Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Italy, Bordeaux, France, Burgundy, PortugalInterests:
Culinary & Foodie, Wine Country Vacations, Cruises, Groups, Bespoke TravelSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Oceania Cruises, Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, SilverseaAbout Me
Luxury Wine, Culinary & Cruise Specialist
I specialize in luxury wine and culinary travel, river and ocean cruises, and immersive small-group experiences in top wine regions around the world. With over 20 years in the fine wine industry, I bring deep knowledge of wine destinations, pairing clients with exceptional vineyard visits, culinary adventures, and premium accommodations.
From river cruises through Bordeaux and the Douro to private tastings in Napa and Tuscany, I craft journeys that connect clients with authentic wine and food experiences. I am a certified specialist with top luxury cruise lines including AmaWaterways, Regent, Silversea, and Oceania, allowing me to match clients with the best itineraries and ships for their travel style. My goal is to provide seamless, high-touch service so clients can relax and enjoy their travels, creating lasting memories around the table and in the vineyard.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Italy, Bordeaux, France, Burgundy, PortugalInterests:
Culinary & Foodie, Wine Country Vacations, Cruises, Groups, Bespoke TravelSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Oceania Cruises, Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, SilverseaMy Travel Specialties
Napa & Sonoma Luxury Travel Specialist
▶Napa & Sonoma Luxury Travel Specialist
Expertise Overview
I plan high-touch Napa and Sonoma getaways with premium hotels, curated winery access, and seamless logistics. From private drivers and VIP tastings to milestone weekends and small-group celebrations, I build polished itineraries so you can focus on the experience, not t...Read More ▶
Luxury Wine, Culinary & Cruise Specialist
▶Luxury Wine, Culinary & Cruise Specialist
As a Luxury Wine, Culinary, and Cruise Specialist, I help travelers elevate their journeys through curated wine and food experiences around the world. With over 20 years in the fine wine industry, I bring a unique perspective to travel planning, blending deep knowledge of wine regions with a pass...Read More ▶
Certifications & Awards
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Seabourn Academy Graduate
World Azamara Academy
WSET Level 3 in Wine
WSET Level 3 in Wines
CSW
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
CSWS – Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
CMS Level 1
Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
Silversea Experience Expert
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Italy, Europe
Booked It 20 Times
Been There 15 Times
Must Do:
Duomo di Milano + rooftop terraces
Napa Valley, California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Book 3 tastings/day max, Napa Valley Wine Train, Sunrise hot-air balloon over Napa Valley
Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Table Mountain, Cape Point
Krueger National Park, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Sunrise safari, Big 5 spotting
Stellenbosch, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Dorp St walk, Jonkershoek hike, winery tours
Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Private Rum Tasting at John Watling’s Distillery, Atlantis Day Pass
Castaway Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Serenity Bay, Private Cabana, Bike the Island Loop
Aloxe Corton, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Louis Latour
Cadillac, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Roquetaillade Castle and Cadillac visit OR Cadillac bike tour
Loire Valley, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon
Lyon, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Louis Latour, Maison Joseph Drouhin
Mâcon, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Domaine Leflaive, Château Fuissé
Reims, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Private Champagne House Cellar Experience, Boutique Grower Champagne Appointment
Black Forest, Germany, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 4 Times
Cologne, Germany, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 2 Times
Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 5 Times
Koblenz, Germany, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Mainz, Germany, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 5 Times
Rhine Valley, Germany, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Rüdesheim, Germany, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 6 Times
Torino, Italy, Europe
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Museo Egizio + Piazza Castello/Royal Palace, then aperitivo (bicerin/vermouth) and a Langhe/Barolo day trip with a private driver.
Netherlands, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It
Been There
California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Pacific Coast Hwy, national parks
Bodega Bay, California, USA
Booked It 52 Times
Been There 59 Times
Must Do:
Coastal views, clam chowder
Carmel, California, USA
Booked It 31 Times
Been There 42 Times
Must Do:
Carmel Beach, 17-Mile Drive
Monterey, California, USA
Booked It 41 Times
Been There 47 Times
Must Do:
Aquarium, Cannery Row
Palm Desert, California, USA
Booked It 34 Times
Been There 33 Times
Must Do:
El Paseo, Living Desert
Palm Springs, California, USA
Booked It 26 Times
Been There 19 Times
Must Do:
Tramway, midcentury tours
Petaluma, California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Riverwalk, boutique shops
San Francisco, California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Golden Gate, Ferry Building
Sonoma, California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Sonoma Plaza, Redwoods, Jack London
Yountville, California, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 100 Times
Must Do:
Bouchon, Napa Valley Vine Trail, Washington Street Tasting Rooms
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 6 Times
Must Do:
Walk the Freedom Trail, North End food crawl, Harborwalk + Seaport sunset
McMinnville, Oregon, USA
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 25 Times
Must Do:
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum / Spruce Goose, Beaux Frères, Domaine Serene
My Photo Albums and Videos
Elevated Disney at Sea
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California Wine Country
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Elevated Disney at Sea
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My Travel Stories
Taste of Bordeaux with AmaWaterways
Sailing the Taste of Bordeaux with AmaWaterways was a dream for wine and culinary enthusiasts. From private Grand Cru Classé tastings in Saint-Émilion and the Médoc to exploring the immersive Cité du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux, each day was filled with world-class wine, food, and culture.We joined exclusive wine festivals in Bourg, hiked throug...
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My Itineraries
Northern Italy: Barolo to Franciacorta
Destinations visited
Italy
Suggested Duration
6 Days