I'm Erin Baker — a travel advisor in Lexington, Kentucky. Ninety countries, all seven continents, and about thirty cruises later, I plan trips the way you'd plan them yourself, if you'd already been everywhere.
Planning a big trip on your own usually goes one of two ways. Either you're so afraid of missing something that you over-plan every single day — or there are so many choices that you give up, wing it, and find out later what you walked right past.
It shouldn't be that way. I do the research, compare the options, coordinate the moving pieces, and hand you an itinerary built around how you actually like to travel. Then I stay on call while you're gone, because flights get delayed and things go sideways, and you shouldn't be the one on hold with an airline at 2 a.m. in Rome.
Paris to the Amalfi Coast, Kraków to the Cotswolds. Europe is my specialty, and most of it I've seen for myself.
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I'm a CLIA Accredited Cruise Counselor and I've sailed about thirty of them. I'll tell you which ship, which cabin, and which itinerary is actually worth the money.
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A guided tour through Europe or a private trip for your whole crew — same planning, more people, every detail handled.
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I've been lucky enough to travel most of my life, and the benefit to you is simple: there's a very good chance I've already stood where you want to stand. I know which tour is worth it and which one is a tourist trap. I know the hotel that looks great online and disappoints in person.
For advisors like me, every trip is a working education.
Most of my clients come to me because someone in Kentucky told them to. Here's why.
“We booked our first cruise with Erin in hopes of making my parent's 50th wedding anniversary an unbelievably memorable celebration. She did not disappoint! She coordinated all 10 family members in multiple states and made sure that every detail, question and concern was addressed before we left… She even surprised us with several personal touches to make sure my parents' anniversary was as special and memorable as possible. As rookie cruisers, she gave us confidence and made the process so easy.
Matt Norman Google review
“Erin has been wonderful! Our trip had a few hiccups mainly due to weather but she was always easy to reach and helped take care of any problems we had! I have recommended her to my family and friends!
Melissa Sims Google review
“Working with Erin takes out the hours and guesswork of planning for somewhere you have never been. She listens to what excites you and customized the vacation you dream about. Looking forward to plan my next adventure. Highly recommended!
Tonja Harding Google review
“We loved her 'Trip Planner' that we could access on our cell phones even without internet access! We will always use Erin for all our travel arrangements.
Ruth Baker Google review
Ninety countries, sorted into ten regions, with a written guide for most of them. Europe is my specialty — but very little is off the map.
Don't see your dream destination? There's a good chance I've been there.
Explore the atlasA new destination guide, cruise tip, or note from the road — every single week. Real advice from someone who was actually there.
Why Poland's royal capital is one of Europe's most unforgettable slow-travel cities.
Trade the winter blues for sunshine — the best family cruise destinations to sail.
Pena Palace, the mystical Initiation Well, and a perfect day trip from Lisbon.
Maybe you know exactly where you want to go. Maybe you just know you're ready for something. Either way, the first conversation is free — no commitment, no pressure, just a talk about what you're imagining.