The Heart Behind the Brand

Signature Travel Network advisor - Ciara Read; Tahiti travel specialist; The Woodlands, TX

Some people stumble into a career. Mine started on a Hawaiian beach on my honeymoon, over twenty years ago.

That trip planted something. I came home knowing those islands had more to offer than a single visit could hold, and I've been going back ever since, including with my children. French Polynesia came later. I experienced Tahiti for the first time just last year, and it only deepened what I already knew: some destinations deserve more than a quick Google search and a booking button.

For most of my career, I worked in finance and accounting, and I hold an MBA in experiential business and entrepreneurship. I know what it means to be busy in the way that actually costs you something, the weekends that disappear, the vacations that never get planned, the trips that happen eventually but never quite the way you imagined. That background is a big part of why I do this work, and who I do it for.

I created Salt + Serenity Travel for clients who are done doing the research themselves. My specialty is Hawaii, the South Pacific, and upscale beach destinations worldwide. My job is to handle every detail so that all you have to do is show up.

I'm an independent affiliate of Exemplary Travel Advisors, which operates under host agency, Oasis Travel Network, and luxury consortia, Signature Travel Network. That affiliation means access to exclusive perks, preferred rates, and resort relationships that most travelers simply can't access on their own. I'm also a certified Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, with advanced training through Tourism Fiji, Tahiti Tourisme, and others. And I'm a proud member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) and CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association).

Beyond individual travel planning, I'm also a founding partner of Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society, a curated travel community that hosts small-group journeys to aspirational destinations for like-minded travelers. If that sounds like your kind of adventure, reach out and ask what's coming up.

When you're ready, I'd love to help you plan something worth the flight.

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I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up. Reach out anytime and let’s start crafting a travel experience that’s designed just for you.