Testimonials

Destinations – Italy & France

My husband and I were planning our honeymoon trip in September this year. We only had 2 weeks to travel and 6 cities in France and Italy we wanted to visit. There was no room for a mistake – every stop and every meal counted. Lexi was such great help to us!! She saved us a ton of time on research, recommending the best areas to stay in each city, how to get around in Europe (it can be very different depending on where you’re going), all the restaurants Lexi recommended were amazing, and she got us some exclusive deals on the hotels we were staying at! Most importantly, Lexi was very nice and easy to do deal with – always there if we had any issues, providing support when we were already in Europe and answering all of our questions, even the most ridiculous ones :)) We’ve never used a travel service before, but we felt very confident about everything that had been planned for us, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our honeymoon, without having to worry about the technicalities. When planning a trip, I would typically rely on reviews on search engines. But it’s not always accurate and I’ve had cases where I was disappointed by places that were highly rated. It was nice to have someone truly knowledgeable in helping us plan our vacation. A lot of times making a reservation at a restaurant or calling a hotel can be a problem when you’re on a different time zone (or don’t speak the language), that’s where a travel planner comes in super handy. And of course the exclusive deals they might have with local businesses.

– Ksenia Shpak, Los Angeles, CA

Destinations – Rome & Amalfi Coast

Going to a new place, it can be a challenge to find fun, but not too touristy things to do, and guessing what restaurants to go to can leave you disappointed with your dinner experience. Lexi just planned a trip to Italy for me and three other girlfriends. Everything was perfect! We never had to figure out what we were doing that day, everything was planned ahead of time. Every restaurant was amazing, never a bad meal. Some highlights were a rooftop cooking class in Rome, a visit to a family winery on our way to the Amalfi Coast, a private boating outing, and much more. After having our entire trip planned out for us, and having everything be so perfect, I would love for Lexi to plan all my trips going forward.

– Julie Purchase, Seattle, WA

Destinations – Greek Isles

Lexi helped my husband and I plan our trip to Greece in the fall. This is a trip my husband and I have been talking about taking for two years and finally decided to go for it. At first, I was very anxious with so many options to choose from. We knew we wanted to go to a few of the different islands but didn’t know the best time of year to go, where to stay or eat, or what to do for activities. This is where Lexi comes in as a true lifesaver. Lexi essentially held our hand through the planning process. Lexi really listened to our wants and needs and made sure she understood exactly where and what it was we wanted to see and accomplish on our trip. After I told Lexi a brief overview of what we were thinking for our trip, within an hour, she emailed me with an incredibly thorough list of different islands (and pros and cons!) hotels, restaurants, activities, beaches, and shopping! Lexi also gave me the rundown on the ferry system and told me logistically the best route to “island-hop,” making the best use of our time. This in itself could have potentially saved us hours of extra (and unnecessary) travel.  Lexi also recommended two additional islands which we didn’t know about and wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience and enjoy if she hadn’t recommended them! We are so happy that she did!! From start to finish, Lexi did a seamless job and we will absolutely use her for every single one of our trips moving forward. We appreciate her authenticity and passion for the work she does! It is evident that Lexi is passionate about the work she does and takes enormous pride in making sure that she gives her clients the very best experience/trip possible.

– Mary Colleen Underwood, Newport Beach, CA

Destinations – Rome & Amalfi Coast

There is no better vacation than being able to relax and enjoy the experience that a travel expert has created. I have traveled a lot but leaving the planning to someone with insight into the best places, unique activities, and awesome restaurants and local shops has taken it to a new level. The details were not overlooked and perfect. Taking away the stress of planning a trip not even half as good as with The Destination Designer…priceless! The trip was customized to our group and perfectly orchestrated. I am looking forward to the next trip planned by Lexi.

– Tracy Smith, Seattle, WA

Destinations – Rome & Amalfi Coast

Lexi recently planned a trip to Italy for me and some friends. She took care of every detail. All we had to do was figure out what to have for dinner and what kind of wine to drink. She booked a cooking class, wine tour, boat ride, walking tours, transportation to and from Positano. It was a fabulous vacation. I would highly recommend Lexi!! I will definitely use Lexi for future travel.

– Sheryl Kennedy, Seattle, WA

Destinations – Rome & Tuscany

We wanted a unique experience with a local perspective. Loved the hotel, restaurant and bar recommendations. It took away the task of researching in the moment. It was an overall great experience, thank you! You nailed the hotels. We would go back to both. We LOVED the cooking class. We really appreciate you and would highly recommend your services!

– Danielle Brewster, Tulsa, OK

Destinations – Puglia

The Destination Designer, particularly founder Lexi Doerfler, recently planned a wonderful Italian holiday for myself and a group of friends. We are a well-traveled group, but given that Puglia was a new destination for us, we sought out Lexi’s expertise. She took care of everything and it was refreshing to have the guesswork taken out of the travel planning process. Lexi is extremely organized and accessible. She also made sure that our trip was customized precisely to our wants and needs. Most importantly, with Lexi’s guidance and recommendations, we stayed at the most beautiful properties in Puglia, dined at delicious, local restaurants and experienced fantastic excursions such as a cooking class, vineyard tours/wine tastings, and a day trip on a luxury private boat. Planning a trip with Lexi means that nothing is out of reach. We are so impressed with The Destination Designer that we are already planning our next trip with Lexi in the Fall. Thanks, Lexi for organizing such an amazing vacation!

– Elizabeth Leighton, New York, NY

Destinations – Rome, Venice, Florence & Amalfi Coast

– Kara Tyler, Seattle, WA