Michelle Stephens
Pleasant Hill, CA Travel Agent
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Los Cabos, Costa Rica, Thailand, Europe, CaliforniaInterests:
Family Vacations, Women's Travel, Culinary & Foodie, Destination Weddings, Global TravelAbout Me
Curated Travel for Families and Small Groups
With personal travel experience spanning 5 continents and 20 countries, I bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge and passion to crafting unforgettable journeys. As a dedicated travel agent, I specialize in designing custom itineraries that go beyond the ordinary — tailored for families with teens and adult children, small groups and intimate destination weddings. My itineraries often take you out of the big cities and allow you to connect with nature and the lesser known gems.
Whether you're planning a quick getaway or a bucket-list adventure, I help you travel smarter, faster, and with confidence. My expertise lies in:
- Curated, off-the-beaten-path experiences
- Solo, family or small group itineraries
- Fast-paced, efficient travel planning - see as much as you can in the time you have!
- Authentic local insights and hidden gems
- Culinary adventures
Journeys I design are rooted in personal experience, logistical savvy, and a commitment to creating seamless, enriching, and memorable travel experiences. Let’s plan your next great adventure — one that’s curated, connected, and completely you.
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine
The Family that Travels Together, Stays Together
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is the gift of travel—to experience new cultures, explore unfamiliar places and gain perspective beyond their hometown.
My husband and I took our kids on their first trip abroad when they were 10 & 12 years old. We explored Costa Rica and that trip remains one of my favorites to this day. Since then, we've explored 3 more continents and 14 countries and have instilled in our girls a genuine love for adventure and discovery.
Now 18 & 20, my daughters recently planned and embarked on a solo trip through Europe, visiting 6 new countries. They planned every travel detail flawlessly. I’d like to think the years of watching us plan our trips helped shape their independence and travel confidence.