Welcome
Restorative Vacation planning for beautiful souls.
This is your invitation to truly begin living the peaceful, present, and purposeful life you want. We will collaborate to craft a personalized retreat drenched in intention, taking time to cultivate the routines and practices you will carry home and infuse into your everyday. This is an investment in YOU and I am here to help you get the most from your experience.
struggling TO plan your next trip?
feeling any of these SCENARIOS?
Hesitation or uncertainty about which resort or spa is the right fit.
Searching for pro tips to get the most out of your experience and score perks and upgrades.
Unsure about different spa services or what to expect.
Don’t Worry - I’ve got you!
let’s start with your intention
What is your soul longing FOR?
Craving a solo reset to de-stress, rest and restore mental wellbeing.
Seeking a safe place to process grief, loss or life transitions.
An overdue reunion with your favorite people.
Searching for the perfect couples retreat.
I’m here to help you plan your next transformational spa retreat based on your intention, budget and wellness goals.
Introducing
Your Personalized
Wellness Travel Advisor Service.
Let’s find the transformational luxury wellness retreat that meets your goals and intentions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
how does it all work?
You have options - choose the support that meets your needs and budget:
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I’ve been there before too. Did all the google searches and read all the blogs reviews but still not sure the spa is a perfect fit or curious about the best services? I’ve got you. Let’s hop on a call and I’ll help you sort it all out.
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Ready to jump in and get your wellness retreat booked? Perfect, time to relax and I’ll do the rest. Once you share everything you are looking to experience, your timeframe for travel, budget and special considerations I’ll present you the best spas to choose from. Then I’ll get it booked AND help you score all the resort perks and upgrades, when available.
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Let’s do this thang! You’ll get the full shebang - everything listed above and I’ll book any trip excursions, hotel transfers and reservations outside the resort options.
Hi! I’M Mara
It all started back in 2016 with a quick trip to Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda in an attempt to find my center. It felt as if I had lost myself in motherhood and desperately needed a way to cultivate inner peace and clarity. I took a solo retreat and fell deeply in love with luxury wellness travel.
Eight years later and I have visited over a dozen of the best resort and spas in the world. Those experiences have made me wildly passionate about immersing myself in different cultures and healing traditions, embracing the diverse approaches to well-being, and bringing the transformational practices home with me.
I use my spa trips as intentional time to nurture my physical, spiritual, and mental wellness. They facilitate the emotional space I need to process, heal, restore and move closer to fulfilling the highest, truest expression on myself.
Ready for some serious inspiration?
Take a look at some of the best luxury spas and resorts I can give you the insider info on.
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![Tucson Arizona Luxury Wellness Retreat All inclusive Resort and Spa Miraval]()
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ
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![Riviera Maya Mexico All Inclusive UNICO 20°87°]()
UNICO 20°87° - All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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NIZUC Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Indian Hot Springs Calistoga
Napa Valley, CA
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Island Yoga
Aruba
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Sunset Key Cottages
Key West, FL
A few of my FAVORITES
Rosewood mayakoba, mexico
Trust me when I say this resort is pure magic. The most luxurious property in the Mayakoba complex, the Rosewood is tucked in deep mangroves and serene emerald lagoons. A favorite of celebs and those that enjoy ultra-luxury.
Miraval Resort and Spa, Austin
This inclusive luxury wellness resort located in Tucson, Arizona offers a serene and rejuvenating environment for guests seeking a space to cultivate a life in balance.
Civana Wellness Resort & Spa, Arizona
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa is located in the scenic Sonoran Desert and offers a tranquil environment for guests seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and wide range of complimentary wellness classes.
LeFay Resort & SPa, Italy
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda is a stunning spa resort with breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. It is renowned for its eco-friendly approach, luxurious amenities, and comprehensive health and wellness offerings based on classical Eastern medicine and Western scientific research.
30 min Consultation Call
$50
(just a little help.)
*If you want to book your own accommodations but have some questions.
how much will is cost me?
I’m here to help.
