Three Ways to Work Together
Every family is different. Some want a plan and nothing more. Some want me in the driver's seat for three weeks handling every detail. Here are the five ways we can work together.
The Plan
I design your custom European itinerary day by day: route, timing, where to stay, what to see, what to skip. You book everything yourself and travel it independently. You get 20-plus years of on-the-ground European knowledge without paying for anything beyond the planning itself.
The Plan, Booked
Everything included in The Plan, and I book it for you — hotels and airfare included. You arrive with every reservation already confirmed. No research, no comparing sites, no booking headaches. You just travel.
Level 3 — All-Inclusive (Plan, Guide and Drive)
One flat price for the whole van up to 8 people, split however your group decides. I sell the vehicle, not a per-seat ticket, so whether four travelers or eight fill it, the price is the same — more people simply means a lower cost per person.
USA – EUROPE RT, Three hotel tiers, based on a full van of eight travelers over 21 days:
Comfort hotels
All-Airfare + Comfort hotels
Premium hotels
All-Airfare + Premium hotels
Luxury hotels
All-Airfare + Luxury hotels
Every tier includes:
Rest-Day Option: Optional rest days are available at a reduced fee.
Lavender Trails & Luberon Villages
Teens navigated morning market orders in French while parents enjoyed tranquil vineyard terraces in Gordes.
Lauterbrunnen High Pass Hikes
Alpine railway navigation practiced by siblings ahead of self-directed cable car ascents to Mürren.
San Gimignano Hilltop Cycling
Independent gravel biking legs between historic stone towers backed by a pre-scouted support van.
Geiranger Kayaking & Farm Stays
Glacial fjord paddles coordinated with family dinners served at a restored seventeenth-century fjord homestead.
Seville Courtyards & Flamenco Rhythms
Evening tapas navigation for high schoolers paired with private Alhambra access arranged at sunset.
Isle of Skye Coastal Ridgetops
Wind-swept coastal scramble with local geological guides followed by fireside lochside dinners.
Naxos Marble Paths & Coves
Ferry transfers mastered by the youth group before afternoon swimming in secluded Aegean inlets.
Berchtesgaden Forest Explorations
Quiet lake crossings on electric timber launches and mountain hut overnights under starry skies.
Elaphiti Island Sea Passages
Small-boat skipper lessons for teens while parents rested at stone seaside retreats on Lopud.
Midnight Sun Arctic Treks
Twenty-four-hour summer light adventures staying in traditional red rorbu fishermen cabins over water.
Monsaraz Stargazing & Olive Groves
Walled medieval hilltop wandering with family stargazing sessions in an official dark sky reserve.
Val Gardena Alpine Passes
Via ferrata introductory climbs conducted under certified alpine guide supervision with hut lunches.
Hallstatt Alpine Lakes & Salt Paths
Mountain funicular exploration led by the siblings with lakeside thermal wellness for parents.
San Sebastián Coastal Walks
Surf sessions at Zurriola beach combined with guided evening pintxos hunting through old-quarter alleys.
Cotentin Peninsula Shorelines
Living history coastal exploration paired with oyster farm visits and quiet cider orchard estates.
Bellagio Water Taxis & Terraces
Self-paced historic villa garden visits and teen espresso tasting workshops along lakeside piers.
Honey-Stone Valley Byways
Bridleway hikes connecting quiet thatched hamlets with afternoon tea in private walled gardens.
Glacier Tongue & Black Sand Outings
Crampon hikes across volcanic ice formations followed by geothermal pool evenings for the whole crew.
Mani Peninsula Stone Towers
Snorkeling along underwater ruins in sea caves with sunset olive oil tastings at a family press.
Kinzig Valley Timber Routes
Downhill forest scooter tracks and traditional clockmaker atelier visits deep within the pines.
Golfo di Orosei Hidden Coves
Independent zodiac boat handling for licensed older teens exploring turquoise sea limestone arches.
Innsbruck Alpine Valley Glades
Nordic walking trails and mountain coaster descents combined with classic Austrian pastry workshops.
Pink Granite Shoreline Trails
Tide-pool discovery treks and coastal sailing taster sessions anchored near charming lighthouses.
Abisko Wilderness & River Valleys
Sami reindeer homestead conversations and silent canoe voyages beneath late-season auroras.
Corniglia Clifftop Vineyard Steps
Cliffside trail navigation between coastal hamlets with family pasta masterclasses in ancient cellars.
Where We've Taken Families
Every route pairs self-directed exploration for young adults with vetted stays, safe logistics, and quiet parental confidence.
The Introductory Questionnaire
It starts with a short introductory questionnaire so Kelly can learn about the family and the group before the first call nothing formal, just enough to understand who's traveling and what matters to them.
The Free 30-Minute Call
No pressure, no script. Tell me about your teen, your hopes, your worries. Ask anything you want. I'll be honest about whether this is the right fit for your family — and if it isn't, I'll tell you plainly.
The Consultation
An optional deep-dive session in your home if you're in the San Diego area, or by video from anywhere else — completely optional and never a requirement to move forward with booking. For families who want it, we sit down together to map out the route, pace, experiences, and safety plan face to face. The consultation fee is fully credited toward your trip if you choose it and book. If you prefer to skip it, Kelly walks through everything through the travel profile process instead, so nothing gets missed either way.
Your Personal Travel Profile
Every traveler fills out their own questionnaire and has a short one-on-one Zoom call with Kelly, covering what they're excited about, what they love, what they'd rather skip, even favorite snacks and foods. From that, Kelly builds a personal profile for each traveler covering their wants, wishes, and ideas — as well as what they don't want or like — so the trip fits every person in the group, not just the group as a whole.
Building the Trip Together
Using each traveler's profile, the group plans together over Zoom, going back and forth until every route, stay, and experience feels right, followed by a final pre-departure Zoom call to walk through the full plan, answer every last question, and make sure everyone feels ready.
Kelly Handles Everything
Flights, vetted hotels, the van, daily routing, and a real emergency plan are all handled directly by Kelly. You receive daily photo updates and have a 24/7 line open for the entire trip.
Ready to begin with the questionnaire?
Start with our short introductory questionnaire, followed by a relaxed, no-pressure 30-minute phone call to discuss your travel ideas, safety questions, and itinerary goals directly with Kelly.