McKenna Tate
San Francisco, CA Travel Agent· 8 Years of Experience
McKenna Tate - Travel Advisor, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
24 reviews
100% Recommended
8 Years of Experience
5.0
(24)
100% Recommended
McKenna planned the most incredible month-long trip through Costa Rica for our group of four. She took care of everything from accommodations and transportation to recommending... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Morocco, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Cambodia, VietnamInterests:
Adventure, Arts & Culture, Ballooning, City Breaks, Couples & RomanceAbout Me
Travel Agent for Worldwide Cultural Adventures
I am your travel advisor specializing in personalized travel planning for individuals and groups seeking immersive, culture-rich, and elevated travel experiences. I'm passionate about creating trips that go beyond a typical vacation by helping create experiences that feel intentional, memorable and uniquely tailored to you.
I’ve traveled to 6 continents, exploring destinations across Europe, Central America, and beyond. From navigating new cultures to experiencing bucket-list destinations firsthand, these experiences allow me to design vacations with real insight, blending adventure, cultural immersion, and luxury into every itinerary.
Destinations I Specialize In:
California Wine Regions
New Zealand
Central America
Western Europe
And Many More
Types of Travel I Plan:
Group Trips
Solo Adventures
Luxury Getaways
European Experiences
Let’s start planning your next adventure!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Morocco, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Cambodia, VietnamInterests:
Adventure, Arts & Culture, Ballooning, City Breaks, Couples & RomanceMy Travel Specialties
Oregon Curated Travel Specialist
▶Oregon Curated Travel Specialist
Oregon is one of those places that feels wildly underrated. It has this perfect balance of dramatic natural beauty, charming small towns, and creative cities that make every kind of traveler feel like there’s something here for them. From rugged coastlines and lush forests to wine country, mounta...Read More ▶
Netherlands Travel Expert
▶Netherlands Travel Expert
Netherlands is a destination that feels easy to fall in love with. It has a balance of vibrant cities, charming smaller towns, rich history, and a lifestyle that feels both relaxed and beautifully intentional. From canals lined with historic homes to bike-filled streets, flower fields, and cozy ...Read More ▶
Cambodia Cultural & Experiential Travel Specialist
▶Cambodia Cultural & Experiential Travel Specialist
Cambodia is a destination that feels deeply impactful. It’s rich in history, layered with culture, and full of moments that stay with you long after the trip ends. What stood out most to me while traveling through Cambodia was how personal the experience felt, whether learning about its past, con...Read More ▶
France Luxury & Lifestyle Travel Expert
▶France Luxury & Lifestyle Travel Expert
France is a destination that feels timeless. It’s romantic, refined, and deeply rooted in culture, yet still approachable and easy to enjoy. From iconic cities and world-renowned wine regions to sun-soaked coastlines and charming countryside, France offers a travel experience that feels both elev...Read More ▶
Vietnam Immersive Travel Expert
▶Vietnam Immersive Travel Expert
Vietnam is one of those destinations that stays with you long after you leave. It’s vibrant, layered, and full of contrast, where bustling cities, peaceful countryside, and dramatic landscapes all come together in a way that feels incredibly immersive.
What stood out most to me while trave...Read More ▶
Italy Food, Wine & Lifestyle Travel Agent Expert
▶Italy Food, Wine & Lifestyle Travel Agent Expert
Italy is one of those destinations that lives up to every expectation—and somehow still surprises you. It’s a place where history & culture, cuisine, and a timeless lifestyle all blend together so effortlessly. From ancient cities and romantic streets to rolling vineyards and dramatic mountain la...Read More ▶
Ecuador Culture & Adventure Travel Agent Expert
▶Ecuador Culture & Adventure Travel Agent Expert
Ecuador is one of the most underrated destinations I’ve experienced. What makes it so special is the incredible variety it offers within such a small country—you can go from historic cities in the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, cloud forests, and coastal beach towns all in one trip.
When ...Read More ▶
Turkey Curated Travel Agent Specialist
▶Turkey Curated Travel Agent Specialist
Turkey is one of the most diverse and fascinating destinations you can experience. What makes Turkey so special is the contrast—you can go from bustling cities filled with history and culture to surreal landscapes and relaxed coastal towns, all within one trip.
When traveling through Turke...Read More ▶
Malta Mediterranean Travel Agent Expert
▶Malta Mediterranean Travel Agent Expert
Malta combines Mediterranean charm, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty into one easy-to-explore destination. With its crystal-clear water, historic cities, and laid-back lifestyle, it offers the perfect mix of relaxation, culture, and scenic charm.
