I’ve been to 28 countries and can tell you curiosity is where it’s at—my goal is to capture that by sharing tips and planning your trips.
Broadening your perspective through travel.
TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Seoul, Korea
My vision is to help you feel comfortable with travel - to allow your curiosity to take you somewhere new, to experience something different, to see new perspectives and how other people live.
When you allow yourself to ignite your curiosity, you can actually enjoy your trip. I help you feel comfortable enough to lean into that curiosity without the other worries that often bog down travel. You won’t take a vacation as an escape from life - instead, you’ll take a trip as an experiment in living.
We are a global community and you’re a part of it, too. My role is to help you experience it all, in an Anthony Bourdain meets Samantha Brown kind of way: safely, with a sense of adventure and humor, doing things out of the ordinary that put you directly in touch with the loving, kind, giving people I’ve met across the globe.
Why we travel
Your next getaway.
- Cut through the slog of research
- Plan the details of what you really want to do, see, and eat
- Create a safe, adventurous, and curated trip just for you
- Trip/Travel Options based on your needs, wants, non-negotiables, and deal-breakers (helloooo air conditioning)
- Creating gorgeous lookbooks for hotels (you can feel that velvet, really)
- DIY itineraries if you know where you want to go (and you’re ready to go!)
Here’s how I help plan your next trip,
all based on my travel consultant certification—and more importantly—my personal lived experience of what works, what doesn’t, what’s fun and delicious, and what isn’t:
It doesn’t matter if it’s the trip of a lifetime or your next family vacation, I’m sure you have some wild and feral ideas rolling around in your head that you’re afraid to tell your family—safe space here!
Wild is encouraged, I’m a wild cat lady, too😻
When you work with me, you get:
- The reality of your location: how locals live, eat, and spend their time
- An expert of HOW to travel and how to LEARN about the region
- Peace of mind that you’re not stepping off a bus into a strange land in an unsafe area
- Insider knowledge of HOW things work (yes, hotels, flights, etc., and also buses and queues and restaurants)
- Less cookie-cutter, more Bourdain
- To experience something different - the real, authentic experience
More than a travel agent.
bAXTER
Kate H.
Trip to Japan
The hotels she selected for Kyoto and Tokyo were spot-on. Both had ideal locations, the amenities we cared about, and thoughtful extras like resort credits and free breakfast. For each place we visited, she provided a guide with recommendations, maps, and app instructions for everything from train tickets to local restaurants. Every detail was handled, and we could just show up and enjoy. That was priceless during such a busy season in my work life.
Caroline is thoughtful, thorough, incredibly resourceful, and an absolute joy to work with. I can’t imagine planning travel without her again.
I’ve been telling all my friends the same thing: do not sleep on booking with Caroline.
Amber H.
Trip to argentina
This was my first time working with a travel consultant to book hotels, and I’m officially converted. Both properties Caroline booked were beautiful, and the best part was that she got us free breakfast at both. Not just any breakfast—these were generous, delicious spreads with so many options.
I had never been to Argentina before, and I honestly had no idea what to expect from this trip. I didn’t plan a single thing. I just showed up. And somehow, every part of the experience was amazing.
Caroline took care of everything.
I was just able to be present and enjoy myself, which is exactly what I wanted out of this trip.
Anne C.
Trip to Portland, Maine
My family and I were finishing up our summer trip to New England and Caroline somehow secured a complimentary room upgrade for us on our last leg. It was a welcome surprise after a busy trip!
I just told Caroline the days we were looking at being in Portland and the preferences we had, and she took it from there. She presented several good options and secured the bookings once we decided.
I'm so glad I have Caroline as an option when I'm travel planning!
Ways to work with me
Sydney, Australia
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Havana, cuba
Having me on your planning team means having someone that cares about:
- Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share confidential information, exploring your budget (no matter how big or small), and unleashing your wild ideas and personal desires
- Having space for laughter, generosity, understanding, and kindness for what you don’t know, but you think you want
How I work.
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Havana, cuba
- Telling you the truth about the reality of the travel you’re considering and giving you candid advice about how that fits into your plans
- Providing an inclusive, discretionary, supportive environment that meets you where you are - in your wallet and in your wild ideas
- Saving you time, money, energy, brain space, discomfort, procrastination, rushed and pressured decisions, and judgment
Having me on your planning team means having someone that cares about:
- Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share confidential information, exploring your budget (no matter how big or small), and unleashing your wild ideas and personal desires
- Having space for laughter, generosity, understanding, and kindness for what you don’t know, but you think you want
How I work.
