Crux & Cairn

The best trips aren’t always the most obvious ones, but should always feel right for you.

I’ve been traveling my entire life, starting with family road trips across the U.S., summer vacations on Cape Cod, and more Disney World visits than I can count. Those early experiences shaped my appreciation for what well-planned travel can be.

That instinct deepened as my travels expanded. Studying abroad in Rome and New Zealand meant not only navigating a tight budget, but also learning how to find those hidden gems just off the beaten path. In the years since, I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries, refining that same approach across a wide range of destinations and experiences.

Of course, my tastes have changed and the experiences have become more elevated. Now the perfect itinerary includes finding the perfect vineyard in the Loire Valley, enjoying an experimental tasting menu at a World’s Best restaurant in Santiago, or cozying up by the fire at a boutique bed and breakfast in the Cotswolds. There is nothing like discovering that distinctive and thoughtful travel experience that’s just a bit outside the ordinary.

Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that over time I have become the person friends and family turned to when it comes time to plan a trip: someone who instinctively knew where to go, where to stay, and how to bring the pieces together in a way that felt seamless and well-considered.

My career followed that same instinct. I began in consulting, traveling extensively across the U.S., and later spent years working with a global hotel brand, developing a deep understanding of what separates a good stay from a truly exceptional one, while also building the relationships that now allow me to create more seamless and elevated experiences for my clients.

Today, travel is both personal and constant. I travel with my wife, with friends on golf trips, and most importantly, with our three young children. Those experiences shape how I design trips, balancing uniqueness with ease, and ensuring that every detail works for the people actually taking the journey.