Advisor - Stephanie DeLong

Stephanie DeLong

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    Based in Raleigh, North Carolina

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All-Inclusive Travel
Adventure Travel
Wellness Travel
Croatia
Peru
Mexico

My Story

I used to be the corporate baddie who worked hard and played half-ass, not because I didn't love travel, but because I was exhausted and always putting work first. I know what it feels like to squeeze vacation planning into the margins of your life, to show up on a trip tired, under-planned, and secretly wondering if you're getting the most out of the time and money you just spent. That's why, as your travel advisor, my mission is to make sure you play as hard as you work. I take the hours of research, comparison, troubleshooting, and logistics off your plate so that when you finally clock out, you can step into an itinerary that feels fun, thoughtful, and deeply restorative instead of like another project on your list.

I am happy to book hotels you specifically request at no charge and will include up to two dining recommendations and two activities for your destination as well. For trips where I'm sourcing recommendations for lodging, dining, and activities, you may choose between a 12% planning fee or $45/hour planning rate, due at the time of booking.

Travel Style

My travel style is “ambitious but not chaotic”. Think well-structured plans that still leave room for serendipity, with enough breathing space that you actually enjoy the moments you worked so hard to get to. I love trips that feel like exhaling: great hotels with cozy details, neighborhoods you can wander on foot, memorable meals and a balance of one or two anchor experiences each day instead of a color-coded sprint. The vibe is bougie-but-grounded: a little bit of barefoot luxury, plenty of local flavor, and itineraries that are optimized for how your real life feels, not how Instagram looks.

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Reviews (1)

2 months ago

Stephanie did an amazing job finding the perfect fit for my weekend getaway along the Outer Banks - she was extremely patient, very easy to talk to and work with, and was able to find somewhere that truly checked off all of the boxes as far as the type of place I was looking to stay this weekend. I highly recommend her and her services to all those looking to travel, explore somewhere different, or are just searching for a new activity to dive into, as she will be diligent in her approach and ultimately deliver on a high quality experience!

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