Travel Advisor

Alex Sallis
She/Her
Expertise
- Group Travel,
- Italy,
- Japan,
- Costa Rica,
- Honeymoons,
- Luxury Travel
Based in
San Diego
Languages spoken
English
Profile details
About
San Diego-based lover of all things travel, food, puppies and wellness. Passionate about all things hotels, curating unique itineraries and helping those around me plan their dream vacations.
Travel style
My wanderlust story began when I studied abroad in Spain in 2015, which led to weekend adventures exploring most of Europe. It was there that my love for travel ignited. I've come a long way from staying in hostels and budget hotels; now, I love discovering unique boutique hotels and resorts in fun + trendy neighborhoods that allow me to explore cities by foot.
My true passion lies in helping others plan their dream trips, and I'm known for putting in the hard research to uncover those hidden gems that make every trip extraordinary. Let's chat about your travel goals and I'll pair you with some of my favorite destinations/hotels to make your journey unforgettable!
Alex 's travel guides & trip reports

8 Best Wellness-Focused Babymoon Resorts in the US (Perfect for West Coast Travelers)

North County San Diego Hotel Highlight: The Mission Pacific in Oceanside, California

Top 14 Must-Try Osaka Foods

Explora Journeys: My 6-Day Experience Aboard This New Luxury Cruise

The 9 Best Hotels in Costa Rica

Montana's Luxury Dude Ranch: The Resort at Paws Up

Texas Girls Trip: The Best 3-Day Bachelorette in Austin

The Ultimate Adventurers Guide to Cape Town

Sayulita Travel Guide: Best Places to Eat, Stay and Things to Do

Japan Itinerary: 10 Full Days in Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka & Kyoto

First Timers Guide to Kyoto, Japan

10 Unique Things to Do in Costa Rica's Arenal Region
Favorite hotels
Alex 's travel photos




Alex 's reviews
We've planned two previous trips to Europe. At the time, I was pretty proud of myself for all my planning and logistics management, but honestly, it was stressful, time-consuming, some of our hotel choices could have been better, and I had notes and spreadsheets everywhere that I had to carry with me. I would 100% book with Alex again. Every recommendation was perfect. I loved the convenience of the itinerary app and getting her insights on the best areas to stay in each city (one of the hardest parts of planning a trip in an unfamiliar region). She was enthusiastic, responsive, and helpful. I'm so glad she recommended the DayTrip transports. I would have booked a rental car and made my husband drive through the wild streets of Sicily (and we probably would have been stressed and argued!) if it hadn't been for Alex's recommendation. We have recommended Alex and Fora Travel to so many people over the past year and would 100% love to work with her again. Thank you!
- Jessica M.
Booked travel to Rome
- May 2025
Perfect planning and very useful recommendations. Very competent and always answers questions immediately. Definitely a strong reason to plan the next journey with Alex again.
- Johann M.
Booked travel to California
- April 2025
When we started planning our dream honeymoon to Japan, we felt overwhelmed & unsure where to start. Bringing Alex on board was seriously the best decision we could have ever made! After meeting with us she got right on making a detailed & fun itinerary for us & held our hands every step of the way through bookings, train tickets, & hotel recommendations. We genuinely wouldn’t have been able to do this trip without her & would highly recommend her for all your vacation planning needs. She gets it & was extremely responsive throughout the whole time leading up & during.
- Brianna S.
Booked travel to Japan
- April 2025
Alex was THE BEST. She was prompt, understanding, gave us so many options and really listened to what we wanted out of our trip. Not only did she help with our trip she went out of her way with advice for wedding hotel block booking and checked in during our trip. She was also able to help us with last minute reservations. We plan on utilizing Alex for our future trips
- Kaitlyn H.
Booked travel to Bahamas
- April 2025

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