SARAH STURGES TRAVEL |TRAVEL SERVICES

Travel is deeply personal, so is my approach.

Every journey I design is rooted in thoughtfulness, balance, and beauty.

Whether you're planning a restorative escape, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, or simply need a trusted hand to manage the details, I’m here to make it seamless.

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Travel That Feels Rejuvenating

Luxury Travel transcends mere abundance.

It is about ease, authenticity, immersion in the culture in order to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones.

I’ll ensure you have a healthy itinerary with just enough.

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    Itinerary Design & Travel Arrangements

    Tailored trips built around your pace, passions, and purpose. From hotel and villa bookings to curated experiences, every detail is handled with care. This is the foundation of what I do: seamless, seamless, joyfully designed travel that feels effortless, authentic, and unique.

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    Group Travel Planning

    Planning for others can be stressful — I make it seamless. Whether you're organizing a milestone birthday, family gathering, or intimate retreat, I bring your group together with ease. I handle the logistics, so you can be fully present.

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    Hotel Reservations

    A simple way to upgrade your stay. I book your hotel or villa and secure VIP perks through our luxury travel networks — room upgrades, spa credits, welcome gifts, and more. Ideal for travelers who want benefits without full planning services.

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    Wellness Retreats (Coming Soon!)

    Deeply curated small-group getaways that balance culture, connection, and care. Think: Nature, slow mornings, movement, nourishing food, and space to reset. Join our list to be the first to know.

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    Gastronomy & Wine Excursions

    Coming Soon!)

    Expertly designed journeys for wine enthusiasts, collectors, and gourmands to explore the regions that have cultivated the vines and developed the cuisines they savor at home.

    If you are a fine wine store owner, restaurateur, or chef who would like to offer your clients an immersive, epicurean experience abroad, contact us here to collaborate.

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Your Investment

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    Fly & Flop

    For the spontaneous traveler who wants a well-curated escape. Includes up to 2 hotel bookings and curated restaurant, spa, and flight suggestions.

    From $350

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    Exclusive Custom

    A more detailed itinerary across up to 3 destinations with immersive experiences, hotel bookings, support, and up to 3 revisions.

    From $850

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    Boundless Bespoke

    Multi-destination travel with first/business class flight booking, unlimited concierge support, and in-destination extras.

    From $1,250

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    VIP Annual Membership

    Unlimited annual planning for frequent travelers spending $100k+ per year. Includes access to Sarah’s network, exclusive perks, and priority booking.

    By Inquiry

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Exclusive Perks, Just for You

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As a proud member of the Serandipians network, I’m able to offer my clients exclusive access to a curated collection of the world’s most luxurious hotels, villas, and private retreats. But it’s not just about where you stay, it’s about how you're treated when you arrive.

When you book through me, you’ll enjoy elevated amenities that turn a beautiful stay into an unforgettable one. These often include:

  • Complimentary upgrades (when available)

  • Early check-in & late check-out

  • Spa or restaurant credits

  • Welcome gifts and amenities (think: champagne on ice or handcrafted local treats)

  • Daily breakfast included

  • Unique, destination-specific touches—like floating breakfasts, children's dining with compliments, or lunch upgrades at signature restaurants

These perks aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re the thoughtful extras that enhance your travel experience and make you feel truly cared for. Because luxury, to us, is about the details that make you feel special.

Travel Inspiration

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter itineraries or rushed schedules. We believe in creating space: to pause, to connect, to feel something. While every journey we create is entirely bespoke, here are some trip ideas to spark your imagination.

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  • Modern living room with large windows showing snow-covered mountains and pine trees in the Swiss Alps, featuring minimalist furniture, a black fireplace, and the text 'Alpine Luxury in the Swiss Alps'.
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Whether you're craving a soulful retreat, a culinary escape, or a celebration that deserves a stunning backdrop, I’ll craft it just for you.

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KIND WORDS

  • "Sarah, your sage advice is a blessing; you think of everything with the utmost concern for us - where would we be without you! I literally feel like I am cradled in loving hands working with you as we navigate this journey together. After four planned and cancelled Italian adventures, it strikes me that our first trip (finally) was destined to be curated by you. We haven’t even departed and I feel like I have already connected to the country in a gentle way. Grazie mille Sarah, grazie mille!"

    Leslie and Tom Ruggiero

  • "We fully know the effort and time you put into what you so passionately do. ...There are no words - at least in English! - to adequately express my gratitude for all the care you put into curating our adventure in Italy! xoxoxox

    Leslie and Tom Ruggiero

  • "We have been frequent independent travelers abroad, and this was our first group experience. We were a bit apprehensive, but having had a chance to interact with you and Stefano we were confident that at least our leadership would be first rate! In fact our fellow travelers were delightful, the camaraderie added a very positive dynamic to the tour, and your planning and delivery was a constant source of admiration and gratitude. Especially for those with an interest in wine and the culture surrounding it, Stefano is a uniquely qualified guide."

