Hi! I’m Eleanor, author and owner of Elevate Your Escapes.
As a travel enthusiast, I find joy in learning about cultures, meeting new people, and immersing myself in the richness of each destination that I visit. From bustling city streets to tranquil seaside escapes, I’ve had the privilege of being able to curate new experiences in various corners of the world. I’ve been to 40+ countries and many varied locales within those countries.
Whether I’m savoring delectable street food in local markets, embarking on a day-long cultural tour of famous sites, or simply gazing at awe-inspiring sunsets, I believe that every experience has the power to enrich our lives and broaden our perspectives. I’m here to share that with you.
I strive to be a responsible traveler, promoting sustainable tourism and enriching the lives of locals in the neighborhoods we visit. So, if you’re looking to uncover the world’s hidden gems, you’ve come to the right place.
On this site, you’ll find itineraries, practical tips, trusted resources, and vetted recommendations that will inspire your own trips. I am an IATA and CLIA-certified travel agent and have helped hundreds of clients plan epic escapes.
Bon voyage!
Eleanor
Contact Me: elevateyourescapes@gmail.com
Get to Know Me:
- Where I’m from: New York City
- Where I’ve been: 40-something countries with many cities + towns within those countries
- Favorite Places: Greece, Bimini, Paris
- Top Travel Memory: Standing under the Eiffel Tower for the first time
- Best meal I’ve had while traveling: White Bean Soup from Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Expert In
Young adult travel, solo travel, budget travel, mid-level travel, foodie travel
Where I’ve Traveled
To date, I’ve spent months living and traveling in various locations throughout the world. My expertise lies in the following destinations:
Australia
πHobart + Burnie – Stanley / Tasmania | Melbourne | Sydney
Africa
πMorocco: Ait Bennhadou, Casablanca, Chefchaoen, Fes, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Merzouga, Rabat
πEgypt: Aswan, Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor
Asia
πUnited Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Europe
πAustria: Linz, Salzburg, Vienna, Ybbs
πBosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar
πBelgium: Antwerp, Bruge, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven
πCroatia: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Krka National Park, Ε ibenik, Split, Zagreb
πCzech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, Prague
πDenmark: Copenhagen
πFrance: Annecy, Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Giverny, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris (favorite city – been there twice and can’t wait to return!), Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Versailles, Sanary-Sur-Mer, St. Paul de Vence, St. Tropez, Toulon (+Monaco)
πGermany: Munich, Passau, Vilshofen
πGreece: Aegnia, Athens, Hydra, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini (favorite country!)
πHungary: Budapest
πIreland: Dublin, Galway
πItaly: Almalfi Coast (Sorrento, Capri), Bagnoregio, Cinque Terre (Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, Riomaggiore), Civitavecchia, Florence, Lucca, Montepulciano, Orvieto, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Tuscany, Venice
πLuxembourg: Luxembourg, Vianden
πMonaco
πMontenegro: Kotor, Perast
πNetherlands: Amsterdam (ask me about Kings Day…), Lisse, Utrecht
πPortugal: Cascais, Duoro Valley, Faro + the Algave, Lisbon, Porto, Sintra
πSlovakia: Bratislava
πSlovenia: Lake Bled, Ljubliana, Postonja
πSpain: Barcelona, Cadiz, Costa Brava, Cordoba, Girona, Granada, Ibiza, Jerez de la Frontera, Madrid, Malaga, Palma/ Mallorca, Ronda, Seville
πSweden: Stockholm
πSwitzerland: Geneva, Montreux, Vevey
πUnited Kingdom: Belfast, Edinburgh, London
πVatican City
Central America
πBelize: Caye Caulker, San Ignacio
πCosta Rica: Manuel Antonio/Quepos, Tamarindo (my first solo trip!)
πHonduras: Roatan (a favorite escape!)
πPanama: Panama City, Mamey Island, San Blas Islands
North America
πMexico: Bacalar, Campeche, Cancun, Costa Maya/ Mahahual, Isla Mujeres, Merida, Mexico City (let’s talk about the tacos!), Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Tijuana, Tulum
πUSA: Arkansas, California (including San Diego), Colorado, Delaware, Florida (Miami!), Georgia, Hawaii – Maui, Oahu and Hawaii Island, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico (including Santa Fe), New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington DC, Washington
Caribbean
πAruba
πBahamas: Bimini (four times), Nassau
πDominican Republic: Puerto Plata, Punta Cana
πDominica
πSt. Lucia
πPuerto Rico, US (twice)
πSt. Thomas, USVI
South America
πEcuador: Galapagos
πPeru: Aguas Calientes + Macchu Picchu, Amazon (via Puerto Maldonado), Arequipa, Cusco, Lima (including the #1 restaurant in the world – Central)
South Pacific
π New Zealand: Auckland | Bay of Islands / Paihia | Napier | Picton | Rotorua | Tauranga