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Meet Catherine Stevens

I help busy professionals, couples, families, and celebration travelers plan travel without managing every detail themselves. Through personalized travel planning services, I handle the logistics so travel feels stress-free. Clients trust me to handle their travel with care, without the time and effort of researching, coordinating, or second-guessing decisions.

Founder & Travel Designer of
Passports and Palms Travel Co.

Travel has been part of my life for over 20 years. Friends and family have long trusted me to plan their trips,  Since 2018, I have served as a Tripadvisor Destination Expert, helping travelers navigate destinations with confidence. After taking a sabbatical from teaching following the height of COVID, I chose to turn that experience into a profession and build my business intentionally.

Today, through my boutique luxury travel agency, I plan travel with care and clarity, focusing on experiences that feel manageable and enjoyable for people with full lives.

Because Time Matters

I plan travel with intention because I understand how easy it is to put time away on hold. My father worked incredibly hard and rarely took time to travel or slow down. That experience shaped how I think about time and the moments we choose to prioritize. It continues to guide how I help my clients today.

I believe travel should feel rewarding, not overwhelming. My goal is to protect my clients’ time by handling the details behind the scenes. When they step away, they can be present, relaxed, and confident that everything has been thoughtfully taken care of.

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What We Stand for

Let's do this together.

Passports & Palms Travel Co. works with partners who approach travel with care, responsibility, and respect.

• Elevated travel experiences without pretense
• Inclusive travel for travelers of all backgrounds & identities
• Clear communication and honest guidance
• Time protected and details handled
• Ethical, responsible animal experiences
• Travel that feels good before, during, and after

favorite travel adventures

01.

Southern Thailand
(Koh Samui, Koh Phangnan, & Phuket)

Highlights
  •  Conrad Koh Samui, luxury hillside resort
  • Samui Elephant Sanctuary, ethical wildlife encounter
  • Thong Nai Pan Beach, Koh Phangan
02.

Dominican Republic - Punta Cana

Highlights
  • Juanillo Beach, Cap Cana
  • Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (24 visits)

favorite travel adventures

03.

Indonesia (Bali & Labuan Bajo)

Highlights
  • Komodo National Park, observing Komodo dragons in their natural habitat
  • Wild dolphin encounter, ethical ocean experience in open water
  • Koral Restaurant at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Bali's first aquarium restaurant

favorite travel adventures

04.

France (Paris & Versailles)

Highlights
  • Palace of Versailles, all day visit with a focus on Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette
  • The Louvre, evening visit during off-peak hours
  • Parisian café culture, wine at sidewalk cafés

favorite travel adventures

05.

Las Vegas

Highlights
  •  Preferred hotels: Encore Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, The Palazzo, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
  • The Cosmopolitan terrace views overlooking the Strip & Bellagio fountains
  • Delilah at Wynn, dinner and live music
  • Wing Lei at Wynn, fine dining
  • Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan, daytime lounging

favorite travel adventures

Our Travel Services

We provide full-service travel planning for travelers who want their trips handled with care and intention.

From start to finish, we manage the details so your experience feels stress-free, organized, and easy to enjoy.

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Kind Words from Happy Clients

- Karen

"Catherine planned a stress-free experience"

My girlfriends and I just returned from a lovely vacation to St. Croix. I am thankful we used Passport & Palms Travel Co. Before our trip we told Catherine exactly what we were looking for and she handled the rest.

I needed a stress-free planning experience and Catherine ensured I received one. We knew exactly what to expect and she gave us wonderful recommendations. If you want an amazing vacation you are in fantastic hands with Passport & Palms Travel Co.!

Traveling is always stressful! Catherine listens and really works towards providing options that make sense for your trip. She is SO friendly and understanding. She also takes the time to be detail-oriented, timely, and wants you to have the best experience possible.

Working with Catherine is like planning a trip with a friend, while also providing experiences you might not have thought about. If you are someone who wants to get the most out of the time out have to travel, working with Catherine is the way to go!

- Angela

"Catherine is like planning a trip with a friend"

Catherine has done it again! She planned my family vacation in 2023 and now my anniversary! You can’t lose with her services! She is helpful, honest, and knows exactly what I need as her client.

- Dierra

"You can’t lose with her services!"

I was a little apprehensive about my first trip overseas, but that was quickly resolved when working with Catherine. She laid out exactly how the trip was going to go, from the flight, to the drive to the resort and everything in between until it was time to fly back. She even told me which weather-appropriate attire I would be most comfortable in. The entire trip was seamless. I can't recommend her services enough."

- Richard

"I can't recommend her services enough."

Less stress.
More enjoyment.
Handled beautifully.

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