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The Booking Concierge

Free service

Booking only: You’ve picked your destination and locked in your hotel choice —now let's layer on some VIP treatment. Hotel bookings cost you nothing extra, and you get the same (or better) rate PLUS perks you wouldn’t unlock on your own. With deep industry relationships and repeat-player status, I make sure your arrival and stay feel seamless, elevated, and totally earned. Leveraging trusted partnerships and established relationships means you don't just show up - you get the treatment that makes your trip feel effortless. 


What you get

  • Best-rate check across preferred partners & public channels

  • Hotel booking with perks (upgrade, breakfast, credits, late checkout—where available)

  • VIP pre-arrival notes & special requests handled
     



Book my stay
The Itinerary Builder

From $100

Custom itineraries, you book the rest:  You know where you’re going—skip the endless research. I’ll craft a custom day-by-day plan with must-see sights, dining & cocktail picks, local gems, smart routes, and transit tips—so you can book and go with confidence. Itinerary-only planning from $100; final price based on trip length and complexity.


What you get

  • Free consult to map destination, budget, style & priorities

  • Tailored day-by-day itinerary

  • Dining, bars, & hidden-gem suggestions

  • Optimal routes & transit tips

  • Booking checklist + links (you book)

  • 2 rounds of edits

Build my Itinerary
The Trip Designer

From $250 (complexity based)

Personalized advice, custom travel plans & booking: Planning travel is fun—until it gets complicated. Big group? Limited time? A few location changes to make things extra complex? Let me pick up the slack. In a free consult, we’ll map your destination, budget, style, and what matters most to you. You’ll get a custom itinerary tune-up plus curated hotel, dining, and activity recommendations. I’ll book your hotel (often with perks) and any activities you choose. 


What you get

  • The Itinerary Builder package inclusions PLUS: 
  • Curated hotel shortlist and hotel booking with partner perks (where available)
  • VIP pre-arrival notes on hotel reservations
Design my trip
The Journey Creator

From $400 (complexity based)

Curated Custom Itineraries: Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration (hi, honeymoon!), a group puzzle of a trip (family safari in Africa, anyone?), or you just have zero mental space to plan and execute the trip of your dreams without the burn-out —leave it to the expert. I'll leverage countless destination partners to build your dream escape: a day-by-day playbook of what to do, see, eat, and drink, plus do all the heavy lifting—tours, airport transfers, restaurant reservations, ground transport, and more. We're talking concierge level service. You’ll get insider preparation tips before you go and real-time, human support while you’re away.


What you get

  • The trip designer package inclusions PLUS:
  • End-to-end reservations (stays, tours, transfers/rail; select dining holds)
  • Shareable & organized trip documents/app
  • Pre-departure brief with insider tips & timing guidance
  • Real-time, human support while you’re away
  • Supplier follow-ups, hold management & VIP notes
  • Extra revision round (total of 3)


Curate my getaway
COMING SOON!

Thoughtfully designed group trips and surprise-destination escapes. I’ve poured my heart into creating and designing these services with my fellow travel lovers (and future travel lovers) in mind. I can’t wait to turn your next adventure into something unforgettable. Stay tuned!

MYSTERY VACATIONS - COMING SOON!

Book the adventure, and discover the destination later!

You choose the vibe, dates, and budget— and I’ll design a surprise trip that fits you perfectly. You’ll get playful clues, a curated packing list, and a dramatic reveal when it’s go time. All the magic, with none of the planning. 


Highlights

  • Tailored to your style + budget (with clear  "go" or “no-go” guardrails)

  • Clues, prep timeline, and a reveal window you pick

  • Boutique stays with potential VIP hotel perks

  • In-destination support so you can enjoy the ride

  • Solo-friendly, duo, or small-crew options

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GROUP TRIPS - COMING SOON!

Pack more memories & let's travel together - with confidence!

Small-group itineraries crafted and hosted by me —think signature experiences, local flavor, and the right mix of planned time and freedom, without the worry of doing it by yourself. Perfect for friends, couples, and solo travelers who want community without the group-chat chaos.


Highlights

  • Intimate groups (8–12) with boutique stays

  • Balanced pacing: anchor activities + free time

  • Local guides, skip-the-line moments, and special touches

  • On-trip support and effortless logistics

  • Solo-friendly rooming options and flexible payment plans

Want first dibs when these launch? Join the waitlist.
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