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!
Hey there Reader, This week has been a whirlwind of Seattle sunshine, planning my clients' trips, and the steady jackhammering of our utility workers fixing the water lines on our block 😆 But the coolest thing that happened this week? I was featured in a blog post on one of my partners' blogs! You can read "The Best Summer Vacation Ideas for Every Type of Traveler in 2026" right here from my colleagues at Flytographer! My contributions? I talked about Croatia for sun-seekers as well as...
Hey Reader. This week, despite my resistance, I’m finally testing out some paid advertising. It’s hard to hand a big corporation my hard-earned dollars, and I don’t like it! But I keep thinking about being able to help more people have the trips they deserve, and knowing I might reach the right people is getting me through it. Which reminds me of this popular piece of advice in the travel world. "Travel should get you out of your comfort zone." Which begs the question…is that really true? To...
Hi there Reader, happy Friday! I spent way too much time this week trying to ticket a client's flight to a small town in Croatia...only to finally just do it over the phone this afternoon, lol. I know you can relate. Sometimes you just need a real, live person who knows how it's done. My whole reason for opening up my computer every day is to help you have trips that leave you genuinely enriched and perfectly taken care of. So I've compiled a big-but-not-overwhelming list of 42 tips for your...