There is more travel information available than ever before. The challenge is knowing which options actually make sense for you.

Working with a travel advisor gives you an experienced professional who can help you sort through those options, understand the differences, and make confident decisions about your trip. I take the time to understand what you're hoping for, then use my experience, destination knowledge, and trusted industry relationships to make recommendations that fit.

And my role doesn't end once the reservations are made. I coordinate the details, work with trusted partners, and stay involved before and during your trip, so you have someone who knows your plans and is there when you need support.

It's not simply about booking travel. It's about having someone in your corner who can help you put all the pieces together.

I work best with travelers who value professional guidance and want a well-planned trip that reflects how they actually want to travel.

My clients include couples, empty nesters, retirees, multigenerational families, families traveling with older teens or adult children, and groups of friends. Some come to me knowing exactly where they want to go, while others are still figuring out what kind of trip makes sense for them.

What they have in common is that they value expertise, are open to recommendations, and want someone they trust to help them make the right choices and take care of the details.

I plan custom vacations around the world, from independent trips and multigenerational travel to river cruises, ocean cruises, and expedition cruising.

My clients come to me for trips throughout Europe, Hawaii, Alaska, Costa Rica, Australia, and beyond, as well as experiences such as safaris and active or soft-adventure travel.

The destination or type of trip may change, but my approach doesn't. I start by understanding what you're looking for and then help you determine the destinations, experiences, accommodations, and pace that make the most sense for you.

Not sure whether your trip is something I plan? Just ask. If it's outside my area of expertise, I'll always be upfront about it.

That's completely fine. You don't need to have a destination figured out before we start working together.

We'll talk about what you want to do, what you've liked or disliked about past trips, when you want to travel, who is traveling, your budget, and what you're hoping this trip will be.

From there, I can help you narrow down the possibilities and introduce destinations or experiences you may not have considered. Sometimes the place you initially had in mind is exactly the right fit. Other times, there's another destination that better matches what you're actually looking for.

The goal isn't to choose a destination just because it's popular. It's to find the one that makes sense for your trip.

Great. Knowing the destination is only one piece of the trip.

I'll still want to understand what you're hoping to experience, how you like to travel, what you want to do, and what matters most for this particular trip. From there, we can determine the right itinerary, accommodations, experiences, pace, and logistics.

I can also help set realistic expectations. Sometimes what travelers picture when they choose a destination doesn't quite match what they'll find when they get there. Understanding those differences before we start planning helps us make choices that better fit the experience you're looking for.

You can come to me with a destination, a few ideas, or an almost-blank slate. We'll take it from there.

We start with a conversation so I can get to know you, your travel style, and what you're hoping this trip will be.

Once we decide to work together and your professional planning fee is paid, I begin putting the pieces together. Depending on the trip, that may include working with trusted destination partners, evaluating accommodations and experiences, developing the itinerary, and coordinating the logistics.

We'll work together as the trip takes shape. I'll guide you through the decisions that need to be made, answer questions along the way, and manage the details and bookings included in your trip.

My support continues after everything is booked. I'll make sure you have the information you need before departure and remain available to support you while you're traveling.

Yes. I charge a professional planning and management fee based on the scope, complexity, and structure of your trip.

My Standard Planning & Management Fee starts at $250 and covers most custom vacations for one household, including single-destination trips, weeklong getaways, cruises, and similar itineraries. More complex or multi-layered trips, such as multi-destination itineraries, longer trips, or small group travel, typically start at $500.

The planning fee reflects the professional expertise, guidance, planning, coordination, and ongoing support that go into your trip. It's not simply a fee for making reservations. It's what allows me to spend the time needed to understand what you're looking for, help you make confident decisions, put the pieces together, and manage your trip from planning through travel.

I'll always confirm the applicable planning fee with you before we begin.

Absolutely. Working with a travel advisor doesn't mean giving up control of your trip.

Some clients want to be very involved in the decisions, while others would rather give me their priorities and let me narrow down the options. Most fall somewhere in between.

Either way, this is your trip. I'll guide you through the choices, share my recommendations and explain why I think they're a good fit, while making sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that matter to you.

My role is to make the planning process easier to navigate, not take the fun out of it.

That depends on what you've already booked and what you still need help with.

In some cases, I may be able to step in and help with the remaining pieces of your trip. In others, existing reservations may limit what I can manage or support, particularly if they were booked directly or through another company.

If you're joining a trip I'm already planning for another traveler or household, a Trip Management & Booking Fee may apply. This fee starts at $150 and covers the coordination, booking, and management of your travel arrangements, including supplier communication, confirmations, and support before and during travel.

The best thing to do is reach out and let me know what's already in place and where you need help. I can determine what I'm able to take on and whether working together makes sense

Yes. Depending on your trip, I can coordinate accommodations, cruises, transportation, tours and experiences, transfers, and other travel arrangements as part of your itinerary.

I can also assist with flights when they are part of the trip I'm managing. Airfare can work a little differently from other travel arrangements, so I'll explain the available options and what makes the most sense for your trip.

For more complex itineraries, I may work with trusted destination partners who provide local expertise and support. You still work with me throughout the planning process while I bring in the right resources behind the scenes when they add value.

The goal is to make sure the different pieces of your trip work well together, rather than treating each reservation as a separate booking.

I strongly recommend travel insurance for every trip.

Even a well-planned trip can be affected by something unexpected, from illness or injury to travel delays, cancellations, or disruptions while you're away. Travel insurance can help protect both your financial investment and provide important assistance when plans don't go as expected.

I'll provide information about travel insurance options available for your trip so you can review the coverage and decide what's right for you. Because policies, benefits, and eligibility requirements vary, it's important to review the details carefully and purchase coverage promptly when appropriate.

Travel insurance is one of those things I hope you never need to use, but I'm always glad when my clients have it if something goes wrong.

It depends on where you're going, when you're traveling, and what you want to do, but earlier is usually better.

For many trips, starting 9 to 12 months in advance gives us a good range of options. Popular destinations, holiday and school-break travel, cruises, specialty experiences, and trips with limited availability may benefit from planning a year or more ahead.

That doesn't mean it's too late if you're traveling sooner. There are often great options available closer to departure, but we may need to be more flexible about accommodations, experiences, dates, or budget.

If you have a trip on your travel wish list, you don't need to wait until you're ready to book to reach out. I can help you understand when we should start planning based on the trip you have in mind.

Not at all. I'm based in Reading, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area, but I work with travelers wherever they live.

Most of the planning process can be handled by phone, video call, email, and through my travel planning tools, so we can work together whether you're nearby or across the country.

If you are local, that's great too. But your location isn't what determines whether we're a good fit. What's more important is how you like to travel, what you're looking for from your trip, and whether my approach to planning is right for you.