TRAVEL SERVICES
Discover Luxury Adventures, Tailored to You
We specialize in custom European vacations, river cruises, and small ship cruises for travelers who want more than a one-size-fits-all trip.
Whether you’re exploring Europe by land, sailing its rivers, or discovering the world aboard a smaller ship, I’ll help you choose the right experience and bring every detail together.
From hotels and private guides to cruises, transfers, tours, and the logistics in between, your journey is thoughtfully planned around how you want to travel.
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Client Spotlight: A Father-Daughter Adventure Through Italy
When David and Hali reached out to Seashells + Cobblestones, they wanted to experience the magic of Italy together. Their trip included Florence’s Renaissance treasures, the charm of Tuscany, Rome’s iconic landmarks, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and a relaxing stay on Ischia.
From a Vespa tour through the Tuscan countryside and a golf cart tour of Rome to visits to Michelangelo’s David and the Vatican, every day was thoughtfully planned. They also enjoyed hands-on experiences including cheese and limoncello tastings and a pizza-making class.
Behind the scenes, I coordinated the hotels, transfers, tours, tickets, and logistics so they could simply enjoy the experience.
When they returned, they told me it was a trip they’ll never forget, and that is exactly the kind of thoughtful, personalized travel planning I love to provide.
Experience the Seashells + Cobblestones Difference
Thoughtfully designed European vacations with accommodations, transportation, private guides, experiences, and logistics coordinated around how you want to travel.
Custom Europe Travel Planning
Multigenerational trips, milestone vacations, extended journeys, and itineraries with multiple destinations and moving pieces, all thoughtfully coordinated from start to finish.
Complex & Custom Travel Planning
Smaller-ship cruise experiences for travelers who prefer fewer passengers, interesting ports, and a more personal style of travel.
Small-Ship Travel
Personalized help comparing cruise lines, itineraries, cabin choices, inclusions, and pre- or post-cruise stays.
River Cruises
THOUGHTFUL TRAVEL PLANNING, WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM
Personalized guidance, carefully chosen experiences, and the details handled from start to finish.
Skip the endless research. I help narrow the options and build an itinerary that fits your travel style.
Get recommendations that go beyond the obvious, from memorable tours and local experiences to the right hotels and destinations.
Have the logistics handled, including accommodations, transportation, tours, tickets, and the details that connect everything together.
Make confident decisions with guidance from someone who understands the destinations, cruise lines, suppliers, and planning process.
Enjoy personalized support before and during your trip, with someone you know available if something doesn’t go as planned.
Spend less time managing details and more time looking forward to the experience.
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FAQ
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
WHY SHOULD I HIRE A TRAVEL ADVISOR INSTEAD OF BOOKING ONLINE?
Booking a vacation online has never been easier. Choosing the right vacation, coordinating all the details, and knowing who to turn to if something goes wrong is another story.
That's where working with a travel advisor can make all the difference.
At Seashells + Cobblestones, I believe planning your vacation should feel just as enjoyable as taking it. My role goes far beyond making reservations. It's to get to know you, understand how you like to travel, and create an experience that's thoughtfully designed around your interests, travel style, and priorities.
Whether you're planning a custom European itinerary, a river cruise, a small ship cruise, or a guided journey, I help simplify the planning process, coordinate the details, and provide support before, during, and after your trip.
My goal is simple: to give you the confidence that every detail has been thoughtfully considered, so you can focus on looking forward to your vacation instead of worrying about it.
You're not alone. Here are answers to some of the questions I hear most often.
WHAT TYPES OF VACATIONS DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN?
I specialize in custom European vacations, river cruises, and small ship cruises, along with select guided journeys for travelers who want a thoughtfully planned experience.
For some travelers, that means a custom itinerary through Europe with boutique hotels, private guides, and time to explore at their own pace. For others, it’s the ease of unpacking once on a river or small ship cruise while experiencing several destinations along the way.
I’ll help you choose the style of travel that best matches your interests, priorities, and the way you want to experience your destination.
Why do some travel advisors charge planning fees?
Travel planning involves much more than making reservations. Researching destinations, comparing options, designing personalized itineraries, coordinating logistics, and providing support before and during your trip all take time and expertise.
Like many professional travel advisors, I am transitioning to a planning fee model for certain trips. This allows me to dedicate the time, care, and attention needed to create a vacation that's thoughtfully designed around you rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
If a planning fee applies to your trip, I'll always discuss it with you upfront so you know exactly what to expect.
What happens if something goes wrong while I'm traveling?
While no one hopes for flight delays, missed connections, lost luggage, or unexpected changes, travel doesn't always go according to plan. That's one of the biggest reasons many travelers choose to hire a travel advisor.
When you work with Seashells + Cobblestones, you're not left to figure things out on your own. Whether it's helping you navigate unexpected changes, working with airlines, hotels, cruise lines, or tour operators, or connecting you with trusted partners, I'm here to help you find solutions and get your vacation back on track.
My goal is simple: to help you travel with greater calm, confidence, and peace of mind, knowing you have someone looking out for you from the planning stages until you return home.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
It all begins with a Discovery Call.
We'll talk about where you'd like to go, how you like to travel, and what you're hoping to experience. I'll get to know your priorities, answer your questions, and explain how I can help create a vacation that's thoughtfully tailored to you.
Whether you already have a destination in mind or are just beginning to dream, our conversation is designed to help you move forward with confidence.
When you're ready, simply click the "Schedule a Discovery Call" button below, and we'll start planning your next adventure together.
READY TO START PLANNING?
Let's create a vacation that's thoughtfully designed around you, your travel style, and the experiences you want to have.
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