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Custom Journeys

The trip is yours.
The planning doesn't have to be.

Personalized vacations and multi-destination journeys designed around how you want to experience the world, with the accommodations, experiences and logistics thoughtfully brought together for you.

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Travel, Without the Information Overload

You don't need more options. You need the right ones.

Planning a trip today can mean hundreds of hotels, dozens of neighborhoods, conflicting reviews, endless tabs and more opinions than you ever asked for.

Epicurean Escapes starts somewhere different: with you. Your interests, priorities, travel style, pace and budget shape the recommendations, so you're not sorting through everything that's available. You're considering the options that actually make sense for your trip.

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Designed Around You

Not a package pulled from a shelf.

A Custom Journey begins with understanding how you actually want to travel. Maybe you want beautiful accommodations but would rather spend the afternoon eating your way through a neighborhood than sitting beside the hotel pool. Maybe you're combining several cities and need the logistics to make sense. Or perhaps you simply know where you want to go and want someone you trust to bring the pieces together.

Your itinerary is shaped around what matters to you, not around a predetermined template.

Your Travel Style

The pace, atmosphere and level of comfort that feel right for you.

Your Interests

Food, culture, history, relaxation, adventure or whatever makes the destination worth experiencing for you.

Your Priorities

Where your time and travel investment matter most.

The Details

The pieces that turn a trip into a journey.

Every itinerary is different, but your Custom Journey may bring together:

  • Hotels and resorts
  • Multi-destination itineraries
  • Flights when appropriate
  • Private airport and destination transfers
  • Rail and regional transportation
  • Private and small-group tours
  • Culinary and cultural experiences
  • Food tours, markets and cooking experiences
  • Special experiences and celebrations
  • Travel protection options
  • Pre-travel guidance and organized travel documents
  • Support throughout your journey

The goal isn't to fill every hour. It's to make sure the pieces work together.

Beyond the Booking

Luxury is personal.

Luxury isn't defined by an expensive hotel or a first-class seat. Sometimes it's the beautiful resort. Sometimes it's a private transfer waiting after a long flight. Sometimes it's knowing exactly which neighborhood fits you, having a table reserved somewhere worth finding, or not spending your evening figuring out tomorrow's logistics.

For Epicurean Escapes, luxury is thoughtful curation, personal service and the confidence that your trip has been designed with you in mind.

"The best itinerary isn't the one with the most included. It's the one that feels like it was made for you."
Stacey Smith · Founder & Travel Advisor

Is a Custom Journey Right for You?

We're probably a good fit if…

You don't need to arrive with every detail figured out. A destination, an idea or even a short list is enough to start the conversation.

  • You have a destination or general trip idea in mind.
  • You value personalized recommendations over endless options.
  • You want the details coordinated into one cohesive journey.
  • You care about where you stay, but also about what you experience once you step outside the hotel.
  • You appreciate professional guidance and are comfortable investing in the experience you want.
  • You want someone in your corner before and during your travels.

From Idea to Departure

A thoughtful process from the very beginning.

01

Tell Me About Your Trip

Complete the travel inquiry with where you're considering, who's traveling, what matters to you and your anticipated budget.

02

Let's Talk

When helpful, we'll schedule a complimentary consultation to talk through your ideas and make sure we're aligned.

03

Explore Your Journey

I'll curate the accommodations, experiences and logistics into a personalized proposal and refine the details with you.

04

Travel With Confidence

Once everything is booked, I'll guide you through what comes next, prepare your travel details and remain a resource throughout your journey.

See How It Works
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"Stacey's attention to detail and dedication to providing a great travel experience truly set her apart."
Epicurean Escapes Traveler · Thailand

Ready When You Are

Bring me the idea. We'll build the journey from there.

Tell me where you're thinking about going, what you're hoping to experience and who you're traveling with. You don't need to have every detail figured out before you begin.