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Our team has over 75 years of combined industry experience, more than 130 stamps in our passports, and stories from every continent. Annually, we spend more than 780 days on the road.
Founded in 2012, our Soho office in the heart of New York City houses a dedicated team of experts, travelers, and adventurers.
Meet Our Hosting Team
Our hosting team is here to help with all your business needs.
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Alex was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut and grew up spending holidays on the slopes out west and summers in Europe. After graduating from the University of Virginia, her appetite for adventure evolved into a travel obsession. A city girl and an outdoorswoman, she has taught English in the slums of Mumbai, excavated fossils in Mongolia, and trekked with gorillas in Rwanda. After stints abroad in Zermatt and Florence, Alex settled in Manhattan. Her early career was spent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Turner Broadcasting. She spent four years at a high-end membership-based travel company in New York before becoming a partner at the Local Foreigner.
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Owner/Director of HostingIndustry Experience
Alex has been planning travel for 12 years and overseeing the Local Foreigner Hosting Program for 4 years.Top Destinations
Botswana, Tanzania, New Zealand, Chile, EgyptFavorite Hotels
Aman Tokyo, Minaret Station, Zarafa Camp, Le Bristol Paris, Le SirenuseBucket List
Ethiopia, the Stans, Alaska, Aman Sveti Stefan
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A dual French and American citizen born and raised in Manhattan, Alexandra has relished every opportunity to engage with worlds different from her own. A nomadic soul and multi-linguist, she has spent much of her life wandering, living, and studying around the world. Upon receiving a Masters in Economics from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and the London School of Economics, she returned to New York and devoted four years to a career in Investment Banking and Real Estate. Recognizing the need for a higher degree of personalization and a more empathetic approach to trip curation, Alexandra founded The Local Foreigner in 2012 as a one-stop shop for inspiration, insider insight, and comprehensive travel planning.
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Owner/Director of OperationsIndustry Experience
Alex has overseen all Local Foreigner Business Operations since 2012.Top Destinations
Paris, Mexico City, Saint Barth’s, South of FranceFavorite Hotels
The Greenwich Hotel, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort, Four Seasons HualalaiBucket List
Antarctica, Norway, Maldives, Namibia
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A proud Ohio native, Libby has a deep love for her home state. Her first memorable travel experience was a trip to New York with her mom and aunt for her seventh birthday. Fast forward a few years, and Libby is living in Manhattan and soaking up insider travel knowledge from her colleagues, as the Local Foreigner’s Director of Operations. Libby has an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a JD/MBA from the University of Toledo. She serves on the Board of Directors for EAGLE Certification Group.
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Director of OperationsIndustry Experience
Libby has been keeping our office running for over 5 years.Favorite Hotels
InterContinental Paris Le GrandBucket List
South Africa, starting with Cape Town and a stay at The Silo, ending with safari and some time in the winelands
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Jordy grew up in the idyllic surf capital of Encinitas, California surrounded by art and theater, but she always felt the pull of New York City and moved east at 18. She has a BA in Art History and English Literature from Columbia University, and an MFA in Acting from The American Repertory Theater Institute at Harvard. Working as an actor brought her to stages across the globe, and sparked an obsession for discovering unique art, theater, and vegetarian food the world over (she also maintains a Google Map of the most charming pubs in the British Isles and Ireland.) She has lived in Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Alaska, and Cambridge and visited five continents, but loves to bring her dogeared passport home to her brownstone apartment on the Upper West Side.
