Owner/Founder

A veteran of 42 years in the travel industry, Jim was an international tour manager, leading Europeans and Americans around the globe.
His career includes 4 world cruises aboard the Queen Elizabeth II where he served as interpreter in French, Spanish & Portuguese for American Express Travel, 10 years as a cruise director and expedition leader aboard private expedition vessels, and another decade as an executive for an exclusive educational tour company where he designed and operated programs worldwide for the Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic On Tour, the Harvard Alumni Association, the Association of Yale Alumni and many others.
Jim has traveled to more than 3/4 of the countries on the planet, guided by his superb education, courage and eagerness to share with his LGBTQ+ fellow travelers.

Director of Business Development

We are pleased to announce that Duni (Duniesqui) Bauta has found his home here at Coda. Some may remember him from leading Coda Tours in Portugal and Peru.
Duni is a consummate globetrotter who was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. Trained and educated in Live Entertainment and Hospitality Management, Duni became highly sought-after while working as an International Tours Manager and Tour Guide for Academic Institutions, Museums and Trend-Setting Companies. A logical transition from guiding was opening his own Boutique Tour Company which he ran until recently. He is now bringing that hard-won experience to Coda Tours. His passion for the outdoors and food will result in you enjoying the best restaurants on every destination. We can’t wait for you guys to meet him and experience the true joy of going on a trip with Duni at the helm.