Some people love the company and the easy structure of a group. Others want the trip to themselves. I plan both, and I am happy to tell you which one suits you. If a group is your style, you get built-in company and a smooth itinerary without giving up the comfort I plan for.
For travelers who like a set itinerary and a group to share it with, I book well-run escorted tours with the guiding, transfers, and details handled. You show up, meet good people, and let someone else carry the logistics. I match you to a tour and a pace that fit, not just whatever is selling.
I also lead group departures now and then, and travel right along with you, like the Rocky Mountaineer group trips my clients still talk about. When I host a group, you get the trip and me on the ground the whole way. I have a hosted river cruise in the works for 2027, and I would be glad to add you to the list to hear the details first.
Solo travelers who want company built in, friends and couples traveling together, clubs and church or military groups, and multigenerational families who want everyone taken care of.
A group is only as good as how it is run, and I steer you toward the ones worth joining. And if you would rather go private, just your own party with the same guided touring and independent time, I plan that too. Either way you get a good trip at a good value, with the details handled.
I recently took a group trip with Donnetta on Rocky Mountaineer in Canada. It was a wonderful trip. Donnetta was always helpful and went the extra mile to make sure everyone was well taken care of. But what makes her special is that she is just a wonderful person, easy going and friendly, and it is easy to quickly become friends with her. She is thorough, detailed, and meticulous about every detail. She makes you feel like your trip is something extra special to her, and it is. Book a trip with her, it will be spectacular, well planned, and personalized.
There were 8 of us who had been talking about that Alaskan cruise, and we were all over the place. It can be a lot planning two weeks away. We reached out to Donnetta Byrd, who is one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable travel specialists. She met with 6 of us to start the planning and sort us out. We got a really good bargain and she was readily available for questions right up until we finalized. She provides concierge service and is committed to the customer. She even made sure my husband's birthday had a special touch on the ship. I highly recommend Byrd Adventures for your next getaway.