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You don't want something else on the to-do list. You want to have an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. You want to take a vacation that will put you in a different mindset and help you take on the rest of the year like a boss! You want to experience adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime. 


That's where we come in. We get to know you and curate a unique vacation that will fit your style perfectly! 

Byrd Bergeron

Hi friend! I'm Byrd and travel is my love language. I am the proud founder of this amazing organization and I strive to create unique experiences that capture the authentic culture of each country. As your advisor, you will gain a new friend. I absolutely want to create memories that you will cherish for a lifetime and I think it's equally important to build meaningful connections while doing it. I believe that people grow and gain empathy through immersive cultural experiences and my goal is to bring those experiences to as many people as possible!

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Monica Inoue

Travel has always been part of my life from a very young age. I have lived and studied in   seven different countries and have traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.I truly believe that travel enables you to widen your horizon and appreciate what life has to offer.I chose to become a Travel Advisor so that I can share my passion for travel and enable others to experience all the beauty this world has to offer.Two of the things that I love the most are seeing the excitement on people’s faces as they embark on their dream vacation as well as for me personally......eating my way around the world!Food bonds people together and there is something comforting about a nice meal shared with friends and family.Feel free to reach out to me and let me know how I can help you go on your dream vacation!

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Brittney Holbrook

From a young age I have known two things: I love to help others and I love to go on adventures. Throughout my childhood, my passions were fed with family trips and various school organizations, as well as volunteering opportunities. While attending college at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), I was able to dive deeper into other cultures around the world in my anthropology studies and this fueled my desire to explore the world and all it has to offer. Entering the professional world, I have had countless opportunities to help others in my career and I've always found that to be my favorite part of any job that I've had. In 2019 I became a Mom. My husband and I knew from the beginning that we wanted to raise our little one to be adventurous and to seek new experiences via traveling. I want to help you expand your worldview through travel and make your adventure-seeking dreams come true! 

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Tiffani Emery

Hi, I'm Tiffani! I was born adventurous and curious, so I have loved to travel for as long as I can remember. With a background in education, my favorite part of travel is learning about a location's people and culture. I firmly believe that travel helps us grow as humans, so I am passionate about guiding others in their travel journey. I am a relationship-first travel advisor; working with me is like working with your bestie. You can rest easy knowing that I am dedicated to turning your travel dreams into a reality, all while keeping your safety top-of-mind as well. Here's to your next adventure! 

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Jenette Anderson

I have had the opportunity to take some amazing trips that I found almost as much fun planning them, as going on them! I had been told I would be great at being a Travel Advisor, and that was that! I didn’t need convincing. I have hiked the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu, surfed in Costa Rica, skied in Whistler, B.C., cruised the Mediterranean and have been all around different parts of Europe. I love adventure! Let me help you plan a trip that ignites your soul, or rests your body wherever that may be. 

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Lauren Chaffee

I'm Lauren. I'm a wife, a lover of immersive travel, a supporter of equality, and a true cat lover. I plan trips that bring different cultures to life for all travelers, but I have taken an interest in specifically making sure travelers of all diverse backgrounds are safe. Not every country is supportive of different races, religions, or sexual orientations and I spend my days ensuring my clients are welcome in the destinations that we choose! 


Travel is for all.

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Kate McComb

Sunshine, ocean waves, cobblestone paths, castles, cruises-I love it all! I’m a Michigan native and a Lowcountry, South Carolina transplant. A graduate from Northwood University, my background in business has provided me with knowledge in planning, financial tasks and professionalism. Besides my family and curating unique vacation packages for you, coffee and photography take up most of my spare time. I truly believe that a good life entails helping others, being kind, trying new things and traveling. My goal is to help others experience truly breathtaking destinations and create memories that will forever remind them that they have certainly lived a good life.

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Dasia Stewart

HI! I’m Dasia and yes, I was named after the continent. My passion is people. Growing up multiracial, I understand the importance of bridging cultures and love learning about people different from myself. Another passion of mine is ensuring inclusivity and for everyone to experience different cultures, including LGBT families and special needs families. With my wife currently serving in the Navy and a daughter on the Autism Spectrum, travel is a big part of the lifestyle. I want other families similar to my own to know their loved ones are more than able to be accommodated and can have an enriching experience regardless of orientation or disability status. If you have a vision, I will take the steps to make it for your family!

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Hallie Kerrigan

I love to travel. I can spend hours in museums or walking around and taking in all of the scenery. I can spend days following in the footsteps of Jane Austen. I love the iconic trains, The Venice- Simplon-Orient Express and The Royal Scotsman. I love learning about other cultures or just relaxing at a pristine beach. Have you ever planned a vacation and run into problem after problem? I work with clients to make sure that doesn’t happen. Clients who like to travel well, but who struggle to find real value. I am lucky enough to say I love what I do. I make sure every single detail of your trip is planned to perfection.

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Nicole Blanchard- Our Signature Disney Expert!

