Advisor - Deborah McDonald

Deborah McDonald

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    Based in Birthplace of Rock n' Roll: Cleveland, Ohio

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    English

Ask me about

Food & Wine
Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel
Hidden Gems in Italy
Greece
Spain
Japan

My Story

I love how travel brings people together. I'm married and a mom of four grown children (grown but never too old for family vacations). Travel has always been our way of staying close. I genuinely enjoy helping people plan their trips because I know firsthand the joy and fulfillment that comes from a thoughtfully planned journey.

Travel Style

Growing up in Spain for several years instilled in me a deep passion for travel from an early age. Since then, I have seized every opportunity to study, live or work abroad. While I appreciate visiting popular destinations, I find the most fulfillment and energy from exploring smaller, lesser-known locations. The immersion in local culture and the meaningful connections I make in these off-the-beaten-path places continually draw me back. Often, my trips are inspired by a distinctive local experience or a unique hotel, around which I plan the rest of my itinerary.

Reviews (24)

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Dana C.

travel to Florence

16 days ago

Debbie did an excellent job booking reservations and making recommendations for our trip. We had an excellent balance of planned activities and free time, and the hotels where we stayed were perfect for our group. She asked a lot of questions in planning the trip to learn about what we enjoy doing which really helped. Everything along the way went very smoothly which allowed us to relax and enjoy time with our family! I will definitely ask Debbie for her help again in the future.

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John D.

travel to Cancún

4 months ago

We could not have been happier with Deb’s recommendation to travel to Nizuc. She handled the reservations and transportation seamlessly. The itinerary provided a good outline and confirmation of our travel, accommodations and dinners. Deb checked in with us while we were there to be sure that all was well and offered additional assistance if needed. Thanks Deb for your attention. We look forward to planning our next travels with you.

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Wade M.

travel to Antigua

5 months ago

Exceptional every time we have worked together. She understands our needs and likes and customizes a wonderful experience.

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Michael O.

travel to Italy

6 months ago

Our recent trip to Italy was nothing short of magical, and so much of that is in thanks to Debbie. She was extraordinary from start to finish. She asked all the right questions, listened carefully to how we liked to travel and delivered options that felt completely tailored to us. Both hotels were beautiful five-star hotels. The result was a trip that felt effortless. Debbie is truly gifted at what she does and she doesn't just plan travel - she curates experiences.

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Mary K.

travel to Boston

8 months ago

Deborah was so easy to work with and the special perks she could offer made the visit extra special. Our room was amazing! I cannot wait to use Deborah for our next trip!