Travel Advisor

Steph Hays

She/Her

Expertise

Family Travel,
City Travel,
India,
Korea,
Vietnam,
Thailand

Based in

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Languages spoken

English

Minimum booking Budget

$200/night

Travel Advisor

Steph Hays

Profile details

About

I spent nearly two years traveling around the world with my husband and then three-year-old son and love encouraging others to plan more adventures. Travel loves include street food, long train trips and cities.

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Travel style

You'll find me seeking out local experiences, be it an overnight train ride (my fav!), enlisting a local guide to introduce me to all the street food or resting my head in a small, unique hotel. But ultimately, I like a bit of everything and have tried it all.

Stephanie's travel guides & trip reports

Old concrete building with trimmed hedges out front.

Guide

Experience Mumbai like a Local

Having called Mumbai home for two incredible years, I’ve seen firsthand how this “City of Dreams” can capture your heart. From the majestic Gateway of India to the lively streets of Colaba and the...

Favorite hotels

The Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

Indulge in the sophisticated charm of The Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, where contemporary design meets warm hospitality, offering a stylish urban retreat in the heart of the city.

Narendra Bhawan Bikaner (A Unit of MRS Hospitality)

Experience the regal opulence and cultural heritage of Narendra Bhawan Bikaner, a majestic oasis that transports you to a bygone era with its exquisite architecture, luxurious accommodations, and impeccable service.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Modern Scottish luxury in Edinburgh just steps away from Edinburgh Castle and Victoria Street.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Welcome amenity
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei

Luxury hotel featuring elegant rooms with stunning city or mountain views, multiple fine dining restaurants, a rooftop pool and a full-service spa.

Fora Perks

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$50 or $100 hotel / resort credit.
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VIP welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Anantara Hoi An Resort

Upscale French colonial-style hotel boasting a high-end restaurant and sleek rooms in Hoi An.

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.

Stephanie's travel photos

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Stephanie's reviews

We loved booking our trip with Steph Hays! She was incredibly professional and had great knowledge of the area. Steph provided us with detailed feedback and a well-crafted itinerary full of things to do and places to visit. I highly recommend using Steph Hays for all your travel needs!

Nataliya Z.
Booked travel to Colorado
October 2024

So easy and helpful to book with Steph. She provided several nice options at our price point with the pros and cons of each. The one we chose was perfect, and we even had a welcome bouquet of flowers and chocolate in our room for our honeymoon waiting for us! The booking process and communication with her was seamless and very efficient. Highly recommended and would definitely do it again!

Geoffrey C.
Booked travel to Oaxaca
September 2024

Ken H.
Booked travel to Memphis
August 2024

Steph is a consummate professional with an eye toward our tastes, preferences, and budget. She is able to recommend restaurants and experiences we didn't even know we wanted. I highly recommend working with Steph!

Shelley P.
Booked travel to Dublin
June 2024

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