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Layne Brodie

She/Her

Expertise

Paris,
Chicago,
Bali,
Switzerland,
Austria,
Solo Travel,
Pet-friendly Travel,
Food & Wine,
Arts & Culture

Based in

Paris, France

Travel Advisor

Layne Brodie

Profile details

About

A Paris-based, second-generation Expat whose wanderlust is genetic. Type A about planning your travel so you don’t have to be!

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Travel style

I’m a big fan of discovering new cultures and cities via “WED” traveling—Wander, Eat, and Drink. Uncovering hidden gems and experiences that let you feel like a local are my specialty. My itineraries range from adventure-packed schedules that keep you out of your I’m-only-here-to-sleep-hotel to luxury chateaux and villas that are so breathtaking you never want to leave the property. And regardless of the type of trip, you can guarantee that amazing food will be the North Star of any travel I plan.

Layne 's travel guides & trip reports

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4 Day Girls Trip to Paris

Paris is, as of July 2023, my new home! I am in love with this beautiful city and all of its incredible food. While I've traveled to Paris in the past, living here as an expat, now gives me a unique...

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Milan Stopover: A 24 Hour Itinerary

Milan is a common layover city for European flights, so it's likely that you might end up with a short stay here, like I had recently. And I LOVED it! Milan was chic, vibrant and oh so delicious. It...

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Favorite hotels

Hôtel Dame des Arts

Experience artistic inspiration and boutique comfort at Hôtel Dame des Arts, where creative design, comfortable accommodations and a prime location in the vibrant city of Paris come together.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Alila Villas Uluwatu

A cliffside stunner on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, with enormous pool villas and open-air public spaces designed to blend into the coastline.

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.

Hotel Regina Louvre

An elegant, chic retreat in Paris' 1st arrondissement, with unbeatable Eiffel Tower views, a garden-lined courtyard and a prime location near the city's best attractions.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel credit.
★
Welcome amenities.
★
Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Domaine de Primard

Situated on the banks of the Eure River in Normandy, this estate features elegant rooms within a restored 18th-century manor, a serene spa, gourmet dining, sprawling gardens and activities like cycling and rowing in a picturesque countryside setting.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Layne 's reviews

Unreal recommendation! We didn't have to worry about a thing the whole time we were there.

Emma Kate S.
Booked travel to Ischia
May 2025

Working with Layne has been the most positive planning experience I have ever had. Completely takes all the stress and hassle out of planning a vacation.

Kendall C.
Booked travel to Dublin
March 2025

Our trip was well planned and provided insight and guidance to areas of interest in Paris we would not have known about otherwise. The included documents (tickets and directions) made our adventure in Paris simple and more enjoyable! Layne listened to our interests and planned a suitable and exciting itinerary. The two local guides that she engaged were knowledgeable and charming! Our booking experience was everything we could have hoped for!!

Stevan B.
Booked travel to Paris
November 2024

Layne was absolutely wonderful. She listened to what we wanted and she provided many options to us to make sure that this was an unforgettable trip. Everything went so smoothly and it was nice to just tell her what we wanted and she took care of everything. She was a pleasure to work with and she made what would normally be a stressful situation planning everything so seamless and we were so appreciative and grateful. Thank you so much, Layne!

Abby Z.
Booked travel to London
October 2024

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