Curated Travel, Effortlessly Executed

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, checking off a bucket-list destination or simply craving a well-earned getaway, our process is designed to take the pressure off and elevate every detail.

From handpicked hotels and villas to seamless pacing and meaningful experiences, every trip we plan is built around how you want to feel - so you can focus on being present, not on planning.

We offer three tiers of planning support, tailored to the scope and complexity of your trip, ensuring you receive the exact level of curation your journey deserves.

EASY LUXE

Easy Luxe is designed for travelers who want curated hotels and smart routing - without the depth of a full itinerary.
Whether you’re deciding between a few exceptional properties or exploring multiple regions within a destination, we’ll identify the right places to stay, map the ideal flow and handle your bookings so everything feels seamless from the start.
Best for travelers who want beautifully curated stays and a clear sense of direction, with just the right amount of structure.
Easy Luxe ranges from $125–$650+ depending on the number of stops and trip complexity.
- Curated hotel recommendations per stop (typically 1–2 exceptional options)
- Routing and pacing guidance across one or more regions
- Booking support with access to preferred perks and upgrades
- Guidance on the best ways to travel between stops
- Digital itinerary and confirmation management

THE ARCHITECT

The Architect is ideal for travelers who want a well-structured trip with curated hotels, guided tours and coordinated logistics. We design the framework, book the key elements and work with our trusted local partners to ensure your days flow smoothly.
Best for travelers who want expert structure and thoughtfully arranged tours, while keeping meals and free time flexible.
Starting at $750+ per week of travel for up to two guests
Note: Complex itineraries, multi-region destinations or private-home villas may require an adjusted rate)
- Strategic itinerary framework including routing, pacing, and overall flow
- Curated hotel or serviced-villa recommendations + booking
- Coordination and booking of guided tours and experiences through vetted partners
- Transfer logistics arranged through our local partners
- Light sequencing to ensure tours fit smoothly within your travel days
- Digital itinerary and confirmation management
- Access to agency perks and upgrades

THE ACE

The Ace is our full-service planning experience for travelers who want every element of their trip thoughtfully shaped. From incredible hotels and guided tours to tailored dining and well-timed moments of exploration, we design a seamless day-to-day flow that balances access, discovery and ease.
Best for travelers seeking a high-touch, concierge-level itinerary with a balance of structure, flexibility and access.
Starting at $1,250 per week of travel for up two guests (adjusted based on destination complexity and trip style).
- Daily itinerary design with a seamless flow for each travel day
- Hotel or serviced-villa recommendations and booking
- Guided tours and specialty experiences arranged through trusted partners
- Tailored suggestions for independent exploration to elevate your free time
- Restaurant recommendations and anchor reservations
- Spa and wellness appointments
- Transfer logistics and coordination
- Insider notes and pacing guidance
- Digital itinerary and confirmation management
- Preferred perks and upgrades through our agency partnerships

Additional Services

For travelers who already know the hotel where they want to stay, we’ll handle the reservation at select 4- and 5-star properties with access to agency perks and upgrades.
Complimentary
From multigenerational vacations and birthday celebrations to retreats and social getaways, we make group travel feel effortless. We source the right properties, manage room blocks and coordinate group logistics so you can focus on the experience instead of the details.
Fees are by custom proposal based on group size, trip complexity, and services requested.

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Concierge-style travel planning and bespoke itineraries for the modern traveler.

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Clients Are Saying

“Hire The Citrine Compass! As a once avid trip planner myself, I had become exhausted at researching all the details and the time needed to really get to know a new city and country. I like to see the sites and go off the beaten path, so giving up the research portion of our travel planning was hard for me, but I'm so glad I did. Kalyn and her team planned the most amazing trip to Norway for my family last fall - taking into consideration all our preferences and making sure we saw the best of the whole country. Trip planning was a breeze and once we arrived, every meal, activity, hotel and insider tip was perfect. I've referred many friends who have also had great experiences and am currently working with the team on our 2024 trip to Scotland.”
- ANGELA D. | NORWAY
“The Citrine Compass, led by the lovely Kalyn, is my new go-to travel must-have! Kalyn was amazing to work with. She helped plan my 40th birthday trip to Cabo with 8 adults and it was beyond perfect. There wasn't a thing she didn't think of, and she was so helpful with bookings, reservations, and helping me make itinerary decisions. She was incredibly in-the-know, super responsive, available via text, and just made the whole process super easy and fun. Such a delight. Not to mention the beautifully designed itinerary I got to print out and give to all of my guests. I am endlessly grateful for her help. I will be using CC/Kalyn and her team's help for many many trips to come!”
- JENNY F. | MEXICO
“TCC freaking CRUSHEDDD our itinerary!! 16 days in Iceland and hiring TCC / Kalyn was our BEST decision.