Top Destinations
The British Isles + Ireland, Sub Saharan Africa, France, South Korea, Easter Island, India
Favorite Hotels
Singita Pamushana, The Ritz Paris, Inn of the Five Graces, La Residence, Forestis
Bucket List
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Newfoundland, Australia
Meet our Curated Team of Independent Contractors
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Hutton discovered the globe to be an expansive, diverse, and alive place when her passport was first stamped as a high schooler in Dallas on a 3-week long school trip to Spain. Since then, her sense of curiosity and desire to experience new cultures has led her to nearly 50 countries across six continents. After graduating with a Finance Degree from The University of Texas, she began her career in financial consulting. While she enjoyed her five years as a consultant, her true love was planning travel for herself and others. After a three-month trip around the world with her husband, she decided to pivot and pursue travel planning as a career. HUTTON|B, a luxury travel advisory, was established during the Summer of 2017 when she was living in New York City. Since then, it’s been her greatest joy to share the world with her clients.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, Greece, UK, South Africa, Mexico
Favorite Hotels: Cheval Blanc St Barths, La Residence, Bulgari Bali, Blackberry Mountain, any and every Firmdale
Bucket List: Royal Scotsman Train, Norway, North Island, Botswana, Namibia, Philippines
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Elizabeth spent the first ten years of her career producing commercials for some of the biggest brands and advertising agencies around the world, with her work taking her across North America, South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. It was while working with overseas clients and local film crews in places far from home that Elizabeth realized the kind of meaningful change that can take place when you spend time experiencing cultures different from your own. As a dual citizen of the UK, Elizabeth was born in London and spent her early years there before moving stateside to Richmond, and then Atlanta. After graduating from Ole Miss, she moved to New York City for nearly a decade before she and her husband relocated to London for a few years, during which they traveled Western Europe extensively. When they relocated to Denver, Elizabeth launched her travel business under the tutelage of industry veteran Betty Jo Currie. She is delighted to have found a home at The Local Foreigner, which will allow her clients to benefit from the company’s wealth of knowledge, leverage their incredible worldwide relationships, and enjoy all the VIP perks and treatment The Local Foreigner is known for.
Top Destinations Italy, France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Caribbean
Favorite Hotels Il San Pietro, Hotel Splendido, Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, The Beaumont
Bucket List Amangiri, The Ranch at Rock Creek, The Brando, Kokomo Island, Singita Sasakwa
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Born and raised in Florida, Haley moved to Los Angeles at the age of 22 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. While working in the talent departments and events divisions of different creative agencies, Haley began planning and executing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for clients. She became addicted to the planning process and eventually decided to broaden her horizons by taking a job at a venture capital firm, where she planned over-the-top corporate events and retreats. In 2020, Haley partnered with The Local Foreigner as an independent affiliate and launched Born Travelers, her luxury travel consultancy specializing in custom experiences. Born Travelers is her platform for sharing her passion for travel with others. Still based in Los Angeles, Haley is proud to be The Local Foreigner’s first west-coast affiliate.
Top Destinations St. Barth’s, Japan, Italy, France, Mexico
Favorite Hotels Aman Tokyo, Four Seasons George V Paris, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Belmond Hotel Splendido, GoldenEye
Bucket List Island hop in the Maldives, Breakfast with giraffes at Giraffe Manor, Dinner at Jiro in Tokyo
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Raised between London, Tokyo, and half a dozen US cities, Kelly didn’t just develop the travel bug, she was born with it. Taking her first solo flight at the ripe old age of nine, Kelly’s always had a flare for independence, and hasn’t stopped booking flights since. She holds a Master’s degree in sports nutrition from Florida State University, but couldn’t stay away from the travel industry, where she worked as a Trip Designer at a high-end membership-based travel agency in New York before joining the Local Foreigner team as an Independent Contractor. Always up for an adventure, Kelly enjoys far flung trips to remote destinations, considering Japan, Iceland, Tanzania, and Australia some of her favorite destinations. When she’s not traversing the globe, Kelly enjoys all things outdoors, but has a special place in her heart for alpine activities — particularly hiking and snowboarding.
Top Destinations South Africa, Chile, Japan, Norway, Iceland, India, Tanzania, Australia
Favorite Hotels Deplar Farm, Ranch at Rock Creek, Lizard Island, Tierra Patagonia, Aman Tokyo, Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat, Belmond Hotel Caruso
Bucket List Rwanda, Namibia, Bhutan, Thailand, New Zealand, Swedish Lapland
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Growing up, Lara spent summers visiting relatives in Venice & Northern Italy. After establishing dual citizenship, she moved to Florence, where she attended culinary school, worked at a winery in Chianti Classico, reported for an olive oil magazine, and embraced the Italian lifestyle. Upon returning to Charleston in 2011, Lara embarked on a fulfilling career in the wine industry, traveling extensively throughout European wine regions, with a focus on Italy. After becoming an Italian Wine Ambassador, she set her sights on a path that would combine all of her passions. In 2021, Lara founded Unpairalleled Travel Co., offering clients personalized travel pairings and curated recommendations. Lara's approach to pairing people and places provides travelers with experiences that reflect the essence of each destination, ensuring each trip leaves them feeling deeply connected to a sense of place, akin to a concept known in the wine world as Terroir.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Anguilla, Grand Cayman, St Barth's
Favorite Hotels: Maybourne Riviera, Mezzatorre, COMO Parrot Cay, Palm Heights, Borgo Santo Pietro, Belmond Cap Juluca
Bucket List: Island hopping in the Balearics, beach clubbing in Bodrum, road tripping around Sardinia & Corsica, sailing the Aeolian Islands, watching the sunset from Six Senses Douro Valley, hiking the Fjords of Norway, and getting out of my comfort zone in Southeast Asia
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A native New Yorker, Camilla found her way to the travel industry by way of gemstones and jewelry. During her 14 year tenure as the Vice President of Merchandising for Tiffany & Co., Camilla traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. After her children were born, Camilla focused her travel-energies on introducing them to the world beyond New York City. In 2011, she moved the kids to Paris, where the family spent two years navigating French culture. They made the most of their shift in geography by traveling extensively throughout Europe. When Camilla returned to New York (however reluctantly), her friends were quick to seek her advice on all things travel. They appreciated her ability to uncover under-the-radar places and authentic experiences which felt special, luxurious, and personal. From there, what started as a mild obsession became the impetus for a career change. In September 2018 Camilla partnered with The Local Foreigner as an independent affiliate and launched her travel consultancy, Global Patina.
Top Destinations Bhutan, Vietnam, France, Andalucia, Puglia, Los AngelesFavorite Hotels Gangtey Lodge, Chateau Marmont, Phum Baitang, Palazzo Bozzi Corso, Ritz Paris, Esencia, Ett Hem
Bucket List Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Kenya, Japanese Road Trip, Vienna
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An entrepreneur and explorer, Brianna spent her early adult years working in the fashion industry, taking her to new cities all over the world. After her honeymoon in Africa, some self-discovery and exploration led her to a career in the travel space. Fueled by the notion of connecting people while designing perfectly tailored experiences, Brianna’s raison d’être is to help people create impactful memories that will last a lifetime. Offering a wealth of travel experience, a sense of fun, and a personal touch, Brianna identifies what her clients value most from their travels. The culmination is a completely tailor-made adventure every time.
Industry Experience
Brianna has been planning travel for 4 yearsTop Destinations
East Africa, New Zealand, St. Barths, Bhutan, FranceFavorite Hotels
Singita Kwitonda, Joali Maldives, Amankora, Cape Kidnappers, Mombo Lodge, MezzatorreBucket List
Polor Plunging in Antarctica, Diving in Raja Ampat, Helicopter safariing through Chad, Paragliding into Six Senses Zighy Bay
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Lauren has had a serious case of wanderlust for as long as she can remember. Hailing from a family of travel enthusiasts, Lauren traveled throughout her childhood, venturing across Europe, Mexico, and the United States. She moved from Los Angeles to New York to attend NYU and Columbia Business School, and worked through her 20s in New York City’s vibrant restaurant industry. Over the years Lauren traveled to more than 42 countries and became the unofficial travel planner for all of her loved ones. She felt such immense joy seeing her family and friends delight in the trips she planned, that she decided to turn her passion into a career. Calling on her love of food, art, design, history, and particularly, people, Lauren creates inspiring itineraries that include recommendations based on each client’s specific interests. As a lifelong urbanite, Lauren loves exploring urban locales, but also enjoys active adventures and family vacations. Ever since becoming a mother, she has a newfound passion for crafting itineraries that introduce children to different customs and cultures…and offer parents a little time to unwind!
Top Destinations Italy, France, Japan, Thailand, India
Favorite Hotels Ananda in the Himalayas, Ett Hem, Amantaka, Four Seasons Tamarindo, Phum Baitang, Amankora Punakha
Bucket List Exploring the Amazonian Forest, Witnessing the Serengeti Migration, Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
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Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Patty’s love for travel began at a young age, spending her early years exploring ancient European cities, soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, and skiing the mountains out west. Patty’s desire to travel followed her to Bucknell University, where she spent time abroad, living in Australia and exploring the immense beauty of Asia Pacific. After college, Patty spent her spare time traveling all over the world, and thus became a trusted travel resource for family and friends. It was then when Patty decided to transition to a full-time career in travel. She is a veteran of the industry, spending the last few years working at a boutique luxury travel consultancy in New York City. Recently, she brought her talents to the team at Local Foreigner. Her greatest joy is planning bespoke and unique itineraries for her clients all over the world and providing them with the highest level of service.
