Kelly O'Bannon
Based in San Francisco, California
English
Trip budgets start at $300/night
Kelly O'Bannon
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My Story
I’m a boutique travel advisor with a background in event production, operations, and hospitality, and a lifelong belief that experiences matter far more than things. Travel has always been how I’ve marked time and understood the world—and one of my greatest joys is helping others do the same.
There is no feeling I love more than stepping onto an airplane bound for somewhere new—that sense of possibility, perspective, and expansion. It’s a feeling that never fades, and one I love helping others discover for themselves. I’m drawn to the soul of places—their culture, their rhythm, and their pure identities—and I believe the most meaningful journeys stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
I’m especially passionate about helping families experience the world together. Travel has a way of bringing people closer together—creating shared memories, strengthening bonds, and offering new ways to see the world, themselves, and one another.
Travel Style
My travel style is rooted in thoughtful preparation and openness to the unexpected. I research deeply so each journey has intention, while leaving room for the moments you can’t plan—the hidden restaurant, the wrong turn that leads somewhere right, the quiet discovery that becomes a lasting memory.
I’m always drawn to what feels real and local over anything obvious or over-curated. Whether it’s the energy of a city or the calm of a remote shoreline, I design travel that feels personal and immersive—not just to see a place, but to truly experience it.
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