About La Vie Marie Travel

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MEET STEPHANIE MARIE

From the Founder

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I started La Vie Marie Travel because I’ve always been the person planning the trips — for my family, my friends, and eventually anyone who asked where to stay or how to make a trip feel special. After a decade traveling through Europe, and now sharing life with someone from there, I’ve learned how much the right hotel, town, and timing can shape a trip.

Planning a trip to Italy shouldn’t feel like a second job — and that’s where I come in.

As a Fora Certified Travel Advisor and Italy specialist, I plan every trip with the same care I’d want for my own family — researching hotels, comparing locations, and building recommendations that feel personal, not pieced together from a search engine. My goal: travel that feels easier, more elevated, and truly your own.

FORA CERTIFIED • ITALY & EUROPE SPECIALIST • 10+ YEARS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

HOW I HELP

How I Help

I make travel feel easier, more elevated, and more personal — from choosing the right hotel to shaping the trip around your style, timing, and priorities.

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VIP Hotel Bookings

I help you choose and book eligible luxury hotels with preferred perks when available — often at no added cost to you.
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Italy & Europe Guidance

From Lake Como to the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and beyond, I help you understand where to stay, when to go, and how to make the trip flow.
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Thoughtful Itineraries

I create polished trip plans designed around your pace, priorities, and travel style so the experience feels effortless.
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Special Occasion Trips

For honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, engagement trips, milestone escapes, or a getaway I help make the details feel personal.

WHY BOOK THROUGH ME

Why Book Through Me

When you book through La Vie Marie Travel, you get more than a reservation — you get thoughtful guidance, preferred perks when available, and a real person behind your trip.

Personal Hotel Guidance

I help match you with the right hotel for your style, budget, and trip goals.

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Preferred Perks When Available

Eligible bookings may include added value like breakfast, hotel credits, upgrades, and welcome amenities.

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Support Before & During Your Trip

If questions come up before or during travel, you have a real person in your corner.

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Avoid Costly Mistakes

I help you avoid expensive mistakes like booking the wrong town, room category, or hotel vibe.

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Save Hours of Research

I narrow the options for you so you’re not spending hours sorting through hotels, reviews, and booking sites.

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“I don’t just book hotels — I help you think through the details that make a trip feel easier, more beautiful, and more like you.”
— Stephanie Marie

A Real Person Behind Your Trip

It’s not just a booking link — it’s someone who knows your trip, your style, and what matters to you.

Preferred Partner Programs

I’m a certified travel advisor affiliated with Fora, a travel agency that gives me access to professional training, industry resources and hotel partnerships. For you, that can mean preferred benefits on eligible hotel bookings, alongside my personal recommendations and booking support. Benefits vary by hotel, rate and availability.

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Let’s Plan Your Trip

Tell me where you’re dreaming of going, what kind of trip you want, and what matters most — hotels, location, budget, restaurants, experiences, or all of the above. I’ll review your details and help point you toward the best next step.

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