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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 next great trip, including things like...
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Pro tip: You can make a copy of this doc for yourself to reference later! -Carolyn PS - If this list feels overwhelming, you need a travel advisor, friend. I'm here for ya. |
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 š 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, Iām finally testing out some paid advertising. Itās hard to hand a big corporation my hard-earned dollars, and I donāt 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 questionā¦is that really true? To...
Hey there Reader. I have been away from my computer a lot this week, because I went to not one, but THREE networking events here in Seattle. I love meeting hoteliers and fellow small business owners, but I don't get to do it as much as I'd like. When I've been at my desk this week, it's been to secure my clients' hotel rooms and airfare. And right before I sat down to write this email, I snagged the very last spot on a tour of the Sagrada Familia for my husband, who has an extra day in...