Custom Luxury International Travel Advisor

Nataba African Safari meeting

I plan custom international vacations from start to finish, so you do not have to piece the trip together yourself.

I'm Tamara Lidbom, CTA, owner of Anytime Travel Agency and a Travel Leaders Super Agent. Based in Peoria, Arizona, with a second location in Minnesota, I work with clients across the country to design international trips around how they actually want to travel.

Sometimes that means a fully independent itinerary built from scratch. Sometimes it is a trusted guided tour, river cruise, safari, or small-group experience with the flights, pre- and post-stays, transfers, rail, and private touring built around it. Custom does not mean there is no structure. It means the structure fits you.

Destinations I plan most often

Italy | Ireland | Iceland | Portugal | Norway | Japan | Australia | Africa | South Pacific | Maldives | Greece

Where my expertise comes from

My expertise is built through ongoing destination education, supplier training, professional relationships, and firsthand experience.

I hold a destination certification from Tourism Australia and have completed destination training covering the regions I plan most often, including Ireland, Switzerland, Portugal, Norway, and the Maldives. For Italy, Japan, Iceland, and Africa, I have also trained directly with hoteliers, destination management companies, transfer providers, and tour operators who work in these destinations every day.

I attend industry events such as GTM West, where I meet one-on-one with suppliers from around the world. Those relationships give me current insight into properties, touring styles, logistics, and the details that can make or break an international itinerary.

The education does not stop when the certification is finished.

What custom luxury travel means to me

Luxury is not simply choosing the most expensive hotel. It is having the right hotel in the right location, a private transfer when it makes the day easier, enough time in each destination, well-matched guides and experiences, and an itinerary that feels smooth rather than overpacked.

My job is to make the pieces work together.

How this works

Every trip starts with a conversation. Before I recommend a destination, hotel, tour, or route, I want to understand what you are hoping for, how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and what your budget needs to cover.

From there, I design the itinerary and walk you through the options so you understand what you are choosing and why. Once you are ready to move forward, I coordinate the travel components that make up the trip, including accommodations, transportation, rail, private guides, excursions, touring, and special requests.

You will receive a complete itinerary with confirmation details, contact information, and a day-by-day plan, so you know what is happening before you leave home.

I work with vetted professional suppliers, destination management companies, and tour operators I know and trust. On a multi-country international trip, who handles you on the ground matters just as much as what hotel you choose.

What I will tell you honestly

If your budget and expectations do not line up, I will tell you early and show you what your investment can realistically accomplish. If a destination is not the right fit, I will suggest one that is. If the timing is wrong for the experience you want, you will know before you book.

I would rather have a direct conversation at the beginning than have you disappointed later.

Who I work well with

I regularly work with couples celebrating honeymoons, anniversaries, and milestones; families traveling across generations; first-time international travelers who want guidance; and groups of friends who want one person coordinating the details.

International trips take time to plan well. I generally recommend at least four to six months for a standard international vacation, six months or more for complex itineraries, and twelve months or more for group travel.

Credentials and affiliations

• Certified Travel Associate (CTA), The Travel Institute
• Travel Leaders Super Agent
• Tourism Australia destination certification
• American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
• Travel Leaders Network
• IATAN-accredited agency

The reviews below are from clients who have traveled on vacations I planned. They are the best reflection of what it is like to work with me.

If you are considering an international trip and would rather have an experienced advisor coordinate the details, send me a message or give me a call. We can talk through what you have in mind.