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Hello, I’m Anna.
I’ve been designing travel for more than a decade, and I work mostly with people who could absolutely plan their own trip — they just don’t want to spend six weekends comparing hotels and reading reviews that contradict each other.
I don’t start with a product and sell it to you. I start with you: how you like to travel, what you actually want out of this trip, and what you’d rather skip. Then I match you to the experience that fits. Sometimes that’s a fully custom private itinerary. Sometimes it’s a river cruise, a small-ship expedition, a safari, a luxury rail journey, or a well-run guided tour. Part of my job is telling you which one fits — even when it isn’t what you came in asking for.

Whether you’re an experienced traveler or just setting off on your first adventure, I work with you to make sure you feel confident and secure in your travel plans before you even pack your bags. I take your wishlist that you can’t quite articulate and turn it into a checkbox of accomplishments that will thrill you.
With a decade of travel advisor experience and a network of trusted global partners, I craft your trip proposals as carefully as if they were my own. I’ve lived and worked in three continents and visited over 75 countries. You can rest assured that the vetted, trusted partners I use will respect your time and investment as sincerely as I do myself.
I take you beyond the ordinary – to make sure your vacation is truly worth every penny. You’ll come home from your vacation thrilled with your memories of a stunning remote wilderness lodge in Alaska, a secret surprise proposal to your loved one in the Seregenti, or behind the scenes access to some of the world’s most exclusive museums.
Background & Recognition
I’ve spent more than a decade designing travel, but the truth is I’ve been an international traveler my whole life. I was raised partly in Portugal, hold dual US/Portuguese citizenship, and have since traveled to more than 75 countries and lived on three continents — including a stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa. That background, along with years of doing this work well for clients who come back to me trip after trip, is what I bring to planning yours.
A few things I’ve been recognized for along the way:

Anna planned an unforgettable France trip for my husband and me! Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from flights and transfers to hotels, trains, and tours, making the entire journey smooth and stress-free. Our itinerary was perfectly balanced, combining iconic highlights like Paris, Versailles, the Louvre, and a Seine dinner cruise with unique experiences in Sarlat, Dordogne, Carcassonne, Avignon, and the Luberon villages. Each hotel was excellent, transportation was seamless, and every excursion felt carefully chosen to match our interests. We especially appreciated how organized everything was,clear instructions, confirmations, and logistics made traveling easy and enjoyable. Anna’s attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to create a personalized experience turned this into one of the best vacations we’ve ever taken. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend Anna to anyone looking for a beautifully planned, memorable, and stress-free travel experience!
Anna hit another home run with us in her planning our Bucket List trip to Patagonia the last week of January 2026. Having worked with her a few times now, she really understands our likes (outdoors, hiking, great food and nice accommodations) and dislikes (boring museums) and thus nailed the itinerary with two amazing all-inclusive lodgings in Patagonia that had daily guided excursions to choose from, unforgettable views, delicious meals and very friendly/accommodating staff. The first lodging was the historically preserved Singular Hotel in Puerto Natales where each room had a entire walled window overlooking the fjord, and the second “hotel” was Patagonia Camp just outside of the Torres del Paine National Park. We stayed in a luxurious Yurt that overlooked the lake with a view of mountains! We hiked every day to our hearts content bringing home many wonderful photos and memories! Now we are looking forward to planning our next adventure with Anna …. an African Safari!
Anna was fabulous to work with. She understood my unique needs and interests, and used her experience to create an itinerary that was flexible for my family while still ticking off all the must-do’s. She also pushed for some local tours and recommendations that she knew from experience would be a good fit, and I’m so glad we followed her advice. She EVEN pulled off a miracle a few weeks before our departure with an added request. I appreciated her detailed documents to address the “what ifs” of travel, things to watch out for, and recommendations for down time. Will definitely work with Anna again. Our trip would not have happened without her expert advice and curation.