Hi! I'm Nicole, a military spouse and mom of two. I have a passion for all things Disney and a love for planning so what better way to combine the two than to become a Travel Advisor! I look forward to helping you plan your next magical vacation!

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Sam Robinson

Congratulations! You are already taking the steps towards a life changing experience! Traveling has the capacity to do that. It can change your life. But with great travels, comes the stressful process of planning your journey. That’s where I come in. My name is Samantha and I want to help provide you a life changing experience!   

My biggest fears when traveling are missing out on all the experiences that I would love and fitting everything on my wish list into my traveling schedule. This is why I love visiting a place twice! A second trip always allows me to perfect my itinerary, but who has the time and money to do that?! Allow my expertise to provide you with a trip that will have the excitement of seeing a place for the first time, but also the peace of mind of knowing you have an itinerary so polished that you’d think you’ve been there before. I can make sure your journey is as exciting, and as fulfilling, as it should be.

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Destiny Effiong

I grew up in a household where work-life balance wasn't a priority until my parents were empty nesters or retired. Due to that mentality, I always felt that all work and no play wasn't the way to live life, which is why being an advocate of a work-life balance cultivated my love of travel, and planning trips, it has been my therapy.   


It brings me such joy and purpose when planning a vacation - knowing that's one thing you do not have to worry about. I am here to help you explore nature's beauty and the wonders of the world through travel, so you can achieve that work-life balance. It's been said, Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer in experience, wisdom, and knowledge! Travel is an investment in yourself, so I look forward to being a part of that journey. 

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Melody Russell

Hi, I’m Melody. My passion for travel and experiencing the world led me to join the Navy upon graduating high school. I fell in love with being immersed in other cultures and gained confidence as a solo traveler. I believe travel is the greatest soul-filling gift you can give yourself. My background as an educator and conservation biologist has led me to concentrate on wildlife travel with a focus on education and community-based conservation. Some of my experiences include kayaking with orcas off the San Juan Islands, swimming with whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez, great white shark expeditions off the coast of Gansbaai, South Africa, volunteering at elephant sanctuaries in Cambodia and Thailand, and volunteering for rhino anti-poaching patrols at Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa. I became a travel advisor to help others explore this extraordinary planet. I want to hear all about your dream vacation, so I can take care of every detail for you. Tell me, “Where do you want to go?”

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Sharon Nihipali-Larson

I love people and culture. These two loves brought me here to help you see and experience culture and people in new and exciting ways.  I spent the summer after high school graduation in Northern Germany bumming around on the train and bicycle. A few years later I moved to Germany for almost two years.  Fast forward 20 years and I moved to China for a year and LOVED every second of my experience.  I love all things Asian and grew up with my Cambodian, Vietnamese and Chinese neighbors.  

If you want to dine with locals as they prepare a meal for you in their home or relax on a beach or poolside, you will still interact with locals and be able to learn something about their country and culture.  

My dream is for you to worry less, travel more and‪ make memories that last a lifetime.  Let's connect to plan the vacation you've been waiting to take, the way you want. 

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Shannon Hemingway

I am an avid traveler and so excited to share my expertise so you can have a wonderful trip!  Whether you are looking for a laid-back beach vacation, an adventurous trip of a lifetime or something in between, I will be here to take care of all the details!  Traveling, immersing myself in different cultures and experiencing all the world has to offer are what I live for.  I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some amazing things – gorilla trekking in Uganda, swimming in cenotes in Mexico, skydiving in Maine, and drinking a pint of Guinness in Ireland to name a few.  I am so excited to work with you and help turn your travel dreams into a reality!If you want to dine with locals as they prepare a meal for you in their home or relax on a beach or poolside, you will still interact with locals and be able to learn something about their country and culture.  

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Wendy Bartley

When I was nine, my parents took me to our local travel agency to apply for my first passport, and I was hooked. The brochures, the posters, the idea that all those places were waiting to be explored…I immediately decided I would be a travel agent when I grew up. I’ve now spent more than half my life building relationships and honing my skills so I can offer uniquely personalized experiences to my clients. A vacation, by definition is a treat; something special and out of the ordinary. My goal for every client is to make the planning part of the fun, and I excel at making the process simple, transparent, and enjoyable. I’d love the chance to be your partner, guide, and friend as you create memories with your friends and family, and I promise to make each experience as unique as you are. Let’s get to know each other and start collecting some great stories!

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Haley DeCarlo

A Wise, beautiful soul, my grandmother, once told me  “If you have money to spend, spend it on memories, not material things. Memories is all we will have in the end.” This is the mantra I live by. Traveling, no matter where to, does something to your mind, body and soul. Life gets so busy and hectic. Traveling acts as a reset for us. I love to travel, go on adventures and explore new cultures with my husband and kids. The world is a big, beautiful, and powerful place and I want you to experience it. I take pride in my work and my passion shines through. Creating lifelong relationships with my clients is what I strive for. When you're ready to hit that reset button, let me know, and the adventures will begin!

