Independent travel advisor

You imagine it. I'll handle the rest.

Tell me what you're picturing and I'll design the trip, book every piece of it, and look after the details. All that's left for you is the excitement.

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The Dolomites, Italy

Every photo here is from my own travels.

Meet your advisor

One person, start to finish.

When you plan with me, you work with me. No call center, no ticket queue, no hand-offs.

I'm an avid traveler, and I plan every trip the way I plan my own: with taste, curiosity, and an eye for the small details that make a place unforgettable.

Founder · Travel Designer
Based in
Washington, D.C. Planning trips for travelers anywhere.
Affiliated with
Fora Travel, with preferred-partner access at hotels and resorts worldwide.
How to reach me
Directly, by text, call, or email.

The process

How we'll work together.

From a first idea to the flight home. Five steps, and you only have to do two of them.

  1. iYou

    Imagine

    Tell me what you're picturing: a place, a mood, a milestone, or just a feeling.

  2. iiMe

    Design

    I research and sketch a custom itinerary: where to stay, how to get around, what's worth your time.

  3. iiiTogether

    Refine

    We adjust it until it feels exactly right. Swap a hotel, add a night, slow the pace.

  4. ivMe

    Book

    I handle every reservation and confirmation, with partner perks wherever they're available.

  5. vYou

    Enjoy

    You travel with a clear plan and a direct line to me if anything changes.

Any size of trip

No trip too small. No scope too large.

You don't need a big, complicated trip to work with me. Bring me whatever part you'd like help with, and I'll give it the same care.

  • Just one piece

    One hotel or one flight. Send it over and I'll find the best rate and any perks I can add.

    Send a quick note →

  • A few key pieces

    You have a plan. I'll handle the stays, flights and connections.

    Tell me what you need →

  • The whole journey

    I design the trip around you, book every piece, and stay a message away while you travel.

    Design my trip →

What I plan

Trips I design.

Pick the one that sounds like you and I'll take it from there.

Just need one hotel or a flight? That works too. I book premium economy, business and first class airfare, plus villas, tours, transfers, cruises and experiences.

Fora partner perks

Better stays, often at the same rate.

As a Fora advisor, I can book you into preferred-partner programs at hotels and resorts around the world. On eligible stays that often means extras you won't get booking online, usually for the same rate you'd pay booking direct.

  • Daily breakfastTypically for two, every morning of your stay.
  • Property creditTo spend on dining, the spa, or activities.
  • Room upgradeWhen available at check-in.
  • Early check-in, late check-outMore time in the room, when available.
  • Welcome amenityA thoughtful touch waiting when you arrive.
  • VIP recognitionThe hotel knows who you are and who booked you.

Rates and inclusions vary by property and program. Upgrades and flexible check-in or check-out depend on availability.

How booking with me compares

Same hotels. A better way to book them.

What you get with a personal advisor, next to the usual ways of booking.

Compare with
What you get With Justin Booking sitesExpedia, Booking.com Card travel portalsAmex, Chase and others Booking directThe hotel's website
A real person who knows your tripYes: Me, every timeNo: Call centerNo: Call centerPartly: Front desk
Recommendations from someone who's beenYes: Firsthand and vettedNo: Star ratings and reviewsNo: Search resultsPartly: The hotel's own concierge
Breakfast, credits and upgradesYes: At partner hotelsNo: RarelyPartly: Fewer programsPartly: Occasional promotions
Earn your hotel loyalty pointsYes: Keep earningNo: Usually notPartly: SometimesYes: Yes
Help when something goes wrongYes: I contact the hotel for youNo: You wait on holdNo: Call centerPartly: If the desk can help
Flights, transfers and tours in one planYes: All in one placePartly: You piece it togetherPartly: You piece it togetherNo: Just the hotel
No extra cost to youYes: No planning feeYes: NoneYes: NoneYes: None

A general comparison. Perks and loyalty earning depend on the hotel and rate, and booking sites and card portals can still be useful. I'm happy to compare any offer you find.

FAQ

Good to know.

New to working with a travel advisor? Start here.

11 questions

Still wondering about something? Send me a quick note.

Cost & value

Does using a travel advisor cost me anything?

Nope. I don't charge a separate planning fee. I'm paid commission by the travel suppliers I book with. If a special request involves any additional cost, I'll explain it before you decide.

Will booking through you cost more?

Generally, no. In many cases, you'll pay the same hotel rate you would pay directly, with additional advisor benefits on eligible bookings. Rates and inclusions vary; I'll help you compare the actual options.

Why shouldn't I just book through my credit card portal?

Credit card portals can be useful. Eligible hotel bookings through me may offer similar benefits (breakfast, property credits and possible upgrades) along with personal support and access to preferred-partner relationships. I'll compare the rate and benefits with your card's option; perks and upgrade priority depend on the hotel and rate.

What if I find a cheaper rate somewhere else?

Send me the details. I'll compare the room type, cancellation terms, taxes and inclusions so you can make a fair comparison. I don't promise to have the cheapest rate or match every offer.

What I can book

Can you book flights?

Yes. I can book you premium economy, business, and first class airfare.

Can I use you for just one hotel?

For sure. No trip is too small, no scope too large. Hand me the whole trip, or just a piece of it.

Can you help with hotels, villas, tours, transfers, cruises and experiences?

Yes, those can all be part of the conversation. Availability and booking arrangements depend on the supplier and destination, and I'll confirm what I can arrange for your trip.

Do you only plan luxury vacations?

I care much more about whether a trip is thoughtfully put together than whether it's extravagant. Sometimes that means a five-star hotel. Sometimes it means a small inn with character and a great location.

Can you help with destinations you haven't personally visited?

Of course. I've got lots of firsthand travel experience, and I love passing on that knowledge. For other destinations, I draw on research, professional relationships and local expertise.

Points & plans you already have

I have points I'd like to use for travel. Can we still work together?

Absolutely. Points can be especially valuable for flights, often after transferring them to an airline partner, while I can help with eligible hotel stays and the other pieces of your trip where advisor relationships may add support and benefits. The best use depends on your card, loyalty program and redemption options; we can build the itinerary around the bookings you make with points.

What if I already know exactly which hotel I want?

Send it over. I can check availability, compare the available rates and see whether an eligible advisor booking offers useful benefits.

Let's talk

Start with what you know.

One hotel, a whole journey, or a question you haven't figured out how to ask yet. Choose whichever way is easier.

Or email me directly
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What can I help with? Optional
I'll reply personally.

Where to next?

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