Hi, I'm Sophia, the travel advisor behind Essential Romance Travel.
And I'm so glad you're here!

Travel wasn’t always the plan for me. I grew up loving it, taking trips around the U.S. with my family and always looking forward to seeing somewhere new, but I didn’t realize it could actually become a career.

That changed in 2019, when I stumbled into a role with a luxury travel company while living in Las Vegas. It completely shifted my perspective. I saw just how much intention and care goes into a truly great trip, and how meaningful travel feels when it’s done well.

Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to help couples across the U.S. plan everything from honeymoons and romantic getaways to bigger, once-in-a-lifetime trips you talk about for years. What I’ve found is that it’s rarely just about the destination. It’s about how the trip feels while you’re there.

That’s really why I started Essential Romance Travel. I wanted to create a more personal, thoughtful planning experience. One where you feel taken care of, where the details are handled, and where your trip actually feels like you.

When I’m not planning travel, I’m usually out exploring somewhere new myself, experiencing resorts and destinations firsthand so I can guide my clients with real insight. At home, you’ll find my dog Linq close by (usually asleep under my desk), keeping me company while I work through itineraries and ideas.

At the end of the day, my role is simple. I’m here to make your trip feel easy so all you have to do is show up and enjoy it.