Crafted Escapes

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We are proudly affiliated with SmartFlyer, a Virtuoso travel agency. These premiere partnerships with the world’s leading travel companies from hotel collections and airlines to destination management, allow us to offer clients VIP perks and preferred rates. We believe your travel itinerary should fit you perfectly and be as unique as you are. No pre-planned, stuffy itineraries here! We will colla

borate to find the perfect location, activities and accommodation for you. We specialize in ultra-customized special trips, such as honeymoons, girlfriend getaways, anniversary trips, family reunions, and any other type of occasion.

Today is National Relaxation Day. As a team, we try to focus on the benefits of work-life balance, but letting go and fu...
08/22/2024

Today is National Relaxation Day. As a team, we try to focus on the benefits of work-life balance, but letting go and fully relaxing is hard these days.

The ability to truly unplug, or the ability to stay present while traveling is a gift we all deserve. As wellness travel experts, we enjoy finding the right hotel, tour operator or program to match our clients’ specific needs.

Here are a few types of clients we’ve matched with wellness journeys in the U.S. and abroad:

🤍Parents who are overstimulated & needed a kid-free break
🤍Individuals overcoming big personal obstacles and wanting to celebrate
🤍CEOs & entrepreneurs burnt out and needing to de-stress or a digital detox
🤍Girls wanting a relaxing trip together with massages & fitness classes
🤍 Couples looking to reconnect
🤍Corporate groups wanting to bond outside of work
🤍 Individuals seeking help with growth, grief, healthy habits, weight loss or other medical ailments

Let us pair you with the right wellness getaway. We can’t wait to

Coming soon, look out for our top favorite domestic & international wellness properties.

✨ Virtuoso Travel Week ✨Our team just returned from Las Vegas where we meet gathered with thousands of luxury travel ind...
08/15/2024

✨ Virtuoso Travel Week ✨

Our team just returned from Las Vegas where we meet gathered with thousands of luxury travel industry partners from around 90 countries!

Delivering the best travel experiences for our clients is all about leveraging global relationships. We met with top executives from the finest travel providers (hotels, cruise lines, destinations, airlines and tour operators) in the world to research extraordinary experiences for our clients. We made travel connections here that will help us design and deliver customized vacations for you!

Cheers to incredible time spent with our Crafted Escapes team, amazing friends & our industry besties!

Now, time to return to our kiddos, kick off those heels, depuff & start planning incredible adventures!

Annie & Hannah are our Crafted Escapes in-house Africa specialists. They had a chance to travel to South Africa together...
08/09/2024

Annie & Hannah are our Crafted Escapes in-house Africa specialists. They had a chance to travel to South Africa together last year with one of our incredible partners there.

We love planning African safari trips. It is a bucket list activity for many of our clients. However, the travel over there, the packing lists, the internal logistics of a trip can get quite complicated. That’s where we step in. We are able to help arrange all of the internal pieces like smaller planes to Bush camps, helicopters to islands, or overland transfers. We can assist with packing lists, country fact sheets to help you prep, and we present a seamless digital itinerary at the end of it all.

East and South Africa are quite different- as are each park or concession in those countries. They offer such different game viewing experiences, and accommodation options like tented camps, luxury lodges, mobile camps, private homes, etc. Depending on the time of year, how long you want to be on Safari, budget and your style preferences we’re able to match you with the best country & properties.

Our in-country partners are locals and have visited all of the properties we recommend: they’ve hiked Kilimanjaro, seen the Great Migration, spent weeks in the Serengeti & Kruger parks. They hand-picked the drivers and guide partners they work with so we can offer you the best of the best.

More is MORE 🩷💛💙🧡💚A European round-up of our favorite Maximalist hotels where patterns, textures, & colors collide with ...
08/08/2024

More is MORE 🩷💛💙🧡💚

A European round-up of our favorite Maximalist hotels where patterns, textures, & colors collide with perfection 🤌🏻

Comment below are you are maximalist or minimalist fan?

🇨🇷 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica on the Peninsula Papayago (just 40 mins from Liberia airport) offers something for eve...
08/06/2024

🇨🇷 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica on the Peninsula Papayago (just 40 mins from Liberia airport) offers something for everyone.

