Golden Ginkgo Signature Travel

10/08/2026

Centuries after artists and aristocrats embarked on the Grand Tour, Orient Express is reimagining the legendary journey for today. By rail, sea, and iconic hotel stays, this eight-day itinerary celebrates the timeless art of slow travel through Italy and France. 🚂⛵

Read more about this unique tour, then get in touch to plan your next getaway ⬇️

📷: Alexandre Tabaste

On this eight-day itinerary, stay at Orient Express Venezia and Rome's Orient Express La Minerva, ride La Dolce Vita Orient Express through Tuscany, and cruise the Mediterranean on the new Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht.

10/06/2026

Beyond Wimbledon and the US Open, a collection of intimate tournaments is redefining the tennis travel experience. Explore five U.S. events worth planning a trip around, along with the hotels that elevate every match day. 🎾🌟

📷: International Tennis Hall of Fame

Keep the fun going after the US Open at ATP and WTA professional tennis tournaments in Palm Springs, Newport, Miami, and more.

10/01/2026

Private spas, sprawling terraces, dedicated butlers, and even an in-suite slide. These are four of the most lavish suites at sea, where life on the water comes with a whole new level of space, service, and indulgence. 🛳️✨

Ready to set sail? Let’s work together to find the perfect suite on the sea for you ⬇️

A private spa, room to entertain, and an in-suite slide raise the bar for life at sea aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Explora Journeys, Four Seasons Yachts, and Royal Caribbean ships.

09/29/2026

From award-winning cocktail programs to hidden speakeasies, Chicago knows how to mix a memorable night out. 🍸🎶

Explore this bartender-approved guide, then reach out to create your perfect Windy City itinerary.

📷: Lindsay Eberly

Jérémy Foissac, lead bartender at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, shares his favorite cocktail spots in the city, including Kumiko, Best Intentions, Gus’ Sip & Dip, and more.

09/24/2026

Get a blankie and cozy up, Boys and Girls. It's Story Time.

Once upon a time, there were travel planners who threw fifty hotel links at you and called it curation. But that story rarely had a happy ending. It usually ended with you rubbing your tired eyes at midnight, drowning in open browser tabs.

So, I decided to write a better story. I call it The Golden Getaway Experience.

Our tale always unfolds in three beautiful parts: Connection and Clarity, Discovery and Design, and Booking and Beyond.

In this story, we play a game called the Three Goldilocks Tests to find your perfect fit.

First, we check the Porridge to test your pacing.

A "too hot" itinerary is a frantic, hyper-scheduled sprint. A "too cold" itinerary leaves you restless and bored.

We cook up a perfect, delicious simmer instead.

Next, we try the Chairs to test the scale of your destination.

A bustling city like Tokyo might be a "too big" chair when your nervous system is weary, while a remote island in Fiji might feel "too small" when your heart actually wants to explore.

We find the exact destination scale that welcomes you home.

Finally, we test the Beds to find your physical sanctuary. We hand-select boutique hotels, cruise ships, or private villas that cradle your spirit just right.

Once, a deeply weary traveler came to my woods.

She thought she wanted to hide on a silent, empty beach. But as we read between the lines of her story, we realized empty days would actually make her anxious.

So, we designed a custom flow; lazy and free mornings, afternoons for exploring the local museums and city center. It was her absolute "just right" sweet spot.

The moral of this story is simple: True luxury is not about having a hundred doors to open. It is having a guide who knows exactly which single key fits your lock.

If you are ready to stop drowning in Google searches and start Traveling Golden, send me a direct message with the word GOLDEN.

Let us design your "just right" ending.

09/24/2026

Why settle for one island when you can explore an entire archipelago? Trade the drop-and-flop for island-hopping in the British Virgin Islands, where a private yacht unlocks secluded coves, turquoise waters, and unforgettable moments. 🌴⛵

Read more, then reach out to start planning your escape.

A Caribbean escape with The Moorings lets travelers trace their own routes between Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island, and Peter Island, trading the drop-and-flop for catamaran bliss.

09/23/2026

Let's talk about The Very Real Nightmare of DIY travel planning.

Picture this: It's a dark and stormy night. An eerie sound screeches. Is it the tree outside your window? Or is something else scratching?

That scratch? It’s the sudden desire to travel.

You are exhausted. Your calendar is packed, your brain is full, and you desperately need a break. So, you sit down at your computer to plan a trip.

The tension builds. Queue the suspenseful music.

You open a tab. Then another. Suddenly, you have 103 open Google tabs.

Finally, you spot the perfect resort. But then—JUMP SCARE! You read a terrifying one-star review from three years ago about a noisy AC, another about a bad buffet, and one more about laissez-faire housekeeping.

Never mind that. Check over your shoulder. It’s fine. Deep breaths. You tell yourself, "I got this."

Let's switch tracks to something less scary: Flights.

