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Most travel agencies book reservations with major hotels and tourist attractions. The result is a more expensive vacation with less exposure to the local culture.

I specialize in local businesses who have a passion for their country and offer an authentic experience.

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Pricing

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Escape

Travel dates 7 days or less:

1-4 people - $500

5-9 people - $650

10+ people - $800

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Explore

Travel dates 8-14 days:

1-4 people - $600

5-9 people - $800

10+ people - $1,000

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Adventure

Travel dates 15+ days:

1-4 people - $700

5-9 people - $900

10+ people - $1,100

Testimonials

“I had an amazing experience with The Road Best Traveled for my Spain and Portugal trip. Carolyn tailored the itinerary perfectly to my group’s interests, ensuring we saw all the highlights while also discovering some hidden gems and great restaurants. It was nice to have the details taken care of and made for such an enjoyable traveling experience. Highly recommend!”

Amy L., Portugal & Spain 2025

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“I would absolutely recommend the Road Best Traveled to anyone in need of a wonderful trip planner! As someone who was very overwhelmed with the thought of finding the right things to do on our trip to Portugal and Italy, I could not have made it happen without Carolyn. She was so thorough in helping us with everything from hotel and restaurant suggestions (which were amazing!) to train and transportation scheduling from city to city. The Road Best Traveled is a must for a collaborative and well-planned trip planning experience.”

Katelyn D., Portugal & Italy 2024

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