Thoughtfully Curated Journeys
Personalized travel experiences designed around you.
Welcome to Travels by Kathy
Thoughtfully Curated Journeys
Travel is more than visiting beautiful places. It's about discovering new cultures, making meaningful connections, and creating memories that stay with you long after you return home.
At Travels by Kathy, I specialize in personalized travel experiences designed around your interests, travel style, and dreams. Whether you're exploring Japan during cherry blossom season, discovering Argentina's wine country, or planning a European escape, I'm here to help make your journey unforgettable.Your next adventure begins here.
Featured Destinations
Mendoza, Argentina — Vendimia 2027
March 3–10, 2027 · Hosted small group, 8 days
Celebrate the grape harvest at the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia: parades, the Acto Central, and tastings at seven bodegas — including Catena Zapata, Zuccardi Valle de Uco, and Rutini — beneath the Andes.
From $3,050 per person (planning estimate) · Priority list now open — DM "VENDIMIA" on Instagram @travels.bykathy
Japan — Cherry Blossom Season 2027
March 25 – April 3, 2027 (tentative) · Small group, hosted
Kyoto 4 days first, Osaka 1 day, Tokyo 5 days last — temples, gardens, and neighborhoods in bloom, at a pace that lets you savor them.
Responses by January 10, 2027 — join the interest list for first access when booking opens.
Patagonia, Argentina — Penguins, Glacier & Wine
December 2027 · Hosted small group, 8 days
Walk among the penguins of Isla Martillo in Ushuaia, stand before the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate, and finish with wine days in Mendoza — a journey made for horse lovers and wildlife hearts.
From $1,850 per person (planning estimate) · Priority list open — reply by December 1, 2026
European Christmas Markets River Cruises
Interest list only — a hosted small-group AmaWaterways river cruise sailing is planned for the future. No confirmed date, sailing, or price yet. Join the interest list to hear first when details are announced. See Hosted Journeys for more.
Somewhere else in mind?
Italy, Mexico, Spain, or the trip you've been meaning to take for years — if you can dream it, I can plan it. Personalized planning is available for destinations worldwide.
Travel Services
Every trip starts with a conversation — where you want to go, how you like to travel, and what would make it unforgettable. From there, I handle the details.
Personalized Travel Planning
Custom itineraries built around you: the right hotels, seamless transfers, and experiences matched to your pace and interests. Ideal for couples, families, and multigenerational trips, with bilingual planning support for Spanish-speaking destinations.
Curated Cultural Experiences
Travel that goes deeper than sightseeing: wine country and harvest festivals, food and markets, historic neighborhoods, and local traditions, arranged with trusted local partners.
Small-Group Journeys
Hosted journeys for 12–16 travelers, led by Kathy personally, including Mendoza Vendimia each March and Japan Cherry Blossoms each spring.
See the Services page for full details.
Ready when you are — let’s plan a trip you’ll never forget.