Luxury Travel Advisor  ยท  Annapolis, Maryland

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Kelly P

She plans the trip you did not know how to ask for.

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20+Years Travel Experience
6+Continents Explored
100%Trips Planned Around You
Kelly hiking a glacier trail in the Swiss Alps
Kelly cycling along an Amsterdam canal
Kelly exploring on a recent trip
Kelly in the courtyard of the Alcazar in Seville
Kelly enjoying time abroad
Kelly taking in the scenery on a trip
Kelly out exploring a new destination

About Kelly

The advisor who listens
before she plans

My Love of Travel

My first international trip was at age 12, skiing in Innsbruck, Austria. Being the quintessential know-it-all preteen, I took off down the slope ahead of everyone. I found myself at the bottom of the hill, surrounded by people speaking German, with no chairlift in sight. What did I do? Cried, obviously. Then waited for my mom to figure out what I had done and come find me.

But that was the beginning. What followed: more European trips in high school, international exchange programs both as a host and as an exchange student, a solo graduation trip to the UK after completing my Master's, and a lot more since.

The Advisor Who Listens Before She Plans

I have not always been a travel advisor. In my first adult life I was a social worker and therapist. After that came a solid decade of being a full time mom to four boys, born within five and a half years of each other. Life consisted of sports practices, piano lessons, Scouts, and approximately one million schedule conflicts.

Why does any of that matter when you are choosing a travel advisor? Because it means I listen. I ask the right questions before I plan anything. What kind of pace do you like? Structured days, or time to explore on your own? I may also push back if I feel it is warranted. As in, do you really want to hop to a new city every day?

It's Not a Transaction. It's a Relationship.

I love planning all kinds of trips. A relaxing Caribbean escape to disconnect and recharge. Hiking the mountains of Switzerland. The bucket list African safari that feels like watching The Lion King come to life.

I started out as a Scandinavian Travel Specialist, but I realized that niche did not give me what I love most about this work: you. The relationship. Getting to know your travel style, your priorities, what makes a trip feel like you. Couples reconnecting. Multigenerational trips where grandparents, kids, and grandchildren finally not only travel together but EVERYONE enjoys it. Girlfriends escaping for some overdue time away. All of it matters to me.

And yes, experiencing the travel firsthand so I can guide you better is not exactly a hardship.

"The best trips are not the fullest ones. They are the ones that actually fit you."
Kelly in a geothermal lagoon at sunset in Iceland

"She plans the trip you did not know how to ask for."

How It Works

Simple on your end.
A lot of work on mine.

01

We Talk First

Every trip starts with a real conversation. Not just "where do you want to go?" but "what do you actually want out of this?" How do you want to experience your destination? That conversation is where your trip actually begins. Afterward, I'll send you a recap and clear next steps so you know exactly how we move forward.

02

I Do the Work

Let the planning begin. I bring firsthand knowledge, trusted global partners, and serious attention to detail to build a proposal tailored to you: hotels, tours, transfers, and a well-paced itinerary that fits your travel style. Once the details come together, I'll send over a draft itinerary and we'll refine it from there, adjusting destinations, accommodations, and experiences until every element feels right.

03

We Lock It In

Once your itinerary is just right, I get to work securing your reservations. From accommodations to special requests, no detail is overlooked. Before you travel, we'll connect, walk through the trip together, and make sure you're comfortable and ready to go. Your full itinerary will be loaded into an easy-to-use app for offline access, so everything you need is right at your fingertips.

04

You Simply Go

You show up. Everything has been handled. Travel support is available before, during, and after your trip. And when you return, I'll follow up, eager to hear your stories. Because the best trips have a way of becoming the next conversation.

Signature Travel Network As a Signature Travel Network advisor, I offer exclusive privileges and complimentary benefits that are not available when you book on your own, including upgrades, shipboard credits, pre-paid gratuities, resort credits, daily breakfast, spa credits, and VIP amenities at more than 1,300 hotels and resorts worldwide.

From the Field

Straight from someone
who was just there

I spend significant time each year on the ships, in the hotels, and at the tables I recommend. This is where I share what I find.

Not On My Bucket List... Until It Was (Galapagos Islands)
July / August 2026

Not On My Bucket List... Until It Was

Galapagos Islands

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Phone: 571-216-4508

Email: kelly@clearscapetravel.com

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Kelly on a river cruise on the Danube