Top Destinations Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, Japan, New Zealand, East Africa, South Africa, Mexico
Favorite Hotels Eden Rock St. Barths, Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Huka Lodge, Dar Ahlam, Il San Pietro
Bucket List Neapolitan Pizza tour in Japan, Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Skiing in the French Alps, Trekking through Indonesia
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With a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media Communication and a photography certificate from UCLA, Jordan’s journey into the world of travel seamlessly blends professional expertise with a fervent personal passion. As the former Director of Advertising and Sales for a prominent travel publication, she founded Jordan Rose Designs—a luxury hotel photography and content creation studio. Fueled by a deep appreciation for refined luxury and travel, she connected with world-leading hoteliers, immersing herself in top destinations globally. Her curiosity for the unknown, paired with her husband's film industry work, has allowed her to live in diverse places like Montreal, Prague, and London, with Manhattan Beach home base. Always on the move, she stays updated on top destinations and hidden gems worldwide, offering clients exclusive collaborations and personalized travel experiences through The Local Foreigner.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, UK, Spain, Japan, Portugal, British Virgin Islands
Favorite Hotels: Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco, Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa, Splendido, a Belmond Hotel, Aman Venice
Bucket List: South of France, Safari with Singita & Seychelles, Skiing in Zermatt, Venice Simplon Orient Express, a Belmond Train, witness the Northern Lights in Iceland, visit a blue zone such as Sardinia, Italy, and Sailing the Greek Islands
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Originally born in the UK, James studied at London College of Fashion and has since held corporate executive roles in the fashion industry. His 15-year career has taken him around the world, where he connected to culture, consumers, trends, and lifestyle. Never afraid of a new adventure, he has lived in the Czech Republic, Greece, Belgium, and San Francisco, California, where he currently lives. James’ happy place for the last several years has been creating luxury travel experiences for himself and his loved ones. His ideal vacation centers around a luxury hotel which combines great design and attentive service; in a destination that can offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Amangiri, Claridge’s and Airelles, Versailles are just a few of his favorites. His greatest joy is seeing his clients, friends, and family discover new destinations and create everlasting memories.
Top Destinations Greece, Italy, France, Bali, Japan, California
Favorite Hotels Claridge’s, Amangiri, Hotel Bel-Air, Sensei Lana’i, Aman Tokyo, Ritz Paris, Orient Express
Bucket List Peru, Giraffe Manor followed by Safari, Amanzoe, Royal Scotsman train
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Casey joins TLF after over 10 years in commercial real estate brokerage, where she represented tenants and landlords in transactions valued over $100M. Her passion for travel stems from childhood, with a family tradition of three annual vacations for culture, skiing, and beach destinations. Casey's diverse travel exposure includes exploring the Louvre, skiing in a Tahoe snowstorm, glamping in the Sahara, and scuba diving in The Great Barrier Reef. An obsessive researcher and adrenaline junky, Casey's energetic curiosity extends to connecting with others. She inherited a love for jazz and classical music, often found at The Philadelphia Orchestra or local music venues. Casey enjoys pairing "highs and lows," savoring a martini with a Philadelphia Italian hoagie. A mom, golfer, skier, and tennis player, Casey, based in Haverford, PA, finds joy in planning adventures and cherishing moments with her family and Australian Mountain Doodle, Hobie.
