Advisor - Carolyn Schmitt

Carolyn Schmitt

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    Based in Washington, DC

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Luxury Travel
Food & Wine
Argentina
Antarctica
Boutique Travel

My Story

Type-A DC-based travel curator, crafting memorable trips immersed in local culture and comprised of gourmet delights, luxe getaways and romantic adventures.

Travel Style

As a former expat with a decade of living abroad, I've cultivated a deep connection with the vibrant cultures of South America, Asia and Europe. I expertly navigate any destination in which I find myself, uncovering culinary treasures from bustling street vendors to exquisite ten-course feasts — and curating stays in stunning hotels that embody local charm. I believe every journey is a unique adventure, and I’m here to design meticulously crafted itineraries that let you simply relax and savor the experience.

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Reviews (15)

2 months ago

Carolyn was amazing to work with! She was helped me plan a dream trip to Egypt - she worked me with me to put together a fantastic itinerary and ensured all the logistics were sorted out. I just had to show up and enjoy. When my flight was delayed, she also contacted the hotel on my behalf to let them know about my late arrival, which was such a relief. I would recommend her for all your travel needs, and I can’t wait to work with her again on my next trip.

3 months ago

Carolyn was wonderful! She was super responsive, very thoughtful in her planning, and delivered an itinerary to us that was the perfect mix of activities and free time, per our request. She gave plenty of excellent food and bar recommendations, and it was so nice to have someone else handle things like hotel bookings and car rentals. Would 100% recommend Carolyn to anyone, and will absolutely be using her again in the future!

3 months ago

Carolyn was incredibly responsive, detail oriented, helpful, transparent, and most importantly she put up with my inane and repetitive questions with the utmost patience. Despite the numerous changes I made to my itinerary, Carolyn was there to make quick trip recommendations and itinerary changes on the fly making this trip seamless for me. Not only did she organize my 10-day trip to Antarctica, but she helped me build an itinerary for an additional 10 days in Argentina. I cannot thank Carolyn enough for all the time and dedication she put in to make sure my trip was a memorable one.

Since returning, I've had numerous people ask me about how to book a trip to Antarctica and I will be sure to recommend Carolyn should they need an effortless experience through a qualified travel agent. Highly recommend!

4 months ago

Carolyn is a phenomenal travel planner. She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and organized. Can’t recommend her highly enough. I will book all of my future travel with Carolyn.

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4 months ago

Working with Carolyn was the best choice we could have made for planning our honeymoon! She took the time to understand our style and pace of travel, our preferences, and interests to help us craft a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. She recommended places we never would have found on our own and made the logistics of a monthlong, 3 country, 9 stop trip to the other side of the world feel easy — no small feat. Even knowing where to begin was totally overwhelming but after sharing our top priorities, she was able to create an itinerary that checked all of our boxes and added line items we never would have known about! If you’re a traveler who prioritizes beautiful scenery, great food and wine experiences, and luxurious but unique stays - I can’t recommend Carolyn highly enough.

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