They recently updated or added the following:
- a wellness shala
- new beach club
-renovation of the kids club
- update to the Arnold Palmer ocean course

We particularly love their private residences with plunge pools & butler service that go up to 6 bedrooms. Perfect for big family gatherings or milestone celebrations with friends.

Costa Rica is the ideal combination of relaxation and adventure and the locals really embrace the ‘pura vida’

🌊 adventure: surf lessons , snorkeling, hiking, ATV, Canoeing, kayaking, ziplining, golf & tennis clinics, fitness classes, fishing, mountain biking

🧘‍♀️ chill: cacao ceremony, yoga sound bath, surf massage, volcanic & coffee scrubs

For the kids:
-Kids & teens club and wildlife exploration
-Complimentary diapers & wipes 👶🏼 (sure helps with more space in your suitcase!)

The Olympics have kicked off in the chicest of cities: Paris 🇫🇷  Lucky CE clients are staying in a hotel fit for royalty...
07/26/2024

The Olympics have kicked off in the chicest of cities: Paris 🇫🇷

Lucky CE clients are staying in a hotel fit for royalty 👑

This weeks takes us Hotel de Crillon, an 18th century restored palace. This four year restoration by one of our favorite hotel partners Rosewood didn’t spare a single detail.

💫 located right on the Place de la Concorde, the hotel offers stunning views to the Eiffel Tower, Jardin de Tuileries
💫 voted amongst the world’s best suites the Marie Antoinette suite (she used to take piano lessons here!) & the apartments designed by Karl Lagerfeld are spectacular
💫 the attention to detail from the vintage Citroen house car that will take you around the city to the curated events on site will wow guests
💫 you can find anything from Michelin dining at L’Ecrin to a brasserie, a gathering spot for locals & tea time with pastries.
💫 you can even book a private wine-paired dinner with their 40,000-bottle collection
💫 a subterranean infinity pool & spa are the perfect haven from the city

Let’s to Paris

Vacations we recommend booking ~ one year in advance: dude ranches. Some ranches only open their summer rates after offe...
07/24/2024

Vacations we recommend booking ~ one year in advance: dude ranches.

Some ranches only open their summer rates after offering them to returning guests first, so you’ll may have to wait until the fall.

We just booked Lone Mountain Ranch for a multi-generational family next summer. It’s located in Big Sky, Montana about 1 hour from the western entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

We and are big fans of their flexibility. Most ranches require a 5-7 night minimum or have lots of add on pricing for certain activities. Lone Mountain only requires 3 nights and we have access to a great special for our clients that is inclusive of all meals, a guided tour of Yellowstone National Park, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, yoga, line dancing, kids clubs, an official in-house rodeo, airport transfers & more!

Let’s out west

🍾 Happy work-versary to Laura Dugan! In her first year she blew FAR past every single sales goal.Not only did she help m...
07/16/2024

🍾 Happy work-versary to Laura Dugan! In her first year she blew FAR past every single sales goal.

Not only did she help more than 300+ clients’ travel dreams become a reality, but she was also globetrotting herself. She went off with her family & friends in search of the best hotels, restaurants and activities in Paris, London, Greece, Maine, St Lucia, & beyond!

We did a quick little Q&A to recap Year 1:

🌎 What was your favorite personal trip this year?
- a trip to Paris with my mother-in-law and 3 sisters in law

🌍 Favorite trips you’ve planned?
- Harry Potter/literary themed trip around England and Scotland for grandmother, mother, daughter
- A family trip to Southern Spain (Granada, Seville, and Madrid)
- Bora Bora for birthday celebration

🌍 Favorite part about being a travel advisor so far?
- I love sharing my favorite hotels, restaurants, experiences with people and especially matching them to what I think each client would like. I love learning something new everyday whether it’s about a new destination or new client, or about a new way to get better at what I do! And I love working with smart, motivated, funny women on the team!

Cheers to Year 1, Laura!

