Where will The Escape Artist take you?
From unforgettable family safari holidays in Africa to solo sabbatical travel adventures around the globe, intrepid adventure travels in remote locations with your daring best friend to indulgent, culinary-inspired honeymoons in the world’s hottest locations.
Whether you’re seeking full immersion into an indigenous culture far removed from your own, a transformational travel experience rooted in wellness retreats and ancient wisdom, or the best place on earth to simply celebrate life, The Escape Artist has your back.
After many years in the industry helping everyone from honeymooners to corporate travellers to successfully navigate the globe, the focus of my travel design service is not only to help you reach your destination, but to totally transform the experience that you have there too.
Find out more about my signature design service, read client reviews, find out about referrals, and check out some examples of my preferred partners below.
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"After a hectic start to the year with work, I decided I needed a last minute break in August. With only a couple of weeks until I wanted to be away, I was struggling to find the right holiday destination in the height of the peak summer season. Kristie was able to design the perfect getaway in Majorca, at two beautiful locations. One was a secluded retreat in the mountains outside Palma followed by a hotel overlooking the stunning Port de Soller. The trip was a great balance between relaxing and a lively buzz. Thank you Kristie!"
- Sonny
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect honeymoon in Italy, and it's all thanks to Kristie! From the very beginning, she was attentive to our preferences and made sure every detail was personalized to our tastes. The itinerary was seamless, and every recommendation—from the beautiful accommodations to the unforgettable experiences—was spot on. Her expertise and organization allowed us to truly relax and enjoy the trip, knowing everything was taken care of. We will cherish the memories she helped create for a lifetime. Highly recommend her services!
- Mike and Nicole
Kristie, Thank you so much for your help not only for recommending The Explora II cruise but helping me through the hurdles of booking it. I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed this ship. I haven't taken a cruise since 1978 at which time I said I would never cruise again but I had the BEST time and loved every minute of it. The crew were so kind, the food was delicious with many restaurants to choose from and the ship, itself, was beautiful. I woke up every morning to a beautiful sunrise and walked my three miles on the deck. It was so peaceful and serene being at sea. I loved my suite which was extremely comfortable and the service was impeccable. I think that there were only about 600 people on board which made it even nicer. Met some fun people as well. So, again, thank you so much for your help and I will certainly use your services again for my next trip!!!
- Deborah
We booked our honeymoon to Kenya with Kristie. We had the best holiday of our life and so much of that is down to Kristie! We stayed in the most beautiful properties at incredibly reasonable prices thanks to Kristie, with lots of lovely special extras arranged. Kristie planned a great itinerary for us and made the process so smooth and easy. We had a couple of travel issues and Kristie was available around the clock to advise us and find the best possible alternatives. We are really grateful for all of her work and would definitely work with her again, and would recommend her to all.
- Rachel and Jasdeep
Kristie recommended an amazing, luxurious glamping experience in Botswana, a true hidden gem for those who prefer off-the-beaten-path options. It was certainly the highlight of my recent African trip. Kristie understands fully how to make recommendations based on her clients' preferences. Everything was handled seamlessly, and I highly recommend Kristie for her dedication and extensive knowledge. Thanks, Kristie!
- Silvia
I feel so fortunate to have found Kristie "The Escape Artist" as I was looking to cruise again after many years and wanted a small, luxury cruise but something unique and new! I reached out to Kristie and found the perfect person to guide me through my quest for the all my needs. She came through with flying colors on the ship , its itinerary and a price (for a solo) traveler that was too good not to book immediately! Her knowledge of travel is above board and met my every need with professionalism, kindness and humor. I might add that she had made hotel reservations for me at beautiful hotels that met my every need and is always available to recommend, plan and guide you to your next adventure. I highly recommend Kristie "The escape Artist" for your future travels! She is a gem!
