You’re unique.

Your trip should be, too.

The world is big and beautiful.

Let me help you explore it in a way that inspires you.

Every trip I create starts with you: your interests, your pace, your imagination. Together, we look beyond “must see” and “must do” lists, beyond AI-generated suggestions, to design a travel experience that feels right to you.

Your travel should fit your style. No two people are the same so no two trips should be.

Whether planning a dream vacation, a multigenerational trip, a solo exploration, a once in a lifetime cruise, a short weekend getaway, or anything else, let’s work together to make it something special.

Why Book with Me?

Years of Broad Experience

Between my own extensive and varied travels and years as both a travel advisor and a study abroad coordinator, I’ve seen and helped people of all backgrounds and travel experience explore lots of the world.

I’m as comfortable with less visited locations as I am with many travelers’ favorite destinations. I know travel and I love doing the work to make a trip great. Let me help you with yours.

A Personalized and Attentive Partnership

I work with my clients to design their perfect trip. It’s a collaborative process. I’m here to take your ideas, dreams, and imagination and turn them into a comprehensive whole designed around you. I’ll do the heavy lifting so you have time to focus on the fun.

No more need for endless tabs and hotel scrolling. I’ll review dozens of hotels so you don’t need to. On the go and have a question? Message me and I’ll get an answer for you. Can’t decide between a few things? Let’s discuss.

A Global Network of Experts

I’ve traveled extensively and I know from experience that nothing beats local, on-the-ground experts who know their location well. Thanks to my connection with Fora Travel, I have well-respected and vetted local partners around the world who are experts at designing unique and individualized trips.

Let’s work together to design a wonderful and personalized journey!

  • Avanti, Vietnam

    “Rachel planned a fantastic multigenerational family trip to Vietnam for us over the Christmas holidays, perfectly balancing standout experiences like the Vespa tour, Ha Long Bay kayaking, cyclo rides, and hands‑on activities for our kids. Her attention to detail and choice of excellent hotels made it seamless and memorable throughout—we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.”

  • Lizzie, Ireland

    “Rachel managed our expectations really well and did all the tricky legwork for us. She was super responsive to any and all queries and a delight to work with.”

  • Rachel, Morocco

    “Rachel is the best! We met by chance while exploring Taipei on bikes and I knew instantly I liked her. Traveling with my mom was something I was unsure how to navigate given her age and some health concerns, but Rachel was very sensitive to that and that was evident in the suggestions she made, the activities she recommended and the Riad's we had to choose from. Rachel verified all our activities and sent follow up re transport to and from hotels which made travel days a breeze! She was also available to make changes to our itinerary while we were on the trip which made things easy when we had spotty service or activities planned. I felt a sense of relief going into the trip knowing that Rachel had planned the perfect mix of adventure and leisure with my mom in mind. So lucky to have met her and worked with her on our trip!”

  • Karina, Japan

    “Rachel did an amazing job gathering various options based on what our travel style was. She communicated in a timely manner and went above and beyond with our requests. All of her recommendations were great! She was thoughtful in the choices she provided and made sure to accommodate our travel style. I loved working with Rachel and will reach out again to use her for future travels.”

  • Jasmin, England

    “Rachel was supportive, knowledgeable, and an absolute delight. When I was anxious about rail passes she took the time to meet with me and walk me through what to do. Her recommendations helped plan out a smooth trip experience that relieved so much of my anxiety. She had great ideas for how to make the most of our trip. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone needing that extra help of turning a good trip into a great experience.”

  • Helene, Paris

    “Working with Rachel was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She was proactive, responsive, and highly knowledgeable about every aspect of the trip. Her attention to detail and seamless coordination made for an unforgettable travel experience. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a truly curated and stress-free journey.”

  • Elizabeth, Curaçao

    “Rachel McGraw was a delight to work with. She was very responsive and thorough. It was obvious that she put a lot of time and thought into the information she gave us. Very detailed. I would definitely recommend her.”

  • Pam, Bangkok

    “Rachel got us a good rate and many upgrades, including a corner suite from a standard king room and $100 in credits to spend at the hotel. We were extremely pleased with her attentive service.”

  • Show-Jon, Paris, London, & Amsterdam

    “Rachel did a great job with the itinerary and travel guidance. The trip plans link she created and provided was an awesome tool to use each day of the trip. Would definitely recommend her to others.”

  • Tyler, Germany

    “Rachel is fantastic! Cannot say enough great things about her. We were in very reliable, trustworthy hands.”

  • Lisa, Ireland

    “Rachel is a fantastic Fora advisor: she went above and beyond in designing the perfect itinerary for my daughter and me. She listened to our requests, looked out for our budget, and provided excellent suggestions and travel tips (in a written format that we could refer to throughout the trip: perfect). Cabra Castle was excellent as was the other place we stayed and her Dublin tour and dining recommendations were spot on.”

  • John, Europe

    “Rachel provided us with a very nice list of hotels to consider after discussing what our priorities where for a hotel. For us the two most important criteria were: Comfortable Beds and a quiet location. Rachel nailed it with the suggestions. The hotel we chose was awesome, and we happened to walk by several of the other suggested hotels and we noticed that each one was in a quiet area that we would not have had an issue with. Great to work with a person who listened to our needs and came through.”

