Hotels worth traveling for
Thoughtful matches, preferred-partner perks, and rooms that truly work for the way you travel.
Thoughtfully curated travel
Travel that feels entirely your own.
Personal, beautifully considered journeys shaped around how you actually want to travel.
Begin planningLake Como, Italy · Photographed by Elizabeth
The Curated by EK approach
The best journeys don’t come from a template.
They begin with understanding what makes a trip memorable for you—then bringing every piece together with intention.
I combine trusted luxury partners, firsthand perspective, and a genuine love of the details to create travel that feels seamless, personal, and full of a sense of place.
Dubrovnik, CroatiaDesigned around you
Luxury isn’t one thing. It’s the right thing, beautifully done.
A hotel that understands your family. A private guide who brings a place to life. Time to linger over lunch, swim in a hidden cove, or change course because the day calls for it.
I plan the polished details—and protect the space for the unplanned moments that make a journey yours.
Tell me about your tripWork with me
From the first idea to the final detail.
Immersive itineraries
Private guides, local food, active adventures, quiet discoveries, and enough breathing room to enjoy them.
Seamless logistics
Transfers, dining, timing, and all the connective details that make a complex journey feel effortless.
What you can expect
- Personalized hotel and resort recommendations
- Thoughtfully designed itineraries that balance structure and flexibility
- Trusted advice grounded in real travel experience
- Preferred-partner amenities and perks at select properties
- A planning partner invested in your trip from start to finish
A world of possibilities
Journeys with beauty, adventure, and soul.
The EK Edit
The places, details, and detours worth knowing.
Firsthand notes from a life of traveling: what I loved, what I’d skip, where I’d linger, and the experiences actually worth the splurge.
01Croatia · Slow travel
Croatia beyond Dubrovnik
The quiet coves, island lunches, local wine, and places that reward you for staying longer than the cruise ships do.
From Elizabeth’s travel notebook
02Japan · With kids
Japan without compromise
Powder mornings, beautiful ryokans, brilliant cities—and how to make it magical for the whole family.
Field notes coming soon
03The art of the splurge
Where luxury really matters
Comfort where it counts, unforgettable experiences, and the things I would never pay extra for.
Field notes coming soon
Meet Elizabeth
A lifetime of curiosity, turned into extraordinary travel.
Born in the Netherlands, based in Seattle, and happiest somewhere between a ski run in Japan and a quiet Mediterranean cove, I plan travel with the same curiosity and care I bring to my own family’s journeys.
I believe the most memorable trips balance beauty with adventure, thoughtful luxury with a true sense of place—and leave you with stories you’ll keep telling long after you return.
More about me