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Hi, I'm Vanessa.

Wife. Mom. Career woman. And the person who will plan the trip you've been putting off.

Who am I?

I live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, love the outdoors, and have a genuine inability to do anything halfway. That last part is actually what makes me good at this.

I became a travel advisor because I kept planning incredible trips for my family and realizing — this is something people need help with. Not generic help. Real, expert, I've-actually-been-there help. So I built Tripp Travel around exactly that.

I'm a Fora Reserve advisor and proud member of the Virtuoso network — which is the part that matters most to you as a client. It means when you book with me, you're not just getting my expertise. You're getting room upgrades, resort credits, complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late checkout at hundreds of luxury properties worldwide. Perks you genuinely cannot get by booking direct.

My three specialties are luxury active travel, river and ocean cruising, and protecting your travel investment. If you want to hike all morning and have a spectacular room waiting for you at night — that's my lane. If you want a cruise that actually fits your family's pace instead of whatever the algorithm suggests — also my lane.

I've traveled to Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, and throughout the Caribbean and continental US. I've biked through Santa Barbara wine country, glamped in Moab with views of Arches, and cruised the Mediterranean with my whole family. I write about all of it on this site — because firsthand experience is how I earn the right to recommend it.

Here's what working with me actually looks like: you submit an inquiry, we get on a call, and I connect with industry experts to build you a proposal with real options — not a one-size answer. I charge a planning fee based on your trip's complexity, and I'll tell you what that looks like before we go further. Clients who've worked with me once tend to come back. That's the part I'm most proud of.

I'm not trying to be everything to everyone. I work best with people who value their time, want the trip done right, and would rather spend their energy being excited about the journey than stressed about the logistics.

The inquiry form takes about three minutes. I'll follow up within 24 hours to schedule a discovery session — no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation about where you want to go.

Certifications & Affiliations

Staying current isn't optional in this industry. Destinations change, properties evolve, and the best experiences go to advisors who know the right people. Here's where I invest in staying sharp.

Tripp Travel · Chattanooga, TN · Luxury Travel Advisor Powered by Fora Travel · Virtuoso Member

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