- Telling you the truth about the reality of the travel you’re considering and giving you candid advice about how that fits into your plans
- Providing an inclusive, discretionary, supportive environment that meets you where you are - in your wallet and in your wild ideas
- Saving you time, money, energy, brain space, discomfort, procrastination, rushed and pressured decisions, and judgment
Hoi An, Vietnam
Choose what fits your travel needs.
pricing & Packages
Googling “hotels in Sydney” and clicking at random? That’s not a strategy—it’s a rabbit hole to nowhere. In my experience, most travelers either stick to brand loyalty or roll the dice on travel sites, but when they do, they miss out on perks, sales, and the good stuff! I curate hotel options based on your trip (think intake forms deeper than an Expedia filter) and unlock sales and extra perks you won’t find online. Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you with a gorgeous lookbook that makes sense. Please note: House and villa rentals are part of this package as well!
- A personalized list of 3-5 hotel or home rental options per destination. Curious what that looks like? See an actual client Hotel Lookbook here. (names and dates changed for privacy)
- Extra perks like unpublished sales, upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, free breakfast and hotel credits when available
- Securing and booking your room for you
- Notification if hotel prices drop and we can rebook
- Confirmation of perks with hotels one week prior to arrival
$200 fee otherwise
This package does not include support during travel.
Do you have a hotel (or a few) that you're already looking at? Booking a hotel on your own can feel like a gamble. Paid rankings, sketchy reviews, surprise renovations, and nonrefundable rates that drop the next day. Let me dig in, find lower prices, and snag extra perks so you don’t get played. Been there, done that: global traveler style! Just email me with your dates, what price you see, and I’ll let you know if I can beat it.
- Price check of a stay you've booked or you're looking at
- Securing and booking your room at a better rate and/or with more perks
Planning a honeymoon, group trip, or multigenerational adventure is overwhelming no matter how you slice it. Too many details, too many options, not enough time, and way too much late-night Googling. Most people procrastinate until the stress is sky-high, but with me, you can be hands-off: I plan everything except the flights (yep, door-to-door), complete with an itinerary and Loom video walkthrough of your destination so you know how to pack and prepare. I’m not a search engine and I actually care about your experience. I understand the hassle of travel and I’ve been in the jetlag-with-family trenches myself. It’s so much easier when things are pre-booked and you know where to go (especially with fussy adults and kids). Book a call at least a month out for domestic (three for international), or email me for a rush request (yes, there’s an extra fee).
- 60-minute Zoom planning call
- Follow-up questions during execution
- Booking hotel, activities, transportation to/from airports
- Full PDF itinerary with confirmation codes and contact info
- Digital Wanderlog Destination Guide to use throughout trip
- Loom video walkthrough to prep and pack
- Confirmation of perks with hotels one week prior to arrival
Endless screenshots, messy Pinterest boards, random Google Maps pins? Planning activities shouldn’t feel like detective work. A Wanderlog pulls everything into one organized guide you can drag, drop, print, or export to Google Maps (your choice). I’ve been to these places, I know the better areas, and I do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Just book your trip and add this on for a travel guide that you actually want to use!
- Digital map of travel options: food, drink, sights, and more
- Curated to fit your needs
- Recs for day tours or foodie tours you can take (or not!)
Sitting on a mountain of points but have no clue how far they’ll actually get you? Most people redeem them for gift cards, fumble internal booking systems, or freeze up trying to transfer points, all to watch them expire. In our Miles & Points Brainstorming session, I help you figure out where to go, when to go, and how to maximize your points (Delta, Hyatt, Marriott, United, and more). After we’re done, you’ll do the bookings, then get packed and ready to go! I’ve been doing this for a decade, even on a tight budget. Book your brainstorming call and I'll get all the details I need from you to make those travel dreams come true—for less! Let’s put your wild ideas, points, and rewards to work.
- 45-minute Zoom planning call
- Follow-up questions during post-call research
- PDF strategy report of the who, what, where, when, and why for you to start earning more points or begin booking at your own pace
- Upgrade to Trip Planning and I'll credit you what you paid for this sesh
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Kyoto
- Hokkaido
- Sapporo Region
- Hiroshima
- Fukuoka
South Korea
- Jeju Island
- Busan
- Seoul
Taiwan
- Taipei
UK
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Dublin
- Cork
Hawai’i
- Big Island / Island of Hawai’i
- Kaua’i
- O’ahu
- Oregon
- Washington
- Vancouver Area
- British Columbia
- Vancouver Area (Canada)
By choosing a place where I’ve been or have planned to go, I cut through the noise of Google, and curate itineraries for you that work specifically for you.
We're going on an adventure!
Destinations
Is there a location you want to go to that’s not on this list? That’s okay!
Just let me know and we can chat about it.
Where I specialize:
osaka, Japan
Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, France
Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- San Sebastian/Bilbao
- Portugal
- Lisbon
- Porto
Germany
- Frankfurt
- Gelsenkirchen (an incredible World Cup)
Austria
- Salzburg (Yes, it was the Sound of Music Tour!)
France
- Paris
Australia and New Zealand
- Sydney
- Auckland
- Waiheke Island
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