Luxury looks different
for everyone.That's why it's tailor made.
Luxury river cruises, boutique ocean voyages, and custom France and Italy trips for empty nesters, retirees, and the milestone family trips they plan for their kids and grandkids.
You tell me how you like to travel. I handle everything else.
Your dream trip shouldn't be another project to manage.
Planning the trip you've waited for years shouldn't feel like a second job. But between endless reviews, conflicting advice and a dozen open tabs, a lot of someday trips never happen. And someday has a way of running out.
That's where I come in. I'm Cyndi Smith, founder of Tailor Made Travel Studio and your European travel advisor. I handle every detail, from the right ship and the right cabin to the right pace, so you spend your time looking forward to the trip instead of researching it.
I get it. I watched people I love run out of time before they took the trips they always meant to take. That’s why I left 25 years in corporate marketing: to help people take the trip now, while it still feels like a gift and not a someday.
Travel built around how you like to travel.
From a river cruise through Europe's storybook towns to a small ship sailing the Mediterranean, a slow week in Provence, or a milestone trip with the whole family, every trip starts with you: your pace, your style, and the people you want beside you.
I'm based in Overland Park, Kansas, and plan for travelers across Kansas City and nationwide.
Luxury River Cruises
Glide through Europe’s storybook towns, unpack once, and wake up somewhere new. I’ll match you with the right ship, cabin and itinerary for how you like to travel.
Boutique Ocean Voyages
Small ships, smaller ports, and the kind of service you notice. All the beauty of the open sea, with none of the crowds.
Custom Journeys
A slow week in Provence, a family milestone in Italy, or a long-awaited trip to Hawaii. Built from scratch around you, down to the last detail.
We're going to France.
When I found this sailing from Paris to Normandy,
I jumped on it.
It's part of AmaWaterways' Celebration of Wine series. That means a dedicated wine host travels with you all week, leading regional tastings and pairing dinners as you cruise the Seine toward Giverny, Honfleur, and the D-Day beaches.
I loved it so much I secured group space for us. So grab your friends. We're all going to France!
This trip is perfect for you if:
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You love history. Medieval, WWII, all of it.
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You appreciate Impressionist art and the places that inspired it.
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You enjoy a very good glass of French wine.
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You want every detail handled, with no spreadsheets and nothing to figure out.
Our group space is limited, and once it's gone, it's gone. If a river cruise through France has been on your list, this is the one.
Why hire a travel advisor?
Go from the person who researches the trip to the one that enjoys it.
Return on time
Your time is valuable. "Return on Time" isn't just a phrase I use, it's the whole point. I handle the planning so travel stays something you enjoy, not another project to manage.
Real, personal service
No algorithms, no call centers. A real relationship with someone who knows your travel style and actually picks up the phone.
Expanded possibilities
Access to experiences that you may not have considered and insider knowledge that elevates your trip.
More from your travel investment
Ensure you get the most from your travel investment with expert planning, industry relationships and access to perks not offered when booking direct.
A little about me.
Whether you're squeezing travel planning in between work, family, and everything else, or making sure a milestone trip actually turns out the way you pictured it, planning can feel like one more thing on your already full plate.
I see you!
That's where I come in. I specialize in seamless, personalized travel, custom Italy and France itineraries, European river cruises, and multi-generational trips built around what actually matters to you, with a little bit of luxury to make sure your next trip is just as relaxing as it is enriching!
As an affiliate of Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, this amazing connection gives me insider access to the best travel experiences out there. Thanks to their top-notch training and incredible network of travel partners, I can unlock special perks and hidden gems for your next adventure!
