Ciao!
Welcome to The Found, a boutique travel agency based in Santa Monica, CA.
A trip planned by The Found will look beyond the trends and typical tourist spots, focusing more on what you want your experience to look like. There is nothing you have to do or anywhere you must go. What sparks your excitement?
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Sometimes you only get one chance to visit a place with limited time, and this can put a lot of pressure on a trip. I want you to experience the beauty of the world in a way that's highly personalized, and that alleviates the pressure.
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If you want to experience the higher standards of travel, treat yourself to custom planning to ensure that every trip is as seamless and beautiful as possible.
Philosophies for Better Travel
for those who march to the beat of their own drum
The Beauty in The Details
The true luxury of a trip is in the details, and being able to engage all the senses to create a fully embodied experience: Is the pool heated? What are your bedding preferences? Do you have the right shoes and jackets? I pour a huge amount of precision into each trip to make sure it's seamless.
The Art of Refinement
What takes a trip from good to incredible is refining down every element to leave in only the best. It’s about making each moment count, not exhausting yourself on things that can feel repetitive, and having the perfect blend between planned details and time to be spontaneous.
The Value of Authenticity
The trips I plan will always have a strong presence of local culture and style. I believe that's what makes your trip more memorable and worth the time it took to get there. I love helping my clients find one of a kind boutique hotels with an ambiance that can't be recreated elsewhere.
The Lust for Life
I’m deeply passionate about the work I do, and love it almost more than traveling myself. It lights me up to send clients to the places that excite them, helping them experience all the joy and beauty the world has to offer, reigniting their lust for life.
About Emma
I'm all about following a path that's uniquely your own. I choose where to travel based on what's calling for me, and where I think I'll feel a deep connection. Like Hydra, Greece, where Leonard Cohen's artistic legacy meets stunning coastlines, The Negev Desert, where I first discovered the relaxing energy of the expansive desert landscape, or Budapest, Hungary, where I spent a semester in college, studying their architecture and experiencing how history can shape a city.​ I want to help my clients take a similar approach, for memorable travels that enrich your life.​
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I love to seek out established places with a good soul. Living in Los Angeles for 8 years, I've watched all the trendy things play out, and I understand not only what luxury looks like, but what it feels like. I live in Santa Monica with my husband, Brian, and when I'm not planning travel for clients, I love going to Palm Springs on the weekends to play golf and lay by the pool. I've also been killing it in my Samba class.
