate about my country and beautiful nature, and I always wanted to show it to other people. Albania is a small country with tremendous history and cultural heritage, offering a beautiful landscape, which changes quickly and dramatically.
I will be thrilled to have the opportunity to show you around and take you to many attractions that Albania offers. Tours we have created offer a wide range of activities and bring to focus ancient ruins, imposing castles, urban and rural architecture, and modern life. But the highlight will be a peek into the Albanian spirit and way of our life. You will leave with WOW! Effects. We look forward to meeting you soon and welcoming you to Albania.
We offer a spectrum of tours that includes Leisure, History, Culture, Adventure and special interest Tours, Business & MICE, and religious tourism. Our tours are mostly tailor-made and private with flexible conditions to satisfy and attract discerning clients. As a native Albanian I’ll try to show you special travel experience that will last for life. I am confident that you will find Albania an attractive and fun destination.
“Cousin” Ivitza
Ivica Profaca
Split region Manager (Croatia)
Split, Croatia
+1-310-428-1343
Int’l calls & SMS Texting
+1-888-488-3350
Toll-free US & Canada
University of Split-Jounalism
English, German, Italian
Ivica Profaca
+Cousin” Ivitza
info@mediterradmc.com
My name is Ivica Profaca, born and raised in Split, Croatia in a family that lives here for centuries. I am the licensed guide for Split-Dalmatian and Šibenik-Knin Counties in Croatia and a member of the Association of Tourist Guides Split. Besides years of guiding experience, I have decades of experience in journalism, both for Croatian and foreign media and as a blogger and contributor with the Tourist Board of Split. I am passionately interested in the history, heritage, and social life of Split and the surrounding area. I never stop exploring squares, street corners, people, events, stories, secrets, or biking and hiking paths.
Also, I can take you to any part of Central Dalmatia, from UNESCO World Heritage sites to hidden gems of the Dalmatian hinterland, its natural and historical jewels. I also have more specialized tours, like for families with children, or based on some more specific topics, like the Jewish heritage of Split and Dalmatia. My wish and goal is to introduce you to hidden spots, away from beaten paths, according to my guests’ wishes and interests.
+Cousin” Ivitza
info@mediterradmc.com
My name is Ivica Profaca, born and raised in Split, Croatia in a family that lives here for centuries. I am the licensed guide for Split-Dalmatian and Šibenik-Knin Counties in Croatia and a member of the Association of Tourist Guides Split. Besides years of guiding experience, I have decades of experience in journalism, both for Croatian and foreign media and as a blogger and contributor with the Tourist Board of Split. I am passionately interested in the history, heritage, and social life of Split and the surrounding area. I never stop exploring squares, street corners, people, events, stories, secrets, or biking and hiking paths.
Also, I can take you to any part of Central Dalmatia, from UNESCO World Heritage sites to hidden gems of the Dalmatian hinterland, its natural and historical jewels. I also have more specialized tours, like for families with children, or based on some more specific topics, like the Jewish heritage of Split and Dalmatia. My wish and goal is to introduce you to hidden spots, away from beaten paths, according to my guests’ wishes and interests.