Why Curious Travelers Work With Me | Coolcation Adventures

Travel planning looks easy on the internet. In reality, that’s how people end up overpaying for the wrong hotel, racing between cities, or realizing too late that the “must-see” experience is a crowded disappointment.

My job is to make sure that doesn’t happen. I design custom, thoughtfully paced trips for travelers who care about where they go, how they travel, and what their money supports.

That means fewer tourist traps, better on-the-ground partners, and itineraries that actually fit your interests, not a template.

I’m deeply passionate about wildlife and marine conservation (yes, I’m a whale nerd), and that shapes how I plan trips. Responsible tourism isn’t about skipping incredible experiences — it’s about choosing operators and destinations that respect the environments and communities that make those experiences possible in the first place.

A percentage of my earnings is donated to marine mammal and ocean conservation initiatives, including organizations working to end the exploitation of captive whales and protect wild habitats.

When you book with me, your travel dollars support:

I bring professional training, destination-specific knowledge, and years of real-world planning experience to the table — especially in destinations where details matter, like Alaska, coastal regions, and Europe.

More importantly, I translate that expertise into clear guidance:

Where DIY planning breaks down (and how to avoid it)
When a destination is worth the splurge — and when it isn’t.
What first-timers consistently underestimate about quality, value, and experience — not just price