Where Will Your Journey Begin?
begin your journey
so how does it all work?
Beginning with our first conversation, I ask a lot of questions. For example, are you a social butterfly or a hermit crab? Or what tale do you want to tell after you’ve returned home? Why this trip — why now? It’s no secret that I love all the details: The more you share, the more you’ll receive.
What you get: Me! Your travel expert and my years of knowledge. Your advocate. I will help you avoid snags and bumps along the way. I will be there when you need me. And I will save you time. Because we all know that time is one of our greatest luxuries.
this is where the magic happens! together, we will turn your vacation dream into a reality.
assess
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You are my priority. So, what kind of trip is right for you, for the you of right now?
Travel decisions are (or should be) based on our needs, our goals, and even our energy levels of today – on what you seek, in this moment. Five Senses Journeys is people-driven, personality-driven, and circumstance-driven, often long before destinations even enter the mix. Let’s start by dialing in on your travel style.
connect
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We begin with a Design Your Journey form followed by a complimentary Discovery Call.
If this is our first time getting to know one another, I’ll ask you to complete a Design Your Journey form. If your trip is a good fit, we’ll set up a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Call. It’s important that I get to know you – and that I ask unique questions tailored to your trip. If we’re well-suited for one another then all systems are go!
design
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I work behind the scenes to design the exacting details that will make your trip memorable.
This is the heart of your trip – I dive deep into research. I combine the ingredients you shared with me to craft your vacation and create a proposal. We’ll work together along the way until your trip is just right. Finally, I’ll communicate with my travel partners to make special requests and secure any perks and amenities.
bon voyage
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What you’ve been planning and waiting for.
You’ve been waiting for this moment. We’ll tidy up a few details before you take off and I’ll present your final trip documents. I’d love a snapshot or two along the way.
welcome home
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This is your opportunity to share your wow moments.
I can’t wait to hear about your trip. Where do you want to head next?
Five Senses Journeys is a member of Virtuoso, an invite-only network of superior travel agencies worldwide. We use our global connections to plan the most memorable experiences for our clients.
We also partner with select small river and expedition cruise lines. These are tour operators that are sustainability minded – and who celebrate the culture, support the local economies, and protect the planet. We also work with elite safari providers, and our selectively chosen off-the-beaten-track travel suppliers.
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about you
I recognize that your life is full, and you may not have enough time to bring your travel dreams to fruition. This is where I come in.
A honeymoon, a multi-generational family vacation, a tailored adventure – momentous trips take research, expertise, and skillful planning. Or they do when you insist on quality and beyond-the-cookie-cutter. On just-right planning and meaningful connections.
► You are curious and original
► You are flexible and independent
► You appreciate the value of a bespoke journey
► You don’t have the bandwidth to plan the kind of travel you insist on
► You won’t settle for anything less
You know what you want but you’re not sure how to get there; I do. Or perhaps, you don’t know what it is that you want; so, we’ll tap into it together.
As your Travel Advisor, my role is to ensure your travel is everything you hope it to be. Not just this year, on this journey, but for vacations and decades to come.
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about me
Hi, I’m Rochelle DeBaun, owner of Five Senses Journeys, a boutique travel & consultancy agency.
I discovered my passion for travel planning many years ago, when I stumbled into a local travel agency. My simple yet extensive U.S. explorations as a child had sparked that initial travel bug.
before travel became my profession
Even before I dove into the world of professional travel planning, my heart was already firmly rooted in the hospitality trade. I studied Hotel & Restaurant Management at Hocking College, with a specialty in Culinary Arts. While the decades have passed, my love and appreciation of food and food culture continues to flourish – now, seamlessly woven into nearly every trip I take and many of the trips that I plan.
I discovered my life’s passion amidst this synergy – of food, exploration, and the senses. I entwine my love of travel with everyday life, and my everyday life also informs my travel.
Five Senses Journeys was born of this — of all this: Of my childhood love for travel, of my calling to hospitality, of my desire to weave the five senses into journeys that speak to the heart.
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the evolution of five senses journeys
I founded Five Senses Journeys in 2021 but in a way, my story dates to 1995. It was then that I took my first job in travel planning and discovered how much I enjoyed the immersive details and electrifying moments – all those little things that elevate a trip from a simple vacation, to an experience you’ll reflect on and savor for a lifetime.
My passion lies in understanding people. In helping people. In transforming the ephemeral – a hope, a feeling, a mere glimpse at a vision – into real travel plans.
As a hands-on Luxury Travel Advisor, Five Senses Journeys is founded on long-term relationships — both with travel partners and clients. We will grow together through life’s celebrations and transitions. Our mutual partnership will allow for a deepening understanding of your travel wants and needs — whether it is a luxurious weekend getaway, a once-in-a-lifetime safari vacation, or an unforgettable exotic honeymoon.
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Entrust your travel plans to someone who truly understands you – not as a demographic, but as a fellow traveler with heart, with purpose, and with passions that go beyond a checklist. Through it all, I offer one enduring recommendation – one piece of travel advice, honed over the years:
Slow down and allow for a little serendipity.
Life’s best moments and memories often reveal themselves only when we are still.
our services
When you retain Five Senses Journeys to plan your travel, you’re hiring a professional Travel Advisor. You’re getting the benefit of my 26 years of knowledge and experience. Booking with Five Senses Journeys includes access to my preferred partners, hotels, vendors, suppliers, and airlines. These exceptional partnerships ensure that your trip runs smoothly.
Your Five Senses Journeys’ Travel Planning & Consultancy Fee includes:
► Independent and personalized trip research and design
► Preparation of your quotes and personalized itinerary
► Reserving and booking each element of your trip — including flights (if requested)
► Administration of your booking from initial trip payment through to departure
► Securing quotes for comprehensive travel insurance
► Personalized concierge services
► A fully customized digital itinerary which can be accessed via a smartphone app
► A pre-departure trip briefing and walk through
Would you like to learn more about our Travel Planning & Consultancy Fees?
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