Travel Advisor
Kelly McStay
She/Her
Expertise
- California,
- London,
- Family Travel,
- Boutique Travel,
- Food & Wine,
- Outdoors & Nature
Based in
Southern New England
Languages spoken
English, intermediate Italian and Spanish
Profile details
About
Delicious food finder, logistics navigator and window seat fan.
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Travel style
I love sourcing great hospitality experiences at every price point, from quirky urban boutique hotels, to 5-star bucketlist resorts, to perfect vacation rentals for family reunions, to renovated motels for weekend escapes. I enjoy exploring new places on my own and with groups, and prioritize making sure that each traveler has a great experience. With decades of personal travel, and a professional background building travel search and booking tools, I can navigate the complexities of building a time- and budget-conscious itinerary that leaves space for as much (or as little) activity in a destination as possible.
Favorite hotels
Post Ranch Inn
This is bucket-list Big Sur: Chic clifftop cottages in a spectacularly romantic setting overlooking the Pacific.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Moana Surfrider
In the heart of Waikiki Beach, a low-rise original with lush oceanfront gardens and outdoor restaurants.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel
Sophisticated property from 1926 with elegant rooms and suites.
Ham Yard Hotel
A luxury hotel in the heart of London's SoHo district with a stylish restaurant and bar, secret courtyard, theater and spa.
Fora Perks
- ★
Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
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