Specializing in crafting elevated itineraries tailored to each client’s unique vision, Emily ensures immersive experiences that celebrate the brilliance and culture of every destination through authentic encounters and genuine passion for discovery.

Before her foray into the travel world, Emily spent twelve transformative years in the sports industry. Her introduction to the magic of working with a travel advisor came while planning her own honeymoon. After experiencing the exceptional service of a SmartFlyer agent firsthand, Emily was captivated by the benefits and now refuses to plan any journey without expert guidance! As first a traveler and now a travel advisor, she excels at bringing itineraries to life—uncovering the finest restaurants and activities, sourcing hidden gems, and curating unique experiences that reveal a destination’s true essence. Emily’s enthusiasm for details and deep understanding of her clients allows her to create the highest quality experiences built on knowledge and trust.

Emily ensures her clients’ travels are extraordinary, memorable, and uniquely theirs, while maximizing every benefit of booking with Mason Luxury Travel, an affiliate of SmartFlyer. Whether securing that luxury hotel where every doorman knows your name, connecting clients with outstanding guides who immerse them in a city’s rich history, or discovering that restaurant with Bolognese pasta and chocolate torte they’ll reminisce about for years to come.

A native of Arkansas now residing in Columbus, Ohio, Emily’s most cherished travels have included skiing the pristine slopes of Courchevel, witnessing breathtaking sunsets in Santorini, savoring pasta at nearly every meal around Lake Como, experiencing the magic of Christmas in New York City, being enchanted by the iconic Vienna Philharmonic on New Year’s Eve, exploring endless farmers markets in Provence, and embracing the timeless beauty of New England. No matter where she travels personally or sends her clients, her ethos is centered on the idea that travel creates lifetime memories where experiences, keepsakes, and mementos are woven into the fabric of daily life long after we return home.

What has been your most memorable travel experience to date?

One of my most memorable travel experiences was a winter holiday over Christmas and New Year’s in Switzerland and Austria—most notably, New Year’s Eve in Vienna. My husband surprised me with tickets to the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Eve concert (which is like snagging tickets to the Super Bowl!), where we enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime, enriching experience at the Musikverein. The venue, music, and atmosphere truly transported us back in time.

We learned that to properly celebrate New Year’s in Vienna, everyone in the city waltzes when the clock strikes midnight. We returned to our hotel and opened our windows to look down at the streets, where everyone was dancing to The Blue Danube Waltz by Strauss. We also discovered that it’s tradition to exchange marzipan pigs—our hotel even gave us two to take home and share with loved ones. It was such a special and unexpected experience.

Which destinations or hotels do you go back to again and again? Why?

I will never tire of making return trips to London, New York City, and Paris. All three cities have so much to offer in so many different ways, at all times of the year! They make songs about Paris in the spring for good reason; it is impossible not to be joyful during Christmas time in NYC, and the grace and grandeur of London are unmatched. The history, romance, and cuisine found in all three cities alone will keep you occupied for years to come. When I feel like I didn’t get to all of the destinations or restaurants I wanted to, I always have to remind myself, “I will be back!”

As far as hotels (if I have to pick one!), Claridge’s in London—or any property within the Maybourne Hotel Group—are non-negotiables to return to. Their kindness, attention to detail, and level of service are extraordinary.