Europe & Asia Travel, River & Small Ship Cruises

Desert dreams. BIG leaps. Ready to plan yours?

Hi, I’m Sarah Tesch. I’m here to make your next chapter of travel easier, richer, and more rewarding.

I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries. Sometimes solo, sometimes with friends, as a student, as a wife and mom, and later as a single mom with a teenager in tow. Travel has brought me so much joy and clarity, especially during big life changes. That’s why I created Your Best Chapters. It’s for people ready to see the world with more ease, confidence, and meaning.

I specialize in travel across Europe and Asia, including Mediterranean vacations, small ship cruises, cultural tours, and river cruises for couples, solo travelers, and families. Many of my clients are recently divorced, newly retired, or entering a new season of life. Some want to travel solo with support behind the scenes. Others are retired couples finally booking the trips they’ve dreamed about. Many are planning family vacations with adult children or grand kids.

At Your Best Chapters, I design well-researched, thoughtful itineraries based on what matters most to you. I listen closely to your travel goals and use my knowledge, connections, and personal experience to create trips that feel easy and inspiring. My clients love good food and wine, beautiful places, boutique hotels, warm oceans, scenic river routes, and authentic cultural experiences. They want something special without the stress of planning it all themselves.

One of my favorite parts of travel is finding beautiful things tucked away in small shops, galleries, and markets. I have a knack for discovering those can’t-find-it-online gems. The kind of pieces that make people say, “Where did you get that?” Like buttery leather gloves in Naples or the best place to buy gems in Jaipur. These treasures become part of your story, and I love helping my clients find those places too.

Because I’ve navigated many stages of life through travel, I understand what matters most at different points in the journey. Whether you’re craving connection, freedom, rest, or renewal, I know how to translate that into an itinerary that feels just right. My job is to make your planning process feel calm, your itinerary feel inspired, and your trip feel truly yours.

Whether you're planning a river cruise through Europe, a food-focused escape to Italy, a small group getaway with friends, or a family vacation with your adult kids or grand kids, I’ll help you bring it to life in a way that feels thoughtful and fun.

My trip planning fee starts at $150 per person. It includes a personal consultation, curated recommendations, and support throughout the planning process. You’ll feel taken care of without having to figure it all out alone.

If you’re ready to travel in a way that feels joyful, connected, and completely your own, I’d love to help you plan it.