But the prices keep fluctuating every time you refresh! The price is good on this one, but what’s up with this 7-HOUR LAYOVER?!

Your heart races. It’s a room full of funhouse mirrors. Have you looked at 20 different hotel rooms, or have you looked at the same room 20 times? They start to look the same. Bland. Beige. Soul-sucking vampires.

Frantically cross-referencing reviews to avoid a vacation disaster, the real dread sinks in: You are trapped inside your own browser.

Planning a vacation has officially turned into a horror movie; just another grueling job added to your to-do list.

This is the exact moment my clients usually find me.

They don’t need more information. They don't need to be chased by more zombie listicles titled "Top 10 Things to Do." They need a savior to close those 103 tabs and end the nightmare.

Trust a professional. Become the Final Girl who survives the chaos.

Defeat the overwhelm, reclaim your peace, and walk away with an incredible, life-restoring trip while everyone else is still trapped in the TripAdvisor comments section (a real-life Twilight Zone).

Don't fight the monsters alone. Just show up and enjoy.

Travel Golden.

👇 How many tabs are currently open on your browser right now? Is it a jump scare?

09/22/2026

From groundbreaking fine dining to the flavors that define Peruvian cuisine, Lima is a destination worth traveling for. Explore this three-day, chef-approved dining guide, then reach out to create your own food-focused adventure. 🍴🌿

📷: Camila Novoa

The award-winning chef and owner of Kjolle (and Central Restaurant Lima alum) shares her favorite spots for Peruvian nikkei cuisine, coffee, pastries, and more.

09/21/2026

Early on in my travel business, I had a bad habit.

I didn't charge planning fees.

You know how it is.

I was eager, and if I am being completely honest, I didn't feel "worthy" yet as a travel designer.

I felt "honored" that people were even "letting" me practice on them. I was terrified of making a mistake. I thought, *well, everybody learns by making mistakes, but I sure as heck don't want anyone to feel like they made a mistake by trusting us.*

So I gave my time away.

I'll give you 3 guesses about what happened next (the first 2 guesses don't count).

Those clients Ran 👏 Us 👏 Ragged 👏 .

Back and forth, emails and calls, Ch-ch-changes, immediate answers, and more, More, MORE.

They wanted our expertise, connections, and opinions. They barely booked a thing.

We earned pennies on the hour.

I tried to not feel angry or disappointed.

Honestly?

I was furious. At them! At the industry! At the world!

Mostly I was furious with myself. I let that happen.

It took that breaking point to realize a hard truth: even as a beginner, I had *lots* to offer.

I had access to Virtuoso, a global network, and my own deep skills of sensitivity and listening to truly design their dream.

They didn't see any of that. And that wasn't on them.

That was on me.

I didn't set the standard. I didn't value myself, so why should they?

I charge planning fees now, Baby.

Why?

Because, like the old L'Oreal commercials, I am worth it.

Charging a planning fee isn't just about getting paid for our labor.

It sets the tone for a professional relationship and establishes mutual respect. When people invest in our expertise, they show up differently, and we can do what we do best: take on the heavy logistics so they can step out of overwhelm.

Charging a planning fee is also about valuing our time. That most precious resource that I'm always trying to protect for my clients; I also need to protect my own.

Where are you ready to go?

09/21/2026

In a world where anyone can click a quick "book now" button, folks think that being a travel advisor is glorified search button.

People think, "I can do that myself."

What they don't see is what we carry for them.

We ain't just booking rooms & flights over here.

We are entrusted with our clients' most valuable assets: their hard-earned money, limited time, and deeply personal dreams. When a client asks us for a journey, they ask us to help them design an experience that will create legacy memories; the stories they'll tell for years to come throughout their lifetime.

At least that's what we believe we are doing when we work with our clients.

To deliver that legacy, we manage a massive, high-stakes operation behind the scenes.

We navigate a complex global network where a single misstep can disrupt a trip. We act as a 24/7 safety net against unpredictable delays and shifts. We filter through endless noise to curate hyper-vetted experiences that an algorithm or a search engine simply cannot replicate.

Anyone can book a trip, but few can design a dream.

That is why relying on a random influencer itinerary or a generic booking engine falls short.

We ain't relying on a search bar. We are backed by Virtuoso, a private, invitation-only network, that grants us access to hundreds of trusted contacts on the ground in the exact places you want to go. People who open doors, solve problems behind the scenes, and elevate your entire journey. With exclusive hotel perks, complimentary upgrades, and private experiences you simply cannot find on your own, its the difference between a standard vacation and an elevated experience.

We do the heavy logistics lifting and the meticulous planning so that you can step out of the daily overwhelm and into something extraordinary, so you can relax and enjoy your trip.

It's what we call Travel Golden.

Where is the one place you have been dreaming of exploring when you are ready to let go of the planning and truly experience the world?