Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California, Taylor’s relationship with travel began early, but living abroad ultimately shaped the way she sees the world. She spent two years in the South of France studying European humanities and French, six months in Italy studying Italian, and later completed her university studies in Thailand. Europe has remained a second home ever since, and Taylor now spends every summer and alternating winters there with her family.
More than twelve years into her career as a luxury travel advisor, Taylor spends a significant part of each year traveling, returning to destinations she knows intimately, discovering new ones, experiencing hotels firsthand, and cultivating relationships with the people behind them.That firsthand knowledge is central to the way Taylor advises her clients. She wants to know more than whether a hotel is beautiful. She wants to know which room to book, what the service actually feels like, whether the location makes sense, and, most importantly, who it’s right for. Taylor specializes in highly personalized leisure travel, with particular expertise across Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as honeymoons, milestone celebrations, and family and multigenerational travel. Her approach combines thoughtful planning with a deep appreciation for culture, history, food, and a true sense of place.
As a mother of two daughters who have grown up exploring the world alongside her, Taylor understands that luxury means something different on every trip. Sometimes it’s extraordinary access or an exceptional hotel; other times, it’s simply knowing every detail has been taken care of so you can be fully present once you arrive. For Taylor, great travel isn’t about following where everyone else is going. It’s about knowing where each client should go and creating the experience around them.
France and Italy, always. I’ve spent so much of my life in both countries that returning feels less like visiting and more like coming home. There’s something about the culture, the food, the history, and the pace of life that I never tire of. What I love most is that neither destination ever feels “done.” I can return to the Côte d’Azur or Paris again and again and experience them differently each time, and Italy is no different. There are always new towns to explore, restaurants to discover, and places I find myself wanting to return to before I’ve even left.
That depth of familiarity has become invaluable in my work. I know how dramatically the right hotel, neighborhood, room category, beach club, restaurant, or even time of year can change an experience. I’m constantly revisiting old favorites while seeking out what’s new, and I love being able to share those discoveries with my clients. After all these years, I still find myself falling in love with both countries all over again.
Sailing through Raja Ampat, Indonesia, aboard Rascal Voyages is an experience I will never forget. There is something truly special about exploring one of the world’s most remote and beautiful destinations by sea. Waking up surrounded by untouched islands, spending the day diving in some of the most incredible waters I’ve ever seen, discovering secluded beaches, and returning to the comfort of a beautiful private yacht was the perfect balance of adventure and understated luxury.
What made Rascal so memorable was the entire experience: the crew, the food, the thoughtful details, and the feeling of being completely disconnected from the outside world while immersed in such incredible natural beauty. It was the kind of travel that reminds you how much of the world there still is to discover. I’ve always believed that the most memorable experiences aren’t necessarily about the most extravagant hotel or the most exclusive destination, but about how a place makes you feel. Raja Ampat gave me that rare feeling of being somewhere truly extraordinary, and it’s exactly the kind of experience I love introducing my clients to.
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