Top Destinations: Italy, Australia, Paris
Favorite Hotels: Casa Privata, Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, Le Sirenuse, Le Bristol Paris
Bucket List: Eating (and skiing!) her way through Japan, sailing the South Pacific, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, ski/surf trip in Chile, & an overwater bungalow vacation at Amanpulo & Amanpuri
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David began working in the travel industry at a young age – starting in high school, where he interned at a luxury travel agency in his hometown of Chicago. His experience there spurred his interest in hospitality, and after studying finance and sociology at Emory University, and dabbling in a career in finance in New York City, he knew he had to pursue his passion. David started The Kane Club in 2018 with a unique focus on luxury travel for the next generation of travelers. David has lived in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Hong Kong, Careyes (Mexico), Barcelona, and Paris, and looks forward to continuing to explore the world finding the next ‘it’ destinations for clients.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, The Caribbean, Mexico, African Safari
Favorite Hotels: Singita Kwitonda, Peninsula Shanghai, Amanzoe, Royal Mansour, The Capella Bangkok, Mombo Camp
Bucket List: Bhutan, Nepal, Antarctica, and Egypt
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Jillian was raised in Jacksonville, Florida and spent her childhood exploring the United States with her National Park ranger parents. She began her career in Texas, teaching humanities and world cultures before becoming the Assistant Principal of a high-impact charter middle school. She has a BA from the University of Florida and an MBA from Rice University. Jillian lived in Abu Dhabi for 8 years, loving the expat life and traveling with her husband and three children. Jillian is particularly passionate about planning luxury adventure and family travel. Her own children have road-tripped through Provence, experienced safaris in Kenya and South Africa, splashed on the beaches of the Seychelles, and explored the wadis and deserts throughout the Middle East. Jillian now lives in Denver and uses her deep knowledge of luxury travel to help her clients create their own beautiful and awe-inspiring memories.
Top Destinations
South Africa, Greece, Thailand, Oman, Seychelles, KenyaFavorite Hotels
Babylonstoren, Marataba Safari Lodge, Four Seasons SeychellesBucket List
Amazon river cruise, New Zealand, Philippines, Socotra
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With 20 years of experience in the media industry, Kate has held several executive positions, working alongside industry icons such as Oprah Winfrey. Collaborating with such influential figures not only benefited Kate's professional career but also fostered her commitment to excellence. As an avid traveler since childhood, she has naturally been the go-to expert for her family, friends, and colleagues for years. Born and raised in New York, Kate now lives in Westchester with her husband and 11-year-old twins. Together they’ve explored many corners of the world, so she has more than a few family travel tricks up her sleeve. As an avid skier and lover of luxury hotels, Kate’s ideal travel day would probably be spent skiing in the Alps followed by après, spa, and dinner at an exquisite on-mountain hotel.
Top Destinations:
Spain, Croatia, Greece, France, anything ski related!
Favorite Hotels:
Amanzoe, Castiglion del Bosco, Ritz Madrid, Ventanta Big Sur
Bucket List:
Turkey, South Africa, Argentina, Morocco
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At an early age, Hillary was fortunate to explore both near and far off places. Regardless of the location, her family had the approach of embedding themselves in the local culture, which allowed them to develop meaningful and lasting relationships across the globe. Through these unique experiences, Hillary gained a deep love for travel and adventure. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Hillary made the transition to a luxury travel consultant to fulfill her insatiable appetite to discover new places and build lasting memories. Hillary believes travel memories should be positive and stress-free; therefore, her motto is to deliver curated excellence for all clients.
Top Destinations Egypt, Cuba, Hydra, Sailing the Adriatic Sea
Favorite Hotels Eagle’s Island Okavango Delta, Passalacqua, Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Bucket List Skiing in Japan, Sahara Desert, Antarctica
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Nancy is a native of Manhattan who caught the travel bug early as the daughter of a pioneering career woman who didn’t want to leave her only child behind when she went on vacation. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in Art History, Nancy pursued a career in publishing. She began in the fiction department of The New Yorker, extended her territory by editing destination focused lifestyle books at Clarkson Potter (French Style, Caribbean Style, American Country), then turned her attention to interiors and landscapes as the Editor in Chief of House & Garden. But it was her next position, as the Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure for over 21 years, that she really got to see the world – from Australia and New Zealand, to the Maldives, East Africa, Brazil, and China, with countless stops along the way. An Independent Contractor, Nancy is the founder of Culturati Travel Design, where she taps into her interests in arts and culture, as well as food and style (a.k.a. shopping) to create very special trips for private clients and small groups. When not pursuing her passion for travel, Nancy divides her time between an apartment overlooking the East River in Manhattan and a house on a hill in northwestern Connecticut.