Here’s why:
1 - our itinerary was for 3 guys (my dad me and my brother) and we each have very different ideas of fun 😂. We were able to customize the trip so we each had a bit of what we wanted

2. Everything was planned on the ground and we had an amazing private tour guide that was able to adjust the itinerary based on our desires / weather

3. My brother dad and I are not planners BUT we do have strong opinions 💀. Since we are lax with planning, it was SO nice to have a central place to go to find out where we were going, when, and what we needed to do

4. Things in Iceland need to be booked in advance during high season and Kalyn booked them all for us

Overall 12/10 and soooo happy with our decision and the trip!!!”
- SCOTT T. | ICELAND
“Working with The Citrine Compass was hands down the best travel decision I’ve ever made. I truly can’t imagine planning a trip on my own again. The whole process was so fun, Kalyn took the time to understand who we are and built a holiday that felt completely tailored to us. Communication was fast, the planning was meticulous, and everything was beautifully organized in the app, which made the trip seamless. She went above and beyond what was agreed. 10/10, if you’re not using Kalyn, I honestly don’t know what you’re doing.”
- MAKENZIE C. | ITALY
“Working with Kalyn was my first time working with a travel professional, and I'll never go back! I find travel planning to be all consuming, and handing it off to a trusted partner with excellent taste and great insider knowledge reinvented travel for me. Kalyn planned a multi-generation trip to Scotland for my family, and she considered everything: our preferences, personalities, wish list, and an age range of 5 to 65. It was an unforgettable trip, and I'll be forever grateful. Kalyn is kind, thoughtful, and makes sure every detail is covered. We experienced so much we never would have found ourselves. Highly recommend!”
- KRISTIN S. | SCOTLAND
“I am BEYOND thankful and excited for our family trip now because of the ease and support from Kalyn’s travel agency. She booked our trip with a great promotion and put all the effort in that we typically spend hours upon hours doing ourselves. She is professional, responsive, and supportive to what our family wanted and needed for this trip to be smooth and within our budget. I can’t rave enough about her and this company. I will be recommending them to all of my closest family and friends and will be using their help on my future trips from now on!!”
- MONA A. | CARIBBEAN
“Kalyn and her team of tastemakers made our trip to Italy the most incredible experience. HIGHLY recommend using The Citrine Compass if you want to add ease to your planning, and rest assured that you can sit back and enjoy with amazing recs! They went above and beyond in creating a highly curated itinerary and list of recommendations that was fitting for our whole family, and for three kids and four adults with varying tastes and interests it may have been challenging but we had the best experience. Everything suggested felt authentic and not cookie cutter which we loved. Definitely the way to travel!!!”
- JACKIE B. | ITALY
“I would give 10 stars if I could! The Citrine Compass is so easy to work with from start to finish! Planning international travel can be a bit stressful but they have found a way to take the stress out and make planning FUN! Kalyn planned a trip for my husband and I to Italy for 10 days with 3 stops and it was seamless! She was so involved and engaged the whole time listening to our preferences, things we wanted to do and see! She offered suggestions for many things which took out all the research for me and allowed me to narrow down on a few things I knew we would love! We had last minute flight changes and she got everything figured out as if it were planned that way from the start! We will be using them here on out for all our trips! We love the CC!!!”
- EMMA H. | ITALY
Kalyn was absolutely incredible in helping us plan our trip to Italy! Every detail was perfectly arranged, great accommodations we would have never found, fun local experiences. Now we need to plan the next one.
- KELTEN J. | ITALY
“Had a phenomenal experience with Kalyn on my trip to LA. First time in the city and it was a blast. Kalyn’s ability to give me a wide variety of choices allowed me to pick the best place to stay and hang out. Extremely prompt in response time and providing clarity. The initial call was extremely helpful so she could understand what exactly I wanted and then give me options from there. Itinerary was extremely robust and gave me plenty of good ideas of how to spend my time. Would gladly recommend Kalyn and her business 10 times out of 10.”
- WELLS K. | CALIFORNIA
“5 stars ALL AROUND! My company recently partnered with The Citrine Compass for a travel event to Santa Barbara wine country with our wine club members, and the experience was absolutely seamless. Kalyn was incredibly easy to work with—her communication was clear and consistent, and she handled every detail with precision. From the planning stages to execution, the entire trip was flawlessly organized, allowing us to focus on enjoying the experience with our guests. The itinerary was thoughtfully curated, logistics were smooth, and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn’t have asked for a better travel partner and look forward to working with The Citrine Compass again in the future!”
- ALYSSA T. | SANTA YNEZ, CA
“I cannot even put into words how wonderful the experience working with you and Jaime was. Even though it was last minute, you pulled together the most incredible recommendations for our trip - things we never would have found otherwise. Not only that, but we had lunch with Jaime while in Paris where she gave us more insider tips and was a resource to us throughout our trip when we needed restaurant recommendations or had questions about local transportation. I wish Citrine existed a decade ago when I was sifting through blogs to find the hidden gems in the 35 countries I visited. :)”
