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My passion for travel started at the very young age of 5 when my parents put me on a flight from England to Switzerland on my own. After that, all I wanted to do was be a "stewardess" and travel the world.

Twenty years later I did exactly that, and started working for Swissair at Geneva International airport. I traveled all over the world and enjoyed every minute of it, going to new countries learning new languages and making friends along the way. I am also proud to be recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of their top agents for the South Pacific.

From a very young age I have always felt I was a citizen of the world and from my native Switzerland I managed to find my way to Los Angeles, marrying another citizen of the world who had grown up in South Africa. I left the travel industry for a very short time to have a family, only to come back as a travel agent specializing in honeymoons and romantic getaways. I've since dedicated my career to designing customized honeymoons. I feel very strongly that a couple should get the best start in their relationship with the ultimate romantic honeymoon.

Nothing is more important than personal experience, and I can respond to almost every question with the answer: "Yes, I have been there!" I work with couples all over the United States and Europe, and very  much look forward to planning your honeymoon for you.

Please call me at 310-689-5411, or e-mail me for your complimentary appointment!

Testimonials from My Clients

Honeymoon in Tahiti and Bora Bora

Hello Susanne,

We had such an amazing time on our honeymoon, and everything was so well planned. THANK YOU!!!! We really liked the Kia Ora resort, and Rangiroa was prefect for after the wedding. We also had a blast in Moorea and we enjoyed all the activities. Todd really enjoyed diving with the sharks and rays! I loved the dolphins!
We can’t get over the Thalasso Resort in Bora Bora….that was the most amazing place we have ever stayed at. It was a long walk, but so worth the privacy of the villa. We didn’t want to leave! We ate very well on the trip. The breakfast buffets were great and so were the dinners. Todd and I are happy we did the private lagoon tour, and the lunch was really special. I also had a spa treatment at Thalasso, and it was the nicest spa I had ever been to. I was able to watch the fish as I was getting a massage!

We are still on our honeymoon cloud, and we are already talking about going back for an anniversary!
We have recommended you for people who want to go to Tahiti on their honeymoon.

Thank you again for planning the best honeymoon ever!

Todd Schumer and Laura Makinen

Great Tahiti Honeymoon

Stacey and I returned from our magnificent honeymoon trip to Tahiti on Thursday and we received your gift in the mail. It is much appreciated and Stacey will put it to good use as she is in the beginning stages of putting together our memory albums/keepsake boxes from the wedding and honeymoon. We have just about finished packing up the house because we decided we’re moving there……just kidding. I’ve been fortunate to travel to some very beautiful and cool places, but Bora Bora takes the cake. The Thalasso was on par with the nicest of hotels I’ve ever stayed in or seen. Stacey and I have compared it to Las Ventanas in Cabo San Lucas, which is our favorite hotel in Cabo and the place I proposed in April 2005. The service was excellent, the food was great, the over water bungalow almost had us in tears when we walked in….so new, clean, breathtaking views, etc., and the privacy cannot be beaten. Thank you for all your effort and guidance in putting together the trip we will most definitely remember forever. I told Stacey that you definitely steered us in the right direction because there was a couple that arrived in Moorea when we were leaving for Bora Bora. They had just come from Bora Bora and were sorely disappointed their travel agent didn’t notify them of the possible let down they would experience by going to Bora Bora first. Not to take anything away from Moorea, but it doesn’t even compare to Bora Bora. A great way to spend the last portion of the honeymoon and truly relax. If anyone ever needs travel advice you can be assured I will send them your way.

Brian S., Ladera Ranch, CA

Tahiti Honeymoon

Thank you SO much for all of your help and advice with our honeymoon planning. We had an AMAZING time on our trip. We loved the hotel and our overwater bungalow. The staff at the hotel was so helpful and the manager of the hotel even came out to greet us and mentioned you! We spent everyday snorkeling in the reef, going on excursions and eating the fabulous food. My dive worked out so well and I had a great dive instructor. The resort was definitely our favorite part of the trip. Bernard and his wife were terrific hosts and we were so thrilled to be able to take part in such an incredible and unique experience. Its a trip we know we would like to do again. Everything you organized for us came together flawlessly and we want to thank you for all of your patience when we were coming to a decision on where to go for our honeymoon. We are so happy with how it all turned out.

