Travel Advisor
Gabrielle Brechner
She/Her
Expertise
- Europe,
- Southeast Asia,
- NYC,
- Boutique Travel,
- Family Travel
Profile details
About
Born/bred NYC girl; I live in Williamsburg, BK with my husband, two boys and Monkey (our cat). I’ve wandered five continents in search of the best adventures, food, museums and theatre... two to go!
Travel style
For me, travel is all about the high-low. I don't enjoy a vacation if all I see is a fancy hotel and the same museums as the next guy. I want to return to a fantastic room at the end of the day, but I prefer it to be somewhere unique that is a reflection of the place I'm in and its people. I want to spend my days in proximity to locals, and eat in the best places - not necessarily the fanciest. I truly feel the same joy eating at a street vendor in Bangkok, enjoying a Seine-side picnic with a €4 bottle of Nicolas wine or dining at Noma. I want to leave a place feeling I know it just a tiny bit - my version of it. I want to walk a city until I drop, leaving no stone unturned - and then recoup by spending an hour in a piazza with a coffee or a glass of wine, talking to people around me.
Gabrielle's travel guides & trip reports
London's Top 5 Things To Do with Elementary & Middle School Kids
Culture & Cool in Oslo, Norway
Gothenburg: Fine Dining and Family Fun in Sweden's Second City
Spectacular Stockholm
From Edinburgh to Inverness: Road Trip through Scotland
Favorite hotels
Martinhal Sagres Family Resort
Collection of luxury family-friendly villas overlooking Martinhal Beach.
Fora Perks
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20% discount on one spa treatment.
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Complimentary bottle of wine in room on arrival.
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Upgrade to next room category, based upon availability at check-in.
L'Auberge Carmel
A romantic, French chateau–inspired inn with an award-winning restaurant located just a stroll away from Carmel's notable shops and art galleries.
Veranda Natural Resort
A luxury retreat of private bungalows nestled at the base of Kep National Park in the mountains of Cambodia.
Dromoland Castle Hotel
Welcoming guests since the 16th century, this ancestral home in the countryside of Ireland is set on 450 acres of land, including a world class golf course.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Gabrielle's reviews
Gaby was fabulous to work with! She was incredibly communicative and responsive. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, our timing and pricing constraints and the different needs of family members of different ages. She came back to us with superb recommendations, including places that previous clients of hers have raved about. When we changed our dates, Gaby quickly pivoted and gave us new options. There's so much info available online these days that it can actually make it harder and more confusing to book trips yourself. Working with Gaby was a great experience, and the Fora discounts made a difference. Can't wait to book another trip with her!
- Elissa G.
Booked travel to Dominican Republic
- September 2023
Gabrielle (Gaby) arranged the absolute best possible 50th birthday getaway at this wonderful hotel. Gaby thought of everything, including reservations, sightseeing tours, and transportation. She did not overlook any details. Gaby was responsive, on call for us, and tailored everything to our preferences. We travel a lot and I will not plan any trips going forward without her guidance. Thank you so much for a magical experience in Italy!
- Michelle F.
Booked travel to Italy
- August 2023
I am so grateful to have found Gabrielle (Gaby) for all of our travel experiences. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at The Villa del Golfo resort at her recommendation and everything was perfect. Gaby arranged all of the specifics for our tours (yacht along the Gulf of Orosei) as well as dinner reservations and wonderful recommendations for experienced hikers. Gaby is so responsive and seems to be "on call" for her clients. I will never plan a trip without her. Thank you for an amazing experience in Sardinia.
- Michelle F.
Booked travel to Italy
- August 2023
Gaby is the absolute best! She listened carefully to what we wanted and planned everything seamlessly. The hotels she found all exceeded our expectations and she made sure that all our transport and tours went off without a hitch. She even helped pick the restaurants we went to and made the reservations for us too. And when things didn't go as planned, as they always do, Gaby got right on the phone and handled the situation expeditiously. We simply could not have had the wonderful experience we had without Gaby!
- Ilana G.
Booked travel to Greece
- August 2023
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