Finding Gretchen was a true gift! My husband and I were looking to have an adventure, but hadn't traveled in a long time and were feeling a bit overwhelmed about the whole thing. Gretchen put us at ease immediately with her expertise and confidence. She listened well to our goals and preferences, and then planned our week's itinerary and hotels according to our desired pace and budget. For example, we wanted to take our time an explore rather than moving every day to a new location, so Gretchen booked one hotel for three nights and gave us ideas for day trips. This was my favorite part of the trip! Gretchen also helped us navigate a change of plan during our trip when we weren't able to get to hotel because of a road closure, and she helped us get a refund from the hotel. If you have the opportunity to work with Gretchen, go for it. She's incredible!