Are we a good fit? One size does not fit all when it comes to picking the right travel agency and advisor. There, we sai...
07/11/2024

Are we a good fit? One size does not fit all when it comes to picking the right travel agency and advisor. There, we said it.

We’ve rounded up our top frequently asked questions to help see if using a travel advisor might be right for you.

🩵What is a Travel Advisor?

🩵When do you need to use a travel advisor’s services?

🩵What is the benefit of working with a travel advisor?

🩵What kind of trips do we plan?

🩵Does it cost more to work with us?

🩵When we use trip planning fees & how we calculate them

Any other questions to have about working with us? Drop below in the comments!

😅 That was a wild one! Clients went near and far to kick off the summer. We’re starting to see some similar trends:- Ban...
07/10/2024

😅 That was a wild one! Clients went near and far to kick off the summer.
We’re starting to see some similar trends:
- Banff & Lake Louise trips top the summer favorites again this year
- 🍕 Honeymooners still want Italy but are open to venturing off the beaten path
- 🛥️ yachting in Croatia is a great family adventure
- Switzerland 🇨🇭 travel is not slowing down
- 🚴🏻 family cycling trips are here to stay, especially with e-bikes
- 🏝️ clients are willing to brave the Caribbean during the summer
-Taylor Swift dominated Europe 🎸 💋
- 🎾 Wimbledon is always a good time in London, Cotswolds as a fun add on
- 🥖 France is always perfect, Provence, St Tropez, Champagne region, Annency, Bordeaux & beyond!
- 🇺🇸 Stateside: Colorado, Maine, Palm Beach, Charleston , and NYC were our top visited spots

Visit the link in our bio to or learn more about our services

Whether you’ll be at home by the pool enjoying a BBQ, or one of the 71 million Americans traveling over July 4th, we wis...
07/03/2024

Whether you’ll be at home by the pool enjoying a BBQ, or one of the 71 million Americans traveling over July 4th, we wish you a happy holiday tomorrow!

Take a peek at a few Crafted Escapes clients holiday departures this week from domestic favorites to globetrotting in Europe:
🏔️ A family trip to Switzerland to Lausanne, Interlaken and Zurich with cheese & mountain tour in Gruyère & boat ride on the lake
🍋 Couples getaway to the Amalfi Coast with day trips to Capri, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, a cooking class & wine tasting
🇮🇪 An anniversary trip to Ireland with visits to Sheen falls + Gleno Abbey
🇪🇸 A friends’ birthday celebration in Ibiza at NOBU Hotel
Canadian trip to Lake Louise & Fairmont Jasper to explore the Rockies
🏝️ A sweet husband planned a surprise 40th Birthday trip to St Lucia for his wife at
🇫🇷 Paris + Champagne + Bordeaux getaway with wine tastings & biking tours
🇺🇸 Chicago for a grandmother-mother-daughter weekend
🇺🇸 Wentworth Mansion in Charleston for a family trip
🇫🇷 Family trip to Paris, staying at Esprit Saint Germain and exploring the city
🤠 A couples western trip to Montana with a trip to the rodeo and to Glacier National Park for guided hikes, and fly fishing

Nope, it’s not a celebrity’s home feature in Architectural Digest… but it sure could be. This is Maroma, a Belmond hotel...
06/22/2024

Nope, it’s not a celebrity’s home feature in Architectural Digest… but it sure could be. This is Maroma, a Belmond hotel in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Recently reimagined with local textiles by artisans, the hotel now features 700,000 hand painted tiles in the guest rooms, as well as a new restaurant and larger 1 and 2 bed suites. The Guerlain Spa also made its debut!

