How It Works

Planning a trip on your own means hours of research, conflicting reviews, and a lot of second-guessing. I take all of that off your plate — and bring things you can’t get on your own, like exclusive hotel perks, vetted on-the-ground recommendations, and someone who actually knows you and what you’re looking for. The planning process should feel exciting, not like a second job.

Yes. I can book flights as part of a full trip plan or as a standalone service. For international itineraries especially, having flights and accommodations coordinated through one person makes the whole trip run more smoothly.

For hotels, no — most of the time my rates are the same as or better than what you’d find online. The difference is that you also get Virtuoso perks (daily breakfast, a property credit, room upgrades, flexible check-in/checkout) at no extra cost. For full trip planning, a planning fee applies — details are in the Services section above.

Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel advisors and hotel partners. When you book a hotel through me, the property knows you’re a Virtuoso guest which means your reservation gets priority attention and a standard set of complimentary perks: daily breakfast for two, a property credit (typically $100), room upgrades when available, and flexible check-in and checkout. Your credit card travel portal can’t offer this. Those bookings are just another number to the hotel.

Sometimes. Send me your confirmation and I’ll reach out to the hotel to see if a takeover booking is possible. It doesn’t work in every case, and it won’t work if the original booking was made with points — but it’s always worth checking.

I specialize in food and culture-forward travel — Europe, Latin America, Japan, and beyond. I also plan adventure trips, solo travel, group travel, and first-time international trips. If you’re not sure whether your trip is a good fit, just reach out.

No. I work with clients across a range of budgets. That said, I work with a small number of clients at a time, so I’m selective about new inquiries. The best fit is someone who values a thoughtful, personalized experience over a transactional one.

For international trips, 4–6 months is ideal — earlier if you’re traveling during peak season or to a high-demand destination. I can work with shorter timelines, but your options narrow and some things simply won’t be available. For hotel-only bookings, I can usually turn things around much faster.

Fora is my host agency — one of the most respected in the industry. Being affiliated with Fora gives me access to Virtuoso’s hotel consortium, exclusive supplier programs, and a global network of advisors whose firsthand knowledge I can tap into when planning your trip.

I’m a certified travel coach through the Travel Coach Network, which means I approach trip planning differently than most advisors. Before we talk about logistics, I ask about you — where you are in your life, what you’re hoping to feel, what you want to come home with. That conversation shapes everything I design. It’s the difference between a good trip and one that actually means something.

You can learn more about my travel coach offering Dream to Departure here.

Standard full trip planning is always available on its own — no coaching required. Dream to Departure is simply an option for clients who want to go deeper. If you’re not sure, we can talk about it when we connect after your inquiry.