In this episode of the Hey Bellingham podcast, host Kyle Gillette chats with Erin Cohen, the owner of Personal Touch Travel Design, about her journey into the travel industry, her experiences with planning luxury travel, and the benefits of exploring local and international destinations.
Erin shares insights into her passion for travel, how she creates personalized itineraries and the value of having a travel advisor when planning unforgettable trips. Whether it’s organizing multi-generational family vacations or road trips through California, Erin’s expertise helps travelers craft seamless, stress-free adventures tailored to their desires.

Key Insights:

1. Personalized Travel Experiences Matter: Erin emphasizes the importance of creating curated travel experiences that cater to individual desires, whether a luxurious multi-generational trip or a simple road trip. Her ability to anticipate client's needs and use her extensive network ensures unique, tailored journeys.
2. The Value of Travel Advisors: Having a travel advisor helps with the logistics and stress of planning and provides clients access to exclusive amenities and insider knowledge. Erin highlights how her services often include perks like free upgrades, private tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
3. Local Exploration is Just as Important: The pandemic taught many people the value of exploring their own country. Erin points out how places like national parks and historical cities offer incredible experiences without international travel and how there’s much to discover even within Washington State.

Quote from Erin Cohen:
“Anytime you get to spend time with your children one-on-one, it’s really special. It makes your kids feel special, it gives you that extra bond, and it's something you’ll both cherish for the rest of your lives.”

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