travel smarter
About Me
Hi, I'm Nicole, your go-to travel guru.
I'm lucky enough to have been traveling since I was a child, however, my love of travel was cemented during a summer studying abroad in San Sebastián, Spain. It's seaside city where Spaniards go for their own summer vacations and few travelers have ever heard of it, and that's exactly why I loved it. I spent my days on golden beaches and my nights hopping from one pintxos bar to the next with locals. I've been chasing that insider feeling ever since, and now I help my clients find their own version of it.
Logistics are my love language. After a career as a tech PR project manager and wedding planner, I plan for every detail, and every potential curveball, before it happens. You'll have someone in your corner who has already thought three steps ahead, so you can stay present, relaxed, and fully in the moment.
My role is more than just booking you a trip. I ask the questions you didn't know you needed to answer, learn what makes you light up, and build a completely personalized itinerary around the trip you actually envision, never a cookie-cutter package. The result is a journey you'll still be talking about at the dinner table decades from now.
I also help you travel smarter. You don't need to splurge on everything to have an extraordinary trip. With my industry relationships and experience, I can point you toward the moments that matter and knowing what is worth the splurge, to make the most of your budget and PTO.
Growing up in Seattle has given me a deep love for nature, adventure, and the ocean, and it shows in the trips I design. My specialties are the Mediterranean and Mexico, from sun-drenched coastlines and lazy beach days to ancient cities and vibrant local culture. I especially love planning trips that become long-lasting memories, like honeymoons, grad trips, bachelorette parties, and family or multi-generational getaways. But if your dream lies somewhere else entirely, I'm just as excited. Even if I haven’t been there myself, I have the expertise, partnerships, and resources to make any trip exceed your expectations.
Ready to go? Let's start planning your dream trip.
Why work with a travel advisor?
Think of me as a real estate agent for your vacation. My services are free to you. Hotels and tour partners pay me a commission, so booking through me never costs you a penny more than booking on your own and maximizes your ROI. Through my partnership with FORA, I work with a global network of verified, trusted hotels and tour groups, and we work hard to make 100% sure you're well looked after wherever you land.
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Perks you won't find on your own. Stays booked through an advisor are often prioritized over those booked through credit card platforms and booking websites. (That was news to me, too!) I have access to the best available rates, plus extras like complimentary room upgrades, daily breakfast, and spa credits.
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Insider access. Close relationships with hotels and local tour partners mean I know things you won't find in a search bar: which room to request, which guide the locals swear by, and which hidden gems are worth building a whole day around. That's the inside track, and it comes with every trip I plan.
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One-on-one customization. No robots, no cookie-cutter packages. I take the time to understand your travel style, goals, and budget, then design a trip that fits you perfectly. You can still earn credit card and loyalty points on your booking, too.
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Dedicated support. I triple-confirm every reservation and make sure each request is squared away before you leave. If something goes awry while you're traveling, I'm in your corner to problem-solve so you can get back to enjoying your trip.
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The bottom line: better perks, smarter planning, and a journey designed around you, at no extra cost.