ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Daria Dimitroff. Sit back, relax, and let me customize your next journey of a lifetime! I specialize in bespoke, luxury trips to Europe and the tropics, and only the finest cruises.
What I love most about planning travel for my clients is making their travel dreams come true, all while exceeding their expectations, saving them time, providing an excellent value because of my connections and access to perks and helping them avoid common mistakes. I love to provide personal service in a world where booking online is so impersonal.
More about me and why it is so rewarding to work with me:
Your Trip Is Customized
I customize trips from top to bottom based on what each client wants and their personal interests and desires. I will seamlessly design an itinerary for you even if at first you don’t know where to go or how much time to spend in each place.
I Save You So Much Time!
Even if you have visited the same destination a bunch of times, things change. I am way ahead of you before you start researching because I stay on top of all the latest developments, like the best cruise lines and hotels, the newest special experiences, and the most recent refurbishments.
I am also your editor. I sift through the options and give you curated choices customized to your personal desires so you don't have to weed through tons of options.
I take care of every detail of your entire trip so all you have to do is pack and look forward to it.
You Get Deeply Personal Service
I am a real human being, your personal contact who is available before, during, and after your travel. With me, there is no impersonal online experience, like on Expedia, Travelocity, or booking.com.
I take the time to get to know you and your preferences and get you what you want. You are my valued client who I know and care about.
I give you personal recommendations based on what you want and like.
I’ve got your back. I know which cruises, resorts, hotels, and experiences are a good value and which ones aren't. The most expensive option is not necessarily the best.
Perks, Baby, Perks
I have access to special rates, upgrades and perks with the finest cruises, resorts, and hotels worldwide that are not available when you reserve on your own.
Even with my access to perks, you still pay the same rate when you book with me as you do if you reserve on your own.
Clout & Connections
I have connections and relationships all over the world. They know me when I reach out, so I am better positioned to get you what you want than if you book online.
If you have special requests like connecting rooms, a room away from the elevator, a higher floor, or anything else, I am much more likely to get it for you than you are on your own.
I also have clout because I am a member of Signature Travel Network, which has more than 15,000 travel agent members and has earned an excellent reputation. Individual travelers don't have the pull I do as a member of Signature.
I’m An Expert
I have been planning travel for over 30 years. I planned my first trip for friends when I was in my 20s and took over planning large family group trips shortly thereafter. I love bringing the joy of travel to others.
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My specialities are bespoke, luxury trips to Europe and the tropics, and only the finest cruises. I have deep knowledge, hundreds of hours of training, and up-to-date information because of my contacts and connections.
Fun Trips I Planned Recently
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A journey through Scotland for a single woman in her 70s traveling alone! I helped the same client with a trip to Italy and France with another single female friend. I travel alone a lot, or with friends, and love helping other women do the same.​
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A trip to Hawaii for a couple who has been there many times. They wanted me to take care of all the details and get them perks at their resort. I love Hawaii, and stay up-to-date on all the changes going on. I also travel to Hawaii and experience the hotels, restaurants, and activities myself.
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A multigenerational trip for a client celebrating her 80th birthday. She took her daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons on an epic river cruise designed for families through Germany, Austria, Bratislava, and Hungary. I have been traveling with my twins since they were babies and love to help families make the most of their time together.
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A trip to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico for a foodie family who wanted my help because I’m up-to-date on the best food experiences. Food is very important to me, and to a lot of my clients, and this family loved the resort I chose!
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A luxury cruise to the Greek Islands on a very small ship for a couple in their 80s celebrating their anniversary. They wanted an objective, expert opinion on the options and I got them a fabulous cruise with extra perks.
My Story
I grew up in Santa Monica, California, and went to UCLA and got a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Later I moved to San Francisco and started my career as an attorney. I had been planning travel on the side for friends and family for over 20 years when it finally dawned on me that I should do this full time. I never turned back.
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The skills I picked up as a lawyer really help me plan your trips: research, detailed organization, and the ability to understand fine print and advocate for my clients are some of the things my customers love about me!
In addition to travel, other things I love: spending time with friends and family, food, wine (preferably all 3 together), meditation, fitness, yoga, reading, hiking, biking, movies, history, architecture, museums, theater, ballet, cities, mountains, beaches, baking, and trying new experiences.
I now live in Oakland with my husband and our teenage twins. I have never enjoyed my work as much as I do now. Planning journeys of a lifetime for my clients is such a joy!
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Let’s Get to Know Each Other!
I’d love to hear more about you, and there are lots of ways to get to know me: