1-Day Custom Plan

If you have never tried working with a travel designer or haven’t traveled with me yet, I totally understand that you might not be ready to trust your vacation to a stranger on the internet. In this case, we can start with planning just 1 day, so you can see what it feels like to travel with my guidance

Although this service doesn’t include the level of research required to plan a whole trip (like finding accommodation, figuring out the logistics between the destinations, etc.), the idea remains the same as with the whole itinerary — I build this 1 day around your interests, preferences, budget and travel pace. Everything is made specifically for you

what you receive:

A detailed and realistic plan for 1 day which includes:

cafes & restaurants with recommendations on what to try
1-3 activities selected specifically for you
instructions on how to get between places, including the best transport options and approximate travel times
opening days/hours, reservation requirements and other details that can affect your plans
the best sequence of places, so you don’t waste time going back and forth
links to all the locations, so you can just tap and see the best walking / driving / subway route
a Google map with all the places listed (if Google Maps doesn’t work in this country, don’t worry — all the places in the itinerary will have links to a local map alternative which I’ll tell you about)
useful advice to keep in mind while you’re there (what to pay attention to, possible local scams, etc.)
links to all the resources you might need
enough breathing room so the day feels enjoyable rather than like a checklist

The whole day is well-structured and easy to follow, so you don’t have to deal with extra stress or decisions while you’re there

here is an example of what your day could look likeSee an example day

[ from the first weekend I designed for a couple who just moved to Florianopolis, Brazil in winter and wanted to explore different neighbourhoods of the island, try Brazilian food and connect with nature without challenging hikes]

Day 1 — Waterfall, Trendy Beach & Coastal Historic Village

*I recommend booking a table at the restaurant for this evening, check below for the details

10:00 — leave the house and head to Cachoeira do Poção (the link takes you to the start of the route, use Google Maps for navigation)

~ 10:45 — arrive at the start of the trail. There isn’t any official parking in the area, but here is an empty lot that looks like a potential place to park

The trail isn’t long, but it does require a bit of climbing and you may have to step over tree roots. Watch your step, there might be snakes

Day-plan example map 1

~ 12:30–13:15 — drive to Campeche and leave the car in this parking lot (if there are no available spots, you can drive a bit further here)

Then I suggest you do this:

walk to Nossa Padaria Floripa for coxinhas (a classic Brazilian snack with a filling with shredded chicken or meat) and any other pastries you might like
then walk ~ 7 minutes and stop by Pico do Açaí to get some açaí to go
head straight to Campeche Beach to have a small picnic near the ocean and watch the surfers

Day-plan example map 2

After the picnic you can explore the area a bit:

wander around the beach with the views of Campeche Island
check out beautiful small trails through the greenery and sand dunes (there is a nice trail here and another one here )
go see the small church Igreja São Sebastião — the oldest church built outside the historic center
leave the beach and walk along the modern streets looking for street art

~ 16:30–17:00 — drive to Ribeirao da Ilha (you can park on the street parallel to the main one, for example here)

Ribeirao da Ilha is a small Azorean historic village with beautiful colorful 18th-century houses and nice street art to look at.

And since the neighborhood is on the west coast, if the weather is good, you can watch the sunset from the beach

It’s also one of the main centers of oyster farming with lots of seafood restaurants, so for dinner I suggest going to Arrombassi Restaurante and ordering a set of oysters along with your main dish.

the price:

how the whole process works:

1 — Briefing

I send you a short questionnaire to get to know your destination, budget, past travel experience, preferences and what you’ve planned so far. If something is not clear, I’ll send you some extra questions, so I can get a better understanding of your travel style.

2 — Confirming the Direction

Once we’ve discussed everything and the main idea for the day is clear, I start working on the plan. It usually takes ~ 3-5 days to complete (I’ll let you know the specific timing in advance)

3 — Complete Itinerary & Final Adjustments

I send you your custom 1-day plan with exact locations, logistics, links, a map, instructions on how to book guides and excursions, and other details. If you have any notes and questions that aren’t covered, let me know and I’ll take care of them

4 — Final Delivery

You receive your final PDF document that you can download and use during your trip. If you need to download any apps to navigate the area, or if any restaurant/activity needs reservation, I’ll let you know and give you instructions on how to do it