Having had the luxury of travelling the world with my work, I have come to learn that the most important ingredient to having a wonderful time when travelling, wherever you go, is having 'local knowledge'. In wishing to visit Portugal for the first time, we wanted to experience a fun mix of city life, countryside and culture. Putting ourselves in Kristie's trusted hands was exactly the 'local knowledge' we were looking for. From planning the itinerary, to personalised welcome notes at hotel check-ins, to reservations for events, all was delightful and seamless. Simply priceless. Thanks for helping to create some wonderful memories for us Kristie. Until next time. Ami and Simon.

- Ami and Simon

"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

Part of planning a wedding is also planning for an extra special honeymoon to look forward to afterwards...however, planning a wedding is intense! Thankfully, Kristie was recommended to us. She took the time to sit down and get to know us and asked all the right questions to find out what sort of honeymoon we'd like... Following this conversation, she did some research and gave us a range of options. Luckily for us, she came up with the most stunning hotel which fit our wants entirely. She was always contactable, answered all of my questions and always made me feel confident that everything would run smoothly. To top it off, we had the most wonderful honeymoon in the most beautiful hotel...it was everything we wanted and more, and Kristie even took the time to arrange for a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to greet us on our arrival. I would highly recommended Kristie's services to anyone looking to book an extra special trip, we will certainly be speaking to her again! Thank you Kristie, for everything!

- Michelle

Kristie has been amazing! My brother and I wanted to help mum tick a bucket list trip, Route 66 as a 60th birthday present. I had no idea where to start.. I stupidly thought it would be relatively easy (ha!) Looking at some websites and other peoples ventures, I knew I needed a helping hand. I found Kristie and briefly told what I thought I wanted I to do... Kristie gave us so much more! She gave us so many options and pointed us in the right direction for the added extras we wanted. From beginning, through the actual trip, to the end, Kristie was always on hand and happily answering some of my silly questions! Thank you, Kristie! Much love, Gemma, Joe, Zach and the birthday girl, Mary xx

- Gemma

'There are a number of reasons why I worked with you really: You listened and took everything I said into consideration. You came back with a number of options which, were all great. Each of these we talked through thoroughly and you helped me choose the best option. Your attentiveness to clients is fab and you definitely have their best interest at heart. It's like having a personal shopper! Thank you :)'

- Sara

'Kristie found us the perfect honeymoon - Kenya safari and then Zanzibar to relax. The safari was a lifetime experience. Each lodge during the safari was comfortable, clean and in a stunning location. All staff from start to finish were so attentive and polite. Kristie found the perfect hotel in zanizbar, it was beautiful. White sands, clear Indian Ocean and unforgettable views. Kristie is so approachable and friendly, nothing was ever too much to ask. During the planning/booking process, Kristie really took everything we asked for into consideration and to be honest we wouldn’t of had the perfect honeymoon without her expertise. It really was a dream and we wouldn’t of changed a thing.. Thank you so much Kristie.'

- Megan

'New York was at top of my bucket list but I had never been so when the opportunity arose for a special birthday trip we wanted it to be perfect. The visit was for a long weekend in December and with so much to see and do we didn't know where to start so we decided to hand that over to the expert. Kristie has great knowledge and a brilliant organising ability so everything regarding the trip was left to her. She did such a fantastic job in planning our trip for us, she was always so helpful, listened to us and kept us updated on how things were going. Having her plan this trip completely took the stress out of having to do all the planning ourselves when we are always so busy.'  

- Lorraine

'I decided to book through you because you were friendly approachable and it genuinely felt like you were as excited about our trip as we were. I was able to be open and honest with you about some of the changes I wanted to make without being made to feel difficult. It is always a pleasure to speak to you and hear your ideas and suggestions. I would, and have, recommend you to anyone x'

- Louise

'We were grateful to Kristie for helping us find such a perfect place for a holiday. Nothing was too much trouble and would not hesitate to use Kristie again in the future.'

- Janet

'The Escape Artist travel design has made the process of booking a trip so much more enjoyable and hassle free. You get to do all the fun bits like choosing where you want to go and what type of trip you want and Kristie takes care of the rest! When I couldn’t go on my trip due to covid restrictions Kristie sorted it all out for me it was brilliant. Would highly recommend! '

- Katie