These days, with so much online, it’s easy to assume that booking travel yourself is simpler or cheaper. But here’s what most people don’t realize:

So yes, you could plan a trip on your own. But if you want it done right, with insider access, expert guidance, VIP perks and amenities, and real backup—that’s where I come in.

Time is money.

I save my clients hours—sometimes weeks—of planning time. Whether it’s picking the right room (not just the “Deluxe” mystery box online), figuring out train vs. car transfers, or making sure you don’t miss the one must-see thing in a city before heading off to the next, I make it efficient. Two weeks in Italy or Japan? I can build it in my sleep. This is what I do—every day, all day.

You don’t know what you don’t know.

Google and ChatGPT can tell you what exists. I tell you what actually matters. Like:
– Driving to Lake Como? Better than the train.
– Renting a car in Crete? Not for the faint of heart.
– Museum closures in Paris? Surprisingly annoying.
– The Hop-On-Hop-Off bus in London? Actually worth it!
You don’t need to know all this—I already do. That’s a huge part of the value I bring.

Access is everything.

Through my affiliations with Virtuoso and elite hotel programs (Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Marriott Stars & Luminous, and more), I get you perks you won’t find online—like room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in, resort credits, and VIP treatment that makes your stay feel different.

I solve problems.

Lost luggage, flight delays, a hotel snafu—I’m your first call, not a call center with a 45-minute wait. I don’t just plan travel. I stand behind it.

I stretch your dollar.

Working with me doesn’t cost more—in fact, it usually gets you more. And while I do at times charge a planning fee for multi-stop itineraries or for supporting multiple travelers, that fee often pays for itself in peace of mind, added perks, and avoiding costly mistakes you didn’t even know to look out for.

I’ve been there.

Over 75 countries—and counting. I’ve checked into that off-the-grid Maldives resort, figured out Tokyo’s subway, tested the best family hotels in Rome, and survived a few rental car nightmares so you don’t have to. My recommendations come from real-world experience, not just pretty photos.

The industry depends on advisors like me.

Hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators rely on travel advisors to bring them the right clients. We’re not just booking—we’re curating. They give us access, perks, and support they don’t offer to the average traveler. You get to benefit from that. Whenever anyone says to me “Do travel agents still exist?” I have to remind them — travel is a business. All these hotel rooms and cruise cabins aren’t going to sell themselves.

Bottom line?

You can plan travel on your own—but when you work with me, it’s smarter, smoother, and just... better. You get someone who knows the game, speaks the language (literally and figuratively), and can see around corners.

Ready to chat?

I offer at 30 minute complimentary call to anyone who wants to talk travel. Talking travel is my favorite thing!