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Don't know where you wanna go?
No problem! If you're craving a getaway but unsure where to start, Jess can help. With a personalized consult, we’ll dive into your travel style and preferences to handpick several custom travel plans just for you. For a small additional fee, we take the guesswork out of planning, so all you need to do is pack your bags!
Belgium
Waffles, Fries & Beer
England
London's Calling
Ireland
Shamrock your world.
El Salvador
Hike a Volcano
St. Martin/Sint Maarten
Euro Caribbean Blue
MSC Cruise
Affordable family fun
Groups
Do the group thing
Get inspired, then give me a shout
Saint Martin: The Caribbean Island That Plays by Its Own Rules
Saint Martin is 37 square miles split between France and the Netherlands, and it might be the most underestimated destination in the Caribbean. Planes buzz the beach at Maho, the French side serves some of the best food in the region, and Anguilla is a 20-minute ferry ride away. This is the trip people come back from talking about for years.
El Salvador Is Back: Our 3-Day Couples Escape
A 3-day couples escape to El Salvador’s Mizata Beach, staying in a lofted treehouse at AntiResort, hiking Volcán de Santa Ana, and soaking in Surf City culture.
The Ultimate Virgin Voyages Guide: Why You Need a First Mate for the Cruise That Doesn't Suck
An honest Virgin Voyages review from a cruise-skeptic turned First Mate. Discover why the "no kids, no buffets" model is a game-changer for luxury travelers. Written by Jess Dorsey, a CRNA who brings professional precision to custom cruise planning.
Ireland in Winter, With Kids, and a Rental Car
This was an 11-day Ireland trip that included Manchester, Belfast, Galway, and Dublin, and it’s a great example of how a custom trip to Ireland doesn’t have to follow the same tired path everyone else takes.
Discover Hidden Gems: Alternatives to Popular Destinations
Off the beaten path travel alternatives to Paris, Tokyo, Cancún & more. Discover hidden gems, authentic trips & safer, less touristy options.
Balkan Breakdown: 17 Days, 5 Countries, 1 Family with the "meat sweats"
We spent 17 days driving through Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Romania — with stunning hikes, private guides, too many border crossings, and more meat than any one family should eat. This was our custom Balkan adventure, the honest version. No fluff, just the best (and craziest) parts.
I Cheated on Virgin Voyages with MSC (And I'd Do It Again in a Heartbeat)
Trying out MSC Cruise Planning as a family alternative to Virgin Voyages.
London, Dover and Southeast England: A Family Adventure (Where Mom Conquers Left-Side Driving and Lives to Tell the Tale!)
Let me tell you about the time I channeled my inner British racing driver (okay, more like nervous American mom) and took on UK roads with m
How Much Does a Custom Travel Planner Cost? (Did You Mean: How Much Am I Losing by Not Having One?)
The Professional Advantage (Or: Why You Need Someone Who Knows What's Up)
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