Kathie Snyders

When I was a software developer in 2008, that's when I read the book "What Color is Your Parachute?" The self-assessment exercise identified my passion for travel, and I booked my first clients in 2009 (while still working full time as a programmer). Initially booking USA travel, I soon transitioned to Ireland and Scotland. Ireland is the home of my heart and Scotland is a close second. I've traveled the width and breath of Ireland, experiencing the history, the people and their humor. I've hiked Sheepshead Peninsula, watched the sunset in West Cork, golfed many links courses in Ireland and witnessed Rory tank at Royal County Down. When the filming of Outlander started in Scotland, I created my own seven passenger tours of Scotland and got to know a fabulous tour guide company as well as the sites, sounds and tastes of Scotland and her wonderful whisky.

Note: With my Outlander tours, I've helped hundreds of people travel to Scotland, many for the first time to Europe (or first time in a long while). If you or your traveling companions have not traveled outside of your country, I know how to help you.

My father has a strong German heritage, so I've traveled to more of Europe. I've sat in the tulip fields in Keukenhof. I've river cruised the Romatic Danube and the famous Rhine Gorge. I've sailed from Dover to Lisbon, eaten dinner at a roof top restaurant overlooking Porto, and marveled at the Douro Valley while sipping wine at a hill side winery, and climbed the magnificent stairs at Lamego.

I've toured the WII sites in the Netherlands and climbed around the bunkers in Normandy. I've driven a sled-dog team and fed the reindeer in Norway. I've taken the Schilthorn to the snowy mountains of Switzerland and tasted decadent chocolate in Zurich.

I've sailed a tall ship in the British Virgin Islands and climbed the masts. And recently, we traveled to the luxury included resort at Sandals Grenada and I got to sail a Hobie Cat.

What's your dream for your next high-end trip?

I work with you to help you plan a vacation that is personalized to your specific definition of perfect. The perfect vacation for you will not be the same as anyone else. I help you define what is important to you.

With over a decade of experience in the travel industry, I've received heartfelt feedback from clients, with many describing their trips as the most memorable they've ever had. "Thanks as ever- we are having a great time and you are getting high marks from everyone! You really are good at this and clearly this is your passion. I should have added that the key thing you offered was personal communication, care and support!"