Travel Advisor
Nadia Bess
She/Her
Expertise
- Luxury Travel,
- Off-The-Beaten-Path Travel,
- Foodie Adventures,
- Ethical Animal Encounters
Based in
Orange County, CA
Profile details
About
A traveler obsessed with going to increasingly remote locations. Based in Orange County, CA. An engineer in the daytime, and a fur-mom to a (sweet but psycho) rescue dog.
Travel style
I love a mix of everything to really experience a destination – although who can say no to a unique luxury hotel? My ideal adventure has a mix of luxury and boutique, nature and city, and remote and well-established. I get the feel for a culture through food, whether that be food tours, cooking classes, gourmet restaurants, market visits or street food. Once I fall in love with the idea of a country, I can't stop obsessing until I visit it! I always research my destinations (and yours) extensively to make sure I'm not missing out on anything unique.
Nadia's travel guides & trip reports
A 5 Day Guide to Oaxaca, Mexico for Foodies
A Winter Weekend Guide to Stockholm, Sweden
4 Night Winter Getaway to Helsinki
A Winter Wonderland Getaway to Harads, Sweden
Luxury, Food and Culture in the United Arab Emirates
Guide to the Ultimate Las Vegas Girls' Trip
Weekend Getaway to Vancouver, BC
Ultimate Guide to Visiting San Diego, CA
Cocktails & Culture: 3 Days in London
Best Wineries, Activities & Restaurants in Healdsburg, CA
Best Things to Do in Orange County, California
Miami Hotel Thoughts
Favorite hotels
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
Napa Valley retreat with luxurious suites as well as plenty of wine, wellness options and epicurean treats.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Giraffe Manor
One of the world's most Instagrammed hotels, the Giraffe Manor offers up-close encounters with gracious African animals.
Ceylon Tea Trails - Norwood Bungalow
Five restored historic tea planter residences perched at an altitude of 1250 meters in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region spanning 27 rooms with period furnishings, gracious butler service and gourmet cuisine.
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Intimate hideaway of privacy and intimacy in the gated Punta Mita community with excellent Mexican service, well-appointed suites and world-class service.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Nadia's travel photos
Nadia's reviews
Working with Nadia is always amazing. She provides helpful insight and helps make your dream trip a reality. I loved that she suggested Miraval for me and can’t wait to go on future suggestions of hers.
- Katrina B.
Booked travel to Arizona
- September 2023
Nadia made this trip very smooth and was able to add perks like a room credit. In planning for it she gave recommendations based on her personal experience which helped me throughout the trip.
- Anna H.
Booked travel to Stockholm
- December 2023
Nadia helped make this vacation a vacation! I am a planner and like to make sure that all of my ducks are in row and our days are filled, but also relaxing. Nadia gave us several options and helped narrow down what would be best for our family. Her experience helps me feel relaxed; I trust that if she recommends it, or has done it before, it will be a good experience for us. There is no way that I will plan another vacation without her! Thank you, Nadia!
- Cortney E.
Booked travel to Puerto Vallarta
- October 2023
Get in touch with Nadia
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