Travel Advisor

Debbie Hayes
She/Her
Expertise
- Luxury,
- Off-the-Beaten-Path,
- River & Ocean Cruises,
- Solo Adventures,
- Multi-Gen Family Holidays
Based in
San Francisco Bay Area
Languages spoken
English
Minimum booking Budget
$350/night
Profile details
About
My love of travel started early, thanks to my father’s passion for exploring the world’s top scuba diving spots. I joined him on many of his adventures, and these experiences sparked a lifelong curiosity and appreciation for discovering new places. This has fueled my 25+ years as a professional travel planner and — whether it’s a solo adventure, a milestone trip or a much-needed mind & body reset — I still love designing trips that help my clients reconnect, recharge and return home feeling refreshed... Already dreaming about what’s next.
Travel style
As a globetrotter with a passion for creating luxurious experiences for discerning clients, my own travels are a romantic odyssey… Journeys through picturesque landscapes that always lead to intimate retreats. I recently returned from a six-week journey that began in Greece, continued with a walking trip through Croatia, then a few days in Paris and wrapped up with a river cruise to Normandy. A rail journey through Italy with close friends is another favorite. Starting in Milan, then we hopped on a train to Como, basing ourselves in Varenna for gorgeous hikes around the lake. From there, we traveled to Venice, and went on to explore Bologna (see my guide below) and its famous portico walk to San Luca. Continuing south to experience the beautiful chaos of Naples, and finally landing in Sicily, where we joined a week-long culinary tour of the iconic island. Whether savoring a sunset over Santorini or a candlelit dinner in Paris, my travel style embodies all the alluring adventure that the world has to offer.
Debbie's travel guides & trip reports
Favorite hotels
Debbie's reviews
Debbie took care of cruise booking, flights and transportation to and from the ship as well as the airport. Any questions I had were answered promptly by Debbie. Looking forward to booking another trip with Debbie soon.
- Roger A.
Booked travel by cruise
- April 2025
Working with Debbie Hayes at Fora was an absolute pleasure! She was incredibly attentive to our family’s specific needs, customizing every detail of our trip to suit the ages and interests of our three children. Her rapid response time and seamless communication made the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Debbie went above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect accommodations and even secured additional perks through Virtuoso. Her expertise and dedication truly elevated our travel experience, and we can’t wait to plan our next adventure with her. Highly recommend!
- Heather B.
Booked travel to New York City
- November 2024
- Kerry B.
Booked travel to Rome
- September 2024
Debbie researched our needs and discussed options. Star Echo she felt was the best option and she was right. We loved it.
- Susan J.
Booked travel to Milan
- September 2024

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