Of all gifts you can buy your kids, travel is the one they will never forget
The Family trip you have been dreaming about
Whether this is your family's first big international adventure or a complex multi-country trip you have been building in your head for years, I bring the expertise, the contacts, and the care to plan it properly — including all the little things that are easy to overlook but make a real difference when you are actually there.
Every family is different. Every trip should be too.
Some families come to me a little bit nervous about travelling internationally with kids for the first time. Others arrive with a complex itinerary in mind - multiple countries, internal flights, rail passes, car hire - and need someone to help connect it all together. Some have a specific destination on their bucket list that feels too daunting to book alone. Others want a trip built entirely around what their family loves.
Whatever brings you here, the starting point is always the same: I take the time to understand your family - your children's ages, your travel style, what excites you, what worries you - and build your travel around that.
"Shelley produced a truly impressive and detailed itinerary. Every aspect of the brief was covered, and much more. The cost was very close to the agreed budget. Shelley listens, is highly organised, knowledgeable and so very kind and helpful. You exceeded expectations."
- Janet B. Perth, Western Australia
The types of Family trips i plan
First international trip with kids
Safe, clean, easy to navigate destinations that are not too far for younger children to travel. I help you choose the right place and provide tips and tricks that you may not have come up with yourself.
Bucket list trips and complex itineraries
Bucket list trips like a European adventure through multiple countries - internal flights, rail passes, car hire, transfers and tours - lots of moving parts. I piece it all together and load everything into your personal trip app. Every booking, voucher, flight detail, maps, recommendations are in your day-by-day itinerary that sits on your phone. You even get live flight notifications, so you don't get caught off guard.
Custom destination trips
Some destinations can feel overwhelming to plan independently - complicated entry requirements, language barriers, and many moving parts. I am in your corner with the right information every step of the way.
Family cruising
Not sure where to start with a cruise? I guide you through choosing the right ship and itinerary, booking excursions, kids clubs, speciality dining, and everything in between
Trips built around what your family loves
Some incredible trips I have planned have been built around a specific passion. Not just a destination, a whole experience designed around what matters most to your family.
Passion-led travel
I have built anime and Ghibli itineraries through Japan that involved visiting specific locations, arranging Anime specialist tours, finding the Ghibli clock in Tokyo and booking themed food cafes and character dining experiences.
I have planned Harry Potter experiences through the UK, and an Elvis-specific itinerary through Tennessee with stays at hotels connected to his story.
For adventure-loving families I have built active trips through Austria and Germany — alpine coasters, zip lines, kayaking and hiking through some of Europe's most spectacular scenery.
Trips planned around Disney Resorts with strategies for managing park crowds and getting the most out of your day. Whatever your family loves, I find a way to build it into the trip.
What you get before you even leave home
Before your family departs I send you everything you need to feel completely prepared.
Rail passes and how to use them
Dining recommendations near your
accommodation
Personalised directions
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Entry requirements links and reminders
Scams and local laws to be aware of
Packing recommendations
and weather expectations
A list of recommeded apps
Data only eSim
Chat support
How it works
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We start with a discovery call
I want to understand your family — who is travelling, what you are hoping for, and what your dream version of this trip looks like.
I research and build your itinerary
I dig into research - destinations, accommodation, flights, transfers, tours, activities and come back to you with a detailed plan built specifically around your family.
Nothing is locked in until you are happy. We work through the detail, adjust where needed, and make sure every part of the trip feels right before anything is confirmed.
We refine it together
I manage everything through to your return
Payment reminders, documentation, pre-departure briefing, and support while you are away. You travel knowing someone is looking after the details.
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