We have an offer to share with you:
❤️Stay Longer, 4th night free!
*must book by July 31, can travel until Oct 31*
Blackout dates do apply

AND we have another major perk (on top of this!!). DM us & we’ll let you know 🤫

📷

It’s been a WILD first two weeks of June! Summer is in full swing with families, individuals, and couples traveling with...
06/21/2024

It’s been a WILD first two weeks of June! Summer is in full swing with families, individuals, and couples traveling within the US and abroad. Take a look at a few recent Crafted Escapes client departures:

🇮🇹 Multiple Honeymoons in Italy - Rome, Tuscany, Ischia, Sorrento, Venice, Lake Garda, the Dolomites
🇫🇷 France Couples trip to Provence and St Tropez
🗽 New York! Babymoon to Hudson Valley at Troutbeck, Family trip to 1 Hotel in Brooklyn, couples trip to Greenwich Hotel
🏨 Grandparents, parents & grandkids meeting in Michigan at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
🎸 💋 Taylor Swift Eras Tour departures to include: Paris,Stockholm Lisbon & Lyon
🏝️ Honeymoon to Dubai & the Maldives
Family trip to Antigua to the private island/all-inclusive Jumby Bay
🇲🇽 Mexico: 3-bedroom villa for the whole family at Banyan Tree in the Mayakoba Complex
🇨🇦 Canada: 3 trips to Banff & Lake Louise! We love
🇨🇭 🏔️ Family trip to France & Switzerland
🇭🇷 🛥️ Family catamaran trip in Croatia

Now that the children have grown up a bit, it’s time to pack up and set off on a real adventure!Our clients have travele...
06/17/2024

Now that the children have grown up a bit, it’s time to pack up and set off on a real adventure!

Our clients have traveled around the world with pre-teens & teens, so we can recommend plenty of activities for the whole family!

Explore some of our favorite teen-friendly destinations, brimming with beautiful sights, rich history, and a plethora of activities.

We like more adventurous destinations for older kids like the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, and African safaris. These trips offer an array of wildlife encounters and adventure for everyone.

As they study different countries & cultures in school (and parents are eager to visit or revisit countries !), hitting the highlights on a first-time trip to places in Europe can be truly enjoyable.

All-inclusive resorts are also perfect for teens who want to relax with their friends, eat as much as they want & stay on the property the entire time.

From our family to yours, we can’t wait to assist with your next family adventure!

Crafted Escapes travel advisor Hannah Stanco recently returned from Ireland where she, her husbands and their 1 year old...
06/06/2024

Crafted Escapes travel advisor Hannah Stanco recently returned from Ireland where she, her husbands and their 1 year old son traveled around for a highlights tour of Ireland.

They started off spending time with Hannah’s family in Northern Ireland, spent some time doing all the fun activities at , ate their way around Galway on a food tour, visited the Cliffs of Moher (even though the cliffs were in the fog - bad weather happens to travel advisors also!), drove both the ring of Kerry and the Di**le peninsula and then finished in Dublin for some shopping and sightseeing.

If Ireland is on your list, reach out via our website planning form, it’s one of our top booked trips for families and couples alike!

Now that you’re no longer lugging around all that gear, you might want to explore a few more activities with your kids!I...
06/04/2024

Now that you’re no longer lugging around all that gear, you might want to explore a few more activities with your kids!

It’s a great time to start ski lessons! Having traveled around the world with kids aged 5-10, we can recommend plenty of fun family activities!

Whether it’s a reindeer sleigh ride in Lapland, Finland, or horseback riding at a dude ranch out west, we’ve got you covered! We also really like London, for this age & all ages. Scandinavian countries are super kid-friendly as well.

We know which resorts offer villas/ residences on site so you can have a kitchen & washer /dryer, but still enjoy the amenities of a resort.

With years of experience booking family trips for all ages, we recommend only those we trust.

And don’t worry, the kids won’t have all the fun—we’ll make sure you have a great time too!

From our family to yours, we can’t wait to assist with your next family adventure!

🇺🇸 While Memorial Day Weekend marks the official kickoff for summer & we’re masters of maximizing PTO over a long weeken...
05/27/2024

🇺🇸 While Memorial Day Weekend marks the official kickoff for summer & we’re masters of maximizing PTO over a long weekends. More importantly, today is a day to honor those who lost their lives defending our country.

❤️On our team we have family members who serve, or have served in the military. Many of our clients are military spouses and families. We are honored to plan special trips for the families who deserve it the most!

🤍Our founder, Annie Chambers, worked for the Defense Department for 7 years both in Europe and in the U.S. She treasured her time meeting and telling the stories of active duty Soldiers, Veterans & their families as a public affairs officer.

