The Trips We’re Taking Together
About the Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society
Some of the best travel happens in good company. Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society is our travel club for people who'd rather explore a place alongside others who appreciate it the way they do, without the compromises of a big tour group or the planning burden of doing it solo.
Membership is $97 a year and gets you access to every trip we run, invitations to member gatherings around Houston, and a spot in our active Facebook community where the group keeps in touch between trips.
Upcoming Trips
Vietnam & Cambodia: A Mekong River Journey
September 2026 | Traveling Soon
Our Society is headed to Southeast Asia this fall for a river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, tracing the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Watch our Facebook group for updates and photos along the way.
Immersive New Zealand
April 14–25, 2027 | With advisor Ciara Read
Twelve days across two islands, geothermal pools in Rotorua, a glowworm-lit kayak at twilight, the fiords of Milford Sound. This journey is built for travelers who want New Zealand's full range: culture, adventure, and quiet, at a pace that still feels like a vacation.
Voyage of the Glaciers: Alaska
July 31–August 7, 2027 | With advisor Amanda Reddick
Seven nights through Alaska's Inside Passage aboard Discovery Princess, with glacier viewing in Glacier Bay National Park and stops in Juneau and Ketchikan. Hosted by fellow Society advisor Amanda Reddick, and open to all members.
Featured Trip: Immersive New Zealand
April 14–25, 2027 · Starting from $7,320 per person, double occupancy
Twelve days across two islands, and I'll be there for every one of them.
This is the trip I'm most excited about this year. Geothermal pools in Rotorua, a glowworm-lit kayak at twilight, the fiords of Milford Sound- New Zealand has a way of surprising you even when you think you know what to expect. I've built this journey to give you the full range: culture, adventure, and quiet, at a pace that still feels like a vacation instead of a checklist.
What's included:
Ten nights across four hand-picked hotels, from Auckland's waterfront to the heart of Queenstown
A guided panoramic tour of Auckland plus the All Blacks Experience, capped off with a welcome dinner high above the city at Orbit 360°
A Waiheke Island food and wine tour by ferry from Auckland
The Hobbiton Movie Set tour, with lunch included
An immersive Māori cultural evening at Te Puia, complete with a traditional welcome ceremony and dinner
A restorative soak at Wai Ariki Hot Springs, followed by a glowworm kayak tour at twilight
The scenic drive through the Mackenzie Basin to Lake Tekapo en route to Queenstown
A full day exploring Middle-earth filming locations with Nomad Safaris
A coach and cruise excursion through Milford Sound
A farewell dinner at Momentos By The Lake
I'll be traveling alongside our group the entire time, so if you've ever wanted a trip where the planning is handled and the company is good, this is it
Curious but not ready to commit to a specific trip?
Join our Facebook group to see photos, ask questions, and get a feel for the community before you decide. Or reach out directly, I'm happy to talk through whether the Society is a good fit for how you like to travel.