Top Destinations Italy, France, UK, Thailand, Kenya, Bali, Brazil, Argentina, Chile’s Atacama Desert
Favorite Hotels Como Shambala Estate, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, The Ham Yard, One & Only Reethi Rah, Uxua, Le Sirenuse, Hotel Bel-Air, Peninsula Hong Kong, Hotel Iturregi, The Norman Tel Aviv
Bucket List Patagonia, Namibia, Easter Island, Laos, Austin
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From a young age, it was instilled in Jenny to spend money on experiences rather than things, and growing up, her family spent their time traveling together. During her junior year of college, she went on a Kenyan safari and right after, studied abroad in Buenos Aires. It was then she knew she wanted to pursue a career in hospitality. After college, she spent a year teaching English in Madrid and exploring Europe. Once home, she spent five years working in sales at The Ritz-Carlton, learning the “hotel side” of the business. In 2017, the opportunity to move to NYC and work for a boutique travel agency came about. There, she found her passion helping people build their dream trips, and has been doing just that ever since.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, London, South Africa, Mexico, Caribbean, Thailand/Vietnam
Favorite Hotels: The Brando, Dar Ahlam, Chateau St. Martin, Montage Palmetto Bluff, San Ysidro Ranch, Airelles Gordes
Bucket List: Antarctica (last continent), Nile Cruise/Egypt, Belmond Train (any of them), Tanzania, Northern Lights in Norway, Russia
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Growing up the youngest of four girls on Long Island, Maggie was always striving for independence. She spent many summers seeking an escape and loved the rush of excitement, strength, and freedom her travels gave her. She attended Kent School in Connecticut and lived in Sydney during her studies at Boston College. Maggie was raised to help others whenever possible and to believe that school never lets out. She taught elementary school and worked in the non-profit world in New York City. Maggie spent the last eight years styling clients for a luxury lifestyle brand based in Atlanta, where she is closer to family. She cultivated a large client base, teaching them to be confident in their choices and simultaneously dispensing travel advice. She is very excited to be launching her career as a travel consultant which allows her to marry her true passions and skills. She will help inspire clients to book that trip on their bucket list with confidence.
Top Destinations Italy, Spain, Paris, London, New Zealand
Favorite Hotels Il San Pietro, Hotel Esencia, Ham Yard, Urso Hotel and Spa
Bucket List Azores, African Safari, Morocco, Maldives
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Brendan grew up traveling the world extensively (his first memory in life is lying on his mother’s lap listening to reggae music in Jamaica). After attending Syracuse University, he moved to New York City to pursue a successful career in publishing where he held several leadership positions at GQ, VOGUE, T Magazine, and, ultimately, as the Publisher of Conde Nast Traveler. It was there that his passion for travel became an obsession, which led him to this space and path. Brendan has lived all over the world from Hong Kong to London and currently resides in New York City with his husband Mark.
Top destinations: Caribbean, Italy, France, Asia
Favorite Hotels: Il Pellicano, One&Only Reethi Rah, Raffles Singapore, Hotel Esencia
Bucket List: Egypt, Orient Express, Rwanda
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As a veteran travel writer / author in addition to being a consultant, Meg has spent the last fifteen years traversing the globe, visiting some of the most highly sought-after locations and properties either on assignment or a quest for the next best haunt for clients. She caught not only the travel bug, but also the desire to document and share her findings rather young, keeping copious travel journals and collecting hotel matchbooks (remember those!) since she was thirteen. With a degree in Foreign Languages and Linguistics from Georgetown University as well as three separate stints living abroad (Milan, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires) and the recent goal of acquiring her Masters in Wine, Meg embraces a new landscape and challenge, especially when they look, sound and taste good. Meg's favorite part of trip designing for clients is the a-ha moment when it's clear she's found just the right spot for them.
Top Destinations Italy, Caribbean, France, Australia/New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa and Greece
Favorite Hotels Cheval Blanc St. Barths, Matakuri Lodge, Gasthof Post, Angama Mara, The Surrey, Il Pellicano, Ca Maria Adele, Peninsula Hong Kong, Castello di Vicarello
Bucket List Skiing in Japan, Sleeping in the Dunes of Namibia, Sailing to Komodo Island, Winemaking in Sicily, Kitesurfing in Morocco
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Emily has always had an insatiable curiosity; for history, culture, art, and cuisine. And, as the daughter of a travel agent, the appreciation for a well-crafted itinerary is in her blood. In college, Emily double majored in Art History and Communication at Wake Forest University and lived in Madrid, Spain for a semester. She started her travel career in New York City with a high-end membership-based travel company, where she worked her way from travel operations and logistics to trip design and travel sales. No matter where she is in the world, Emily is working her way through multiple books, podcasts, travel publications, and has a constant finger on the pulse of the travel industry. She is happiest on or near the water and recently relocated to her hometown of Tampa, Florida.
