You don't need more options. You need the right ones.

Thoughtful trips for busy people who'd rather spend their PTO living it than researching it.

Explore Your Options
Because how you travel matters

The best vacations aren't the ones with the longest itinerary. They're the ones where the hotel actually fits how you travel, the pacing feels right, and you're not still comparing options the night before you leave.

I’m Samantha. By day, I’m an accountant - the person responsible for getting the numbers exactly right. I bring that same instinct for research, comparison, and detail to SH Travel Designs, where the subject matter is a lot more fun than SEC filings: figuring out which hotel actually fits you, what's worth the splurge, and what you can skip. I narrow the noise, compare the trade-offs, and think through the details you may not know to ask about so your trip feels considered, not cobbled together.

Great Trips Don't Happen by Accident.

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Whatever stage you're at — you know exactly where you're headed, or you just know you need this vacation — I'll help you figure out what's worth booking and handle it from there.

Better Travel Decisions, Made Easy

Explore your options

Every detail, handled — for travelers who want the whole trip off their plate.

The right stay, plus a plan for your time — without every hour scripted.

Already know where you're going? I'll find the hotel that actually fits you.

xo, Samantha

The destinations I’m watching. The hotels worth knowing about. When to start planning, what’s worth the splurge, and the little details that can make a trip so much better.

Once a week, I’ll send you the travel ideas, planning advice, hotel finds, and things I think are actually worth knowing so you don’t have to spend hours digging for them yourself.

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Collected Along the Way

Samantha took the time to understand my family's needs and was able to find us the most fantastic accommodations! She was easy to communicate with and was quick to pivot based on our feedback to find the best fit for us. 

“The hotel room and location were beyond!"

Mercedes, Connor & Josie

Rome, ITaly

Room and view was amazing! Bottle of champagne upon arrival was so nice! I loved the “romantic dinner” set up and they also decorated the room while we were gone which was a fun surprise. Thanks for planning with my husband to make it a surprise, that was so thoughtful! Thanks for all the help!

“I will recommend you to anyone!!"

Ryan & Mackenzie

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Booking with Samantha made things SO much easier for us. She took the headache out of figuring out travel arrangements and was right there when we had a hiccup. She handled the stressful parts so we could focus on the fun stuff. It was a fantastic experience!

“She took the headache out of traveling!"

Bates Family

San Pedro, Belize

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