Gallivantia Consulting Services
Elevate Your Travel with Personalized Trip Planning
Do you LOVE to travel but get overwhelmed by the planning? It’s understandable. So many trip options, so little time.
Did you know it takes, on average, 20-30 hours to plan a vacation? Expedia Group says people spend about 5 hours a day for 45 days before they book their travel. An experienced and well-traveled advisor can do it all much faster AND easier!
- Wish you had someone to run your travel ideas by? Jump on a 30-minute call with me. Want to talk through a complex travel itinerary? We can chat for longer.
- Do you want someone to offer recommendations for where you go and what you do there? Book me hourly.
- Looking for full and detailed itineraries for your 3-15+ day vacations! I got you!
- Let me help you at whatever level you need.
How It Works
We’ll have a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your interests, desires, and budget for upcoming trips. You decide what you want me to help you with, and I go to work! Easy peasy!
Here’s my hourly pricing for general help and advice/recommendations:
- $85 per hour
- $150 service fee for booking accommodations, tours, and other reservations ONLY (no detailed itinerary planning). Multiple complex bookings may be higher cost.
Custom Itineraries (plan for you start to finish):
- $500 for a detailed 1-9 day itinerary
- $695 for a detailed 10-16 day itinerary
- $TBD for longer trips
- TBD for 6+ people group trips
Here’s what my clients are saying about me:
“Nicole curated the most incredible trip to Croatia for us. I told Nicole where, when, how long, and what kind of experience we wanted — and she turned that vision into something truly spectacular.
🏝️ Multiple islands. Ten days. Oceanfront 5-Star hotels. Private tours, beach days, a few Michelin-starred meals, and even a private dining experience just for the two of us.
Nicole took care of everything: business class flights, transfers, island hops, hotels, dinners, excursions — even connecting us with her amazing local partner in Croatia, who helped with rebookings, questions, and anything else we needed along the way.
My husband Alden loves great food, wine, cocktails, art, boats, museums, and a relaxed pace — and this trip had it all. Thank you, Nicole, for creating the most special, memorable experience for Alden’s 60th Birthday. Truly unforgettable!”
— J. Banuelos
“I just wanted say thank you again for all your help with our trip. Both of the places you picked for us in London and Florence were absolutely perfect. My family kept saying you must be amazing, because I’m extremely picky— and you nailed every single place perfectly!!! They were exactly what we were looking for and aligned so well with our needs and how we like to travel.
I really can’t thank you enough for your expertise, thoughtfulness, and patience throughout the process. It made everything so much easier and more enjoyable. I’m already looking forward to working together again on future trips.
— M. Herring
“Nicole from Gallivantia did an incredible job organizing my trip to Japan for my group of friends! She took the time to understand our travel preferences and put together a personalized itinerary that matched our needs. The hotels she selected were not only within our budget but also in fantastic locations — right near the areas we wanted to explore and close to convenient transportation options like train and bus stations.
Nicole took away the stress of the planning process, especially with trying to coordinate across a group of four busy people. She was super helpful and knowledgeable and provided us with several accommodation options for each leg of the trip, each with detailed information on amenities and activities nearby. She also helped with finding some great tours, some of the highlights of our trip was a delicious food tour in Nagano and traditional tea ceremony in Tokyo! Nicole checked in regularly throughout the trip to make sure everything was going well, and even helped us get some information we needed from one of our hotels to check-in, despite with the time difference. I can’t recommend Nicole highly enough for anyone looking to book a trip to Japan—her knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication made our experience unforgettable!”
— D. Levine
“To all the travel fans out there that love traveling but don’t love the planning part so much. You all need to meet Nicole and Gallivantia Travel. My husband and I thought we had enough knowledge to plan a 22-day vacay in France, we slowly figured out that we had just enough to be dangerous and we were running out of time!! She has a hybrid model that fits in with anyone planning a trip. She can do it all, book your tickets on planes, trains and automobiles as well as the hotels and tours. OR, you give her the travel destination and she can build an itinerary with choices for you to do with as you please!! My hubby and I used her for both! She was super helpful with doing all the research and then we made decisions based on what she discovered. We even wanted to change our train tickets while there, so we reached out to her and she found the solution for us that saved the day!! She is a great communicator, super responsive and a really nice person!! Thank you Nicole, we looking forward to planning our next adventure with you!!”
— C. Christensen-Tennant
“We engaged Nicole to plan a detailed adventure trip between Vancouver and Calgary. The trip involved dozens of activities over multiple locations. Nicole was extremely instrumental in helping us book luxury accomodations, rental cars, curated activities and experiences, entertainment, and restaurants. She provided detailed trip planning software and a very helpful mobile app that we referenced multiple times a day and allowed us to plan our days. I highly recommend Nicole for your next trip wherever it may be. “
— J. Barnes
“Nicole was a lifesaver! At the last minute, I faced major issues planning our Grand Canyon trip. In a panic, I reached out to Nicole, & she quickly scheduled a callback to understand my concerns. With remarkable efficiency, she found us stunning hotels and provided crystal-clear information about the surrounding areas, which had been a confusing mess online. Even when we hit a snag with the hotel, Nicole worked tirelessly, going above and beyond to fix everything, saving us a tremendous amount of time and stress. Her dedication & expertise were nothing short of miraculous! If you’re planning a trip, do yourself a favor & call Nicole. She’ll be the best decision you make for your travels!!”
— J. LaPierre
“I had the pleasure of working with Nicole recently, and I couldn’t be more pleased with her recommendations and planning of my Paris trip! Her attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring my trip was smooth and enjoyable was exceptional. Nicole went above and beyond to tailor the experience to my preferences & budget, offering valuable insights and recommendations along the way. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone seeking expert guidance and support in planning their next adventure.”
— H. Leahy
“I highly recommend Nicole’s trip planning services to other families. Nicole was recommended to me by another person who said her prices are very reasonable and trips were outstanding— she was right! Send Nicole a message now if you want someone knowledgeable to plan your latest trips!”
— J. Yurchak
“Using Gallivantia Travel was the best decision for our trip! Nicole took the time to really understand what me and my boyfriend wanted for our vacation. She planned several activities and excursions that allowed us the opportunity to see so much of Puerto Rico. I can’t recommend her service enough!”
— L. Garber