- MELISSA L. | FRANCE
Kalyn was an absolute pleasure to work with! She helped me plan a team-building event in Mexico City, and everything went perfectly. She was incredibly responsive, open to my ideas, and ultimately created the ideal tour and lunch experience for our group. The tour guide she arranged was wonderful—friendly, bilingual, and very knowledgeable about the area. Kalyn even took care of our restaurant seating in advance, so the entire experience was seamless. I highly recommend working with Kalyn for any travel planning needs!
- CHAUNTELLE S. | MEXICO
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Citrine Compass twice and have only terrific things to say! While I enjoy planning my own trips, I often compile more things to do than is reasonable. Both of my Tastemakers helped me pare down my list of must-sees into a workable itinerary. They took the time to understand my preferences and priorities and tailored their recommendations to my travel style. I felt as though I was talking to a trusted friend and can’t wait to work with Kalyn and her team again!"
- JENNIFER J. | GERMANY + ENGLAND
“The best experience with Kalyn! She helped plan my trip to Scotland….she booked the best hotel that included breakfast and great recommendations for my trip. I highly recommend The Citrine Compass for any travel plans!”
- JULIE A. | SCOTLAND
“TCC has been amazing to work with! I planned a trip for my organization for over 40 people to attend, and the options we received were exactly exactly what we hoped for. The communication has been quick and efficient and the experience has been amazing. In a world with so many options, our needs were listened to, and we landed on an incredible resort experience for our firm. Highly recommend!!”
- FRANK D. | MEXICO CORPORATE TRAVEL
“Kalyn did a fantastic job of listening to our interests and planning accordingly. Would highly recommend using the CC and will personally use them again in the future.”
- KYLER K. | SCOTLAND
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Japan for the first time and I couldn’t have done it without the expertise of Kalyn at the Citrine Compass. I’m an avid traveler myself, but something about planning this trip overwhelmed my fiancé and I. Kalyn crafted a well balanced itinerary for us, and it easily became our most memorable trips to date. I couldn’t recommend their services more to anyone looking for a seamless trip. We will definitely be using their services in the future.”
- ANA V. | JAPAN
“Kalyn did an amazing job planning my family trip to LA this summer! She picked the perfect hotel in the perfect location, and provided us great recommendations for things to do while we were there. I strongly recommend working with Kalyn on your next trip!”
- KEVIN S. | CALIFORNIA
“Working with Kalyn was a fantastic experience! She planned an amazing birthday weekend getaway to Paso Robles that was perfectly tailored to my tastes. Her recommendations for dining and activities were spot-on, making the trip truly memorable. Kalyn’s enthusiasm and attention to detail made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. The hotel choice was ideally located, which was a huge plus. I’m already excited to plan another trip with her! Highly recommend her services for anyone seeking a personalized, memorable experience.”
- BRI N. | CALIFORNIA
”Kalyn is nothing short of a miracle worker. She was able to flawlessly execute a trip for a group of working moms who live all across the country. We were all able to get the best flights, our hotel transfers were safe, comfortable, and convenient. She also recommended a location we never would have found but was so luxurious for the price point we were aiming for. Already planning another trip with The Citrine Compass.”
- CARA S. | MEXICO
”Today was literally life changing. I’m not kidding. It’s like every part kept getting better! And we were able to fly back! Insane. Sooo incredible. Thank you 463829374838 million times over!”
- ALI H. | NEW ZEALAND
”Kalyn was absolutely incredible to work with! She planned the most amazing honeymoon for us in Turks and Caicos, and every single detail was perfect. From the start, her communication was top-notch — she kept us informed, shared helpful tips along the way, and was always quick to respond to any questions we had.
Everything was set up for us — we didn’t have to think about a single thing. From our flights to the drivers when we arrived, to reservations and everything in between — she covered it all! She even had this amazing interactive itinerary we could open from our email — super easy to use and so fun to explore! It had everything in one place: photos, recommendations, and all the details for each day of our trip.
We truly had the trip of a lifetime, and it wouldn’t have been the same without her expert planning and personal touch. We would 10/10 recommend Kalyn Salinas and The Citrine Compass again and again!”
- CARLY P. | TURKS & CAICOS
“Our trip to St. Moritz and Zurich was absolutely amazing. We loved all of the activities - hiking, sailing, the helicopter ride, the romantic lunch, walking tours, cheese making, the trains, the highest peaks…the views were stunning.
The guides were all so unique and personable, and each of them was incredibly fun. You have wonderful connections. The hotels were so special - the breakfasts were my favorite meal and were always so good. The hotel staff also couldn’t have been more accommodating. They treated us so well.
I would do that vacation again in a heartbeat. Thank you soooo much for the joyful vacation you helped Scott prepare for us. We will never forget it!”
- JANICE M. | SWITZERLAND