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Amanda Bates

She/Her

Expertise

  • Luxury Travel,
  • Family Travel,
  • Cruises,
  • Adventure Travel,
  • Group Travel,
  • Destination Weddings
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About

I'm a former exec from the fashion industry pursuing my love of travel full-time. I'm a mom, wife and chauffeur to my six year old daughter. Life is good in beautiful Lake Tahoe, but I dream of Europe.

Home airports

RNO for most, SFO for international deals.

My travel style

I love a good hotel with a beautiful view, pool, spa, room service (if not, in-room coffee is a must!) and on-site restaurant. I love finding great deals on luxury locations. I love a good kid’s club for longer trips with kids so the whole family is sure to relax. I love to travel to new places that are less touristy and a bit off-the-beaten-path. I love walking around to explore, shopping along the way, talking to locals, eating delicious food and tasting new wines I've never tried before – this is my dream day on a trip. I love the outdoors, so seeking out a natural landscape is important to me, and cheesy as it may be, I'll always go for a good well rounded "city tour" to get a lay of the land when I first arrive at a new place. Let me help make your travel dreams come true!

Favorite hotels

Hotel Los Amantes

Tradational Mexican architecture with contemporary art and design make this property a highlight in Oaxaca.

Don Carlos Resort & Spa

Luxury resort alongside the Alboran Sea with modern rooms.

Andaz London Liverpool Street

Distinctively local hotel with modern and spacious rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars and the best of East London and the city, just a stone’s throw from the doorstep.

Fora Perks

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    20% food / beverage discount.

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    Upgrade to next room category, based upon availability at check-in.

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    Guaranteed 2pm late check-out.

Recently returned from:

  • Taking a family trip to London and Manchester – multiple days in each city, and even a Dua Lipa concert while in Manchester! 

  • Exploring San Francisco on a weekend trip.

  • Having a family vacation in Las Vegas.

  • Celebrating my birthday in Huatulco, Mexico.

Dreaming of:

  • Azores Islands. 

  • Sardinia. 

  • Beaches of Türkiye.  

  • Western Cape South Africa.

One thing I can't travel without...

Crossbody bag and portable charging pack.

Two truths, one lie:

  1. I've hiked the full Inca Trail in Peru. 

  2. I was an extra in the movie The Parent Trap. 

  3. I've never broken a bone in my body.

Amanda's guides

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