Thank you so much again, for everything.

Elana and Jeremy L., Sherman Oaks, CA

Spectacular Tahiti Honeymoon

I don't know where to start : "Paradise" is the only word to describe our past two weeks but I don't think that does it justice. Thank you so much for everything you planned. We could not have imagined a better honeymoon. Everything went very smoothly in terms of transportation, etc. The meal we had at VM was one of the best we have ever had, the private dinners romantic, the private lagoon cruise spectacular...I'm running out of adjectives.

 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,

Matt and Ashley S., Orlando, FL

Fiji Wedding & Honeymoon

Our trip to Fiji was amazing. It's difficult to put into words and the pictures don't do the resort justice. Our wedding was beautiful and stress free! The weather was great, the people were amazing and the resort was fabulous - the service was outstanding and the food was exquisite. It's our dream to go back to Namale. We'd would like to thank you for assisting us with the trip and for sending us the pretty photo album.

Pattie S., Huntington Beach, CA

Caribbean Honeymoon

I cannot begin to thank you enough for all your help with planning our Honeymoon vacation. From the very first phone call, you made everything so easy. You helped us keep our focus on the happiness of our marrige instead of the details of planning a trip to the Carribean.

 

New standards of chilling have been set for us in our lives. The staff and facilities were top notch. Definitely the nicest place we have every gone together. I kept telling Stephanie that it was like being in a James Bond movie. You get shuttled off to some private tropical island where they serve cocktails (shaken not stirred) and cater to your every need while addressing you by your last name the whole time.

There are too many wonderful things to mention about the entire experience. You will be our travel agent for a long time to come. And this place will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

TS, Los Angeles

So. Africa & Mozambique

Susanne,

We are back and are getting our lives together in order. We would like to thank you for an amazing job in planning and coordinating the most amazing trip of both of our lives. From Cape Town to Kruger, to Mozambique, there was nothing more we could have asked for. Every lodge and hotel was perfect for us and we cannot express the adventure we had. I am putting together a slide show of all of our pictures and would love to send a copy to you as there were so many incredible sights. Once again, thank you for your help and thank you for the welcome home package. We have already filled up the album. We look forward to working with you on our next great adventure.

Best Regards,

Myles & Kelly Weinstein, Los Angeles

Customers for Life

We just returned from our honeymoon in Australia. After the stress of planning the wedding itself, it was so nice to turn the honeymoon planning over to you. You created our dream vacation and we can’t thank you enough. Everything was perfect! To say it exceeded our expectations seems inadequate, it also exceeded our imaginations! We could never have created this trip on our own. We will recommend you to all of our friends and family and look forward to working with you for years to come. Consider us customers for life! Thanks for everything,

AJ and Susan D., Charlotte, NC

Beautiful Bali

Hi Susanne,

We wanted to thank you again for helping us with our trip to Bali. Everything was excellent . . . from your choice of hotels and activities down to the little details! Bali and its people were beautiful! We absolutely loved the culture and scenery. And its truly a world away from our life here in Los Angeles. It was so relaxing and we would love to go back someday. We truly appreciated your insight as a traveler (and as a travel professional) and your ability to create a dream vacation. Thank you again!
 

Valerie & Jason M.

