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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
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,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. The world is bananas sometimes. Like when your 14 year old dog stubbornly refuses any walks in the rain, and you live in Seattle. Or when you go to a 6pm event and they don't feed you dinner. But overall, I still believe there are always things to be inspired by, don’t you? I've been chatting a lot with new clients the last few weeks, and their travel wishlists are genuinely inspiring me. I'm learning that they have real purpose and intention behind these trips. It's not...
3 months ago • 2 min read
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...
3 months ago • 1 min read