My journey began in Ireland, on the trip where my husband proposed. Something shifted for me there. I realized travel isn't about the destination or the itinerary — it's about the moments that stay with you long after you've come home.

Since then, and over the past decade, I've explored over 50 countries across all seven continents — from the vast plains of Kenya to the raw silence of Patagonia, from the coastlines of Greece to the remote lodges of Indonesia. Each experience has deepened my understanding of what separates a good journey from an extraordinary one: intention, access, and an unwavering attention to detail.

Before founding Bespoke Escapes, I built a career in corporate marketing technology and project management — and that foundation shapes every aspect of how I run my business. The precision, the structure, the ability to anticipate complexity before it becomes a problem — these are as essential as the travel expertise itself.

What drives it all, though, is a genuine love for the people I work with. Getting to know my clients — how they travel, what they love, what they're hoping to experience — makes the planning process something I look forward to as much as the journey itself. The best trips I've designed have always started with a great conversation.

meet kaitlan

Founder & Lead Travel Advisor