Moorea and Bora Bora

We had the most amazing adventure and experience in Moorea and Bora Bora. The clear blue waters and tropical fishes to the green and lush mountains of the islands took our breath away. The Tiki Village, car rental, water and land adventures gave us the full experience of the islands, but still wanting to see more. Every chance we get, we would take a dip into the warm waters and snorkel in the lagoons. The garden and over-the-water bungalows were beautiful and everything you can dream of during our stay. The food was exquisite and fresh. The people were friendly and greeted us with a smile every time we passed by. We enjoyed every moment and almost cried at the end of the trip because we didn’t want to leave. We will definitely return to Tahiti for another adventure. Thank you for all the accommodations and services you assisted us with for our honeymoon. Everything went smoothly without any problems and hassles. We had a blast and will definitely use your services again.

Nopawan and Christian B., Los Angeles

You Made It So Easy in Fiji

We had such a fantastic time on our honeymoon in Fiji! The islands were stunning, the resorts were first rate and the Fijian hospitality is like nothing we've ever experienced before! Fiji is the perfect destination for honeymooners, but also for people celebrating special occasions or who just want to relax and spend some time in paradise. Susanne at the TravelStore made the whole process so easy. Her recommendations were spot on and it is clear she knows her business inside and out. We are already dreaming of when we can go back!

Anne and Steve Z., Redondo Beach

Unforgettable Trip

Dear Susanne,

I do not think I will find enough words to thank you for the planning of this unforgettable and so romantic trip.
Everything was perfect: the hotels, the excursions, our wedding ceremony (We really appreciated the bottle of wine you offered), the dinner at villa Mahana… and the weather was fantastic as well, no rain despite the season. We will never forget these 2 weeks and we will never forget you Susanne. Thank you so much. .
Merci d’avoir réalisé à la perfection notre rêve. A bientôt.

Nadine and Eric G., Belgium

Bora Bora Honeymoon

Thank you so much for all of your help with planning our honeymoon in Bora Bora. We had a great and relaxing time. Your recommendation of staying at the Thalasso was excellent – it was a very nice property and we really enjoyed our overwater bungalow. We even got upgraded to an end bungalow. Everyone was very friendly there. Everything went very smoothly with all the arrangements you made for us. The water is so wonderful there, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the excursions you booked for us. And thank you for the photo album gift that was waiting for us upon our return. All in all, a truly wonderful experience we will never forget.

 

 

Sandra and Raymond C., Houston

And a baby on the way...

Tahiti was so wonderful and we will for sure never forget it because: We are pregnant!  Baby is “Made in Bora-Bora'  ;-)
Therefore our next vacation will now not be earlier than Summer 2010. We thank you very much for all your efforts and for the perfect services you provided!
We are recommending you to our friends! Best greetings from Abu Dhabi!

 

Jurate & Guenther

Maui Surprise

We made it back from Maui. That was some scary turbulence on the plane! Everything else was perfect. Great selection on the hotel and thanks for putting on us the club lounge level. That was a great surprise to come to. We were treated very well and we hope to come back one day. You did an amazing job.

 

Leslie & Dom, Los Angeles

Tahiti Honeymoon Exceeds Expectations

Our honeymoon was everything we hoped it would be. I travel a lot and typically book trips myself online, but I can't tell you how happy we were to have everything organized on our honeymoon. With all the stress of wedding planning, it was especially valuable to have all your help. Upon arrival in Tahiti, we were immediately greeted by personnel representing your company, and we were taken care of without delay. We found the same to be true when we went to Bora Bora. We were particularly impressed when we received a double upgrade at our gorgeous hotel in Bora Bora, and want to thank you for arranging that wonderful surprise for us. We also enjoyed all the honeymoon extras that you were able to get for us. I suspect that we were treated especially well simply because we booked through your company.

M & T Stephens, Nashville, TN

Maldives Honeymoon

Our honeymoon was absolutely perfect - exactly what we wanted and in such a beautiful place. We had a wonderful time at the Four Seasons and were quite sad to be leaving thinking that anywhere was going to struggle to compete. That was until we arrived at Soneva Gili which was spectacular...

Thanks so much for your recommendations and organizing a trip for us that we will remember for the rest of our lives and which I think we will struggle to ever top!

Rahul and Sarita, NY