With nearly two decades of personal travel, a background in corporate events and a type-A planner-personality. Your next trip just got upgraded.
Hey, I'm Ashley. Your New Favorite Way to Travel.
Anyone can book a trip. A search bar and a credit card will get you there.
What that won't get you is the upgrade waiting at check-in, the table that was "fully booked," the personalized experiences, or the real person on the other end of the phone.
I turned my love for traveling into a living, so when I plan your trip I'm designing it with the same detail and intention I give my own.
That means knowing when to splurge and when to save, whether a place is all internet hype or the real deal or simply removing the decision fatigue.
Every trip is designed around you.
In the airport you will find me refilling my emotional support water bottle, checking that my gate does in fact exist and negotiating between something sweet and something salty.
To know me is to know I love a blowout. Yes I will be getting one on vacation.
Selectively outdoorsy. Camping? Hard no. Hiking through Patagonia or trekking to see gorillas in East Africa? Book the flight immediately. There is a very specific Venn diagram and I live in the middle of it.
Window seat, non negotiable.
Once I check in somewhere new I put the phone down for an hour and just exist. No plans, no agenda, just walking around, hearing a different language and getting my bearings the old fashioned way. It is my favorite part of every trip.
Honorable mentions: passed level 1 Sommelier, a culinary school dropout, and Lagree instructor.
I'm an armchair therapist and chronic recommender. If you need a show, a restaurant, a wine or life advice I am always available.
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Whether you want a little guidance
or every detail handled for you,
you decide the level of support that feels right
Here’s how we make it happen
A personalized hotel or cruise only proposal.
Best for when you know where you're going but want help narrowing it down.
the lookbook
The big three: hotel, transfers & tours.
Best for when you want the core of your trip planned but you fill in the details.
The Detailed Departure
Most popular! A bespoke travel experience.
Best for when you want the full VIP experience and none of the planning fatigue
The Signature Suite
All thing weddings, retreats, corporate travel and more.
Best for custom experiences beyond your next vacation.
Groups & Events
Not sure where to stay? Handpicked selections of hotels chosen specifically for your trip, your style and your budget, along with my personal take on why each one is right for you. Choose your favorite and I handle the booking.
The Lookbook
Know where you want to go?
- A custom proposal of 3-5 options
- Insight into the recommendations
- Booking and reservation management of selected option
- VIP perks included at partner hotels
Planning fee is non-refundable and due before work begins.
Think of this as the essentials, done really well. Your hotels, transfers and tours handled. You take it from there with the confidence of knowing the most important pieces are already in place.
The Detailed Departure
The Big Three
- Complimentary planning call
- Hotel sourcing and booking (VIP perks at partner hotels)
- Transfers
- Tours and experience sourcing and management
- Digital itinerary and traveler app
Planning fee is non-refundable and due before work begins.
The complete planning service. Your trip designed from the ground up. How you actually travel, what excites you and how you want to feel when you're there.
Hotels, transfers, tours, experiences, dining & spa reservations, destination recommendations and all the details in between.
The Signature Suite
Full service, white glove experience
- Complimentary planning call
- Hotel sourcing and booking, VIP perks at partner hotels
- Full transportation coordination (flights, trains, cars)
- Tour and experience sourcing and booking
- Dining guide with restaurant recommendations
- Reservations where requested
- General destination recommendations and insider tips
- Complimentary pre-departure call
- Digital itinerary and traveler app
- In-destination support throughout your trip - through me and partners
Planning fee is non-refundable and due before work begins.
Whether you're planning a destination wedding, coordinating a group trip, hosting a corporate retreat, or dreaming up something entirely unique, I'll create a custom travel experience tailored to your needs.
The Custom Connection
GROUPS & EVENTS
- Includes all The Signature Suite services
- Custom services based on your goals
- Group travel coordination
- On-site support available
Planning fee is non-refundable and due before work begins.
I get to work designing your custom proposal with handpicked recommendations across hotels, experiences, routing and more. You will receive everything with my personal notes on why each choice is right for your specific trip. Turn around time is 1-2 weeks.
I will tell you when an idea is too ambitious for the time you have, when a neighborhood is not the right fit or when there is a better option you haven't considered yet. That honesty comes from experience and it comes from genuinely caring about your experience. My industry connections, partnerships and firsthand knowledge across destinations give me a perspective that isn't found online and I put all of it to work for every client I take on.
I believe travel is life changing. It broadens your perspective, brings people together and creates the kind of memories that stay with you long after you return home. A safari honeymoon. A mother daughter trip to Italy. A multigenerational itinerary across southeast Asia that three generations are still talking about years later. These trips matter to you just as much to me. They deserve to be planned with intention and care.
Whether you prefer off the beaten path destinations or the buzz of a new city, Suite Departures exists to help you see the world with guidance and ease.
I wont always tell you everything sounds great
Can I be honest?
Ashley recommended I try something new and her recommendation did not disappoint!! We had a lovely gift and note waiting from Ashley. I've planned 8 trips with her now and she knows my likes/dislikes. Her follow up is quick and efficient and her recommendations are spot on! If you are not working with her, you are missing out on a terrific experience and time savings!
"This kind of service is exactly why we love working with her."
A huge thank you to our travel agent, Ashley, for going above and beyond to make our stay seamless and memorable. She handled all the details perfectly—from recommending the hotel to taking care of our check-in process. This kind of service is exactly why we love working with her—detail-oriented, proactive, and genuinely thoughtful.
michael, Maine
"I felt like an absolute rockstar the entire time."
From the very beginning, she listened so intentionally and thoughtfully curated proposals that truly reflected my interests, goals, and comfort level. Every detail was handled so seamlessly that I felt like an absolute rock star the entire time—everything just worked. This adventure would not have been possible without Ashley's skill, care, and encouragement.
Hannah, new zealand
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