Travel Advisor

Stephanie Smeekens

She/Her

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  • San Francisco,
  • Santa Barbara,
  • Family Travel,
  • City Travel
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Travel Advisor Stephanie Smeekens in a blue shirt with a baby.

About

Silicon Valley-based boy mom with a day job and travel addiction.

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Home airports

San Jose, but SFO if there's a non-stop.

My travel style

I love planning the details, while also leaving room for spontaneity. My list of places to visit and restaurants to try is ever-growing.

Favorite hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

A tranquil coastal hotel with direct access to two beaches.

Fairmont Austin

Modern Austin hotel with luxury service and offerings as well as access to a large pool.

Fora Perks

  • ★

    $100 resort / hotel credit.

  • ★

    Full breakfast daily for two, allowance of $26 per person at Revue.

  • ★

    Upgrade at time of booking & extended check-in/out, based upon availability.

Hotel Le Royal Monceau

Polished art hotel in the heart of Paris with luxe rooms and suites.

Recently returned from:

  • Beaching it and snorkeling in South Florida.

  • Adventuring in the snow in Yosemite. 

  • Dining in downtown San Diego.

  • Spending time with family in Upstate New York.

Dreaming of:

  • Puerta Vallarta for some jungle and beach.

  • Croatia for more beach time.

  • Shopping and food in Paris.

  • Snorkeling in Belize.

One thing I can't travel without...

My phone.

Two truths, one lie:

  1. I went on my first plane when I was 21. 

  2. I lost my passport while on a bus in The Netherlands. 

  3. I've been swimming with sharks.

Travel Advisor Stephanie Smeekens in a blue shirt with a baby.

Travel Advisor

Stephanie Smeekens

Get in touch with Stephanie

Reach out to customize and book your own experience. Or, just to chat about travel in general.

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