Go Away
Seriously, get lost...
...down a winding cobbled street in Lisbon or in a marketplace in Mexico. In the beautiful ruins of Angkor Wat or the salty surf of the Caribbean. Lose track of time and definitely lose track of how many gelatos you've had...
I'm a longtime writer and editor with good taste and a knack for research and logistics. My work has appeared in Huffington Post, Fodor’s, Eater, Ralph Lauren, People Magazine, and many others. Personally and professionally, I've been to nearly 30 countries (it's not more because once I found Italy, I had to go back a lot).
My favorite thing is finding great stuff and then sharing it with you. I’ve based a whole career on it. So while, yes, you could plan that trip yourself... It would bring me joy to plan it and to take all of the research and logistics off your to-do list. Plus, you’ll get sweet perks, upgrades, and insider access.
I got this.
Probably “joking” about how I was cancelling my flight out of Marrakech
Where have you always wanted to go? On safari? To Bali?
Or maybe to Italy for that long-awaited family getaway where everyone eats, drinks, and swims, on repeat
Pricing
Free
Hotel only
Includes up to 3 rounds of hotel ideas, research, and changes, as well as taking care of booking your room(s) and adding insider perks.
$100/day-of-travel
Full itinerary
I plan the whole trip, from your hotel and excursions to car services and restaurants, plus pro tips & finds. All to your specifications. It’ll be sent in an organized, detailed itinerary to print and bookmark
$150
The add-on*
This fee applies to the following:
- booking hotels less than $300/night
- last minute trips (departure in 3 weeks or less)
- significant additional research
- itinerary without a hotel booking
For more than 5 travelers, prices will vary. Ask about group rates.
*Must be combined with a hotel booking or itinerary.
Questions
Why should I use a travel advisor?
A) I have access to the best intel, experiences and hotels around the world and I love spending time finding the right ones for you. B) You'll get perks and VIP treatment at hotels. C) I tackle the logistics. All you have to do is sit back and relax. Which is kind of the point, right?
What kinda perks?
Through my agency, I have access to perks at 3500+ hotels worldwide. Most commonly room upgrades, extended check in/out, resort credits, free breakfasts, welcome amenities (red, white, or bubbles?), and more.
I'm just going away for a couple of nights...is it worth it?
I'm here for any and all getaways! It doesn't have to be a long or expensive trip to reap the benefits of working with me and having access to my resources.
Why shouldn't I just use Expedia?
You can! Just know that hotels dislike giant online travel agencies because those guests are far less likely to return. Working with me gets you better rooms and better service, for the same cost.
What destinations do you do?
Any, all! Nothing's off limits. My expertise is food & wine; Italy, California, Mexico. That said, I am comfortable with anywhere you're looking to go. And if I'm not, I have an entire agency's worth of advisors who can help.
How do we start?
You can email me or fill out this form to get started. We'll talk about what you're looking for, budget, who's traveling, and how hands-on you want me to be. We'll go from there!
Weddings & Honeymoons
Weddings | I’ll organize a room block and communicate with the hotel(s) on your behalf. You think about flowers and vows!
Honeymoons | Couples can register for my services or guests can hire me, as their gift, to plan the couple’s honeymoon
Free
Wedding room block
Let me take the hotel situation off of your to-do list. I can suggest properties, coordinate your room block(s) and communicate with hotels on your behalf.
$100/day of travel + off-set costs
Registry option
List my services on your registry so friends, family, and loving wedding guests can off-set honeymoon costs. They can cover your hotel, experiences, or my planning services!
What they're saying...
"Nicole planned my dream honeymoon. We used to run in the same circles when we worked in travel magazines, and I trust her implicitly. All I said was that we wanted “one special activity a day, within walking distance... they write songs about April in Paris and we want to experience that." Days later, she delivered a thoughtful and well-paced itinerary with a high caliber of restaurants and outings. And when the unexpected happened (our flight to Paris was cancelled after we were already sipping champagne on board!), Nicole was on it rescheduling our car service and notifying our hotel. The trip itself was absolutely lovely. One of our favorite meals was on our first day, and we were grateful to Nicole for booking ahead because the restaurant turned lots of people away at the door. I cannot recommend Nicole enough and have been spreading the word—and I'll definitely be enlisting her again to plan our next vacation!" - Traveled April 2023
"Nicole planned a DREAM trip. It was the most magical, carefree, heart-filling time I have had in years. The itinerary was perfect and she chose the most delicious, special restaurants and activities. I could go on and on. It was just the most fabulously wonderful birthday trip I could have imagined! It exceeded my expectations in every way and will stay with me forever". - Traveled May 2023
"We had the absolute pleasure of working with Nicole who crafted an unforgettable adventure for us. From the moment we started working together, I felt like she was as excited as we were about the trip! Her attention to detail was amazing, and she took the time to truly understand our intent for the trip. The result was a meticulously built, tailor-made itinerary. Every day was planned out, striking a perfect balance between landmarks, hidden gems, local experiences, and down time. She was so responsive and adapted the itinerary to our changing preferences. In short, it would not have been the same without Nicole’s guidance. I recommend her services to anyone seeking an extraordinary and unforgettable adventure." - Traveled July 2023
"“From start to finish, Nicole was a true treasure. She made our experience wonderful and all of her recommendations were exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I were on our honeymoon and decided from this point forward we really do not want to book with any one else. Thank you Nicole. You are part of the reason why everything was amazing!” - Traveled October 2023
Ready to go away?
Cause I'm ready to help you plan an unforgettable trip.