Multigenerational
Grandparents, parents and kids, all happy.
Connecting rooms, a pace that suits every age, and mobility or dietary needs sorted with the hotel before you arrive.
Luxury travel advisor · Victoria, BC
Remarkable places, beautifully planned.
Distinctive luxury trips, designed around you and respectful of the places you visit.
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I’m Meghan, an independent luxury travel advisor based in Victoria and powered by Fora Travel. More about me →
Who I plan for
Every trip starts with who’s going.
Honeymoons and milestones
Celebrate, and leave the planning to me.
Honeymoons, anniversaries and big birthdays, with every hotel told what you’re celebrating.
Groups and celebrations
Twenty people, one plan, no group chat chaos.
Family reunions, destination birthdays and trips with friends. I hold the rooms, secure group perks and answer everyone’s questions.
Corporate retreats
Team retreats, without the headache.
Leadership offsites and incentive trips. I find the venue, review the contract, and plan the meetings, meals and downtime.
Working with me
One advisor, from first idea to the flight home.
Tell me about your trip
Share where you’re dreaming of, who’s travelling and when, using my short trip inquiry form.
We talk it through
A conversation by phone or video, so I understand how you like to travel and what this trip needs to be.
I design your proposal
A personal itinerary with hand-picked hotels and the preferred-partner perks each one includes. If a planning fee applies, I’ll confirm it with you first.
I book and look after it
I secure every reservation, share your travel documents, and I’m there if plans change along the way.
BudgetCustom itineraries typically start at around $500 CAD per person, per day, depending on the region. This covers hotels, private guides, transfers and experiences, with flights additional. Hotel-only bookings have no minimum.
Trips I love to plan.
A few itineraries designed with trusted experts who live and work in each region. Each one can be reshaped around you.
Japan
14 nightsJapan with kids, beyond Kyoto
Hot-spring towns and craft villages on the quiet west coast, a food tour and samurai experience in Kanazawa, Ghibli Park, a roller coaster park, then Tokyo and the island cats of Enoshima.
- Best for
- Families with children
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
Mexico
14 nightsDía de los Muertos, family style
A trip I’ve taken with my daughter
A small beach town on the Riviera Nayarit, Halloween with the local kids, a guided Day of the Dead food tour in Sayulita, a Wixárika community in the mountains, surf lessons, sea turtles, then five days of pampering by the sea.
- Best for
- Families with children
- Best time
- Late October to early November
Vietnam
15 nightsCountryside, coast and caves
Hanoi’s street food, Ninh Binh by rowing boat and bicycle, a night camping inside a jungle cave, then a slow week on the coast near Hoi An.
- Best for
- Couples and friends
- Best time
- February to July
Cambodia
15 nightsTemples to a private island
Angkor at dawn, a cooking class in a village outside Phnom Penh, a tented jungle camp with conservation rangers, then five nights on a private island.
- Best for
- Couples and honeymooners
- Best time
- October to March
Sri Lanka
15 nightsA food lover’s journey
Toddy tapping on a coconut estate, a many-course village dinner, the hill country train, tea tasting by the sea and the street food of Colombo.
- Best for
- Couples and friends
- Best time
- December to March
Spain and Portugal
10 nightsSevilla to Lisbon, a food lover’s Iberia
Tapas and flamenco in Sevilla, acorn-fed ham in the hills, oysters from the Algarve’s lagoon, blending your own wine in the Alentejo, then a chef’s table in Lisbon.
- Best for
- Couples and friends
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
Madeira
11 nightsPeaks, levadas and island wine
A sunrise ridge hike to Madeira’s highest peak and waterfall walks through ancient laurel forest, balanced with wine lodge tastings, cliffside vineyards, poncha and Michelin dining.
- Best for
- Active couples and friends
- Best time
- April to October
Iceland
11 nightsHot rivers, horses and the Golden Circle
Time in Reykjavík, a steaming river you can bathe in, Icelandic horses in the lava fields, bread baked in the hot ground, two nights just for the northern lights, and a final stay by the sea with hot springs at the water’s edge.
- Best for
- Couples and friends
- Best time
- September to March
Somewhere else in mind? I’ll build it for you.
Tell me where you’d love to go, and I’ll design it.
