Meet Amanda, Your Travel Advisor for Couples
Hi, I’m Amanda! I’m the founder of Amanda Therese Travel, based just outside Philadelphia. I plan honeymoons, anniversary trips and long-overdue getaways for couples who are done with “good enough” trips. I specialize in Italy, Greece, Iceland and Hawaii, and I plan trips to destinations all over the world. The right hotel, a thoughtful pace and every detail handled, so you can stop researching and actually experience the place you’ve been dreaming about.
It All Started in Florence
I didn’t grow up travelling much. Most of our family trips were places we could drive to from Long Island, with a big Disney trip and a few cruises sprinkled in. Those trips planted a seed, but it was a semester abroad in college that changed everything.
I spent four months living in Florence, and I fell completely in love. The food, the sunsets, the way the city slows you down. Years later, I went back and got engaged at Piazzale Michelangelo, still my favorite view in the world.
Florence taught me the difference between seeing a place and truly experiencing it. That’s what I want for every couple I work with.
Why I do this
Planning a great trip takes hours of research, and most couples don’t have that kind of time. Between work, family, and everything else, planning starts to feel like a second job. That’s where I come in.
I believe travel should let you experience a place, not just check it off a list. I also believe the right hotel can define your entire trip. So that’s where I start: finding the stay that fits how you want to feel and then building everything else around it.
Who I work with
I work with established couples who want their time away to feel effortless. Some are planning a honeymoon. Some are celebrating an anniversary or a milestone birthday. Some just want a well deserved escape together.
You know what you love, you value your time and you want someone you trust taking care of the details. You’re done with “good enough” and you’re ready for a trip that feels made for the two of you.
Where I specialize
- Italy: Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Venice, Positano and Lake Como
- Greece: Athens and the islands, including Santorini, Milos and Paros
- Iceland: Reykjavik, the South Coast and the Ring Road
- Hawaii: Maui, Oahu and Kauai
These are my specialties, but I plan trips everywhere. I’ve designed trips for clients to Japan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Aruba and more. Take a look at the Journeys I’ve Designed, and wherever you’re dreaming of going, let’s talk.
Where in the world has Amanda Traveled?
What Working With Me Looks Like
Every trip starts with a complimentary consultation call. From there, I put together a proposal, we refine it together, and I handle the bookings.
When you book your hotel through me, you get access to perks like daily breakfast for two, property credits and priority for room upgrades at many four and five start hotels, often at the same rate you’d find online.
With my full planning services, I don’t disappear once you’re booked. You’ll have in-travel support and access to my travel app, so you’re never on your own. See my travel planning services.
When I’m Not Planning Trips
You can find me reading, spending time with family and friends, or taking a barre class. And probably daydreaming about my next trip back to Florence.
Questions Couples Ask Me
Ready to start planning?
If you’re done with “good enough” trips, tell me where you are dreaming of going. Let’s plan one you’ll still be talking about years from now.
