We believe travel is more than a getaway, it’s a way of living with intention.

Meet Your Trusted Travel Advisor,

Ally Barnes.

I am a certified travel advisor based in Nashville, TN. Every trip I take leaves me inspired, with a new piece of myself discovered along the way. From exploring breathtaking landscapes and savoring new cuisines to hearing unfamiliar languages and connecting with people across the globe, travel has reshaped how I see the world and how I live my everyday life.

But what I love most is how travel brings people closer. Whether it’s a quiet moment watching a sunset, laughter over a shared meal, or even the long travel days and unexpected detours, I’ve found that traveling creates connections and memories that are truly priceless.

Whether it’s an adventure with my husband, a girls’ trip, or exploring with my kids in tow, each experience has been meaningful in its own way.

Over the past decade, I’ve journeyed across 3 continents, 12 countries, and 35 states (and counting).

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I feel truly blessed to have had these opportunities, and nothing brings me greater joy than helping others turn their own travel dreams into reality.

My goal is to take the overwhelm out of planning, so you can focus on what matters most: immersing yourself fully in the experiences, connections, and memories that make travel so transformative.

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Values That Shape Every Journey We Create.

  • Carefully Curated

    Everyone’s unique, including their travel style. Our goal is for you to feel heard and cared for with a thoughtfully designed trip that intentionally fits your needs and dreams—whether that’s pure relaxation, exhilarating adventure, or something in between.

  • Complete Confidence

    Your time and money deserve to be honored. We intentionally design trips that are not only seamless, but give you the confidence that you did the trip “right” with no regrets.

  • Inspiring Experiences

    You shouldn’t need a vacation from your vacation. We hope you’ll return home not just rested, but renewed—feeling alive, inspired, and full of exciting stories you’ll never forget.

We have partnerships with numerous brands and over 5,990 hotel properties around the world including:

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  • Four Seasons Preferred Partner logo with a stylized tree above the text.
  • Black logo with elegant, cursive text that reads 'Belltini Club by Belmond'.
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  • Black background with the words "HYATT PRIVÉ" in large, uppercase, black letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Working with a trusted travel advisor levels up your vacation experience. We bring our travel expertise and deep knowledge of the destination and hotels to the process, while handling all the logistics — on-the-ground transfers, hotel and tour bookings, itinerary planning — so you can get the most out of your trip, without any of the stress. 

    You’ll also benefit from the partnerships we have with more than 8,200 hotels and travel providers around the world, including Virtuoso, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Belmond and beyond. And say hello to room upgrades, complimentary breakfasts, resort credits and VIP treatment!


  • Planning a trip — if you have a lot of time — can be so much fun. It’s what we love to do! ‍But you can still benefit from booking your accommodations with us, while planning the rest yourself. Maybe you already have a hotel you’re interested in or you’d love some ideas. When you book with us you can get access to better rates and extra perks such as free breakfast, room upgrades, early check-in or late check-out, at no added cost to you. ‍


    Plus, we like to share our favorite locally-loved recommendations— complimentary— that you may not know about, helping you make your next trip, your best trip.

  • We understand that this is a big part of the trip! We can definitely help with guiding you on which flights to select based on preference— preferred airline, flight time, price, if you have points, etc. However, we highly encourage clients to book their own airfare. With any flight changes and delays, managing your flight directly is the quickest way to resolve any issues.

  • We are not able to book accommodations with credit card points. However, we understand the upside of booking with points (it feels like free money!!) If you’d like to use points to cover some of your trip, we suggest prioritizing them for your airfare.

    We can include loyalty numbers on hotel bookings when possible, so that you are still able to accrue points in the future.

  • We understand that for certain trips, a private home or villa rental may be the best fit depending on your travel goals. In addition to hotels, we work with a variety of trusted villa and home rental partners that allow us to book accommodations on your behalf — offering more support and accountability than platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

    If Airbnb or other consumer short-term rental platforms are the preferred option for your trip, we’re happy to advise you on when this may make sense. Because we do not have direct partnerships with those platforms, a consultation fee will apply to assist with research and recommendations. Final booking and communication with the host will remain your responsibility, and we are unable to guarantee the quality of the stay or intervene should issues arise during your visit.

  • Our Accommodations Only service costs nothing to you! We get paid a commission by the property or properties that are booked—and you get the added perks!

    Our Full Itinerary Planning service, which includes tours, activities, transportation, reservations, and the overall access to your trusted advisor, costs $50 per travel day for single destination trips and a $75 per travel day for multi-stop destination trips. Have further questions about this? Reach out and let’s chat!

  • You name it, I book it: resort stays, European adventures, dreamy honeymoons, relaxing babymoons, Disney vacations, cruises, weekend getaways, girls’ trips, and more! If you have a destination in mind, I can help bring it to life.

  • Sometimes that’s the best place to start. You know you need a vacation but you’re still exploring ideas for your next adventure. Don't hesitate to get in touch! We are here to inspire you and help you explore your options—even if you haven't settled on a destination or date!