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Nikki Gray

I’m Nikki and I love all things travel! Seriously. I love reading about it, talking about it, planning it, and obviously the act of traveling itself. Because I love travel I’m passionate about the work I do and I want my clients to truly feel that passion themselves as we work through creating amazing itineraries together. My 15 years of experience in the travel industry have taught me many tricks of the trade, but nothing replaces the personal experiences of traveling around the world. From hiking the cloud forest in Costa Rica to hang gliding in Kitty Hawk, I’m always looking to jump into the best experiences that a destination has to offer! Contact me for your next adventurous getaway!

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Bridget Gomez

Travel has always been a great part of my life! Creating new experiences and sharing them with friends and family is my passion. It excites me to see the joy in others' faces as they create new memories. We are all unique in our own way and opening yourself up to new experiences will broaden your knowledge of the world. My first experience outside the country was magical!! London was a great place, so much to see and do. It was definitely one of my favorite trips so far, starting with the farmers markets, I wanted to try everything in sight and believe me I tried!! What's on my bucket list? Everywhere!! Let me help you make new discoveries and lifetime adventures, memories and experiences with family and friends! 

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Ellen Martin

Do you ever look back on your year as it comes to a close and think, what were the highlights? When I take a bit to reflect, I realize that the best moments of my year are always during the trip I took. The moment I saw two cheetah cubs romping around, chasing their mom while on a sunset safari in South Africa. The moment I paddle boarded in the Sea of Cortez in Baja, the milky way galaxy in the night sky above, and brilliant bioluminescent plankton swirling in the water below. Not only resetting us from our busy daily lives, travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and feel new experiences. I am lucky to say that traveling has been a large part of my life since a young age, and now creating unforgettable experiences for others has become my passion. I am here to take away the stress of planning and create a worry-free travel experience from start to finish so that you have more time to be present in the moment. I believe life is measured in these moments- so let’s go make them happen.

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Lauren Gunter

A few of my greatest passions include traveling, learning new things, and serving others. This role allows me to do all three at once. I love learning about new cultures and experiencing their way of life firsthand. Each time I arrive home from a trip, my first question is always, “Where can I go next?” My passion for learning and exploring is evident, but my passion for serving others is second to none. With a background in social work and education, the needs of others are always my first priority. Throughout every step of your travel experience, my goal is to meet those needs for a personalized vacation that will leave you asking the same question… “Where can I go next?” I am here to make your dreams come true and work alongside you every step of the way. I hope to be not only your travel advisor, but someone you can consider a friend.  Let’s turn “someday” into “today” and get you on your way to creating lifelong memories! 

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Elizabeth Sauls

I’m Elizabeth, your best-kept travel secret, also known as your travel advisor. Traveling has been a lifelong passion of mine. For the last decade, I have worked in aviation as a flight attendant. My experience as a flight attendant has allowed me to explore the world uniquely and check off quite a few bucket list destinations. Naturally, as an aviation professional, I am often asked for travel advice and how to get the best deal. I haven’t been able to offer both until now. As your travel advisor, I focus on taking the stress out of planning a vacation while still keeping it detailed and personalized to you, your family, or your group of friends. The most important part of my job is the meaningful connections I make while helping you create memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. Now, where shall we go next?

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Abrianna Bowman

I was born and raised in Michigan, and I was always so excited to explore anywhere new! I relocated to Europe, and soon realized that I not only wanted to explore as much of this new culture as I possibly could, but I wanted to help others to be able to go on their own adventures and create those experiences as well! My hope is that my passion for traveling will help create the greatest memories for you and your loved ones, and you gain an experience of a lifetime!

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Cassie Leonard

Food, Fun, Excursions, Leisure; All the makings of a memorable vacation. Let me help you plan the perfect getaway and make memories you will cherish forever! I am a wife, mother to a little boy, and a fourth grade teacher. Now that I am a mother, vacations have become so much more special to me. I have a true understanding of the value of a moment when it becomes a memory. I can’t wait to help you add chapters to your life story!

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Dominic is the details guru that ensures nothing goes wrong with your trip. He’s the one that created your beautiful itinerary with all of the information you’ll need to sit back and relax throughout the trip! He will also check and recheck flight details, excursion confirmations, contact descriptions and more to ensure you’re set up for an awesome experience! 

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Almarie will help you coordinate the final details of your trip. She focuses on booking unique excursions, confirming dinner reservations, making spa appointments and handling any special requests that you​​ may have. Almarie will also coordinate your travel numbers such as passports, TSA precheck, global entry or any rewards numbers you’

Almarie will help you coordinate the final details of your trip. She focuses on booking unique excursions, confirming dinner reservations, making spa appointments and handling any special requests that you​​ may have. Almarie will also coordinate your travel numbers such as passports, TSA precheck, global entry or any rewards numbers you’d like to use. No task is too big or too small, so just tell us exactly what would make this an awesome experience! 

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