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!
bet you didn't know this - travel edition
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Hey Reader. Did you know I'm an avid weightlifter? I know it has nothing to do with travel, but it's a part of my world, and I wanted to share it with you today. I hope that's okay. In fact, just this week, I squatted with weights for the first time since ankle surgery in December. I went super light (for me) - 135 lbs - but it felt great! Speaking of things you didn’t know…I was thinking about all the things I don’t know about luxury travel. So I spent some time on Google and found some really interesting stuff that I thought you might find fascinating, too. Introducing…some ridiculously fun facts about travel!! Brought to you by your favorite travel advisor, of course. (That’s me, right?) Did you know?? Fun fact #1– The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) started in 1931 as the American Steamship and Tourist Agents Association (ASTA). Thank goodness they didn't have to change that acronym! Fun fact #2– In 2026, US citizens have already taken over 11 million international trips. (but there's only one like yours, baby.) Fun fact #3– I’ve designed tons of trips for 2026 travelers already! If you click here, here, or here, you can see some examples of real trips I've built for clients recently. Spend a few minutes studying what they have in common - yet how they stand out from each other and the other 11 million out there. Fun fact #4– I've got more spots for trip planning open. You can check out all the details here if you know you need some help with your trip. Okay…off to finish another client's European trip itinerary. Have a great weekend! -Carolyn P.S. - Interested in luxury cruises? I'm working on a new page about cruising, and I'd love your feedback! Find it here. |
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!
It’s fair to say that I can be a bit wordy, Reader. So today I thought I’d switch it up. Rather than tell, I want to show you something. I love this picture because: a) I am BEAMING, b) I actually got some sun on this trip, and c) it represents something I had dreamed about since first grade. I was the kid who did all her drawings, creative writing, and projects on ancient Greek mythology. And the adult who sunk WAY too many hours into Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Getting to see these ancient...
Hey Reader. It's been a wild and wonderful week over here, planning several amazing trips for folks in Seattle. Today was great - not only did I get to write an email in French, I also saved a client $575 on airfare this morning. A new high score! If you've been here for a while, you may remember that back in October I chatted with my friend and colleague Chanelle Carlin on her podcast, Now You May Kiss. Chanelle is a wedding officiant here in the PNW, and we go way back. On our last episode,...
Hey Reader, Hope you had a fab weekend! We had some gorgeous sunshine, I got to see my neighbors' art production, and my husband took me out for sushi. An A+ weekend! I wanted to pop into your inbox today because I have a really cool travel opportunity to share with you. It's called the Traveling Sisterhood Safari. It's in June. It's for women. And it would be the perfect first trip to Africa. Okay, let me back up. I've been working with a wonderful woman-owned company in Uganda for gorilla...