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!
"clear-eyed"
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Hey Reader. This week in particular I have been heads-down on working on client trips. Today, like every day, my work is centered around helping you have the exceptional vacations you dream about, without lifting a finger. I know that by taking these incredible trips, you're giving yourself a very tangible way to slow down and be present with the people you love the most. And when you do that, it allows you to experience new depths - of your relationships, your self-love, and your connection to the world and all its wonders. Travel can be transformational. And when we work together on planning your trips, we can really get there. But it takes the right expertise. I know because I've seen it. This week, I met with some clients who had a lot of ideas of what they wanted for an upcoming trip. On their wishlist was a really remote region that is difficult to get to, and frankly, a little more "expedition" than "girls' trip." I let them know that including this destination would impact a lot of their other wishlist locations. And I got this note the next day: I was thinking more about our call last night, and one of the things that was so great about it is that you gave us really clear eyed and realistic advice about some of our more adventurous plans. We had been going back and forth about [this location], and I’m glad you kind of talked to us off that ledge, lol. I think for the kind of traveling we want to do together it wouldn’t be a good fit, but we needed someone else to tell us! Truthfully, sometimes you just have to consult an expert. If you’d like to get serious about creating a fabulous future trip without the overwhelm, I’d love for you to tell me about it here. You don't need to have all the answers, or even a wishlist - just a willingness to get started :) -Carolyn |
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. 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...
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,...