The Best Gifts
Don’t Fit in a Box
Give your family the gift of travel — experiences that last long after the wrapping paper is gone.
You spend the holidays making sure everyone else feels the magic.
What if this year, the best gift you gave wasn’t something to unwrap — but something to remember?
Instead of buying more things that will collect dust, give your family time together — away from screens, routines, and the daily chaos.
Whether it’s a wish-list adventure or a quick escape, I’ll make it easy to turn that “someday” trip into let’s go
Start Planning your Gift
Give your family the gift of travel — and enjoy a little holiday gift for you, too.
Mention GiftGuide2025 when we chat and then book and deposit your next trip by January 31 and receive a Travel Keepsake Gift Card to your vendor of choice — Minted, Shutterfly, Artifact Uprising, or any favorite place to create photo books, prints, and keepsakes from your adventure.
Because meaningful moments never go out of style.
Why Travel Makes the Perfect Gift
Because your kids won’t remember what toy was under the tree — but they will remember…
spotting wildlife in Costa Rica’s rainforests,
walking on a glacier in Alaska,
snorkeling off the coast of Turks & Caicos, or
hiking through Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes.
Because your kids won’t remember what toy was under the tree — but they will remember the moments you shared together.
The gift of travel is the gift of:
Memories that last. Adventures that become family stories.
Ease built in. You dream it, I handle it — every detail.
Connection restored. Shared experiences that bring you closer.
How it works
Dream
Tell me what’s been calling your name… maybe it’s watching your kids see the Northern Lights, zip-lining through a rainforest, or relaxing on a beach where nobody’s asking what’s for dinner.
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation to talk about who you’re traveling with, what you love (and don’t), and what kind of experiences make you light up.
Plan
This is where the magic happens.
I’ll turn your ideas into a seamless, personalized itinerary — thoughtfully designed around your pace, your preferences, and your people.
Every trip I design is a reflection of the travelers behind it. No cookie-cutter packages. Just meaningful experiences that fit who you are and how you want to explore the world.
Go
Once everything’s finalized, you’ll receive your itinerary in one easy-to-use app (and a printable version, too).
You’ll have every confirmation, contact, and tip at your fingertips… so you can travel confidently, knowing it’s all handled.
Because the best trips aren’t just perfectly planned — they let you be fully present.
Where Will You Go Next?
Every trip I plan is personalized for families who love to explore, connect, and experience something a little beyond the ordinary.
Maybe it’s…
Cruising Alaska’s glacier-carved fjords and watching whales breach alongside your ship.
Exploring Costa Rica’s rainforests — bridges, waterfalls, and howler monkeys included.
Hiking Iceland’s volcanic trails and chasing waterfalls together.
Spotting elephants and lions on safari in South Africa.
Road-tripping through national parks for moments that remind you how big (and beautiful) the world really is.
Meet Brianna
I’m Brianna Hawes, a travel advisor who helps families trade overwhelm for effortless adventure. From rainforest bridges to glacier views, I make travel planning simple, personal, and stress-free.
