No generic trips. No generic advice.
About Kayla
Travel advice from someone who actually travels.
Hi, I'm Kayla Renee — travel advisor, podcast host, and the person your friends call when they're planning a trip and don't know where to start.
I've been helping people plan travel for a long time. Longer than it's been my official job title.
The Origin Story
It started at Disneyland.
In 2008, I joined my first Disney College Program — working outdoor vending at Disneyland. I went back in 2010 for Quick Service Food & Beverage at Roaring Fork inside Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World. And again in 2013, working Merchandise in Asia at Animal Kingdom.
Three programs. Three locations. A lot of time spent inside the machine that makes Disney magic happen.
By the time I left, I knew Disney better than most people who'd been visiting for decades. So when friends and family started planning Disney trips, they asked me. And I loved helping them.
That informal role turned into something real in February 2017, when I became an official travel advisor. What started as Disney trip planning grew into something bigger — cruises, international travel, Europe, the Mediterranean, custom itineraries for people who wanted a real trip, not a template.
How I Travel (And Why It Matters)
I don't have a single travel style — and I think that makes me a better advisor.
I've done solo trips. Guided group tours. Weekend escapes with one other person. Full-on adventure travel. I'm genuinely down for most things, which means I can meet you wherever you are when it comes to travel.
Some places I keep going back to:
Greece — the Mediterranean is one of my favorite places on the planet, and Greece sits at the top of that list
Italy — the food, the history, the way time feels different there
England — I've spent enough time around the country that it feels familiar in the best way
I'm not giving you advice based on what I read online. I'm giving you advice based on where I've actually been.
Let's Just Go — The Kayla Renee Travel Podcast
Beyond the advisory side, I host Let's Just Go — a travel podcast where I talk through destinations, share trip recaps, give honest takes on what's worth your time and money, and basically treat every episode like a conversation with a friend who happens to know a lot about travel.
If you want to get a feel for how I think about travel before you ever book anything, start there.
What Working With Me Looks Like
I'm not a booking engine. I'm not going to send you a generic itinerary and call it personalized.
When you work with me, you get:
A real conversation about what you actually want from a trip
Recommendations based on firsthand experience — not just what looks good on paper
Planning that fits your travel style, budget, and travel group
Someone in your corner from the first question to the last boarding pass
Let’s start planning
If you’re ready to work with a travel advisor who prioritizes expertise, transparency, and thoughtful planning, I’d love to help.
Start by filling out my travel inquiry form, and I’ll be in touch to talk through next steps and see if we’re a good fit.