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Carly Skjervem Kansas City 1 Year of Experience Specialties , ,

With the belief that travel should be intentional, seamless, and deeply meaningful—not simply designed to impress—Carly’s work aims to genuinely enrich the lives of those she serves.

Based in Kansas City, Carly is a trusted travel advisor crafting beautifully curated journeys for families, couples, and groups seeking to explore the world with confidence. Her passion for travel was ignited at a young age through mission trips to Guatemala and later solidified while studying abroad in Seville. These formative experiences instilled a belief in her that travel is not about escaping life but about expanding and enriching one’s perspective profoundly.

Before embarking on her travel advisory career, Carly became the go-to planner for friends and family, often stepping in to simplify overwhelming research and logistical challenges. She quickly discovered that most people didn’t need more options—they needed clarity, guidance, and a calming presence to lead them through the process. This realization became the foundation of her work, allowing Carly to transform daunting travel planning into an empowering and enjoyable experience for her clients.

Carly’s own travels have deeply influenced her approach to advising others. She prioritizes patience and flexibility, understanding that even the best-planned itineraries require adaptability and grace when confronted with life’s unexpected turns. She passionately advocates depth over speed, encouraging longer stays, meaningful cultural interactions, and opportunities to connect with the heart of every destination. Whether meandering through charming neighborhoods, engaging with locals, or savoring life in the moment, Carly truly values the richness of a slower pace.

Traveling with her husband and children has only deepened her belief that the most memorable journeys leave a lasting imprint on the soul—long after her clients return home. With meticulous attention to detail and intentional care, Carly ensures every trip feels effortless, allowing her clients to savor every moment fully and completely.

How do you prepare for your trips?

When it comes to preparing for a trip, I love a good list. Packing lists, detailed itineraries, and organized to-do lists help me feel calm and prepared before departure. I like to think through logistics carefully so that once we arrive, we can relax and be fully present. Thoughtful preparation allows space for spontaneity, which is often where the magic happens.

Travel Tip

  • Plan thoughtfully, but once you arrive, let go of perfection and allow yourself to fully be present in the experience.

Testimonials

Carly is amazing! We planned a trip to Greece with her and her care and attention to detail was so evident and brought such an elevated experience to both the planning and traveling part of our time away. She's so easy to work with, her recommendations are excellent, and it takes such a mental load off knowing she is taking care of everything. She has extensive travel experience and I would trust her with any travel planning, big or small.

-K.E.

Carly is so passionate about taking care of people. She was such a gift to us planning our trip to Kona. Based on her years of travel experience, she was a trusted resource for us as we planned our time away. Her organization and attention to detail made all the difference for us. It was our favorite trip to date!

-D.M.

I would absolutely recommend Carly for travel planning and coordination. She has impeccable attention to detail, is thoughtful and creative, and is a wonderful resource for trips, whatever the size and scope.

-S.M.

Carly was amazing to work with. I wanted to take my wife on a multi-city/state New England road trip for her 40th but didn’t know where to even start. Carly worked with me on our preferences and priorities and put together a road trip that was the perfect balance of structure and flexibility. She made it so easy and we had such a great time!

-Z.B.

Carly was so professional. She gave us her undivided attention and worked to make sure our trip was absolutely perfect! All the details were attended to. Nothing was out of place. She brought ideas to the table that we hadn't even thought of. We felt so loved and cared for. Traveling with extended family means that there are all sorts of hoops to jump through and differing parties to please, but she effortlessly found solutions and engaging ideas to help manage a flawless trip. I don't think I could ever dream of trying to even attain this type of trip again without her. Many thanks over and over again!

-R.S.

Carly was so helpful from the beginning to the end of our Scottsdale trip. We received upgraded room amenities, resort credits, and gifts in our room to commemorate our milestone birthdays.

-R.M.