A Better Trip Starts With a Better Plan
Bespoke travel planning for curious travelers who want more than a generic itinerary.
I create thoughtful, highly personalized journeys built around your interests, pace and budget—drawing on more than 15 years of firsthand experience as an award-winning travel filmmaker and New Zealand travel expert.
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Your Trip, Thoughtfully Designed Around You
Planning an exceptional journey takes more than assembling a list of attractions. I help you shape a coherent, personalized trip around your interests, travel style, available time, preferred pace and budget.
Whether you need expert direction, a complete custom itinerary or end-to-end planning support, each service is grounded in firsthand destination knowledge and more than 15 years of professional travel experience.
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From $149.95
A focused one-on-one session for travelers who have already begun planning but want expert guidance before committing to their route, timing or bookings.
Ideal for reviewing an existing itinerary, comparing regions, solving logistical questions or avoiding expensive mistakes.
Includes a private video call and a concise written follow-up with recommendations and next steps.
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From $600
A fully personalized journey designed around your interests, timing, budget and preferred pace.
Your itinerary may include route planning, recommended destinations, daily structure, accommodation areas, transport guidance, key experiences, dining suggestions, practical advice and personally selected recommendations.
Up to 2 weeks: $600
Up to 3 weeks: $800
Up to 1 month: $1,000
Final pricing depends on destination complexity, group size and research requirements.
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From $2,500
A higher-touch planning service for travelers who want expert support across the entire journey.This can include destination research, route design, accommodation shortlisting, experience recommendations, transport strategy, reservation guidance and ongoing refinement before departure.
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Something More Specialized?
Planning a honeymoon, extended family journey, milestone trip, private group experience or multi-country itinerary?
Tell me what you have in mind and I’ll determine whether I’m the right fit and prepare a custom proposal.
Our Process
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Tell Me About Your Trip
Share your destination ideas, dates, priorities, budget, travel style and any early plans you’ve already made.
Choose Your Support
I’ll review your request and recommend the service that best matches the complexity of your journey and the help you need.
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Design Your Journey
Through consultation, research and thoughtful refinement, I build a journey around your interests rather than forcing you into a generic template.
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Travel With Confidence
Receive a clear, personalized plan designed to save time, reduce uncertainty and help you make the most of your trip.
CLIENT JOURNEY · NEW ZEALAND · 28 NIGHTS
A Bespoke New Zealand Journey
Four weeks designed around two travelers—not a template
For this 28-night New Zealand journey, I created a relaxed route through both islands around the clients’ preferred pace, mobility needs, interest in world-class golf, scenic RV travel, food, wildlife, Māori culture and restorative downtime.
The finished itinerary included a carefully paced route, destination guidance, accommodation strategy, daily activities, dining recommendations, mobility-conscious alternatives, flex days, practical travel advice and a personalized Google Map.
01 Trip Overview
A thoughtfully paced 28-night route through the South and North Islands, balancing comfort, scenery and meaningful experiences.
02 Destination Planning
Detailed guidance for each stop—including where to stay, why it works, mobility-friendly activities, dining ideas and local insight.
03 Personalized Days
Days crafted around both travelers, balancing shared experiences, individual interests, downtime and flexible options for weather and energy.
Sample pages from a real custom itinerary. Personal details and booking information have been removed or shared with permission.
The Value of Bespoke Planning
More Than
a List of
Places
Every journey is built around the people taking it. I consider how far you want to drive, how often you want to change accommodation, the activities each traveler enjoys, physical or mobility considerations, seasonal conditions, dining preferences and the balance between structured experiences and time to explore.
The goal is not to fill every hour. It is to create a trip that feels coherent, comfortable and unmistakably yours.
Strategic Route Design
A thoughtfully paced journey balancing travel time, destination depth and your preferred rhythm.
Personalized Daily Guidance
Activities, dining, experiences and alternatives selected around your individual interests.
Practical Logistics
Accommodation areas, transport, driving considerations and useful local advice.
Interactive Travel Tools
A personalized Google Map and essential links you can access throughout your journey.
Let’s design a trip that is uniquely yours.
Tell Me About Your Trip
Planning starts with understanding how you want to travel—not simply where you want to go.
Share your ideas, approximate dates, interests, budget and any plans you have already made. I’ll personally review your inquiry and respond within two business days with the most appropriate next step.
Submitting an inquiry does not commit you to purchasing a service.