Mary Beth's Adventures | Custom & Group Travel Planning

I'm Mary Beth!
Travel Advisor & Trip Designer
Italy is my specialty, but my planning doesn't stop there. I create personalized trips throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Hawaii and the Midwest—designed to help you experience a destination, not just visit it.
Help me plan my vacation!
How I believe travel should feel
Because the best trips aren't just about where you go—they're about how you experience the journey.
Does this sound like your kind of travel?
✓ Do you want to come home with stories—not just photos?
✓ Do you enjoy balancing famous sights with places most travelers never find?
✓ Do you appreciate local food, culture, and authentic experiences?
✓ Do you want a trip that's thoughtfully tailored to your interests, travel style, and pace?
✓ Would you rather spend your vacation making memories than managing logistics?
If you're smiling and thinking, "Yes... that's exactly what I want," then welcome. You're in the right place.
Ready to get started?
Meet Your Travel Advisor
Hi, I'm Mary Beth.
I believe the best trips aren't measured by how many places you see—they're measured by how deeply you experience them.
After studying abroad in Venice, living and working in England, and spending years exploring both close to home and around the world, I realized my favorite part of traveling wasn't just seeing new places—it was uncovering what made each destination unique.
Today, I help travelers do the same through thoughtfully planned, uniquely tailored itineraries that balance iconic sights with hidden gems, local culture, and the experiences you'll remember long after you return home.
Whether you're dreaming of Italy, the UK, a Midwest weekend getaway, Hawaii, or somewhere completely new, my goal is simple: to create a trip that feels like it was designed just for you.
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Don't Just Take My Word for It
Here is what my travelers have to say in their own words...
PLANNED AROUND YOU
“She was so good about planning the right pace for me.”
— Elissa S.
“Your attention to balance your experience and the traveler’s style/wants is exceptional.”
— Elijah E.
“Things to do, places to stay, options, budget constraints, personality of her clients—she takes everything into account!”
— Amy H.
PEACE OF MIND
“That peace of mind went a long way and was great for allowing us to relax and enjoy our time in a new country.”
— Ethan M.
“We were very pleased and could relax, knowing she had everything organized and planned.”
— Beth S.
“It was so nice to have logistics figured out so I didn't have to stress about it.”
— Cassie
BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
“She was able to fill out my itinerary with extra tours that I probably never would have known about.”
— Elissa S.
“You found things we wanted to do that were slightly out of the norm.”
— Kelly M.
“I am confident we saw more with you than we would have on our own.”
— Emily
SUPPORT FROM START TO FINISH
“Mary Beth is easy to work with, proactive with suggestions, and responsive to questions throughout the planning and the trip.”
— Emily
“Mary Beth is the most intentional, honest, helpful, kind, and fully on top of things Travel Agent I've ever worked with.”
— Amy H.
“I am already talking with her about helping me plan a trip to another country!”
— Elissa S.
What It's Like to Work With Me
You dream it. I’ll handle the details.
Travel planning should feel exciting, not overwhelming. I’ll guide you from the first ideas through the final details, with a trip designed around your interests, priorities and travel style.
1. Tell Me What You’re Dreaming About
We’ll talk about where you want to go, who’s traveling, what matters most to you and the overall investment you have in mind.
2. I Design Your Trip
I’ll research and curate the hotels, experiences, transportation and logistics that make sense for the way you want to travel. Your interests. Your priorities. Your travel style.
3. We Refine & Book
You’ll review the proposal and we’ll refine it together. Once you’re happy with the plan, I’ll coordinate the approved reservations and details.
4. You Go Experience It
Before departure, I’ll make sure you have an organized itinerary and the information you need. While you’re traveling, I’m here to help and coordinate with in-destination partners if something unexpected comes up.
For more info check out my Services page or fill out my travel inquiry form by clicking the button below
My Process PDF
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Follow Along
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