Tell me your idea →What clients say
We were a group of 6 with different opinions of what kind of vacation and resort we wanted and Meghan was super patient in helping us narrow down exactly what we were looking for… We arrived to find ourselves booked in awesome rooms, exactly what we were looking for and our dining reservations already confirmed!
Meghan goes above and beyond for all our needs. And allows us to remove any stress of planning. Wherever we go, having Meghan plan it makes the trip even that much better!
She understood our wishes when we travel and having offered this hotel was great for us as it was exactly what we wanted for our final days in London.
Local business, big connections.
You get personal service from someone who knows you and your trip, and through my affiliation with Fora Travel, you get the kind of access usually reserved for the largest agencies.
- Hotel programs
- Through Fora: Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, Hyatt Privé and more. I’m an independent affiliate of Fora Travel, a Virtuoso Member.
- Fora Reserve
- Fora's own network of hotels, cruises, villas and experiences.
- People on the ground
- Specialists in each region for private guides, transfers and tours.
Meghan Gough
Rooted in Victoria, planning trips worldwide.
I worked in hotels, restaurants and wine for fifteen years, so I know how good hotels run behind the scenes. Then I spent more than a decade in project management, keeping complicated work with lots of people on track. Big family trips and group travel need both.
My favourite travel companion is my daughter. Together we’ve trick-or-treated with local kids in a small Mexican beach town and celebrated Day of the Dead, and next we’re off to Japan and the Albanian coast. Travelling with her has taught me what makes a trip work for every age, and it shapes how I plan for families.
I take care of every detail, from the first idea until you’re home again.
Travel journal
Notes from the road
Stories, ideas and inspiration for your next trip.
For my clients
Book on your own time, with my perks included.
As my client, you’ll have access to my private booking portal. Browse hotels around the world, see the preferred-partner benefits available at each one, and book a quick getaway yourself whenever it suits you.
I’m still here whenever you’d like a hand.
- BrowseThousands of hotels, from city stays to remote lodges
- CompareThe perks included at each property, like breakfast, credits and upgrades
- BookInstantly, with your preferred-partner benefits applied
Good to know
Questions I’m often asked
Does it cost more to book with you than to book it myself?
For hotel-only bookings and many packages, no. Hotels and travel partners pay me a commission, so you pay the same as booking directly, often with preferred-partner perks such as daily breakfast and hotel credits added on. Fully custom itineraries and group trips may include a planning fee.
Do you charge a planning fee?
Not for hotel-only bookings or many packages. A planning fee may apply to fully custom itineraries and group trips, and it covers the research and design of your trip. If it applies, I’ll explain it and confirm it with you before any work begins.
Is there a minimum budget?
For fully custom itineraries, budgets typically start at around $500 CAD per person, per day, depending on the region, not including flights. That level lets me work with the specialist ground teams in each region who arrange private guides, transfers and experiences. Hotel-only bookings have no minimum.
What is your relationship with Fora?
My business is independent, and I partner with Fora, a travel company with a strong focus on luxury. Fora provides my hotel and supplier relationships, booking systems and support, while you work directly with me.
How far ahead should I start planning?
For international trips, six to twelve months ahead is ideal, and earlier for peak seasons, safaris, groups and special occasions. Shorter timelines are often possible, so just ask.
Can you arrange flights?
Yes. I work with Fora’s dedicated flight desk to book premium economy, business and first class flights alongside the rest of your trip.
What happens if something goes wrong while I’m travelling?
You’ll have my contact details, and I’ll work with the hotels and partners involved to help put things right. Many of the partners I work with also offer support on the ground around the clock.
Do I need to live in Victoria to work with you?
Not at all. I’m based in Greater Victoria, and I plan trips for clients across Canada by phone, email and video call.
Should I buy travel insurance?
I strongly recommend it for every trip. Allianz Global Assistance Canada is my preferred insurance partner, and you can get a quote here. For questions about specific coverage, please contact Allianz directly.
Ready when you are
Where do you want to go next?
Not planning a trip just yet? Share your contact details to become a client. You’ll get access to my private booking portal to browse hotels and their perks, and I’ll be ready to help the moment you are.
Or write to me directly
meghan.gough@fora.travel