Travel That's Designed Around You — Not a Brochure
Custom Travel Planning
I don't sell packages. I build trips. Whether it's a multigenerational family reunion across three countries, a girls' trip that actually works for everyone's schedule, or a solo adventure to a destination you've never been — I design the itinerary around your needs, your pace, and your priorities. Then I handle every detail so you can focus on being there.
Some trips are too important to wing it.
When It Makes Sense
You could book it yourself. You could spend nights deep in browser tabs comparing hotels, second-guessing flight connections, and hoping the Airbnb photos aren't misleading. Or you could hand it to someone who already knows what works — and more importantly, what doesn't. People come to me when the trip is too complex to DIY, when the stakes are too high to get it wrong, or when they simply don't have the time to plan it the way it deserves. Sometimes it's all three.
Trips That Need More Than a Booking Engine
Who I Work With
Every trip I plan starts with a conversation — not a template. Here's who I work with most, and the kinds of challenges I'm built to solve.
When three generations want to travel together but a toddler, a teenager, and a grandparent all need different things from the same trip — that's where I thrive. I design itineraries that give everyone something meaningful without anyone feeling dragged along. Accommodations, activities, pacing, accessibility — all considered.
Families & Multigenerational Groups
Honeymoons, anniversaries, milestone birthdays — these are the trips where the details matter most and the pressure to get it right is real. I take that pressure off completely. You tell me what you're celebrating, and I design a trip that matches the moment.
Couples & Milestone Trips
Twelve women flying in from six different cities to one destination. A birthday trip where half the group wants adventure and the other half wants a pool. A reunion where nobody wants to be the one planning it. I coordinate the logistics across travelers, time zones, and preferences so someone doesn't have to sacrifice their vacation to organize everyone else's.
Friend Groups & Group Travel
Traveling alone doesn't mean figuring it all out alone. Whether it's your first solo trip or your twentieth, I help with routing, accommodation, local contacts, and the confidence that comes from knowing someone's reviewed every detail. I'm also upfront about what I know — including LGBTQ+ friendliness, safety considerations, and cultural nuances for your specific destination.
Solo Travelers
Travel doesn't come with an expiration date. I work with seniors who want to keep exploring — designing trips around their pace, comfort, and interests without ever limiting their sense of adventure. Whether it's a solo journey, a trip with a partner, or one of my curated small-group experiences for the vintage at heart, I handle the logistics so they can focus on the destination.
Seniors, the Vintage at Heart
Planning a sailing charter isn't like booking a hotel — the vessel type, route, provisioning, crew arrangement, and marina logistics all matter, and most travel agents don't touch them. As a licensed skipper, I understand what life on a boat actually looks like and what questions to ask before you book. I handle the research, vetting, and coordination so you can step aboard and enjoy it — whether it's a private catamaran through Croatia, the Italian coast, or island-hopping in the Caribbean.
Multigenerational Travel, Done Right
A Specialty
Multigenerational trips are some of the most rewarding travel experiences — and some of the hardest to plan. Different ages, different mobility levels, different ideas of what a vacation looks like. A resort that works for the grandparents might bore the teenagers. An adventure itinerary that thrills the parents might exclude the kids.
I specialize in designing multigenerational itineraries that balance all of it — shared experiences that bring the family together, and enough flexibility for everyone to enjoy the trip in their own way. From accessibility needs to kid-friendly dining to activities that genuinely work across age groups, I've built these trips often enough to know where the friction points are and how to design around them.
— Accommodations that work for every age and mobility level
— Shared activities the whole family can enjoy together
— Built-in flexibility so no one feels trapped in someone else's itinerary
— Accessibility planning for travelers with specific needs
— Pacing that respects different energy levels and interests
— Destination guidance for family-friendly locations that don't feel generic
Why a Travel Coach — Not a Package
The Difference
You can book an all-inclusive package through a big-box retailer. For straightforward trips, that might be exactly the right call. But when the trip is complex, personal, or high-stakes, a package doesn't flex — and when something goes wrong, you're on your own.
Working with me means you have a real person who knows your trip inside and out. I research the destination, I vet the accommodations, I build the itinerary around your specific needs — not around what's cheapest to bundle. And when things change, I'm the person who picks up the phone and fixes it. That's the difference between booking a trip and having a Travel Coach.
What Travelers Ask Before Booking
How We Work Together
A booking site gives you options. I give you answers. I've researched the destination, I know what works and what doesn't, and I build the itinerary around your specific needs — not around what's available in a search engine. You also get a real person monitoring your trip and available when things change.
How is working with a Travel Coach different from booking through a travel site?
Not every trip needs the same level of support. Some need the full experience — others just need a hand with one or two things. That's why I offer two ways to work together.
Travel Coach
The full experience. I get to know you — your travel goals, your pace, your comfort level, and what inspires you — and then I build a custom itinerary from the ground up. Every detail is considered: accommodations, local experiences, timing, flow, and contingency. This is end-to-end travel planning designed with intention, complete with on-call support, for travelers who want a trip that feels like theirs — because it is.
Starts with a free 30-minute call. After that, you'll receive a short form to capture the details, followed by a formal quote based on your trip's scope and complexity.
Wingwoman
The Wingwoman service is quick, focused, and built around solving the specific thing you need — expert help where it counts, without the full bespoke itinerary and on-call commitment.
Starts with a quick 15–20 minute call. We identify what you need, confirm the service fee, and get it done.
It's one of my specialties. Multigenerational travel is complex — different ages, mobility levels, interests, and energy. I design itineraries that bring the whole family together for shared experiences while giving everyone the flexibility to enjoy the trip their own way.
Do you plan multigenerational family trips?
Common Questions
For a simple beach getaway, a package deal might be the right fit — and I'd tell you that. But when the trip involves multiple travelers, multiple destinations, specific accessibility needs, or a level of personalization that a package can't deliver, that's where custom planning earns its value. You're not paying for something you could do yourself. You're paying for something you can't — plus the support while you're on the road to make sure you actually enjoy the investment.
I can get a package deal at Costco — why would I pay for custom planning?
Absolutely — this is one of the most common things I coordinate. Whether it's a friend group, a girls' trip, or a family reunion, I manage the logistics across cities, time zones, and arrival windows so everyone lands where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Can you help with group trips where travelers are coming from different cities?
Yes. I take the time to understand your specific needs and research destinations accordingly — including accessibility, LGBTQ+ friendliness, cultural considerations, and safety. If I don't know something, I'll tell you that too. Honest guidance is more valuable than a confident guess.
Do you help with accessibility needs or LGBTQ+ travel safety?
Yes — I run curated small-group experiences for the vintage at heart, with set dates and stress-free coordination. I also plan private group trips for friend groups, families, and reunions of any size. Whether it's a group of 4 or 40, the planning process is the same: I handle the logistics, you enjoy the trip.
Do you run group trips?
Your Trip Starts with a Conversation
Tell me where you want to go, who's coming, and what matters most.
I'll take it from there.