Fora Pro · Virtuoso · Atlanta, GA

Trips I'd plan
for the people
I love most.

Honeymoons, family adventures, and European escapes — crafted with genuine care, exclusive hotel perks, and the kind of thoughtful detail that makes travel feel completely effortless.

Plan My Trip About Emily

Scotland

Scotland

Preferred Partnerships

Four Seasons Preferred Partner

Virtuoso

Rosewood Elite

Belmond Bellini Club

Hyatt Privé

Marriott Stars & Luminous

Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 · 31 Reviews

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Is this a fit?

You've come to the right place if...

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You want someone who will treat your trip like their own — not just process a booking.

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You're planning a honeymoon, milestone, or once-in-a-lifetime family trip and want it done right.

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You'd love room upgrades, resort credits, and daily breakfast you simply can't book directly.

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You want a trusted expert who has personally visited the destinations and hotels she recommends.

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You want someone in your corner if something goes sideways — not an 800 number and a queue.

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You'd rather spend your time enjoying the trip than planning every detail of it.

About Emily

Travel is how I show the people I love that the world is worth seeing.

I'm a Fora Pro and Virtuoso luxury travel advisor based in Decatur, Georgia. I have a Geography degree, a husband who tolerates my packing lists, two daughters who are already excellent travel companions, and 30+ countries visited — many of them many times over.

I specialize in honeymoons, romantic getaways, and family travel — with a particular obsession with Europe: Scotland, Ireland, the Cotswolds, Switzerland, Alsace, Norway. But my clients take me everywhere, and I love every minute of it.

What I do is simple: I plan the trip I would want. The hotels with the best rooms and the most exclusive perks. The restaurants worth the reservation. The details that make you exhale the moment you arrive. Then I hand it all to you and let you enjoy it.

Hotel-only bookings are always complimentary. Full-service planning is $50/day of travel. Every booking comes with Fora perks — upgrades, credits, and amenities — at no extra cost to you.

Fora Pro Virtuoso Four Seasons Preferred Partner Rosewood Elite Belmond Bellini Club Hyatt Privé 5.0 · 31 Reviews

Hotel Shortlist

Hotels I'd send my closest friends to

As a Fora Pro and Virtuoso advisor, I can add exclusive perks to every booking — at no extra cost to you.

Scotland

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

$100 F&B credit · daily breakfast · upgrade

Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel

$100 F&B credit · daily breakfast · upgrade

Ireland

Adare Manor

Exclusive Fora perks — contact for details

St. Lucia

Jade Mountain

Exclusive Fora perks — contact for details

St. Barths

Cheval Blanc St-Barth

$100 F&B credit · daily breakfast · upgrade

Greece

Amanzoe

Exclusive Aman perks — contact for details

Switzerland

Bergwelt Grindelwald

$100 resort credit · daily breakfast · upgrade

Hawaii

Four Seasons Hualalai

Four Seasons Preferred Partner perks

How we work together

Two ways to work together

Complimentary

Hotel-Only Booking

You've found the destination. I'll find the right hotel, add exclusive Fora perks you can't get anywhere else, and make sure everything is in order before you arrive. Room upgrades, resort credits, daily breakfast, spa amenities — all at no extra cost. I'm compensated by the hotel directly.

$0 — completely complimentary

Full-Service Planning

End-to-End Trip Design

You tell me where you want to go — or ask me where you should go. I'll handle everything: destination research, curated hotel recommendations with Fora perks, activity and restaurant planning, a detailed day-by-day itinerary, transportation logistics, and travel insurance guidance. Your only job is to show up.

$50 per day of travel · includes all planning + perks

Destination Guides

Places I know personally

Scotland

Best of Scotland: Castles, Highlands & Scenic Road Trips

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Norway

Norwegian Fjords on the Celebrity Apex: An Honest Guide

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England

The Perfect 3-Day Cotswolds Itinerary

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Iceland

Road Trip Through Southern Iceland: A 5-Day Itinerary

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Switzerland

Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: The Ultimate Guide

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France

A Long Weekend in Alsatian Wine Country

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Ireland

Epic Road Trip Through the Irish Countryside: 12 Days

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Louisiana

New Orleans: Best Restaurants, Things to Do & Hotels

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Texas

Texas Hill Country: Fredericksburg, Wine & Wildflowers

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Honeymoons

Best Honeymoon Destinations in Europe & the Caribbean

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Costa Rica

The Best Family-Friendly Resorts in Costa Rica 2026

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Client Stories

Trips that came together

Honeymoon · Italy

"Two weeks in Italy — Amalfi, Positano, Rome. Every hotel had a room upgrade waiting. Every restaurant had a table. It was effortless in a way that felt impossible."

