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Elizabeth Zakariaei

Specialties

Elizabeth’s passion for incredible hospitality and her creativity enable her to craft experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Professional sports was Elizabeth’s first love, who also introduced her to her second love: the world of travel. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Elizabeth took yearly trips to watch the SF Giants and 49ers play at stadiums across the States, giving her the opportunity to travel to a new city and explore everything it had to offer. This quickly transitioned into visiting new countries every year, with food as the main mode of discovery.

When she found herself in the heart of North Beach, moving into her first apartment, she made it her mission to discover which restaurants were worth a second visit, and even a third and fourth. To gain this knowledge, she dined at all 42 restaurants on Columbus Avenue over the course of a year. Now, she considers herself a bit of a foodie.

Before founding Club Z Travel and focusing on leisure travel, Elizabeth worked in corporate events, where she became comfortable planning trips and ensuring every detail was taken care of for hundreds of people. It was during this time that she also discovered how rewarding it is to make others feel rejuvenated through travel while listening to their needs and desires. Elizabeth brings that same level of attention to all of her clients, and she wants them to have confidence in her as their trusted advisor, knowing that she has handled everything for their unforgettable journeys.

What has been your most memorable travel experience to date?

My time in Huahine, French Polynesia comes to mind. It was the off-season, but the weather was still amazing. We stayed at a secluded resort that you reached by boat. During our stay, there was only one other couple on the property. We practically had the entire resort to ourselves. The hotel team was extremely friendly and accommodating. The villa we stayed in over the water was cozy, and being able to swim right off our deck was incredible.

Which destinations are you looking forward to visiting? Why?

The top two destinations currently on my list are New Zealand for its gorgeous scenery and unique adventure opportunities, and Greece for its breathtaking landscape and delicious cuisine.

Travel Tip

  • Take fun photos! While it's great to have traditional ones where everyone is smiling at the camera, some of the most memorable are when you let yourself be silly and imitate statues. Also candids really the capture the moment.