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Couple on their honeymoon in Santorini, Greece, overlooking the iconic blue-domed churches

Every couple I work with is planning the most important trip of their life so far, and most of them are doing it for the first time. That combination, high stakes plus zero experience, means the same handful of mistakes show up again and again. Not because anyone did anything wrong. Just because nobody tells […]

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I’m Amanda, founder of Elegant Escapes Travel. I plan travel worldwide, from honeymoons and destination weddings to cruises, European escapes and family vacations. I combine firsthand experience, trusted industry relationships and the details I learn from planning real trips to help you travel smarter.

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I didn't start my career in travel. I spent 12 years as a special education teacher.

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