💙As a thank for the whole family’s sacrifices, activity duty & veteran military families will receive 10% off their planning fee on their next trip.

May is a jam-packed month of getaways. We can’t wait to share where everyone has been!Take a peek at a few departures ov...
05/23/2024

May is a jam-packed month of getaways. We can’t wait to share where everyone has been!

Take a peek at a few departures over the last week that took clients around the globe 🛫

💫 A honeymoon at St Regis Bora Bora
💫 a couples getaway at BlackBerry Farm
💫 A family trip at St Regis Venice
💫 A honeymoon at Anantara Bazaruto in Mozambique
💫 A mom getaway to Capri at Jumeirah Capri Palace
💫 a couples getaway to Estelle Manor in England
💫 a family trip to Sublime in Portugal

International Family Travel Day was yesterday, and while we may have missed it, we do celebrate it daily at Crafted Esca...
05/16/2024

International Family Travel Day was yesterday, and while we may have missed it, we do celebrate it daily at Crafted Escapes. We are all family travel specialists.

We know which rooms connect, and which suites will fit your whole family. We know if the pack-and/play & diaper pail will be there on arrival. We’ve traveled with all the gear, and can help make recommendations as needed! We know if Kids Club is included, what age it starts, and if it’s engaging and fun. We know which resorts offer villas/ residences on site so you can have a kitchen/ sink/ washer dryer, but still enjoy the amenities of a resort.

We can tell you about trips other families with kids similar ages have taken. We’ll chat about the activities they did and the hotels where they stayed so you can rest assured that the kids did not get bored and the babies were happy.

🏖️ Our recommendations for 0-5 year olds are mostly beaches with a nonstop flight if possible:

From newborns to preschoolers we find it’s easiest to fly and flop. With all that gear you’re likely toting at a young age, it’s best to head to the beach. 5 is the age *most * kids are allowed in the kids club (some exceptions + almost all resorts will have babysitters + baby gear for you to borrow). Nothing is off limits and we’ve sent many a little jetsetter to European capitals to explore, it’s more about the parents’ preferences.

🩵CE Favorites: Hawaii, Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Antigua, St Kitss & Nevis, Jamaica, Cabo, Dominican Republic, Riviera Maya. In Europe, some baby-friendly countries are Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal *minus Lisbon with strollers*

  has us dreaming of a trip to The Big Island and a stop at  for a little rest & relaxation 🌺 🤿 Snorkel in crystal clear...
05/13/2024

has us dreaming of a trip to The Big Island and a stop at for a little rest & relaxation 🌺

🤿 Snorkel in crystal clear waters of the Kohala coast, take out the hotel’s boat to find a secluded beach, or enjoy a beachside cabana for the day!

🏖️ Enjoy the luxurious Hawaiian beaches, take a dip in the pool or try a surf lesson 🏄‍♀️

🍹 Indulge in poolside cocktails and 5 ⭐️ dining at CanoeHouse, HaLani or the Ha Bar. CanoeHouse has been a client favorite for years!

👧🏼 Did you know kids enjoy complimentary dining all summer long all properties including ?! In addition to eating free, kids from 5-12 can also enjoy their days at the kids club experiencing nature, adventures, and art with the Holoholo Kids Crew.

Not only does this resort have gorgeous rooms they also have large suites and residences perfect for a multi-generational trip to Hawaii, a big birthday getaway with friends, or a family holiday! The residences come with a Moke, day cabana rental at the beach club, and a sunrise paddle for 6!

Contact us today to book your escape to Hawaii and get all the VIP perks 💫
-30% off residences until Dec 2024
-Daily breakfast for 2 per room
-$100 resort credit
-Guaranteed room upgrade (not for suites)
-priority check in/ late checkout (upon availability)

Happy Mother’s Day from our team of advisors to all the moms out! A message from our founder: “I built my team with moms...
05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day from our team of advisors to all the moms out!

A message from our founder: “I built my team with moms in mind. I wanted to grow a company where we could talk about our kids, our sleepless nights, our daily struggles.

