Your European Vacation Travel Experts

Hello! I am a native European who speaks fluent French and German. Not only have I lived in Europe, but I have frequently traveled there from the British Isles all the way to Russia and Turkey on the eastern side. I have flown within Europe, taken its trains, driven its roads, rented a canal boat, and have organized group trips there, too. I have extensive experience with making arrangements for European vacations. I look forward to assisting you with your Europe travels.

I was born in France, studied art history at the School of the Louvre Museum in Paris, before becoming a tourist guide in the South of France, sharing the love of my country with travelers like you. Already in love with travel, I spent lot of time discovering surrounding countries like Spain, UK, Italy, etc. I am currently a travel planner and honeymoon specialist and I have a unique insider's experience that I use to customize detailed European vacations for the discerning traveler.

The secret to a wonderful Europe discovery? Let me plan all your travel arrangements and share my passion and knowledge with you, so you can maximize your time and fully enjoy yourself. You won't have to worry about "What do I do tomorrow?" "Am I missing out on something?" and come back feeling like you totally blended in!

I was a young and untraveled California girl on my first trip to Europe with my best friend. Just one look and I fell in love with the Old World. It was everything the New World, and particularly California, was not. We were captivated by Mod London, charmed by Amsterdam’s canals and dazzled by the City of Light, Paris! I remember to this day the exciting sense of connectedness I felt with past generations when I touched the stone walls of centuries-old Westminster Abbey. I imagined what secrets and insights they might reveal if only…. I was thrilled by my first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. I was overwhelmed by the vivid, rich hues of famous paintings I’d seen only on TV or textbook pages and the much more intense, delicious flavors of fresh milk and butter than that back home. All the books I’d read and the movies I’d seen finally, magically, came to life. It was mind-boggling!

No matter how many times I have returned to crisscross and circle Europe, I always find something new and engaging among the timeless cobblestone streets, vibrant crowds, open-air markets and local cuisines. I love discovering special hotels and restaurants, exploring new terrain, wine tasting, museums and galleries, bicycling or driving trips and lush landscapes. Even getting lost and finding my way again provides an opportunity to connect with the place and local residents. Each visit, the journey has far outweighed the final destination. I just can’t think of anything more personally enriching.

The enjoyment and satisfaction I feel every time I get to introduce someone to Europe for the first time, or to a new region or city, to experience its tastes, sights and sounds, is what keeps me excited about travel planning and gives me a fresh sense of purpose with each client’s trip. I’d love to design your dream vacation to Europe and help make your first trip— or your latest of many—as memorable as my first.

Having travelled most of the Mediterranean: Spain, French Riviera, most of Italy, Greek Isles, Slovenia, Croatia, and Turkey, I’ve customized vacations from budget to luxury, handled ship charters in the Mediterranean, and designed some amazing religious travel experiences along the Route of the Apostle Paul. Imagine a winery taking 20 of their friends on an intimate French Barge cruise with pre and post extensions beginning and ending in Paris, or bringing your friends on a customized tour of the Italy countryside in palatial villas while sampling wines, taking a cooking class, visiting museums, and visiting vineyards of Tuscany. I’ve designed tours visiting the sights of the Early Christian Church in England, Luther’s Reformation in Germany, and tours along the Rhone River, taking in sights of the French Huguenot history while learning about Burgundy wines of the region. If you are an art aficionado, you won’t want to miss quaint towns of Provence, Rome, and Florence. My clients feel comfortable with the knowledge and expertise I’ve been able to deliver for their Europe vacation.

Tired of being offered the same old itineraries? From a luxury cruise in the Mediterranean to hiking the mountains of Europe, learning the secrets of Italian cooking and wine pairing, or being totally pampered in a luxury hotel or villa; I can personalize your vacation to include all of this and more. If you just want to explore the countryside, experience the local people, cuisine, and wines; I can arrange that for you with or without a private driver for sightseeing. I was born in Austria and have traveled all over Europe staying in some of the finest hotels, castles, and villas. I have been in the luxury travel industry since 1970 planning luxury vacations for people in every walk of life. My passions are luxury cruising and river cruising, and my motto is “service is my business”.

While studying at U.C. Berkeley, I was fortunate to be accepted as an exchange student at the Institute of European Studies, affiliated with the University of Vienna. I gained valuable insights into the European culture by living with a Viennese family and traveling extensively during the school holidays.

Since those days, I have returned to Europe many times and have continued to enjoy and study its culture. I am a Certified Destination Specialist for Western Europe and also a BritAgent for the British Isles. One of the things that keeps me going back is my love of opera. For twenty years I have worked with Sacramento Opera to develop and escort opera tours, not only to Europe, but to exciting venues around the world. We have been to performances at London’s Covent Garden, Paris’s Opera Garnier, Milan’s Teatro LaScala, the Temple of Karnak in Egypt, the Bolshoi in Moscow, and many more.

In addition to the music of Europe, I have enjoyed hiking and biking in Burgundy, cruising the rivers Rhine, Danube, Rhone and Elbe, and hiking in the Bavarian Alps.

If you are looking for help planning a special trip to Europe, I would love to share my knowledge of some its delights and unique places.

I have traveled the world over, but my heart belongs to Greece (my homeland), Italy and France. I have lived in these three countries and traveled extensively throughout each of them. There are no questions about them that I am unable to answer for you, and no city or town that I can't describe in passionate detail to you. Each of these beautiful countries is unique in its own right and alive with history. I can recommend the best restaurants to try and help you select the best hotels that meet your European vacation needs. I would love to share the beauty of each country with you. Through my own personal experiences, I can help you plan a unique Europe vacation tailored just for you.

As a Switzerland Network Certified Specialist, I am anxious to help you plan your trip to this remarkable country, with it’s colorful history, world class festivals, intriguing cities, folklore, and delicious food and wines. I have traveled this magnificent country of majestic mountains, luxurious resorts, pristine villages and towns. In short, Switzerland is a highly attractive destination of incredible beauty. Choose from train trips, hotels, car rentals, independent and fully escorted tours and you will find that Switzerland lets you do more in a day than you can anywhere else. I look forward to working with you and planning your Swiss European vacation.