Anna Harrison was an outstanding travel agent! She was extremely knowledgeable about every detail of the Rocky Mountaineer trip, the Fairmont hotels, and the extra excursions available to us along the way. She was very prompt in responding to our questions, and provided great advice to us about the places we visited. She was very helpful, too, in arranging logistics and tickets for extra pre-Rocky-Mountaineer experiences (e.g., Vancouver Island by Ferry, High Tea at the Fairmont Empress, and Butchart Gardens) and post-Rocky-Mountaineer extras (e.g., the Calgary Stampede).
From the start Anna was amazing at planning our trip, asking us what our expectations were so she can customize our experience. She came out with amazing suggestions and recommendations with her personal experiences that made us very comfortable in trusting her advice. Even when questioning other options, she was able to provide in-depth analysis on why one option would be better than other. Communication was constant and fluid from the moment we first made contact all the way through our trip. She provided update emails as we got closer to our vacation with helpful information and an itinerary that saved us time from having to collect information from different places. It just made everything so easy and stress free. We even had to change our itinerary and she was more than happy to make the adjustments without issue. I highly recommend Anna for any travel/vacation needs and look forward to working with her again.
Thanks to Anna Harrison, our 5 week first trip to Portugal was incredible. Our goal was an immersive cultural trip with lots of history. To that end, we sought a specialist. Glowing reviews and Anna’s background as someone who grew up in Portugal made her the perfect choice for us. Our journey included stays in Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Coimbra, Obidos, Sintra, and the Algarve. Anna provided excellent recommendations regarding culinary gems and unique cultural experiences. Beyond the major hubs were excursions into the heart of Portugal’s rural life with visits to fascinating cork farms, traditional fishing villages, and picturesque countryside schist villages. The driver/guides Anna arranged were among the best we’ve had. Typically they were masters trained historians with in-depth knowledge specific to the areas we visited. For anyone planning a trip to Portugal, especially for those seeking an in-depth authentic experience, we highly recommend Anna!
Our family just returned from our third flawlessly planned trip, thanks to Anna. As always, every transfer, tour, and activity was seamlessly coordinated, making for a truly relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Anna takes the time to listen to what we want out of our family trips, and she always remembers our preferences from previous itineraries. Her expertise, combined with her personal travel experiences, allows her to recommend unique, off-the-beaten-path destinations and memorable activities that truly immerse us in the local culture. She excels at finding the perfect balance between adventure and downtime, ensuring everyone has a fantastic time. As a family of five, booking comfortable accommodations can be a challenge, often requiring multiple calls to coordinate details. But Anna always finds the ideal set-up, giving us ample space to unwind and enjoy our time together. Her extensive travel knowledge and attention to detail make her our go to. Can’t wait to see where we go next!
Anna was great to work with during the almost 18 months from the start of planning our 3 week Alaska trip to the start of the trip. She was a wealth of knowledge of places to visit and activities to experience. She guided us through the process to get the most of our time in Alaska, given all there is to do and see. She provided us with our itinerary in an app (and a pdf) that was very helpful to have available while traveling, even including suggestions for activities where none were planned and restaurants by location. She contacted our hotel to let them know of our late arrival in Anchorage which was welcome given our delays at the airport. We will definitely be using Anna again to plan future trips.
Working with Anna made our trip to Portugal a breeze. I don’t think I have ever worked with a travel agent as passionate and helpful as Anna. I cannot thank her or recommend her enough – she gets to know her clients and will tailor your experience to exactly what you need. I cannot wait to plan more trips with Anna!
Our trip to Portugal was truly magical, and it was all due to Anna. She took to heart my description of our dream girl’s trip, and provided us with an itinerary that was everything we could have asked for. It was a perfect mix of activities and down time, and the hotels were amazing! We felt truly spoiled the entire trip. We enjoyed a private cooking lesson in Lisbon, and a sunset cruise in Algarve. Our day tour of Sintra and surrounding countryside was perfect, partially because of our tour guide Antonio, who was just a joy. All of our drivers were timely and professional, ferrying us about in comfort. Anna was very easy to work with, always available to answer questions and provide us with tips and hints. I highly recommend Anna, and I know I will not hesitate to contact her for my future travel needs.
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