Adrienne Newman
Based in Austin, Texas - Live Music Capital of the World
Adrienne Newman
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My Story
My travel story is narrated by Anthony Bourdain and led by fearless 1900s solo female explorer and writer Freya Stark. I believe that travel educates and expands us incomparably, and that by connecting over food and drink we can change the world.
Travel Style
Adrienne vibes a long-time love of creating sensory travel experiences for her clients. For more than 20 years, she has contributed her palate to tasting and judging the finest cacao and chocolate around the globe, and is recognized as an expert international taster. We eat and smell things every day that we take for granted, so she adds exceptional sparkle to trips that go beyond the everyday top 10 restaurant list. Her brand "Flavor Curious Travel" designs food-forward itineraries for individuals and hospitality businesses to connect the people, culture, history, and art of ingredients, foods, and beverages.
Reviews (2)
Erin G.
travel to Amsterdam
28 days ago
Working with Adrienne is so easy—and so exciting! I was planning a 10-day trip to Europe for myself and my daughter, who had just graduated from college. We wanted a trip that was fun, relaxing, and as nice as we could make it while still staying within our budget. We only had two requirements: we wanted to ride an overnight train, and we already had one evening planned. From there, Adrienne jumped right in!
Our initial conversation was all about understanding what “fun and relaxed” meant to us, as well as what we wanted to have planned in advance versus what we preferred to figure out on our own once we arrived. From there, Adrienne found options that fit our wants and travel style perfectly.
One of her first recommendations was an overnight train, and she provided so much valuable information about how the train worked, what we should consider, and what it would be like for two women traveling on our own. She also provided several well-researched hotel options in each of our destination cities, allowing us to choose the ones that appealed to us most based on the detailed information in our personalized travel portal.
We also worked with Adrienne on event tickets, excursions, and transportation. She was just as happy to book things for us as she was to research options and give us the information we needed to make the choices ourselves. She worked within our timeline, was incredibly responsive, and was patient with all of our questions and changes along the way.
We had traveled to Europe before, but we had never been to the two cities we chose for this trip. Adrienne took away so much of the anxiety that can come with navigating an unfamiliar place. Instead, we were able to focus on the things we love—like finding the perfect little restaurant for dinner and enjoying the experience of being somewhere new.
What I appreciated most was how well Adrienne listened to our wants, needs, and non-negotiables. She offered choices that fit us so well that we never felt like we were sacrificing anything. She provided just the right amount of detail to help us make confident decisions without overwhelming us or making us feel like we were going in blind.
Adrienne is knowledgeable, confident, passionate, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She builds so much excitement around every choice and every possibility that, by the time you arrive at your destination, you feel like you were meant to be there. I would absolutely work with her again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a travel advisor who truly takes the time to understand what kind of trip you want to have—and then helps you make it happen.
Rebecca Z.
travel to London
10 months ago
Adrienne couldn’t have done better in finding the perfect hotel for our trip. She was knowledgeable about the city and various areas of town, gave us multiple options at various price points and some great recommendations for attractions close to each hotel. Once we picked the Mayfair, Adrienne handled everything from securing the reservation and connecting personally with the hotel concierge to request early check in, to making dinner reservations at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey for our anniversary dinner. Everywhere we went we were greeted with anniversary acknowledgements and special gestures. Her attention to detail ensured our trip was spectacular. I’ve always prided myself as someone who could make my own travel plans but after using Adrienne’s services, I will leave the planning to her from now on!
Erin G.
travel to Amsterdam
28 days ago
Working with Adrienne is so easy—and so exciting! I was planning a 10-day trip to Europe for myself and my daughter, who had just graduated from college. We wanted a trip that was fun, relaxing, and as nice as we could make it while still staying within our budget. We only had two requirements: we wanted to ride an overnight train, and we already had one evening planned. From there, Adrienne jumped right in!
Our initial conversation was all about understanding what “fun and relaxed” meant to us, as well as what we wanted to have planned in advance versus what we preferred to figure out on our own once we arrived. From there, Adrienne found options that fit our wants and travel style perfectly.
One of her first recommendations was an overnight train, and she provided so much valuable information about how the train worked, what we should consider, and what it would be like for two women traveling on our own. She also provided several well-researched hotel options in each of our destination cities, allowing us to choose the ones that appealed to us most based on the detailed information in our personalized travel portal.
We also worked with Adrienne on event tickets, excursions, and transportation. She was just as happy to book things for us as she was to research options and give us the information we needed to make the choices ourselves. She worked within our timeline, was incredibly responsive, and was patient with all of our questions and changes along the way.
We had traveled to Europe before, but we had never been to the two cities we chose for this trip. Adrienne took away so much of the anxiety that can come with navigating an unfamiliar place. Instead, we were able to focus on the things we love—like finding the perfect little restaurant for dinner and enjoying the experience of being somewhere new.
