Welcome to the very first edition of Stephanie’s Travel EDIT! |
This month feels especially meaningful as I celebrate the first anniversary of Stephanie’s Travel & Wellness. What started with a love of travel and creating meaningful experiences has grown into a wonderful first year of helping couples, families, friends, and groups turn their travel ideas into memorable journeys.
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has trusted me with their travels, referred a friend or family member, or simply supported me along the way. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Each month, Stephanie’s Travel Edit will bring you a little travel inspiration, destinations worth discovering, special places to stay, insider advice, and ideas to help you travel well. Here’s to year two—and many more journeys ahead! |
Italy After the Summer Crowds in Rome and Florence |
The Destination Edit — Where to Go This Fall There’s something special about Italy in the fall. The summer crowds begin to fade, temperatures become more comfortable, and the season brings incredible food, wine, and a slower pace that makes it easier to truly enjoy the destination. Think wine tasting in Tuscany during harvest season, wandering through Rome on a crisp afternoon, lingering over a long lunch in Florence, or heading south to experience Puglia or Sicily. If Italy has been sitting on your travel wish list, fall is a wonderful time to experience it a little differently. |
Festive Season Edit — Where to Go for the Holidays If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing the holidays in Europe, Christmas market season may be the perfect reason to go. Picture historic town squares glowing with lights, charming wooden stalls, warm drinks, local treats, holiday music, and centuries-old traditions. Vienna, Strasbourg, Prague, Munich, and the storybook towns of Germany and Austria each offer their own version of the experience. It’s a wonderful choice for couples, friends, families, or a mother-daughter getaway—and a beautiful way to turn the holiday season into a travel experience you’ll remember long after you return home. |
Sometimes the best trips are the ones you take together. |
Gather Your Girls & Go Whether it's a girls' weekend, milestone birthday, wellness escape, mother-daughter trip, reunion, or simply an overdue getaway with friends, I can help bring everyone together without leaving one person responsible for all the planning. From finding the right destination and accommodations to coordinating rooms, experiences, dining, transportation, and special touches, I'll help create a getaway designed around your group. Think wine country weekends, spa retreats, beach escapes, European adventures, or a few luxurious days somewhere beautiful.
You gather the girls. I'll help take care of the travel details. Have a group that's been saying “We really need to plan a trip together”? Let's turn the group chat into a getaway. |
I’m creating and hosting special women’s wellness weekends in 2027 to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—think spa, wellness, a little adventure, and plenty of time to relax together. |
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Seville, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal |
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One Trip, Two Destinations |
I love helping my clients make the most of their vacations, and sometimes that means experiencing more than one country. Spain and Portugal are a perfect pairing—close enough to combine easily, yet each offers its own incredible food, culture, scenery, and experiences. Think Lisbon and the Algarve paired with Seville, or Madrid and Barcelona with a few days in Portugal. If you’re already making the trip to Europe, why not experience a little more while you’re there? |
Lake Como and Venice, Italy and Paris, France |
Another great pairing and one of my favorite ways to make a European vacation even more memorable is to combine two countries in one trip. Italy and France pair beautifully, especially with convenient train and flight connections between many of their most popular destinations. Imagine exploring Rome and Florence, then continuing on to the French Riviera or Paris. You’ve already traveled all the way to Europe—adding another destination can turn one great vacation into an even richer experience. |
If you are curious which destinations pair best for your next trip, I’d love to help. |
Found the perfect hotel or resort? Before you book, send it my way! |
Already Know Where You Want to Stay? Through my travel partnerships, I may be able to book the same property and add valuable benefits such as complimentary breakfast, hotel or resort credits, VIP recognition, room upgrades, and early check-in or late check-out when available—often at the same publicly available rate.
Even if you've already done the research, let me take a look before you click “book.” My hotel booking service is complimentary, and you may enjoy a few extra perks along the way. Found a hotel you love? Send me the link and I'll take a look. |
Viceroy Los Cabos, Mexico and La Fortuna, Costa Rica |
Where Will You Go Next? A sun-soaked escape to Mexico? The natural beauty of Costa Rica? Italy or Portugal? An African safari? A wellness weekend? Or maybe somewhere you haven’t even thought of yet.
Wherever you’re dreaming of going, I’d love to help you make it happen.
Have a trip on your mind? Hit reply and tell me what’s on your travel wish list. Whether you’re ready to start planning or just beginning to dream, I’d love to hear what’s inspiring you. |
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Thinking About a Special Trip? Start Earlier Than You Think. The best rooms, unique experiences, preferred guides, and sought-after destinations often fill earlier than travelers expect—especially during holidays, school breaks, and peak travel seasons.
You don't need to have every detail figured out before reaching out. In fact, some of my favorite conversations begin with, “We know we want to go somewhere—we just don't know where yet.” That's exactly where I can help. A smoother trip often starts long before departure. |
Share the Journey The greatest compliment I can receive is when you share Stephanie’s Travel & Wellness with someone you care about.
If you have a friend, colleague, or family member dreaming about a special trip, I'd be grateful for the introduction. Sometimes a simple conversation is all it takes to turn “someday” into “where should we start?” Thank you for supporting my small business and for allowing me to be part of your travels. |
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