If you’ve missed previous newsletter emails that I’ve sent out, you can find them below! I don’t archive the What to Be Planning ones because they are typically only relevant in the month they are sent. Let me know if any of these make you eager to travel!
An unforgettable father and son journey through the UK and the Netherlands awaits! This repeat client is back with his son for an exciting 10-day journey through the UK, mixing history, culture, and a bit of football action! They’re gearing up to experience some of the best sites, stories, and sports the UK and Netherlands have to offer.
Read MoreThis month, I’m helping this family plan an unforgettable European adventure. Their journey begins in Barcelona, where the couple will explore the city’s vibrant culture before reuniting with their son, who’s wrapping up a study abroad program. After the family is together, they’ll continue their travels through Italy, with stops in Florence, Rome, and Sorrento.
Read MoreWhen my client came to me, she wanted to explore Norway with her husband and her parents, as their heritage stems from the Scandinavian country. They hope to see a great deal of it while they are there, so I've got them going from Oslo, up to Bodø, over to Ålesund and Geiranger, and down to Bergen.
Read MoreThis repeat client had taken her older daughter to Thailand for her 12th birthday and now it's time to take the younger on her 12th birthday trip, this time to New Zealand! They'll be enjoying the Hobbit life - exploring in a cozy and calm way, and enjoying the wildlife of the North Island!
Read MoreThis well-traveled family had plans to head to Peru, but wanted assistance with the planning as one of the members wasn't sure they could manage the elevation in Cusco. They wanted an expert to assist and be on call while they traveled, just in case. They are splitting their time between the Amazon rainforest and the Sacred Valley, and it looks like it will be an AMAZING trip!
Read MoreThis was a really fun trip to plan - a family traveling to watch a member participate in the Deaflympics, the International Olympics for Deaf People. Since they are traveling so far, they also wanted to check out Tokyo a bit, as well as the area around Ibaraki, where they are staying to be nearby to the event location.
Read MoreThese clients contacted me to plan their scenic trip through Switzerland with an emphasis on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains. The best friend duo wanted to check off this bucket list itinerary together during Christmas Market season so they could enjoy those special markets as well.
Read MoreMy client's daughter decided she would rather go on a trip than have a graduation party - an excellent idea if I do say so myself! They will be exploring Dubrovnik and a bit of the Tuscany region on this trip.
Read MoreDid you know that if you've already got a portion of a trip planned, I can help with an extension, like I did with this family? They are meeting up with their extended family in Germany to get back to their heritage and do some genealogy-digging, but these three wanted to also check out London (since they were flying all the way over to Europe already). They enlisted my help to get them their flights to/from Europe, as well as to plan a 6 day extension in England!
Read MoreThese clients were looking to get their Spring Break trip planned a little last minute. They had started to do it on their own and got overwhelmed (analysis paralysis is real!) so they contacted me to pull it all together.
Read MoreMy client and her 18 year old son wanted to do a mother-son trip to a place he had a lot of interest in -- Norway! He wanted to learn more about Viking culture, see the fjords and landscapes, and experience a bit of Norwegian culture.
Read MoreThis family of 5 wanted to get some adventurous activities in but also have some time relaxing on a beach. Costa Rica is an excellent location to do just that! Bonus: the mom is a Spanish teacher, so she can speak the language fluently and get even more immersed in the culture of the area!
Read MoreMy client wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday with an awesome trip reminiscent of one they took before they had kids. They'd done small ship sailing off the coast of Mexico & Belize, but wanted to explore a bit of the Aegean Sea as well as see some of the ancient historical sites in Türkiye. The ship they will sail on will have a maximum of 17 passengers, making it a super intimate experience where everyone will be friends by the end. This is a unique way to experience sailing, and is not terribly expensive either!
Read MoreThese three friends wanted to experience the culture of Japan by splitting their time between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. They'd always had an interest in it, and one of them had gone years before and stayed in hostels, but they decided that they have moved far beyond youth hostels and capsule hotels for this trip.
Read MoreThese clients are a family coming from 3 cities in South Dakota. They wanted a roadtrip experience that wasn't too far away but that allowed for ample activities for everyone: grandparents, parents, and kids. As they lived in opposite ends of South Dakota, the range for how far away they wanted to go was fairly narrow, but in the end they decided upon the Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Read MoreThis couple had a long bucket list of places they wanted to check out in Australia, but knew all of it wouldn't be possible. They wanted to maximize their time there, and called in a professional (hey, that's me!) to help figure out what was feasible and what would have to wait for another trip. They're going to have such a great time there!
Read MoreThis particular client reached out to me with a request to visit Colombia, as he has been learning Spanish and wants to put himself in a position where he has to use what he's learned. His tutor is from Colombia, so he thought this would be a good first trip to take to Latin America. He didn't have too much time off work approved, so we fit in his trip into 5 days, not counting travel days on either end.
Read MoreThese clients realized that for their honeymoon, they wanted to go as far away that they may never get back to. Rio ended up being what the selected, and I think they'll have a grand time.
Read MoreThis client came to me feeling like she was a bit behind in planning her trip, due to a misunderstanding with a previous travel agent she had been working with who ended up not being able to help her plan her custom itinerary and cost her a few months' time. Lucky for her, this very unique trip is exactly my cup of tea! Her trip revolves around tickets to Taylor Swift that she'd secured for her family, and wanting to expose the kids to the culture of Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Zürich, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome!
Read MoreMy client and her sister wanted to take their parents to Ireland, as their mother is 3/4 Irish and has always wanted to go see her ancestral lands. On a previous vacation they experienced Germany which was Dad's heritage, but now it's Mom's time!
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