About
If you answer “yes” to the following questions, Island Getaways may be the right company for you!
Do you have sense of adventure and curiosity? Are you a discriminating, sophisticated traveler? Do you seek unique travel experiences with expert advice & support?
DIY vs TLC
Spending hours researching travel options? Frustrated by the online information overload? Unsure about what you are really getting? Not a good or enjoyable use of your time?
High Touch
Rediscover the fine art of travel on our customized adventures, voyages & retreats featuring personalized recommendations, upscale travel products, streamlined arrangements & concierge-level service in dream destinations!
Island Girl
I am the Island Girl at the heart of Island Getaways. And I am an island girl in every sense of the word. I was born on a tropical island & I expect to end up on one. In the meantime, I have lived on, visited & explored islands all over the world – in the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans, the Caribbean, Mediterranean & South China Seas.
fresh coconut in Papeete, Tahiti
Far & Wide
In my lifetime, I have visited over 70 countries on every continent, except Antarctica – some of them several times! I have lived overseas for 10 years: in Europe (6 yrs), Asia (3 yrs) & Africa (1 yr) traveling in those regions as well.
on the island of Moorea, Tahiti
Breadth & Depth
Breadth alone does not make an expert. That requires a depth of experience acquired over time.
I traveled in Pacific-Asia over 20 times in the last 20 years gaining expertise & connections.
I have sailed all over the world in the last 25+ years on cruises of all sizes & types.
on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia
I have a personal interest in heritage hotels worldwide & simply love rail travel!
I have traveled on special occasions, on themed travel and for special events.
traveling by train through the Canadian Rockies
Island Getaways is an award-winning boutique travel company based in Elk Grove, California.
amazing over the water villas, Maldives Islands
I started the company in 1997 offering customized travel arrangements because one size does NOT fit all in travel! I believed there needed to be alternatives to generic, pre-packaged travel – the proverbial “whirlwind tour”. It now consists of three divisions that offer themed, special interest adventures, voyages and retreats for individuals & groups.
Areas of Expertise
Cruise Travel – Accredited (ACC) & Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC)
I have well over 25 years of personal worldwide cruise experience. More importantly, I have sent travelers all over the world on river & ocean cruises of all sizes.
sailing on a Hawaiian Islands Cruise
Pacific – Hawaii Akamai, Tahiti Tiare, Fiji Matai & Cook Islands Specialist;
on location with Fijian Warriors
New Zealand Gold Kiwi & Australia Aussie Specialist
at Hobbiton, North Island, New Zealand
Asia – Bali, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Japan Specialist, Thailand Golden Agent
on the island of the Gods, Bali, Indonesia
Africa & Middle East – Egypt, Morocco, Qatar Specialist, Kenya Master KATS, Tanzania,
South Africa Fundi Specialist
On Safari in Southern Africa
Family Travel – Disney Specialist, Graduate Specialist & Master Specialist
Mickey & Me at the Graduation Ceremony
It’s a Process
FAQ: How do we work with you?
A: Your initial consultation is complimentary & involves an interview to determine your interests.
If Island Getaways seems to be a good fit for your needs, I will offer some initial recommendations.
Tailoring custom itineraries & providing price quotes requires time & expertise.
If you choose to proceed, there is a Plan To Go Deposit applied to your travels.