
Meet Vida
I blend my passion for exploring and my practicality with your vision. Together, we'll design the trip you are dreaming of. Although I am a planner at heart, I don't just plan your trips...I design them. My specialty is listening. Listening to what you want, what you need, and discovering what you might not yet have imagined. I love sharing my insights and knowledge and it may come as no surprise that I had a long career as an educator before I became a travel advisor. Summers off from teaching initially sparked my wanderlust as I traveled during most school holidays. Living with my young family as expats in Australia fueled this passion even further as we explored an entirely new continent.
My recipe for the ideal vacation includes a healthy mix of meticulous advance planning with room to explore special finds I discover along the way. Some of my memorable trips include exploring the Swedish Archipelago, visiting wine regions throughout Australia, taking a multi-generational trip to Lithuania, and feasting through Rome & the Amalfi Coast with my teens when post-pandemic travel had just become possible. I also love pre-departure bubbles in an airport lounge and a white fluffy robe upon arrival!
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Testimonials
“Vida asks just the right questions to design the right trip for you...whether you plan to travel on land or sea. Cruising was not something we were open to and we are so happy that Vida convinced us otherwise. Teens and grandparents alike were delighted with our multi-generational trip.”
“Vida is the travel planner you didn't know you needed. Our trip to Italy was filled with so many eclectic experiences...especially the Vespa tour in Rome. She helped us hone in on only two destinations rather than trying to see too much at once. Her attention to detail is top notch-- plus, she is fun to work with!”
Our Partners
Our affiliation with Brownell means that your reservation gets noticed and prioritized due to the long-standing relationships we have built with hoteliers, cruise lines, and local suppliers.
Our membership in the Virtuoso network means that we can provide you with the best value- offering extra and exclusive amenities at over 1,400 hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, yachts, safaris, and private islands.
Vida Barham Travel, as an independent affiliate of Brownell Travel, has also been named as a Forbes Travel Guide Endorsed agency. FTG is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises.