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Grace Shay
Travel Designer
I’m Grace Shay, a lifelong adventurer, marine ecologist, and divemaster with an unshakeable passion for the ocean, exploration, and crafting transformative experiences.
My journey into travel advising began with a spontaneous decision that landed me on a luxury expedition to Antarctica less than 24 hours later. What started as a last-minute adventure became a profound lesson in what makes travel truly exceptional.
Since then, I’ve chased adventure from pole to pole, reflecting on and comparing countless experiences in my effort to understand what separates the ordinary from the extraordinary.
Blending those insights with my scientific background and deep respect for the natural world, I now craft luxurious, ecologically mindful experiences that balance adventure with comfort, connection with immersion, and curiosity with care.
Whether it’s diving with hammerheads in the Galápagos, trekking through Patagonia, or chasing the Northern Lights in Norway, my mission is to help travelers rediscover wonder through seamless, once-in-a-lifetime adventures
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Thanks to Grace's attention to detail and we enjoyed a fabulous 10 days exploring Paris and Switzerland! Grace took all of the work out of the trip! We were able to follow the itinerary she put together for us based on our requests and enjoyed amazing sites, scenery, food and drinks! I look forward to working with Grace again for future travel needs.
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MLG | Paris
Grace helped arrange a trip to Zurich, Davos, and Lucerne Italy and to Lake Como, Italy. Her level of support and investigations were outstanding. All the way from hotels, boat excursions and to things to do at our destinations. I cannot more highly recommend her!!
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Mark M. | Zurich
Duncan arranged some of the best hotels in each of our three destinations a was on hand to help make sure everything was perfect. All our requests were actioned and when we had a problem with one hotel, he was on the phone in minutes getting it resolved and making sure the hotel made things right. Always makes us feel important
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Matthew & Frank | Costa Rica
Linda is the best! She was available whenever I needed her for suggestions or help. The recommendations she provided were excellent, and I will definitely use her services again!
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Allan | Puerto Rico
Thank you Linda, this is the first flight we will take as a young family it gave me great relief to have you guide use along the booking journey. Thank you so much!
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Jason K. | South Africa
Grace did a wonderful job curating my trip to Costa Rica--she found the perfect resort and arranged local transportation and excursions. While there we wanted to schedule additional excursions which she arranged too. I highly recommend using Grace--she is very knowledgeable and provides excellent service.
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Diana | Costa Rica
Grace Shay is an awesome travel agent and person. I first contacted her approximately five months before a planned trip to Europe with seven people. She assisted in travel arrangements, including putting together airline flights, train travel, and ground service. She recommended places and scheduled a local tour for us that we would never have found without her. Everything she recommended was top quality. Her patience was amazing. She kept in touch throughout our trip and when one of the group was having anxiety over her separate travel plans, Grace stepped in and smoothed everything over for her. ( the travel plans were already set correctly by Grace). Grace met and exceeded any reasonable expectation one could have for a travel agent and I highly recommend her for anyone planning a vacation. She is knowledgeable over most areas in the world, with personal experience in traveling to different continents and has amazing recommendations. We will absolutely use her again in future!
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Christine | Europe
We’ve been fortunate to travel extensively from India’s vibrant cities and serene retreats, Mexico’s lush coastlines, and iconic destinations across Europe and the United States. Throughout every journey, our travel consultant has been nothing short of exceptional. From the outset, they took the time to understand exactly what we value: authenticity, comfort, seamless logistics, and a touch of indulgence. Whether it’s a treehouse retreat overlooking the Pacific in Mexico, a tented hotel in Rajasthan, or a last-minute weekend in Paris, every trip has felt personalised and perfectly balanced. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep destination knowledge with an instinctive understanding of what makes a trip special for us. Every recommendation, from restaurants to hidden local gems, has felt thoughtfully chosen. Even when plans have shifted, they’ve handled it effortlessly, with calm professionalism and genuine care. Luxury means different things to different people
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Matthew D. | India
Our trip to Japan was absolutely fantastic—seamless, thoughtfully organised, and completely stress-free from start to finish. Every detail was handled with care, from our professional and knowledgeable drivers to a standout local guide in Kyoto who truly brought the history and culture to life. Having private transportation throughout made all the difference in comfort and efficiency. Duncan’s planning and coordination ensured we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. We’re so grateful for the care and attention put into every element of the journey.
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Francis E. & Friends | Japan
I just wanted to thank you for all the effort you put into planning our trip. It was absolutely amazing! We had a fantastic time and made so many wonderful memories. Thanks again!
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Chrysty, Scott & Family | Japan
Most amazing trip!! I really appreciated the English speaking guides that transported us from train stations to airports, and even their additional assistance at all hotel check-in’s. It made the trip seemless without any concerns about miscommunication or missing our transfers. Truly priceless!
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Maddela Family | Japan
Above and beyond may be an understatement. Rarely do you encounter a company with such professionalism and thorough, thoughtful service. I was trying to plan a trip to the Victoria Falls to propose to my partner. Naturally, I was quite nervous and wanted to secure a little extra luxury. Butter her up a bit, to secure that all important "YES"!! Duncan and the team from GTM not only made the sure that the experience was once-in-a-lifetime special, they also catered to our every need. From flights to food to accommodation to activities. They really did handle it all, allowing us to relax and enjoy our holiday stress-free. P.S. We got engaged!”
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Matt 'Fish' Murgatroyd | Victoria Falls