Curated Journeys
Personalized leisure cruise, or land travel, or combination, designed around your interests, pace, style, individually, or with friends.
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Luxury journeys, private groups and extraordinary experiences—thoughtfully designed around the people traveling, the places they want to discover and the moments they want to remember.
We work with a carefully selected network of exceptional hotels, cruise lines and travel partners around the world. These relationships help us match each journey with the right setting, service and experience.
Travel is personal. It’s about where you go, how you experience a place and who you share it with. With a background in culinary arts and a lifelong love of travel, food, wine and hospitality, I curate journeys around the things that matter most.
From ultra-luxury small-ship voyages to wine-focused journeys and thoughtfully designed group experiences, I bring a personal perspective to every itinerary.
Founder & Luxury Travel Advisor
Learn more about ColleenWhether you’re traveling on your own, with a group or on behalf of an organization, we shape the experience around your purpose.
Personalized leisure cruise, or land travel, or combination, designed around your interests, pace, style, individually, or with friends.
Memorable shared journeys for group affiliations, clubs, and special shared interest groups.
Plan a group journeyWine and food-led experience shaped by fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and the makers behind them - in approachable, intimate settings.
Discover wine travelConsidered retreats, incentives and hosted experiences that bring people together.
Design an experienceBring the vineyard experience aboard. These thoughtfully curated sailings connect exceptional wines and the people who make them with the landscapes, cuisine and culture of each destination.
Imagine private tastings, regional tables and stories shared along the way—designed for wine lovers, clubs and curious travelers.
Small ships make room for a more personal kind of travel: distinctive places, attentive service and days shaped by the destination.
Explore coastlines, islands and storied ports aboard ships chosen for their service, character and sense of place.
Find your voyageFollow Europe’s great rivers through vineyard country, historic towns and the heart of each destination.
Explore river travelThese are starting points, not one-size-fits-all packages. Tell us what draws you in and we’ll shape the details around you.
Amalfi Coast, Aegean, Adriatic, Bosphorus, Côte d’Azur, French Polynesia, Caribbean and beyond.
Explore cruise options
Wine-focused itineraries combining sea and river cruising, estates, tastings and private culinary experiences.
Discover wine travel
Rhône, Douro and Rhine journeys through beautiful landscapes, historic cities and intimate river destinations.
Explore river travelFrom executive retreats and incentive travel to owner communities and client gatherings, we design experiences that make space for connection, recognition and fresh perspective.
We’ll work with you to understand the audience, the purpose and the right setting—then coordinate the travel around it.
Design a group experienceGood travel planning starts with a conversation. Here’s how we bring your idea to life.
Share your travelers, timing, interests and what you hope the journey will accomplish.
We identify the right destinations, ships, stays and experiences for your plans.
Refine the itinerary, budget and experiences until everything fits.
With the details coordinated, you can focus on the people and places in front of you.
“Had an amazing trip to Japan, and the accommodation recommendation was truly a highlight of my experience. She suggested staying at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, and it exceeded all my expectations—beautiful rooms, excellent service, and an unbeatable location right by Tokyo Tower.Diane M. · travel to Tokyo
What stood out most was how well she understood what I was looking for. The recommendation felt thoughtful and personalized, and it led me to a place I likely wouldn’t have discovered on my own. The dining experience and stunning city views from the hotel made the stay even more memorable.
I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Japan."
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Colleen to plan my stay at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte in Indian Wells during Stagecoach, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve hadApril M. · Travel to Palm Desert
From the very beginning, Colleen was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and detail-oriented. She truly understood what I was looking for and recommended the perfect property in an amazing location. The Tommy Bahama Miramonte exceeded all my expectations—the atmosphere, comfort, and convenience made my Stagecoach trip unforgettable.
What really stood out was Colleen’s exceptional service. She was always responsive, proactive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. It made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Colleen to anyone looking for a travel agent who goes above and beyond. I will absolutely be working with her again in the future."
“Colleen provided useful, timely, and thoughtful information in a positive, efficient, and effective manner. She made this a super easy trip for me. I really appreciated her extra hard work and her ability to think ahead, making arrangements for so many things I wouldn't have thought about. Great job!"Natalie W. · Travel to Mexico
“Easy peasy and saved me money."Woodworth C. · Travel to French Polynesia
Firsthand notes from ships, hotels, and wine regions — the honest detail behind every recommendation I make.
More notes coming — including a dispatch from IMEX America in Las Vegas.
Tell us what you’re dreaming about. We’ll start with a conversation and take it from there.