Travel Advisor

Kim Hardcastle

She/Her

Expertise

France,
Morocco,
Southern and Central California,
Luxury Travel,
Boutique Travel

Travel Advisor

Kim Hardcastle

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About

I've always got wanderlust so my pet sitter is on speed dial. I live in magical Ojai, CA – so, home is pretty great, but my soul lives in France.

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Travel style

I started my career with The Ritz-Carlton, so I'm a bit of a hotel snob (but in the best way). I love the beach and the mountains, Michelin-star worthy food and watching the world go by from sidewalk cafes.

Kim's travel guides & trip reports

Wine country and vineyards in California.

Guide

A Guide to California's Lesser-Known Wine Country

Most people have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but a lesser-known alternative (also my favorite of the two) is the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. Accessible to all of SoCal, a ...

Favorite hotels

Amangani

Private resort near Jackson Hole with contemporary, rustic architecture and the option for outdoor adventures amid the extraordinary natural beauty of Wyoming.

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.

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Located in the hills of Santa Barbara, this iconic resort dates back to 1918.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Le Pavillon de la Reine & Spa

Sophisticated hotel with contemporary, mosaic-tiled rooms and suites, located in one of Paris' oldest neighborhoods.

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.

The Peninsula Tokyo

Luxe high-rise hotel with upscale rooms and suites offering city views.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Kim's reviews

Kim helped us book every experience, and made sure we had dotted our i’s and crossed our t’s. She was so responsive and helpful! And the itinerary she provided was truly lifesaving!!! We look forward to leaning on her for future trips!

Ken F.
Booked travel to Scotland
September 2024

Kim was a dream to work with. She is an excellent communicator, and was able to anticipate just the right level of support I needed to plan our trip. She is supportive, helpful and insightful.

Christine D.
Booked travel to San Jose del Cabo
September 2024

Kim did a great job with the booking and accommodating multiple guest on the room account. Thank you!!

Laura S.
Booked travel to Paris
August 2024

Kim makes everything so easy! I only told her Willamette Valley as a starting point, and she did the rest. She is knowledgeable and super responsive. We unfortunately had a situation in where we needed to reschedule our entire trip very unexpectedly, and Kim jumped right in with help and support. I would have gone absolutely mad without her help!

Alice T.
Booked travel to Oregon
August 2024

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