  • William, Scotland

    “What can I say? Rachel's willingness and ability to meet my needs in a very timely manner can not be overemphasized. I reached out to her, on very short notice, I must say, to help me find suitable accommodations. She quickly provided me with a list of several options to afford me the opportunity to check out and even shared with me some of her own thoughts regarding her suggestions. Need advice regarding your own travels, get in touch with Rachel. One call, that's all!”

  • CT, Italy

    “Rachel recommended the perfect hotel for our Rome stay — intimate, charming, perfectly located, with a balcony made for evening wine. Exactly the kind of find that comes from someone who genuinely knows travel. She delivered on every detail of this trip, and this recommendation was no exception.”

  • Julia, Mexico City

    “This was my first time ever using a travel advisor — I usually love planning travel myself — but work was especially busy and I didn’t have the time (or mental space) to do this trip justice. Working with Rachel completely changed my perspective on what a great advisor can do.

    One of the most valuable things she did was help me not overschedule. I tend to want to maximize every moment, and she gave really helpful guidance on pacing — especially around dinner reservations and daily plans — so the trip actually felt like a vacation instead of a punchlist.

    From a logistics standpoint, she made everything seamless. Having our card securely on file, transportation handled, and a beautifully organized PDF itinerary made both the lead-up and the trip itself feel easy and stress-free.

    We’ll absolutely be working with Rachel again!”

  • Marilyn, Amsterdam

    “Rachel was great to work with. She really listened to the needs of my group of 4 travelers. Rachel not only helped us book the hotel, but went beyond and helped us with suggestions for restaurants and advice on attractions we were interested in. Specifically, Rachel advised me on how and when I should book tickets for the Anne Frank Museum. My family would not have been able to experience the Anne Frank Museum, if not for Rachel's advice.”

  • Miranda, Germany & Austria

    Rachel was a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with her again soon. She took the time to really listen to what my family wanted in terms of hotels and activities and suggested ones that really matched what we were looking for. We really loved the tours she found for us! She also took the time to put together an itinerary that made sense in terms of where various sites were throughout the city, their opening times, our travel style, etc. Working with her made both planning and being on the trip more fun!

  • Jennifer, Northern Ireland

    “Rachel took our vague statement that "we want to stay on the coast" and picked out a stunning spot that had us well-situated to set out for daily adventures as well as relax in the evening. We will definitely be reaching out to Rachel again for future travels!”

  • Wendy, Mexico City

    “Rachel did a good job asking us what we wanted from the trip. She found us a great apartment. She also found some tours that we really enjoyed, and recommended a couple of things to do that I had t heard of. The app she uses is easy to use and helped keep me organized. Her work meant I spent less time planning our trip.”

  • Molly, Japan

    “Working with Rachel really made our trip exceptional. She was knowledgeable, professional, and helpful throughout the process. I hadn't worked with an advisor in the past but it was great to have someone check in with me and keep me on track with planning and booking things!”

  • Kathleen, Ireland

    “Rachel was outstanding. She is extremely knowledgeable and most importantly, a patient guide. I will definitely seek out her help again and pass on her name to others with confidence.”

  • Jennifer, Germany & the Czech Republic

    “Rachel was wonderful to work with in planning our trip to Berlin, Prague, Dresden, and Görlitz. Our itinerary balanced sightseeing with time spent visiting our child who was studying abroad, and Rachel helped us find the perfect mix of activities for both. She also researched and recommended a day trip to Görlitz — an absolute hidden gem that we never would have discovered on our own. It was one of the highlights of the entire trip. Highly recommend reaching out to Rachel for assistance in planning your next adventure!”

  • Eileen, Portugal

    “I can’t recommend Rachel McGraw highly enough. She helped my husband and me plan a trip to Portugal and NYC that involved a pretty complicated schedule, required appointments, changing logistics, weather disruptions, and honestly just a lot of moving pieces overall.

    What made such a difference was that she really understood the way we like to travel and the kinds of experiences we were hoping to have. She didn’t just book hotels and transportation. She guided us toward beautiful walkable locations, wonderful towns, meaningful experiences, and even music suggestions that helped shape the feeling of the trip itself. I felt like she was paying attention not just to where we were going, but to how we wanted the experience to feel while we were there.

    She was also amazing when unexpected problems came up. We had scheduling conflicts, weather issues, and even a blizzard affecting travel plans, and every time something changed, she calmly helped us navigate it. She reached out to hotels and travel connections, helped smooth out logistics, and made situations that could have been really stressful, feel manageable instead.

    Most importantly, I just felt very supported throughout the entire process. Because of that, I was actually able to relax and enjoy the experience with my husband instead of constantly thinking about coordination and what might go wrong next.

    Rachel is thoughtful, empathetic, incredibly competent, and genuinely caring. I’m really grateful we had her guidance for this trip, and I honestly don’t think I’ll plan a trip without her.”

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