Advisor - Sarah Payne

Sarah Payne

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    Based in Newport Beach, California

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    Trip budgets start at $400/night

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Honeymoons
Wellness & Spa
Safari
Australia
France
London

My Story

I can’t imagine a life without travel. Experiencing new places and cultures is what keeps me inspired—and I’m doing my best to experience them all while sharing that love of travel with my children. My background is in interior architecture and design, and that’s shaped how I see the world. I love how a hotel’s design can instantly whisk you away—how the textures, details, and atmosphere tell a story about where you are. Now I get to blend that design eye with my passion for travel, helping clients craft experiences that feel both beautiful and personal. I’m drawn to hidden-gem hotels with unique design and a real sense of place—the kind that connect you to the destination the moment you arrive. I love pairing design-led stays with authentic local experiences so every trip feels layered, memorable, and full of character.

Travel Style

I love settling into neighborhoods that feel alive—with local restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, and markets to explore. A hotel with thoughtful design and a strong sense of place always wins me over. I like to have a loose plan but never over-schedule. The best moments often come from leaving space to wander, discover, and see where the day leads.

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Reviews (14)

a month ago

Sarah worked with me for a full year helping plan my trip to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. It all worked out so well, from the ground transportation from and to the airport to my accommodations with the Hotel Aquila. I was most impressed with the itinerary Sarah provided me with every detail including flights, transportation and even my event and skiing schedule. I never saw anything like it. Thank you for everything.

3 months ago

Sarah was extraordinary. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every possible way. Every detail of our trip was perfectly personalised, thoughtfully curated, and flawlessly executed, pure luxury. Her thoughtfulness, intuition, and attention to detail was second to none. Sarah doesn’t just plan travel, she creates experiences. We couldn’t recommend her more highly and wouldn’t travel without her again.

3 months ago

Sarah went above and beyond, accommodating every detail, sharing excellent travel guides, and recommending great things to do. Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her services and will absolutely book with her again.

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Shannon E.

7 months ago

Sarah was AMAZING to work with! From start to finish she made sure our Honeymoon was perfect! We cannot wait to work with Sarah again for future vacations!

a year ago

Sarah was very intune with what we wanted and needed in our holiday. All her suggestions were spot on and we had the best time. Sarah always got back to us with any of our concerns answered promptly. We wouldn’t hesitate to refer Sarah to anyone wanting help with their holiday plans and we’ll definitely be using her services again next year. Thanks again.

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