30 min CONSULTATION call & resort BOOKING SERVICE
$0
(that’s right - free WHEN YOU BOOK WITH ME.)
PLAN my full trip
$250
(I want it all!)
*Includes booking for accommodations, ground transportation, trip excursions, spa and meal reservations (flights excluded).
If you think this sounds amazing but need more info
let’s break it down.
Option One - If you want to book your own accommodations but still have questions let’s connect via phone, Zoom, or Facetime. I can help you get the most out of your experience based on your personal intentions, travel preferences, needs, trip priorities, and budget. Plus, I’ll give you all the insider scoop and pro tips on spas you are interested in.
Option Two - The best bang for your buck (and no added cost to you), is the complementary consultation call and resort booking service that will also ensure you receive a true VIP travel experience.
Sounds too good to be true? I get it. Here’s the deal. Hotels value relationships with travel advisors. As a FORA advisor, booking through me gets you priority above Amex for available room upgrades and VIP status throughout your stay. Think of it as getting all the perks from an Amex card without the annual fee or time spent planning and booking. You’ll have access to FORA’s extensive partner network with guaranteed perks at 4,500+ hotels worldwide, including Virtuoso, Rosewood, Belmond, Rocco Forte and more. These perks include resort & spa credits, welcome amenities, complimentary breakfast and airport transfers, with no added cost to you!
Option Three: Don’t want to worry about a thing? I’ve got you. For a planning fee, I’ll take care of booking all the transportation, trip excursions and reservations so you can save time and focus on cultivating your intention and building the life you want.
PLUS when you book with me
you’ll get all these perks*
Daily breakfast credit
Experience credit
Welcome amenity and card
Early check-in/late check-out
Upgrade based on availability, upon arrival
VIP concierge when available
*Based on availability and varies by property
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They are basically the same, and I happen to be wildly passionate about luxury wellness travel. I have been to some of the world’s best spas and brought the wellness lessons there to my every day routines. I’ll share everything I’ve learned and help you book your next restorative vacation with all the added perks. Think Amex benefits without the annual fee.
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I specialize in on-the-ground experiences, accommodation and activities. I recommend booking air travel on your own and using credit card points when possible. Curious the best cards to use for travel, I got you. Let’s chat.
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NOTHING for just the resort bookings. I’ll receive commissions from the properties and travel providers, at no additional cost to you. In fact, I’ll always find the best available rate so you can be confident you’re getting a great deal.
For every trip I book, I’ll happily share recommendations for restaurants and activities that you can either book yourself, or with the help of the hotel concierge, at no cost to you. If you’d like me arrange those, the cost of booking restaurant bookings and organizing activities and ground transportation, is a $250 planning fee.
For more complicated multi-stop itineraries, I’ll charge a planning fee based on the length of travel.
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It depends on the hotel or travel provider. Most hotels require a credit card to hold a room, but some also charge a deposit upon making the reservation. Before I release your payment information, I’ll always let you know your chosen hotel’s deposit and cancellation policies so there are no surprises.
Still have some questions?
I’ve got you covered.
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Of course! The more the merrier. Whether you’re organizing a family reunion, honeymoon, a bachelorette party destination experience or a company-wide retreat, I’m happy to help. Fair warning, I’ll probably tell you about the epic 40th birthday bash I planned for 8 of my dearest friends in Aruba!
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Hotels are required to offer price parity, but occasionally you may see a different rate from an online travel agency than the one advertised on the hotel’s website. That happens very rarely but, when it does, I’ll do my best (e.g. contact the property directly) to ensure the property honors the same price.
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I get you! I do too.
I’m always happy to check the hotels you’re interested in to see if you can get perks such as free breakfast, a room upgrade, early check-in or late check-out, at no extra cost to you.
And if you really love planning travel, have you thought about becoming an advisor? I’m happy to answer any questions and help you get paid booking travel, including your own!
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It depends. Some trips are extra easy and we can knock it out in an hour, while others include many different moving parts and may take week.
