
Erica
Gragg
About Me
Wanderlust isn't just a word — it's the lens through which I've built my life and my career.
With over two decades of experience and firsthand knowledge of more than 96 countries, I specialize in crafting travel experiences that go far beyond the expected. My clients come to me for the kind of access, instinct, and personal touch that no algorithm can replicate — whether that's a seamlessly orchestrated family adventure, a romantic escape to a secluded beach, a private villa getaway with friends, or a deeply immersive journey to somewhere they've never dared to dream of yet.
What sets me apart is the relationship. I take the time to truly know my clients — their rhythms, their tastes, the things that make their soul sing — so I can introduce them to destinations, designers, artisans, chefs, and hidden cultural gems they wouldn't have discovered on their own. My greatest satisfaction is exceeding expectations they didn't even know they had.
I am widely recognized as a pioneer in wellness & tourism — a distinction earned, not claimed. I've been featured in Fast Company and The New York Times, named a "Wellness Expert to Watch" by Condé Nast Traveler, and have proudly held a spot on the Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists list since 2021.
When I'm not designing transformative journeys for my clients, I'm living one myself. As the founder of Escape to Shape: Adventures in Wellness, I lead intimate, experience-based small group retreats that weave together travel, exploration, nutrition, fitness, and local flavor into something truly extraordinary. Between trips, you'll find me hunting for treasures in exotic markets and vintage shops, hiking, practicing yoga and Pilates or hosting friends around the table at my home in Hudson, New York.
I am passionate about meaningful human connection — and giving back to every community I'm fortunate enough to visit.
The world is endlessly beautiful. Let me help you experience it that way.
