Travel Advisor

Hallie Blakey

Expertise

Europe,
California,
Food & Wine,
Off-the-Beaten-Path

Based in

San Francisco, CA

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Travel Advisor

Hallie Blakey

Profile details

About

Long-time travel enthusiast and go-to girl for recommendations, turned travel advisor!

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Travel style

I believe in a balance between planned and spontaneous. Planning on the front end will set you up for a great trip — finding the most unique place to stay, creating a detailed Google maps list and making a few restaurant reservations. Once you get there, you'll have a framework you can add to as you meet locals and discover hidden gems. You can have a detailed itinerary and still have plenty of fun adventures!

Hallie's travel guides & trip reports

Trip Report

A Week of Mindful Luxury at Maslina Resort

My husband and I chose to stay at Maslina Resort for the first week of our Croatian honeymoon, and we could not have picked a better place. Everything about the resort is above and beyond, from the...

Guide

Meet Your New Favorite City: Porto, Portugal

Think of all the little things that make European cities so charming, and then combine them into one city. That’s Porto, and you’ll fall in love with it at first sight. Its tile-covered buildings are ...

A picturesque coastal cityscape with terracotta rooftops and a church, set against a clear sky, with water in the background.

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Lisbon and Beyond

Lisbon has become a popular city to visit over the past few years, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only is it beautiful (think European San Francisco), but it’s also extremely affordable. Whether...

Picturesque stone buildings line a cobbled street with colorful doors and flowers hanging from window boxes on a sunny day.

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The Peaceful Side of Hvar, Croatia

A lot of people that go to Hvar Island are in their 20s looking to party all day and night. Because of that, Hvar town is overrun with beach clubs and drunk tourists — which is a shame, because this...

Guide

The Ultimate Solo Travel Guide to Tokyo

Traveling alone can be intimidating, but I think it’s really important to do things that push you outside your comfort zone. Trust me, it doesn’t take long for you to realize that you are your own...

The beautiful architecture of the Parliament Building of British Columbia on a sunny day.

Guide

One Day in Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria is a beautiful city that somehow manages to combine the rugged natural beauty of British Columbia with the charm of a European city. While it’s a lovely place for a relaxing weekend getaway, ...

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Favorite hotels

Maslina Resort

An under-the-radar find for romance and spa time, on the quiet north coast of Hvar.

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.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

A beachfront belle on forty tropical acres in Maui, known for its authentic cultural workshops, huge pool, pampering spa and gorgeous over-lagoon restaurant.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
★
Upgrade whenever possible.

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

This charming inn features elegantly furnished rooms with antique décor, many with fireplaces and ocean views, a cozy parlor, a homemade breakfast and a peaceful setting near Monterey Bay’s scenic coastal trails.

Hallie's travel photos

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Hallie's reviews

Hallie handled our every need expertly!

Steve C.
Booked travel to Sardinia
May 2025

Hallie was an amazing! She saved me an incredible amount of time in dealing with various issues that always arise when trying to plan a trip for 14 people. I could not be more pleased with her responsiveness and service. My team is more motivated than ever to meet our goal this year so that we can do another cruise next year. And we will definitely use Hallie again to plan that trip!!

Roger G.
Booked travel by cruise
May 2025

Hallie was fantastic to work with for our trip to San Francisco. She was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with plenty of well-thought-out options, making our decision process seamless. We especially appreciated her Google Maps list recommendations for restaurants and coffee spots—they made our days so much easier, and every place she suggested was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend her expertise as you plan and travel.

Loren B.
Booked travel to California
March 2025

Hallie was so helpful as our travel agent! We gave her specific criteria for choosing our honeymoon hotel, and she delivered! She set us up with free breakfast each day as well as a $100 resort credit. That made the week extra sweet! We will be going to Hallie for all our future travels. Looking forward to working with her on our Bora Bora trip next year!

Hayden C.
Booked travel to Mexico
August 2024

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