It’s okay if we miss a team meeting because the kids are sick, and if someone else needs us to step in and help out on a trip, we’ve got them. We’re a team. We’re moms and we’re entrepreneurs. We’re busy changing diapers, going to school functions and booking millions of dollars in travel per year.

Next time you plan a getaway, consider booking with a boutique agency with real people who are juggling real life just like you.”

Let’s talk about ‘decision fatigue’… you know that feeling when you open up a map to see hundreds of hotels & then spend...
05/08/2024

Let’s talk about ‘decision fatigue’… you know that feeling when you open up a map to see hundreds of hotels & then spend hours reading reviews (that strangers on the internet wrote). You possibly spend weeks debating the location, the amenities, the service, etc.

Well, stop ✋

Our team is constantly on the go stateside and abroad checking out hotels with an extremely discerning eye. We notice every little thing and come back from our trips with hotels in mind for specific clients. We have a long checklist of what makes a property one of our favorites to recommend to clients. We’re also testing out drivers, guides, restaurants, tours, etc. to find the best options in every location we visit.

This month our Crafted Escapes team will visit:

- Scottsdale, AZ
- Aspen, CO
- Kiawah, SC
- Savannah, GA
- Carmel Valley, CA
- Anguilla
- St Martin
- Ireland

We’re out here doing ‘real’ reviews and taking our kids with us to test just how kid friendly a property is 😉

🌸 Mother’s Day Giveaway because we love a ‘Chic Stay’🌸We are a team of mothers - between us there are 16 mini globetrott...
05/03/2024

🌸 Mother’s Day Giveaway because we love a ‘Chic Stay’🌸

We are a team of mothers - between us there are 16 mini globetrotters!

We’re constantly planning chic stays for our clients & to show our appreciation for all other mamas out there we’re having a ✈️ Mother’s Day Giveaway ✈️

- Assouline coffee table book ‘Chic Stays’
- 2 air tags to track your bags
-2 covers for the air tags

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(Winner announced on Mother’s Day!)

A few highlights from April: Chileno Bay in Cabo & Nayara Tented Resort in Costa Rica, and Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resor...
05/02/2024

A few highlights from April:

Chileno Bay in Cabo & Nayara Tented Resort in Costa Rica, and Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort remain family favorites over Spring Bream

Paris, Normandy, Provence 🇫🇷 our travelers hit a little bit of rain but Paris is still always a good idea, as is France in the off season.

One couple hit Greece: Athens, Crete & Santorini in shoulder season right before the crowds.

Iceland: geysers, lagoons, remote retreats, & so much more. Two families explore this incredible destination together.

Four Seasons Hampshire is an idyllic Gregorian manor only 35 minutes from Heathrow- do not settle for the airport hotel…

We can’t let a day go by that celebrates the hard work, dedication & passion we put into our profession, so Happy Global...
05/01/2024

We can’t let a day go by that celebrates the hard work, dedication & passion we put into our profession, so Happy Global Travel Advisors Day!

We get a lot of questions like, “do travel agencies still exist?!” Yes 👋🏻 we do, and in today’s digital age of ‘decision paralysis’ we are thriving as we help our clients w**d through the millions of options out there!

However, being a “travel agency” looks a little different now - there’s no My Big Fat Greek Wedding storefront and we don’t book pre-packaged tours. We fully customize all of our client trips, and there’s no one-size-fits all approach. We’re passionate about the destinations we sell and the high-touch service we provide. No 800 numbers here, just dedicated humans who will answer your calls.

Our advisors ADVISE based on your interests, budget, personal preferences, and so many other details.

We are here to support your travel dreams and turn them into a reality. We can take away all the stressful aspects of travel by connecting you to our trusted hotel and tour partners, and flawlessly planning all the logistics in between.

Our advisors take planning your trips seriously because we know you work hard for you time off. This is why so many people trust travel advisors when investing in their trips - like any big purchase, you want to know you’re covered, there will be no hiccups and you’re working with a professional.

Ok, we know you don’t need any more convincing, so happy day to us! 👏🏻 🍾

Meet Jessica Drew Palles! She’s joining our team from Charlotte, NC where she lives with her husband and sweet 1-year-ol...
04/25/2024

Meet Jessica Drew Palles! She’s joining our team from Charlotte, NC where she lives with her husband and sweet 1-year-old daughter.

