Slow travel, done right.

Small ships, river cruises, wine regions, and luxury lodges — for the trips that deserve more than a booking engine.

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Before the Itinerary, There’s You.

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Portrait of a man with short dark hair, light skin, wearing a white collared shirt, beige sweater, and black blazer, against a black background.

I'm Erik, a travel advisor with a storyteller's heart and a strategist's eye. I design slow-paced travel — bespoke honeymoons, small ship cruises, and group escapes — built around how you want to experience a place.

Every itinerary begins with you — your pace, your preferences. The right hotel sets the tone. The route gives you room to breathe.

Whether you're traveling solo, celebrating love, or chasing something new, I'll build a journey that's personal and entirely yours.

Where I Do My Best Work

Four specialties. Each one planned the same way — slowly, specifically, and built around you.

Rivers & Small Ships

Fewer passengers, closer to the water, and deeper into the destination than any megaship can reach.

Groups & Celebrations

Destination weddings, family trips, and group sailings — one person in charge, everyone happy with the result.

Honeymoons & Milestones

The trips worth getting right — honeymoons, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays. The ones you only get once.

Wild Places & Luxury Lodges

Safari camps, alpine lodges, and wine country estates — places that reward the effort of getting there.

How I Work

Discovery. Research. Proposal. Go.


01
The Discovery Call

A conversation, not a questionnaire. Tell me where you want to go, how you travel, and what matters. I'll take it from there.

02
The Research

I handle the homework — the right ship, the right properties, the suppliers worth using — sourced through relationships you can't Google.

03
The Proposal

A tailored itinerary, not a template. Every piece chosen specifically for your trip, with the thinking behind it.

04
The Trip

You travel. I stay on call. A call or text away if anything shifts — no hold music, no waiting.

From the People Who've Been There

What happens when it all goes right.

Having worked in the hospitality industry myself, I’ll admit I was hesitant to hand over the reins — but Erik not only met my high expectations, he exceeded them.
— Erinn U.
All we had to do was show up and enjoy the adventure.
— Madison M.
Our cruise was canceled less than 48 hours before sailing. Erik stepped in immediately, working late into Friday night and all weekend — we’re now rescheduled with no extra expenses to worry about.
— Yvonne C.

Recent Dispatches

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Travel for people who refuse to shrink to fit the map.

Dandy Travel Society is my LGBTQ+ travel house — joyful hosted voyages, style-forward custom itineraries, and a Society for travelers who want their community along for the ride. Same expertise. A great deal more sparkle.

Voyages · Custom Trips · The Society

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READY WHEN YOU ARE

Let's figure out
where you're
going next.

The first call is a conversation, not a commitment. Tell me what you have in mind — I'll tell you what's possible.