Lisbon The Dream Destination That Has It All
When most people decide to take a fantastic trip to Europe, they think of visiting Athens, London, or Madrid. One of the places that seem...
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PERSONALIZED TO YOU
UNIQUE & CURATED EXPERIENCES
IMMERSIVE DESTINATIONS
Are You "Hangry" For A Vacation
If planning your last vacation left you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, you're not alone.
How do you choose the best destination for the best cuisine? When is the best time of year to travel for foodies, wine and whiskey lovers? Are you looking for behind-the-scenes and exclusive experiences in amazing destinations?
Let me design your gastro travel experience, so you can be amazed while you relax, explore and enjoy.
LEAD MAGNET
8 Top Tips for Visiting Wineries and Distilleries
Is there a better time to visit a winery? What about that spit bucket I always see, should I use it? How about tasting etiquette for whiskey? What questions should I ask at a distillery?
These are just some of the questions many travelers have. Let me share the 8 top tips for visiting wineries & distilleries. You can listen to them on my podcast or read about it in my e-book.
Let Me Make Your Travel Unique
PERSONALIZED TO YOU
Instead of picking an itinerary that's ready-made, I love listening to my clients so I can hand pick and design itineraries for your personal travel style and time.
UNIQUE & CURATED EXPERIENCES
There are times when we really want bucket list travel experiences. I provide exclusive and curated experiences that you won't find online or in a brochure.
IMMERSIVE DESTINATIONS
There is a destination for everyone, but not every destination is for you. I focus on matching the right immersive destination experience to your style.
I want your next vacation to be the best one ever
I know what it's like doing DIY travel. I know what it feels like to vacation and miss out on the "best
cuisine ever".
Or going to a place that is "supposed" to have the best food, wine or whiskey, but end up being disappointed.
That's why I now work with travelers just like you.
I now am able to help travelers by:
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Planning personalized travel for clients just like you to destinations all over the world.
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I have worldwide partnerships and personal relationships with the largest travel brands and industry management teams.
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I am a certified member of the American Society of Travel Advisors, Cruise Line Industry Association, Bliss Travels - Europe Culinary & Wine Specialists, and The Travel Institute.
SERVICES
FOOD LOVERS
Cruise or tour with expert chefs curating menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine
WINE LOVERS
Savor the bouquet and notes of an expertly paired glass of wine while touring vineyards and wineries or while cruising rivers and oceans
WHISKEY LOVERS
Take amazing distillery tours or cruise while sampling premium and higher end spirits.
i specialize in...
Hi There...Meet Danielle
Here's how you can get started today:
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1. Jump on a quick 15-minute meet and greet call
2. I will send you my "Work With Me Kit", you schedule our 60-90 minute planning call
3. I'll research, design, and curate your itinerary based on your input; you will review and confirm
4. I will book your trip. You can start packing
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It's time to go from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hangry for a vacation to excited, relaxed, and packing.
At Catching the Sun, I know that when you visit a destination, experiencing the local cuisine is a big part of your vacation. You want a vacation that is 100% accurately designed and planned just for you to include these experiences.
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To have that, you need a professional travel advisor.
The problem is that while you love taking vacations and exploring the world, you do not have the planning skills, experience, or travel industry connections to make it easy.
Trying to DIY your travel plans leaves you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, like it's another full-time job. It's not your fault. Your busy schedule just doesn't allow time for this too.
You deserve to have a vacation that makes you feel amazed and excited. Before I was a certified travel advisor, I used to DIY my own travel so I know what it feels like to vacation and miss out on the "best cuisine ever", which is why now I work with travelers just like you.
For over twenty years, I have planned travel for 200+ clients just like you to over 100 destinations all over the world. I have partnerships with the largest travel brands and industry management teams worldwide. I am a certified member of the American Society of Travel Advisors, Cruise Line Industry Association, Bliss Travels - Europe Culinary & Wine Specialists, and The Travel Institute, which means that I am a trusted and verified expert.
Danielle
What it's like to have your vacation planning done for you
– STEP 1 –
15 MINUTE MEET & GREET
Hop on a quick call with me and tell me where you'd like to travel to, your travel style and your budget. I will explain what it's like to work with me and send you my Work with Me Kit.
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PLANNING CALL & ITINERARY DELIVERY
After you complete your travel profile form and pay the planning fee, you'll be able to schedule our planning call. During this call, we will dive even deeper into your upcoming travel plans. I will research and plan your itinerary based on your ideas and my expertise and then I will deliver a digital copy to you.
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REVIEW ITINERARY & CONFIRM
You will review your personalized itinerary, make any minor edits and confirm you're ready to book.
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TIME TO TRAVEL
You will receive your final documents and pack your bags because now you're ready for an amazing gastro travel experience!
ABOUT
Just a few of the dreamworthy destinations that i send my clients to
FROM THE BLOG
Travel Tips & Inspiration
TESTIMONIALS
TRAVEL TRANSFORMATIONS
What my clients are saying
With a variety of travel ideas and destinations in mind, here are just a couple of trips that were traveled.