— Sarah & James, Atlanta

Family · Scotland

"Emily built our Scotland itinerary around our kids' ages and interests. They're still talking about Doune Castle. We're already planning the Ireland trip."

— The Henderson Family

Anniversary · St. Lucia

"We had champagne, flowers, and a private sunset dinner waiting when we arrived. We didn't ask for any of it. That's just Emily."

— M & R, Decatur

Reviews

What travelers are saying

5.0

★★★★★5.00 average · 31 verified reviews on Fora Travel

★★★★★

"Emily was phenomenal!! We had a lengthy call and she asked wonderful questions to help understand what kind of trip we were looking for and she was spot on! She made everything super seamless and we truly never had to lift a finger! I will be contacting her for most all my trips moving forward!"

Jennifer S. · Punta Cana

★★★★★

"Emily did an amazing job at booking the hotel reservations, the cruise bookings and the flights! Being the first time to go to Alaska, Emily helped make this a very memorable trip!!! She also put up with a lot of my silly / crazy questions which I appreciated as well!"

Lynn G. · Alaska Cruise

★★★★★

"Emily is amazing. This is our second trip with her and we look forward to booking more in the future. Emily's patience with us is absolutely amazing! Once all the plans are made everything is so easy and spelled out it really makes for a low stress, true vacation."

Susanna R. · Puerto Rico

★★★★★

"Emily listened to what our desires for the trip were and tailored her support to perfectly meet our needs. Her suggestions and guidance and booking of the hotel, tours and transportation made the travel and overall trip experience easy to navigate and we had a wonderful time."

Lydia S. · Edinburgh

★★★★★

"Emily was extremely helpful in planning our trip to Scotland. She not only has firsthand experience from her own travels, but she is wonderful at planning our days and nights that resulted in a very easy, effortless trip. 100% will use Emily again!!!"

Diane G. · Scotland

★★★★★

"Booking with Emily was amazing! She recommended this hotel and it was well worth it! The location, the service, the car pick up from the airport, all really elevated the experience and it was worth every penny!"

Cameron W. · Rome

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FAQs

Everything you need to know

Is your service really free for hotel-only bookings?

Yes — hotel-only bookings are completely complimentary. I'm compensated by the hotel, so there's no cost to you. In fact, you often come out ahead because I can access exclusive Fora perks — room upgrades, spa credits, food & beverage credits, early check-in, late check-out, and welcome amenities — that you simply can't get booking directly.

How does the planning fee work for full-service trips?

My planning fee is $50 per day of travel. This covers your consultation, research and booking hotels, activities and tours, curating a detailed itinerary, figuring out transportation logistics, and travel insurance guidance. Most clients find the value far exceeds the fee — especially when you factor in the Fora perks and hours of research I save you.

What are Fora perks and how do I get them?

As a Fora Pro Advisor and Virtuoso member, I have relationships with hundreds of luxury hotels worldwide that allow me to add exclusive benefits to your booking at no extra cost. These typically include room upgrades, $100 food & beverage or resort credits, daily breakfast, spa credits, early check-in, and late check-out.

Do you book flights?

Yes, I can help book flights. I'm also happy to provide guidance on routing and timing as part of a full-service plan.

How far in advance should I reach out?

The earlier the better — especially for peak travel dates and honeymoons. I'd recommend 6–12 months for big milestone trips. That said, I've pulled together last-minute trips too. Don't let timing stop you from reaching out.

What if something goes wrong during our trip?

That's one of the biggest advantages of working with a travel advisor. If something goes sideways — a hotel issue, a cancellation, a flight delay — I'm your advocate. I'll work to get it resolved so you can get back to enjoying your trip.

I don't know where I want to go — can you help?

Absolutely — this is one of my favorite parts of the job. Destination inspiration is my favorite part of the job. Tell me who's traveling, what you love doing, your budget, and your timeframe, and I'll come back with destination ideas and hotel options tailored to you.

The Process