    Michael and Pat Henderson

  • "Your consultation service made a very real difference in planning our January trip to Portugal, and in our on the ground enjoyment while there. We really appreciated your app with the daily events, contacts, reminders; if there was a question, the answer was probably right there on the phone. Because you had already worked with other clients visiting Lisbon I’m sure we benefited from their feedback that you were able to offer on hotels and lots of other things. Pat promises to take me to Sweden for my birthday this fall, so we will be talking to you about that before long."

    Michael and Pat Henderson

  • "We are adventurous and well travelled, and had never used a travel advisor previously. We were not sure if it was worth the investment but this trip was to a part of the world we had no prior experience with and wanted some extra reassurance on our accommodation choices, our time management and our safety. We were juggling a lot of moving parts with multiple family members traveling from multiple locations (including multiple countries of origin) with multiple interests, to be achieved within a budget and a short booking lead time and Sarah helped achieve all of the above. "

    Maureen Petrosky, Author, Podcast Host, Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert on CBS News and TODAY

  • The process was very collaborative on the front end but it was while we were there that we agreed having her services were worth every penny. The transports, the streamlined app, and the troubleshooting with what could have been an a complete unforeseen disaster brought our stress level from a 10 to a 2 in minutes. She was a true life line. We would and have highly recommended her services to anyone looking to travel, particularly to Marakkesh and the Agafay dessert. It was a trip of a lifetime that my family will not forget."

    Maureen Petrosky, Author, Podcast Host, Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert on CBS News and TODAY

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • While we're proudly based in Italy and the US, our expertise spans the globe. From Morocco to Mexico, Japan to the UK, we’ve designed unforgettable journeys on nearly every continent. Nothing is off the table—see where our clients have been and dream big.

  • We’re compensated through a combination of client fees and commissions from our trusted in-destination partners. Our planning fees cover the time, expertise, and care we put into crafting your trip — from our first conversation to your safe return. These fees ensure our recommendations are based solely on what’s best for you, not on commissions.

  • Not necessarily. While we charge planning fees, hotel rates booked through us are often the same as what you’d find online — sometimes even better. Plus, you gain access to added value like upgrades, VIP perks, and round-the-clock local support through our destination partners.

  • You can, but AI won’t text you back at 5am while you're in the middle of the desert. And you won't be first in line for an upgrade when booking a hotel yourself. We offer real support, real connections, and a level of care technology alone can’t replicate.

  • Absolutely. This is your journey —we’re here to guide and refine. From curated hotel options to itinerary revisions, we make planning collaborative, flexible, and tailored to your vision.

Our Process

Connect

Start with a complimentary discovery call. I'll get to know each other, talk through your travel dreams, and ensure we're the right fit.

Design

Once aligned, we begin crafting your bespoke itinerary — from handpicked stays to once-in-a-lifetime experiences — tailored just for you.

Travel

Pack your bags and let us handle the rest. I manage every detail so your journey feels effortless, seamless, and unforgettable.

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“I love paying Travel Advisor commission.”

-Sir Rocco Forte, Chariman of Rocco Forte Hotels

Countries Our Clients Travel To…

Europe

Italy

  • Veneto – Verona, Venice, Lake Garda

  • Lombardy – Milan, Lake Como

  • Piedmont – Turin, Wine Region, Lake Maggiore

  • Trentino-Alto Adige – The Dolomites

  • Tuscany - Florence, Tuscan Coast

  • Umbria

  • Liguria – Genoa, Lombardy, Cinque Terre, Portofino, off-the-beaten-path towns

  • Lazio – Rome

  • Puglia

  • Basilicata – Matera

  • Emilia-Romagna – Modena

  • Val d'Aosta – Courmayeur

  • Sicily — Aeolian Islands

  • Marche

  • Friuli-Venezia Giulia

  • Campagnia — Amalfi Coast, Naples, Capri, Ischia, Calabria

France

Paris | Alsace – Strasbourg to Colmar | Burgundy – Dijon to Beaune | Côte d'Azur – Nice, Cannes, Éze, Juan-les-Pins, Marseille, Cassis, St Tropez | Chamonix | Champagne | Loire Valley | Jura Region | Provence |

Monaco

Europe

Spain

Madrid |Barcelona | Valencia | Andalucía – Marbella, Málaga, Estepona | Sevilla| Tarifa| Montecorto | Rioja | Cantabrian Coast | Basque Region | Catalonia

Switzerland

Zürich | Lausanne | Geneva | St Moritz, Bad Ragaz, Interlaken, Zermatt, Jungfrau, BaselLucerne | Scenic road trips

Austria

Salzburg | Vienna | Innsbruck

United Kingdom

London |English Countryside | Scotland

Africa

Morocco

South Africa

Zimbabwe

North America

United States

  • New England – Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Newport Boston, Western Massachusetts

  • New York — NYC, Upstate New York, Lake Geneva, Adirondacks

  • California — Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Carmel-By-the-Sea, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley

  • New Mexico – Santa Fe, Taos

  • Hawaiian Islands

  • Additional travel along the East and West Coasts

Canada

  • Montreal, Québec, Vancouver, Toronto

Mexico

  • Riviera Maya

Central America

Costa Rica

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