Hi, I'm Carolyn! I believe your vacation should actually feel like one - not another project to manage. As a luxury travel advisor based in Seattle, WA, I'm here to ensure every journey delivers exactly what you desired, completely effortlessly. Think of me as your personal curator, your cultural interpreter, and your detail-obsessed advocate, all in one. I email weekly to the Windward Circle, a group of thoughtful explorers who receive insider insights and cultural travel inspiration. Join us!
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Hey Reader. The weather outside is getting darker and colder, but inside my head? It’s nice and sunny! Because this week, it's been all Africa, all the time for me! First, my clients have been sharing the coolest pictures from their time in South Africa, Uganda, and Tanzania. They saw a newborn forest gorilla yesterday! 😍 Second, I've spent this whole week at a conference called We Are Africa, with all-African colleagues who operate lodges, safari companies, hotels, and so much more. I've learned words in Setswana and Swahili, gotten "street cred" for having lived in poorer places like Mali and Sierra Leone, and heard crazy wildlife stories from people who have been working in the bush for 30+ years. I now have a whole new roster of African colleagues-turned-friends, who can offer us some of the most interesting experiences on the planet. So my brain is pretty full of new ideas, but I do have an idea that I keep coming back to. I know some people feel a bit intimidated by Africa, so I am thinking about creating more resources on Africa. I'd love to share my best guidance on safaris, but also what's beyond the wildlife. (Spoiler alert: there is way more cool stuff in Africa than you can imagine.) Click here if that sounds interesting. The click won’t go anywhere special, but I’ll be able to know you clicked. Thanks! If you can't tell, I’m very excited about Africa right now. There are so many hidden gems that I want to experience before they get "discovered" - like Uganda, Zambia, and Namibia, to name a few. And I definitely want to return to places like Kenya that have changed since I've lived there. I think my next few trips are spoken for, since everyone has invited me to come see their part of Africa. I'd be silly not to take them up on it! Anyway, thanks for letting me share this stuff with you. I love having you here with me in the Windward Circle, and giving you a peek behind the screen. -Carolyn PS - Is there a specific African destination, experience, or animal you've been wondering about? Just reply and ask me anything. If I don't know the answer, I know someone who does. |
Windward Path - Luxury Travel Advisor
Hi, I'm Carolyn! I believe your vacation should actually feel like one - not another project to manage. As a luxury travel advisor based in Seattle, WA, I'm here to ensure every journey delivers exactly what you desired, completely effortlessly. Think of me as your personal curator, your cultural interpreter, and your detail-obsessed advocate, all in one. I email weekly to the Windward Circle, a group of thoughtful explorers who receive insider insights and cultural travel inspiration. Join us!
Hey Reader, Can you do me a favor real quick? Click here and let me know what you think? I promise I’m not bamboozling you. It’s fun. -Carolyn PS. Okay, if you must know…after planning 15+ trips so far this year, I rewrote some of my homepage, even though I am not a copywriter. Like, at all. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it, Reader.
Hey Reader, It's Friday, so of course, that means I'm standing at my desk and emailing you. Thanks for letting me be in your inbox, by the way. I never take it for granted! I love writing to you each week, and I hope over time, I can really get to know you and your travel goals a lot better. We all have that list of "one day" trips we want to take. And speaking of travel…I want to share some of the reasons that I love working in this particular industry in the first place. First and foremost,...
Hey Reader, I am super behind this week, so this will be quick. First, it's official: I'm a Certified Travel Associate (CTA). Peep my new email signature - I added my MPH too, because why not? I worked hard for that degree! (And it's how I was able to live in 9 countries!) Secondly, I wanted you to see this article about Four Seasons Preferred Partners if you haven't yet. I am a Four Seasons Preferred Partner, too, and if you are ever looking to book a Four Seasons property, read this first....