Travel Advisor
Amanda Blakley
Expertise
- Fashionable family travel,
- friend getaways,
- milestone trips,
- experiential luxury
Profile details
About
Vacationist, mom of two, constant tourist with an appetite for adventure. Part-time travel writer, full-time trip curator living the southern California dream in Malibu.
Travel style
I love a unique adventure; I always keep a pulse on the destinations that go beyond Top 10 lists. I live for unique hotels and amazing hospitality, and I’m a firm believer that a good hotel should offer the ultimate experience in hospitality: a fine balance between feeling at home and like a treasured guest. I’m all about balance, and I pace my trips consciously and intentionally to balance research and serendipitous experiences. It’s not all about luxury nor is it all low brow – but I never say no to a meal at a busy street stand or night market, or the opportunity to hang with the locals.
Amanda's travel guides & trip reports
Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Country Retreat to The Berkshires
Family-Friendly Guide to Mexico City
Best Things to Do in Malibu
Favorite hotels
The Lodge at Glendorn
Bordering the Allegheny National Forest, this property is northwest Pennsylvania’s only luxury nature resort designed in the style of the grand family camps of yore.
Beaverkill Valley Inn
Classic country inn on 60 acres within Catskill Park, with just 19 rooms and a lauded farm-to-table restaurant.
Haus Hirt
Haus Hirt is a an alpine spa hotel that pays homage to both modern and classic design, a love of architecture and the mountains.
Castell Son Claret
Built in 1450, the estate has been refurbished into one of Mallorca’s best luxury hotels.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Amanda's reviews
Amanda is always a total pleasure to work with. Her perks are fabulous and she’s quick to cut through the noise of all the options to help someone make a decision on where to stay. She also knows her clients well which allows her to make recommendations that are spot on.
- Clare A.
Booked travel to Sedona
- April 2024
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