2018
As a working mom of three nearly grown boys (and a new daughter-in-law) I was dreaming of a special trip with all of us, but it seemed so overwhelming to plan and coordinate. A friend gave me Mary's contact information and spoke so highly of her that I had to call. I explained what I was hoping to accomplish, and Mary took control from that moment. I felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of my shoulders and anxiety turned to excitement. Mary exceeded every expectation I could have imagined. She carefully planned each segment of our 2 week trip and was always sensitive to my budget. She reserved restaurants that we never would have found. At one point in Vienna we walked to the front of a 3-hour line and were shown straight to our seats! Our lodging was perfect! She set up food tastings and even a cooking class in Prague with a woman whose family had cooked for the Czar (one of our highlights!) She organized a ski trip (we are not a big skiing family, so it included detailed instructions—another highlight!) It was the perfect blend of scheduled and free time. I will never plan another trip without her—she knows everyone, everywhere, and it really does make a difference!
recently had a discussion with a client that wanted help designing a family vacation. She said the trip was on her bucket list, which is something I hear quite often, and love being part of. But the conversation went further,...