Meet Vida
I love turning your travel dreams into reality. I’m a meticulous planner at heart, but I don’t just book trips—I design highly personalized experiences. My specialty is listening to your preferences, your priorities, and even the possibilities you may not have considered. My love of travel began during the long summer breaks of my teaching career, when I spent each one exploring. It grew even more when my family and I lived abroad in Australia, discovering a whole new continent and way of life. Those experiences shaped how I think about meaningful, and well-designed travel.
My recipe for the ideal vacation combines careful advance planning with the flexibility to explore the special discoveries along the way. Some of my memorable trips include exploring the Swedish Archipelago, visiting farmer’s markets throughout Australia, feasting through Rome & the Amalfi Coast with my teens, sipping wine in the Douro Valley, and attending a wedding in Morocco. I also love pre-departure bubbles in an airport lounge and a white fluffy robe upon arrival!
Favorite Family Adventures…
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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
Brownell has built relationships with key partners around the globe for the last 135 years- hoteliers, cruise lines, and local suppliers. Your reservation gets noticed! As our client, expect the most elevated service and exclusive benefits on your personalized travel plans.
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, and yachts. Virtuoso properties are rigorously vetted as the best in their class and continually reviewed to ensure exceptional service.
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.