Make Your Next Trip Extraordinary

Our trip was absolutely amazing. We worked with Jennifer and her colleague Maeva, and honestly, it was one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. Before working with them, we had planned a different Italy trip on our own, and throughout this trip we kept saying how much we wished we had used their services back then.

Everything felt incredibly VIP and thoughtfully planned. Every detail was handled, from airport assistance to daily logistics, which allowed us to completely relax and enjoy the experience. We never felt stressed or uncertain about what came next. The daily reminders they sent with all the information we needed were especially helpful and made everything feel effortless. We couldn’t have been happier with the destinations, timing, accommodations, and overall experience.

We recommend absolutely seeking out unique local experiences and special events. Two highlights were attending the opening night of a musical in London and the Fête Galante at Versailles, truly one of the most unique travel experiences we’ve ever had. It was fun dressing up and being able to attend such a special event in such a historic and beautiful setting felt like stepping back in time. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we’ll never forget. Both were unforgettable and added a special element to the trip that we likely would never have discovered on our own.

We also loved the local experiences arranged for us, including castle tours in England, a pastry-making class in France, and a food tour with a local guide. These experiences helped us connect with each destination and also the people that live there.

Jennifer and Maeva were incredible. There is no way we would have gone on a trip even close to this one without them planning it. Beyond planning an incredible itinerary, they created a completely seamless experience. They coordinated airport assistance, arranged exceptional guides and experiences, secured VIP treatment throughout the trip, and we even receive wonderful room upgrades at two of the hotels.

Most importantly, they eliminated the stress. This was our first international trip, and we were very nervous to travel. We were able to focus entirely on enjoying our vacation because every detail had already been thoughtfully considered. The trip perfectly matched how we like to travel. We would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly exceptional travel experience.

Heckfield Place, near Heathrow, England.

Heckfield Place, near Heathrow, is a relaxing place for pre- or post-trip downtime. Photo: Traveler Jan Heininger

June 1, 2026: Jennifer planned yet another wonderful time for my friend and me in May 2026 in advance of our embarking on an expedition cruise to the Orkneys, Shetlands, and Faroe Islands. Instead of spending time in London, she suggested we stay at Heckfield Place, a delightful country house about 45 minutes from Heathrow. Jennifer has planned a number of trips for my husband and me and has a keen sense of what we would enjoy. She had recently spent a few days at Heckfield Place and knew we would enjoy it.

When my friend had to substitute for my under-the-weather husband, we had to make last-minute adjustments to our plans. When we arrived at Heckfield Place, both of us were immediately charmed by the place, and that only increased over the days we spent there. This is not a place where you go to “do” things (though you can), but a place you go to sit back, relax in their numerous public living areas, read, do a jigsaw puzzle, tour the estate’s gardens or participate in one of their workshops. And then there are the excellent meals in two restaurants on site. Do not skip afternoon tea and cake. It’s a highlight of the day. Jennifer also arranged all our transfers. Two were excellent; one slipped through the cracks though part of the error may have been partly on my end.

In short, you can’t go wrong with Jennifer. She and her team (including those on the ground and the use of a very responsive WhatsApp connection) are top notch.

We just returned from a wonderful week-long sojourn in the UK! We travelled with our daughter, son-in-law, brother and sister-in-law … and our 2-year-old toddler with his 3-month-old sister! Wendy recommended Jennifer and her colleagues as our trip planners, in part because she knew that Jennifer had travelled extensively with a 1-year-old around Europe, and could fashion an itinerary which was toddler/infant friendly.

We spent the first half of our trip in London, staying at the fairly new 1 Mayfair Hotel, which was fantastic. The rooms were spacious and well appointed, and the staff was probably the most genuinely happy and helpful folk we have met in our hotel travels. The second half was in the Cotswolds, where we stayed at Estelle Manor. Very posh, a little stuffy, but beautiful grounds and lots of activities for the toddler. Both places were quite tuned in to our infant traveler, providing baby baths/toiletries/milk storage and the like. Our guides were phenomenal—Russell, Becky, and Mark. Becky took us on one of the best food tours we have experienced at Borough Market. Russell and Mark had encyclopedic knowledge of UK history, and equally as important, knew where all the best loos were!

If we were to do anything differently, it might be to schedule less and have a wee bit more down time. Though admittedly hard to do when there are so many things to see and experience!

Tommy was an awesome guide on our Black Car Tour. He was knowledgeable, interesting and hilarious. Geoff was very good guide on the tour of Tower of London. Susan our guide in Edenborough, Scotland was excellent, and her first aid training was very helpful. All of our drivers were very good. Glad we had Jen and her crew design the trip and answering questions during the trip.

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