What I appreciated most was how well Adrienne listened to our wants, needs, and non-negotiables. She offered choices that fit us so well that we never felt like we were sacrificing anything. She provided just the right amount of detail to help us make confident decisions without overwhelming us or making us feel like we were going in blind.
Adrienne is knowledgeable, confident, passionate, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She builds so much excitement around every choice and every possibility that, by the time you arrive at your destination, you feel like you were meant to be there. I would absolutely work with her again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a travel advisor who truly takes the time to understand what kind of trip you want to have—and then helps you make it happen.
Rebecca Z.
travel to London
10 months ago
Adrienne couldn’t have done better in finding the perfect hotel for our trip. She was knowledgeable about the city and various areas of town, gave us multiple options at various price points and some great recommendations for attractions close to each hotel. Once we picked the Mayfair, Adrienne handled everything from securing the reservation and connecting personally with the hotel concierge to request early check in, to making dinner reservations at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey for our anniversary dinner. Everywhere we went we were greeted with anniversary acknowledgements and special gestures. Her attention to detail ensured our trip was spectacular. I’ve always prided myself as someone who could make my own travel plans but after using Adrienne’s services, I will leave the planning to her from now on!
Travel ideas (2)
A Food & Art Sunday in Houston's Montrose District
As a teenager cruising the "S" along Westheimer Road in Houston's Montrose in the 80s, it was the dance clubs and alternative scene that drew us here from our suburban homes. This long-time LGBTQ+ community of Midtown still holds its same sway, now complemented with fine dining, crafty bars, and stellar hotels. Just a hop from the Museum District, spending a lazy Sunday here is what I call a perfect day.
A Food & Art Sunday in Houston's Montrose District
As a teenager cruising the "S" along Westheimer Road in Houston's Montrose in the 80s, it was the dance clubs and alternative scene that drew us here from our suburban homes. This long-time LGBTQ+ community of Midtown still holds its same sway, now complemented with fine dining, crafty bars, and stellar hotels. Just a hop from the Museum District, spending a lazy Sunday here is what I call a perfect day.
24 Hours in the Vortex of Yum: 3 Michelin-Ranked Spots on a 12-Minute Walk in East Austin
The Holly neighborhood in East Central Austin is where I've called home since 2011. It wasn't a hot spot back then, actually the opposite, with lots of churches, small houses on small lots, and run-down businesses. But from growing up in a restaurant family, I knew that if you follow where people are doing creative things with food, investing their heart and soul in flavor, people are bound to catch on. They have.
24 Hours in the Vortex of Yum: 3 Michelin-Ranked Spots on a 12-Minute Walk in East Austin
The Holly neighborhood in East Central Austin is where I've called home since 2011. It wasn't a hot spot back then, actually the opposite, with lots of churches, small houses on small lots, and run-down businesses. But from growing up in a restaurant family, I knew that if you follow where people are doing creative things with food, investing their heart and soul in flavor, people are bound to catch on. They have.
A Food & Art Sunday in Houston's Montrose District
As a teenager cruising the "S" along Westheimer Road in Houston's Montrose in the 80s, it was the dance clubs and alternative scene that drew us here from our suburban homes. This long-time LGBTQ+ community of Midtown still holds its same sway, now complemented with fine dining, crafty bars, and stellar hotels. Just a hop from the Museum District, spending a lazy Sunday here is what I call a perfect day.
A Food & Art Sunday in Houston's Montrose District
As a teenager cruising the "S" along Westheimer Road in Houston's Montrose in the 80s, it was the dance clubs and alternative scene that drew us here from our suburban homes. This long-time LGBTQ+ community of Midtown still holds its same sway, now complemented with fine dining, crafty bars, and stellar hotels. Just a hop from the Museum District, spending a lazy Sunday here is what I call a perfect day.
24 Hours in the Vortex of Yum: 3 Michelin-Ranked Spots on a 12-Minute Walk in East Austin
The Holly neighborhood in East Central Austin is where I've called home since 2011. It wasn't a hot spot back then, actually the opposite, with lots of churches, small houses on small lots, and run-down businesses. But from growing up in a restaurant family, I knew that if you follow where people are doing creative things with food, investing their heart and soul in flavor, people are bound to catch on. They have.
24 Hours in the Vortex of Yum: 3 Michelin-Ranked Spots on a 12-Minute Walk in East Austin
The Holly neighborhood in East Central Austin is where I've called home since 2011. It wasn't a hot spot back then, actually the opposite, with lots of churches, small houses on small lots, and run-down businesses. But from growing up in a restaurant family, I knew that if you follow where people are doing creative things with food, investing their heart and soul in flavor, people are bound to catch on. They have.