Her love of travel started around 18 when she took two family trips abroad. From there, she studied abroad twice while at the University of Georgia, and interned at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London twice throughout her studies.

She started in the travel advising industry in 2021, and it’s been a great joy to be a part of the industry.

🇬🇧 Her favorite hotel: Heckfield Place in London

🦍 Her favorite experience: gorilla trekking in Rwanda 🇷🇼

Welcome welcome, we’re so glad to have you on the CE team!

  brings us to an Umbrian castle lovingly restored by Italian nobility: Castello di Reschio.Hotel Castello di Reschio is...
04/23/2024

brings us to an Umbrian castle lovingly restored by Italian nobility: Castello di Reschio.

Hotel Castello di Reschio is a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of the Umbrian countryside in Italy, about 1.5 hours from Florence, on the border of Tuscany. This stunning hotel is part of the larger Reschio Estate, a sprawling 2,700-acre property that encompasses rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and dense forests. The estate dates back to the 11th century and has been meticulously restored to its former glory.

🐎 The castle dates back to medieval times, but the restoration of the 8 on-site villas + 32-room hotel is a family project of the Bolzas. In fact, on the estate you can find the father’s 40 purebred Spanish horses in the stables or pick at your own furniture. The son Benedict has his own architecture firm to build custom pieces and design all the rooms and villas. They source oil painting, antique furniture that you can purchase while you’re there. A true interior designers dream!

🏰 Beyond the castle walls, the Reschio Estate offers a wealth of activities for guests to enjoy, including horseback riding, hiking, truffle hunting, mountain biking, and cooking classes. The estate also boasts a tennis court, swimming pool, a lake, a cinema, and spa facilities, providing plenty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation.

**we can add in all the normal@amenties and for suites we can add a nature related experience *

Meet Megan Stauffer, our luxury travel advisor who officially made Crafted Escapes bi-coastal! Megan lives in Carmel Val...
04/19/2024

Meet Megan Stauffer, our luxury travel advisor who officially made Crafted Escapes bi-coastal!

Megan lives in Carmel Valley, CA with her husband, 2 sons, and their lovable mini Aussie pup. Her passion for travel was ignited when she took her first steps off the plane in Italy as a young girl.She was completely enamored with the golden fields of sunflowers, ancient cobblestone villages, and all the gelato she could eat! Since then, she’s cultivated a lifetime of exploration, from navigating all over the US for sailing regattas, to trekking around Europe during her semester abroad, to present-day adventuring along the West Coast with her husband and kids.

Swipe to learn about her favorite travel memories and hotel. We’re so excited to have her on the team!

Virginia & Richard returned from an epic 2-week honeymoon in Chile & Argentina. They hiked more than 50 miles in Patagon...
04/10/2024

Virginia & Richard returned from an epic 2-week honeymoon in Chile & Argentina. They hiked more than 50 miles in Patagonia! 🇨🇱

Some highlights:
-hiking Torres del Paine and seeing pumas 🏔️
-wine tasting in Mendoza 🍷
-glacier trekking 🧊

“It was so nice to have the itinerary taken care of and have someone checking in and supervising us in country with how little spanish we speak! We were well taken care of. We also appreciated the champagne from Crafted Escapes”

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Winston-Salem, NC
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Crafted Escapes is a boutique leisure travel agency, located in Orange County, CA and serving clients nationwide. We are proudly affiliated with SmartFlyer, a Virtuoso travel agency. These premiere partnerships with the world’s leading travel companies from hotel collections and airlines to destination management, allow us to offer clients VIP perks and preferred rates. We believe your travel itinerary should fit you perfectly and be as unique as you are. No pre-planned, stuffy itineraries here! We will collaborate to find the perfect location, activities and accommodation for you. We specialize in ultra-customized special trips, such as honeymoons, girlfriend getaways, anniversary trips, family reunions, and any other type of occasion. We can send you anywhere in the world, but focus on southeast Asia, western Europe, and Africa.

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