Top Destinations Japan, Chilean Patagonia, Italian Dolomites, Egypt, Indonesia, Easter Island
Favorite Hotels Six Senses Yao Noi, Rosa Alpina, Tierra Atacama, Nihi Sumba, Benesse House, Claridge’s, Amanyara, The Gasparilla Inn, Four Seasons George V
Bucket List Gorilla Trekking, Amalfi Coast, Namibia’s Sossusvlei Desert, Cruising the Galapagos, India, Safari in Tanzania, Seeing the Northern Lights
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Traveling has been an innate part of Cally’s life since childhood. Growing up in Atlanta, she would often travel overseas to visit relatives in England and took many international vacations with her family. She carried her love of travel to college, where she studied abroad in four different locations — Copenhagen, Florence, Saigon, and Jakarta. Since graduating from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, she has served as a go-to travel resource for friends, family and clients alike. Cally has worked in the luxury travel industry since 2013 in both New York and Chicago, and now joins the Local Foreigner team from her home in Atlanta. The most rewarding part of her job is being able to create meaningful, memorable, and immersive travel experiences for her clients and their families.
Top Destinations Italy, East Africa, Egypt, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia
Favorite Hotels Singita Sabora, Ritz Paris, The Greenwich, Oberoi Udaivilas, The Brando, Estancia Vik
Bucket List Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Watching the Northern Lights from the pool at Deplar Farm, Namibia, Greenland, Mongolia, and Nepal
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Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Amanda grew up enjoying the beauty of the California coastline, exploring the Channel Islands, and spending time in Hawaii where her Dad is from. She carried her love of traveling to university where she studied abroad in Madrid. Since graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in Political Science and Spanish, she returned to Los Angeles where she began a career in hospitality. She first worked in PR and marketing for Cachet Hotel Group later transitioning into an operations role at Viceroy Hotel Group. After four years in Los Angeles, she decided to go back to school, later receiving a masters in International Management from Birkbeck, University of London School of Business. Because Amanda currently lives in London, she has been fortunate enough to explore the local ins and outs of the city, as well as the British countryside. She is also happy to always be just a short train ride away from Paris and a short flight from other top European destinations. Given her background in luxury hotel management, Amanda has always been a resource for friends, colleagues, and family seeking travel recommendations. Through the Local Foreigner, she has decided to turn her passion for planning luxury travel into a career, helping clients plan holidays they will never forget.
Top Destinations United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Mexico, Greece, Eastern Caribbean, Rwanda
Favorite Hotels San Ysidro Ranch, El Fenn, Finca Cortesin, Forestis, One & Only Nyungwe House, The Newt, Singita Boulders, and Belmond Splendido
Bucket List Skiing/Snowboarding in Japan, Safari in Tanzania, Visit glaciers in Patagonia, Nepal, Peru, Turkey, Namibia
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Tracy's insatiable childhood curiosity blossomed into a lifelong passion for travel, sparked by her first European journey at 13. Armed with a Global Studies degree from the University of California - Santa Barbara, Tracy navigated between Southern California and New York City, embarking on worldwide explorations. Starting in luxury lifestyle management, she crafted bespoke travel experiences for discerning clients. This expertise paved the way to a pivotal role at Sony Music, reporting to the CEO of Epic Records, and next at the Hearst Corporation as part of their Entertainment & Syndication team. The lure of travel proved irresistible and Tracy embraced this calling once more, and after three years managing her own travel clients, has landed as a proud Independent Affiliate of the Local Foreigner team. Entrusted with orchestrating travel plans, Tracy perceives her role not just as a job, but as a privilege. Whether it's designing a dream trip, a relaxing vacation, or a memorable family excursion, her ultimate aim is to provide an unparalleled and seamless travel experience, meticulously tailored to fulfill each client's expectations.