When I first went to Malta on a qu...Read More ▶
Spain Travel Agent Expert
▶Spain Travel Agent Expert
Spain is one of those destinations that offers the perfect balance of culture, history, food, and lifestyle. After spending a good amount of time traveling throughout Spain, it’s become one of my favorite places to return to. From vibrant metropolitan cities and historic southern towns to coastal...Read More ▶
Morocco Immersive Travel Agent Expert
▶Morocco Immersive Travel Agent Expert
Morocco is an immersive destination that offers a colorful and culturally rich experience for travelers. It’s a place that engages all of your senses—from the vibrant colors and intricate architecture to the chaotic sounds of the medinas, and the aroma of spices and traditional Moroccan cuisine i...Read More ▶
Portugal Experience Travel Agent Specialist
▶Portugal Experience Travel Agent Specialist
Portugal is one of those destinations that is both rich in history and incredibly easy to experience. What I love most about Portugal is how seamlessly you can explore so much of the country in one trip, thanks to its size, well-connected cities, and relaxed pace of travel.From vibrant coastal ci...Read More ▶
Costa Rica Jungle & Beach Travel Agent Expert
▶Costa Rica Jungle & Beach Travel Agent Expert
Costa Rica, where jungle meets ocean, is a destination that makes you feel alive in every sense of the word from its laid-back “pura vida” lifestyle to its incredible biodiversity and natural beauty. I’ve been to Costa Rica multiple times and have experienced so much of what this beautiful countr...Read More ▶
California Travel Agent Expert
▶California Travel Agent Expert
California is a destination with endless possibilities, from vast wine regions, the choice of sunny beaches or coastal cliffs, to iconic cities and serene nature. California offers something for everyone. As a California native, here are some of the ways I often choose to explore and experience C...Read More ▶
New Zealand Travel Agent Expert
▶New Zealand Travel Agent Expert
New Zealand, otherwise known as Aotearoa, is a land of contrast, adventure, and natural beauty. With landscapes that range from rolling green hills and geothermal wonders to dramatic fjords and alpine mountains, it offers a level of diversity that’s hard to find anywhere else in the world. After ...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
24 reviews
100% Recommended
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Girls trip to Costa Rica!
Reviewed By ReaganH - Humboldt, California | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
McKenna planned the most incredible month-long trip through Costa Rica for our group of four. She took care of everything from accommodations and transportation to recommending fun, budget-friendly activities that made the trip easy to navigate and took all the stress of travel planning off our plate. The highlights of our trip was renting ATVs from Santa Teresa to Montezuma nearby, guided hiking tours of a volcano, and trying all the amazing food spots she suggested along the way. Everything was well thought out, and we never had to stress about logistics. We couldn’t have done it without her!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Romantic weekend
Reviewed By Natasha - El Dorado Hills, CA | Traveled to Mendocino | California | USA
McKenna Tate helped us plan a romantic getaway near Mendocino, and it was everything we were hoping for. We wanted a quiet coastal trip with beautiful views, good food, and time to just slow down and enjoy being together, and she created the perfect itinerary for us.
She found us a beautiful place to stay near the coast, recommended amazing local restaurants, and suggested a few scenic spots and wineries that made the trip feel extra special. From sunset walks along the cliffs to cozy dinners and relaxing mornings by the ocean, every part of the trip felt effortless.
Having everything planned ahead of time made it so much easier to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about the details. It was peaceful, romantic, and exactly the reset we needed.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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2 weeks in Spain!
Reviewed By Nora - California | Traveled to Spain | Europe
McKenna helped my friend and I plan an amazing trip through Spain, and it was one of the best trips we’ve ever taken. We wanted a mix of city exploring, great food, culture, and a little bit of beach time, and she created the perfect itinerary for us.
She helped us with flights, booked beautiful places to stay in each city, and made traveling between destinations feel really easy and stress-free. From exploring Barcelona and wandering the streets of Madrid to enjoying tapas, wine, and relaxing by the coast, every part of the trip felt thoughtfully planned.
She also recommended some of our favorite experiences of the trip—places we never would have found on our own and restaurants we still talk about.
It felt like the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, and having everything organized ahead of time made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Reunion
Reviewed By Damon - San Francisco, CA | Traveled to San Diego | California | USA
McKenna helped us plan a family reunion trip to San Diego, and having her handle the details made such a huge difference. Coordinating travel for multiple family members coming from different places can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process feel organized and stress-free.
She helped us book accommodations that worked well for everyone, coordinated travel logistics, and made sure the location was a good fit for both relaxing and spending quality time together. She also recommended activities and local spots that gave us things to enjoy as a group without overcomplicating the trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Birthday in Vegas
Reviewed By Megan - Oregon | Traveled to Las Vegas | Nevada | USA
McKenna Tate helped me plan my 21st birthday trip to Las Vegas, and it honestly could not have gone better. Traveling with a group for something like that can get chaotic fast, but she made everything feel so organized and easy.
She helped coordinate flights, booked our hotel right on the Strip, and gave us great recommendations for fun dinners, pool parties, nightlife, and all the must-do Vegas experiences for a birthday trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Travel Stories
The Adventure Capital of Ecuador
One of the most exciting and adventure-filled parts of my travels was spending time in Baños, Ecuador—often known as the adventure capital of the country. Baños is surrounded by lush green mountains, waterfalls, and dramatic landscapes, and the energy of the town reflects that. Everywhere you go, there’s an opportunity for adventure, and it quic...
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Pesto Making Class in The Cinque Terre
One of my favorite travel experiences was taking a pesto-making class with a friend in Manarola, a small cliffside village in Cinque Terre, Italy.
The Cinque Terre region is already an incredible destination on its own. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Italian Riviera, it’s known for its picturesque cliffs lined with colorful It...
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