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Your Dream Team of Travel Designers
We’re not just planners—we’re matchmakers. Our Travel Designers get to know you, your quirks, your must-haves, and your "never agains," then craft a trip that fits you better than your favorite jeans. Want a honeymoon with zero cringe? A safari that doesn’t scream tourist? A family trip that actually feels like a vacation? We’ve got someone for that.
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Learn more about Kristin
Kristin doesn’t just book luxury—she curates it with precision, purpose, and a sharp eye for what actually matters. With a background in international development and human rights, she’s spent her life thinking globally and traveling deeply—long before turning that instinct into Winkaffe Global Travel.
Now, she designs soul-stirring, high-end journeys for clients who want more than pretty views and pillow menus. These are the trips that shift perspectives. That immerse you. That linger long after the tan fades.
She’s traveled to 60+ countries (yes, really), has a baby who flies better than most adults, and knows exactly which properties deliver jaw-dropping service without bulldozing the beach to do it.
Perfect for: Luxury travelers with taste, depth, and zero tolerance for boring. .
Heads up: Kristin works exclusively on luxury itineraries with budgets of around $600+ per person, per day. If that’s not the vibe, no stress—we have other fabulous designers who’ll take great care of you.
Favorite Travel Memory: Swimming in the Okavango Delta
Favorite Hotel: Fogo Island Inn
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Aundrea Koger
Aundrea is the reason everything at Winkaffe runs like clockwork—she’s the organizational force behind Kristin’s trips and the go-to for keeping things seamless, beautiful, and right on time. From confirming that dreamy villa to sorting out the last-minute table at that restaurant, she’s quietly pulling strings behind the scenes so you don’t have to lift a finger.
With a background in ecology and systems-thinking, she brings both heart and brain to every itinerary she helps bring to life. She’s obsessed with details (the fun kind) and makes sure every WGT trip unfolds like a dream.
If Kristin’s designing the vision, Aundrea’s making sure it shows up at the airport with champagne and a driver.
Favorite Travel Memory: Seeing the Milky Way at the top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii
Favorite Hotel: Explora Patagonia National Park
WGT's Secret Weapon
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Heide Taylor
Madrid-based. Culture-obsessed. Fluent in Spanish and good taste.
Heide designs the kind of trips that make you feel like you’ve lived in the destination—not just visited it. A longtime Madrid local by way of NYC and LA, she brings a filmmaker’s eye for detail and a local’s instinct for where the magic really is (hint: it’s rarely on the main square).
Whether you’re craving a flamenco-fueled weekend in Seville, a wine-soaked escape in La Rioja, or a behind-the-scenes look at Spain’s lesser-known corners, Heide is your go-to for trips that prioritize connection over checklists. She’s also your girl for live music recs, off-script itineraries, and those “how did you find this?” moments.
Perfect For: Curious travelers who want to eat, drink, and dance their way through Europe—without ever feeling like a tourist.
Favorite Travel Memory: Babysitting Alpacas in The Netherlands
Favorite Hotel: Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine
Spain & Cultural Travel
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Kim Magaraci
If it involves epic views, dramatic landscapes, and a cozy lodge at the end of the day—Kim’s already been there, done that, and knows where you should stay.
Since 2016, she’s explored every corner of North America, writing thousands of travel guides and testing out more trails, chairlifts, and hidden hot springs than most park rangers. She’s a pro at planning rugged-but-refined adventures that blend wild places with luxe touches—think powder days followed by private chefs, or desert hikes with stargazing and silk sheets.
Whether you’re after a ski trip that skips the lift lines or a National Park adventure that doesn’t involve eating freeze-dried food, Kim designs high-impact itineraries that bring nature and comfort into perfect balance.
Perfect For: Outdoorsy travelers who like their adventures wild—but never roughing it.
Favorite Travel Memory: A sunrise thunderstorm in Grand Teton
Favorite Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs
Adventure Travel
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Kathryn
Part logistics pro, part culinary matchmaker—Kathryn plans trips where the wine is local, the food is unforgettable, and the itinerary flows like a perfectly paced tasting menu.
With 10+ years in project management and a sixth sense for great meals, she curates flavor-filled journeys from the vineyards of Mendoza to the coastal kitchens of Sicily to the pinot trail in New Zealand. Whether it’s a cooking class with a grandmother in Lima or a twelve-course wine pairing lunch in the Douro Valley, Kathryn knows how to keep things authentic, elevated, and always delicious.
She’s the one you want planning your next gastronomic escape—especially if your dream trip includes fewer tourist menus and more sommelier introductions.
Perfect for: Travelers who explore the world one plate (and one pour) at a time.
Favorite Travel Memory: A solo road trip up Highway 1 to the beautiful vineyards of Sonoma
Favorite Hotel: Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Food & Wine Travel
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Melanie Rafalski
Melanie is your passport to the parts of Asia and the Pacific that don’t show up on influencer maps—but absolutely should.
Her love affair with travel started while teaching abroad, and she’s since eaten, hiked, soaked, and karaoke’d her way across Japan, Vietnam, Bali, India, Fiji, and beyond. Her sweet spot? Deep cultural immersion with just the right dose of luxury—like sipping sake in a Kyoto machiya, diving coral reefs by day and sleeping in an overwater bungalow by night, or joining a multi-day wedding celebration in Jaipur (yes, she’s done that).
Melanie’s itineraries are layered, intentional, and full of insider details you won’t find on Google. From rainforest lodges to urban hideaways, she crafts trips with character, soul, and standout moments.
Perfect For: Curious travelers who want to go far—and feel something when they get there.
Favorite Travel Memory: A multi-day wedding celebration in India
Favorite Hotel: Aman Tokyo
Asia Expert
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