Private Travel Design Session

A ONE-TO-ONE SESSION FOR TRAVELERS WHO WANT TO GET IT RIGHT.

You've done the research. Maybe you have seventeen tabs open, a handful of hotel recommendations from different sources, and a vague sense that your plan is either almost right — or missing something entirely.

What's hard to find isn't more information. It's someone you actually trust to help you sort through it.

That's what this is.

In a focused one-hour session, we'll talk through where you're going, what matters most to you, and how to shape a trip that feels considered, personal, and truly worth your time. You'll leave with a clear direction, curated recommendations tailored to you, and the kind of confidence that's hard to manufacture from a spreadsheet.

I offer a limited number of sessions each week — typically one or two — to keep this work thoughtful and personal.

WHY WORK WITH ME

I come to travel not as a planner, but as a curator — and there's a meaningful difference.

With a background in fine art (MFA), fifteen-plus years in the design world, and as the author of Paris by Design (Abrams), my work is rooted in a trained eye, deep research, and years of on-the-ground experience. I've lived in France and Belgium, speak French, and return to Europe regularly — not just to keep my recommendations current, but because these places are genuinely part of my life.

Over time, I became the person friends, family, and readers turned to when they wanted help planning a trip. Not because I have the longest list of places, but because I help people understand why one choice is right for them and another isn't. That's the work I love most.

For the Cotswolds, I collaborate with B Brooks — a garden designer and travel curator based in the English countryside who shares the same way of seeing. Our travelers consistently fall a little in love with her.

A MORE HUMAN APPROACH

There's no shortage of travel information right now. Articles, aggregators, AI-generated itineraries — it's genuinely endless.

But more information hardly ever produces more clarity. What it usually produces is more noise.

This work is different because it's built on discernment, not data. On years of returning to the same places, building real relationships, and developing genuine opinions about what's worth your time — and what isn't. On understanding that the best trip isn't the most comprehensive one. It's the one that actually fits you.

If that's the kind of help you're looking for, I'd love to talk.

“We just got back from our trip to France and it was truly so wonderful. We were able to see so much and find things we wouldn’t have known about. You also helped ease the immense mental load of getting things organized and jump started! Thanks again for helping make our trip so special.”

— Anna A.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS

We'll begin by talking through your ideas, interests, and priorities — then use that as the foundation to explore and refine options together in real time.

By the end of the session, you'll have a clear, personalized direction for your trip, along with the practical insights that make the difference between a good trip and a really good one.

You'll leave with:

• A curated list of places, experiences, and ideas shaped specifically for you

• Clarity on what's worth prioritizing — and what to skip

• A direction you can move forward with confidently

Following the session, you'll receive a written recap with the key recommendations we covered, so everything is easy to reference as you plan.

It's a focused, efficient hour. People are often surprised by how much ground we cover.

DETAILS

• Length: 60 minutes via Zoom

• Investment: $350

• After booking: You'll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link and a short intake form to help me prepare

• Preparation: Come with your questions, rough ideas, or half-formed plans — that's exactly what we're here to work through

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

France (Paris, Provence, Île de Ré) · Belgium (Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges) · The Cotswolds

INVESTMENT

$350 per session

A focused hour designed to save you weeks of research — and help you spend your time and budget where it actually matters.

 “Eva’s take on Paris is informative and inspiring. She makes everything seem familiar in the best way, while surprising you with gems you didn’t know Paris had to offer. I’m still reeling from the amazing time I had…”

— ASHLEY K.