Our Travel DesignersA small bench of specialists, each rooted in their region.
We don't aggregate generalists. Every advisor here lives in or spends months each year inside their primary regions of expertise.
While our designers have deep local roots, they share a collective brain trust. By combining our internal team's firsthand insights with a vetted global network of partners, any advisor you choose can seamlessly take you anywhere in the world.
Team PRINCIPAL, Chief Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Africa, Madagascar, Spain, Greece
“Information is automated; discernment is a master craft. In an era of algorithmic travel, I trade exclusively in the nuanced connection between the places I love most and the clients I know best, forging memories that no machine could ever prompt.”
Julia@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIlFeatured Specialties
Exclusive-use safari villas, Over-the-top experiences, Gorilla trekking, Wellness See more…
Continents lived on
4
234
Safari lodges visited
14
Years of experience
📍 Cape Town, South Africa | 4 Years1.5M
Miles flown
Director, Senior Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Antarctica, Latin America, Iceland, Morocco
“I’ve always believed that true luxury is about a deep sense of place and the shared moments that change how you see the world.”
Featured Specialties
Wildlife, Expedition cruising, Family & Multi-generational, Private villas See more…
andrea@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIlRepeat & referral clients
10
Years of experience
14
LATAM Countries explored
📍 Miami, FL | 31 Years86
Eco lodges visited
95%
Unsure Who to Begin With?
Tell us where you're going and we'll introduce you to the right advisor.
Sales@crafttravel.com
Schedule A MeetingSales@crafttravel.com | Schedule A Meeting
Senior travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Africa, Peru, Arctic / Polar Regions, Japan
“Going on a safari is more than a vacation. It is about losing yourself in a world you didn’t know existed and going home forever changed.”
Featured Specialties
Safaris, Family & Multi-generational, Horseback/equestrian See more…
3.5
1
Years of experience
10
African countries explored
49
Safari lodges visited
📍 Welllington, FL | 4 YearsCircumnavigation
of the globe
elissa@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIl
Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Italy, South Africa, UK & Ireland, France
“For me, the best travel happens when we drop the rigid itineraries, explore with an open mind, and just focus on being completely present.”
Featured Specialties
Honeymoon, Food & Wine, Celebrations See more…
50
Honeymoons &
milestones
Autumn@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIl30
Countries explored
80
Properties & lodges visited
📍 Pittsburgh, PA | 20 Years
Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Japan, Australia & South Pacific, Ireland, Portugal
“In the world of travel, be yourself. The best trips aren’t the ones everyone else is taking, they’re the ones designed around you.”
Featured Specialties
Family travel, Off the beaten path, Wildlife See more…
Passports held
3
5
6
Years living in Australia
57
Countries explored
📍 Miami, FL | 15 YearsSolo adventures
Clare@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIl
Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: South Africa, Namibia, New Zealand, Indonesia
“A remarkable journey isn’t measured by how much you see, but by how deeply you connect to a place, to the people and to yourself.”
Featured Specialties
Safaris, Family Travel, Celebrations Read more…
Rachael@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIl📍 Cape Town, South Africa | 7 Years44
Countries visited
1
Year-long adventure
3
Continents lived on
7
Years as a local South African
Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Croatia
“The farther a trip takes me from the everyday, the more valuable it becomes.”
Meredith@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIlFeatured Specialties
Cultural, Off the Beaten Path, Hiking See more…
Countries lived
📍 Cape Town, South Africa | 7 Years51
1M
Countries visited
Miles flown
8
Travel DesignerDEEPEST Expertise in: Italy, Thailand, Caribbean, Kenya
“Anyone can book a trip. Creating the right experience and pace for the people taking it is where the magic happens.”
Featured Specialties
Yachting & Charters, Family & Multi-generational, Food & Wine See more…
ali@crafttravel.com
SEND EMAIl25
Island destinations visited
9
Italian regions explored
50
Luxury hotels & resorts
📍 Miami, FL | 40 Years