Top Destinations: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Caribbean, Mexico, Thailand, Morocco
Favorite Hotels: Ritz Paris, Airelles Gordes, Royal Mansour, Las Ventanas
Bucket List: Tanzania, Aman Trip through Bhutan, Philippines
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Lily studied at the University of New Hampshire, and had the incredible opportunity to study abroad on Semester at Sea, a floating campus that circumnavigates the globe, while visiting 13 countries. This semester was very influential and ultimately what inspired her to start her business.
After graduation, she began over a decade long career in Tech Sales. Working at EMC, IBM and most recently 8+ years at VMware. During this time, she started Passport Stamps. She worked two jobs for 6 years until she had built the business to where she felt comfortable going full time. She’s planned hundreds of trips at this point, and no two trips have been the same.
In the last two years, she and her family left Brooklyn, and she now lives in Westport, CT with her husband, Mark and their two amazing girls, aged 4 and 2. When she’s not working, she’s spending all of her time with them.
Top Destinations: Italy, Greece, St Barth’s, South Africa, France, Caribbean - St Barth’s, Anguilla, Grand Cayman, and Turks
Favorite hotels: Singita Lebombo, Chatham Bars Inn, La Residencia, Le Sirenuse
Bucket List: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, Hiking Machu Picchu, Skiing the Italian or French alps, Charter a yacht around Sardinia with my family. In retirement, we want to live on a sailboat for the summer in Italy.
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Missy majored in Arts Management in one of her favorite cities in the country, Charleston, South Carolina at The College of Charleston. She has always been an aesthete at heart who loves to find beauty anywhere she can - whether it be in art, interior design, architecture, nature, cuisine, or in various cultures around the world. After briefly working in the fashion industry, she started her career in travel at a high-end membership-based travel company where she worked as a Luxury Travel Specialist for six years, curating itineraries and building client relationships. She loves to spend her free time painting, horseback riding, and is discovering a new love for fly fishing. Aside from Nantucket - one of her favorite places in the world - two trips she could never get sick of are African safari and the Amalfi coast. An avid reader, her happy place is a beach with a good book and a great sandwich. She is based in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and English Cocker Spaniel, Pepper.
Top Destinations Italy, Iceland, East Africa, Peru, India, Chile
Favorite Hotels Amangiri, Le Bristol Paris, Mwiba, Dar Ahlam, Deplar Farm, JK Capri
Bucket List Swedish Lapland to see the northern lights, Namibia, Japan, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, salmon fishing in Alaska, Egypt
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Born and raised on Long Island, Michelle first landed in New York on a music scholarship to NYU followed by a brief stint in PR and a 13-year run at a major financial firm. She finally found her way to the luxury travel industry in 2016, being an avid traveler who had always dished out travel advice to friends and family. Michelle joins the Local Foreigner team after spending 5 years at a boutique luxury travel consultancy in New York. She currently lives in downtown Manhattan with her husband and three little kids, who accompany her on most of her adventures. Michelle has been planning travel for 7 years.
Top Destinations
Italy, Greece, Spain, Carribean, Africa, Egypt, New Zealand, Japan, MoroccoFavorite Hotels
The Siam, Mezzatore, Cheval Blanc St Barths, Petit St Vincent, Ciara SalaresBucket List
Patagonia, New Zealand, Raja Ampat, South Africa, Nile River cruise
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Raised in Maryland, Elizabeth grew up enjoying the beauty of the area’s waterways and coastlines, sparking her curiosity to explore the world’s treasures. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Elizabeth moved to New York City where she started a career in SaaS sales and later led a Client Success team at a tech startup. Elizabeth has always prioritized her time to travel throughout the U.S. and abroad and has enjoyed sharing her adventures with friends and family. In 2017, she decided to bridge her sales experience with her love for travel. Her passion for seeking new adventures and detail-oriented nature empower her to design unique and personalized experiences for her discerning clientele. Elizabeth currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two young sons.
Top Destinations Italy, New Zealand, French Polynesia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Greece
Favorite Hotels Adare Manor, Il San Pietro, St. Regis Bora Bora, Eden Rock St. Barths, Verdura Resort, The Cloister at Sea Island
Bucket List Eat fresh ceviche in Palawan, take a Camel Ride around the Pyramids in Egypt, experience the Great Migration at Singita Sabora, take a private tour of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg
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