- Barbara
What an amazing honeymoon! I am thrilled we had the opportunity to work with Kristie to plan our honeymoon in Portugal. Kristie's exceptional service, attention to detail, and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences made our trip truly fantastic and hassle free (I cannot emphasize this enough)! From the moment we began planning, Kristie exhibited professionalism and passion for ensuring our honeymoon was perfect by combining aspects of how my wife and I both like to travel. She curated every aspect of our trip, from arranging luxurious hotels to tour guides (personal favourite was the walking food tour of Lisbon) and drivers that were able to complete the whole experience. Her attention to detail and thoughtfulness was evident in every aspect of our journey, including the little gifts along the way that made each stay extra special. Kristie's expertise and personalized approach allowed her to tailor the itinerary to our preferences, ensuring that our trip was well balanced as we explored Portugal for the first time. Thank you Kristie for your meticulous planning and impeccable service, our honeymoon in Portugal surpassed all expectations and created memories that will last a lifetime. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Kristie to anyone seeking a truly exceptional travel experience!
- Andrew
I'm quite a control freak when it comes to organising and particularly organising holidays so I was interested to see how me handing over the reigns would work out! Firstly Kristie's understood our brief perfectly and the options we were presented with were great, well thought out and the only difficultly we had was deciding which option was best! Once we decided I literally did nothing else – documents were sent, my random questions answered quickly and everything fell into place, such a relief to have someone else plan and organise a holiday! The trip was wonderful – memories made and all the family got what they wanted out of our holiday. I felt totally comfortable knowing someone 'who knew their stuff' had organised everything and taken care of every detail. Thank you so so much xx
- Jody
Kristie designed our mini-moon in Cabo and it was the most perfect trip we've ever been on! This was our first time using a travel designer and we'll never go back. The entire process, from scoping out resorts to booking dinner reservations, to arranging last minute transportation from the airport, Kristie was communicative, patient, and creative every step of the way. We completely trusted her to create the relaxing trip we needed after planning a wedding! We especially loved all the perks we received, including a room upgrade when we checked in! We already have plans to use Kristie's services next year and I can't wait for many more future trips to work with her on.
- Grace
I was inspired to finally make my dream horse safari trip happen when I saw Kristie in Africa before Christmas on social media. I'm quite an independent traveller and normally book things myself but for something as bucket list like as this horse safari, I didn't want to get it wrong! So I reached out for help in finding the right holiday for me and going at the right time of year etc. Of the three trips she presented, I felt they were definitely varied enough and made me think about options I probably wouldn't have by myself. Once I'd decided on which trip I wanted, she presented flight options and booking dates very quickly. The trip itself went very seamlessly and everyone was there or expected my arrival. For example, as a solo female traveller and when I landed in Botswana, it was comforting to have someone take me straight through to the smaller plane to take me to camp. If you're someone who's looking to do a big trip like this and doesn't want to risk getting it wrong either, I'd highly recommend Kristie to help you organise it. If she hasn't been there yet personally then she has plenty of contacts who will be able to give you some inside info. And tbh, as someone who always books their own travel and normally solo too, it was a real treat not to have the stress both before and during the trip. It was great to just have that backup if anything did go wrong and I could just concentrate on enjoying what I'd gone there for in the first place! 🐎
- Lindsey
Know somebody that could benefit from my service?
Whether it’s tailoring the perfect honeymoon, curating a life-changing experience or sourcing the accommodation that is remembered forever, receiving referrals from happy clients is the best gift that I could ask for.
So much so, that for every referral you send me that results in a booking – you’ll receive a little gift from me too.
After all, as the great Swedish proverb says,
“It is more blissful to give than to receive.”
P.S Make sure your friend mentions your name at the time of enquiry 🙂
Connections are extremely important in the world of luxury travel.
Here are some examples of luxury hotel partners that I have a preferred partner status with (and therefore exclusive extra benefits for you as a customer!)
Examples of benefits include:
Upgrade at time of arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early Check-in/Late Check-out (subject to availability)
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