Problem solver, adaptable, intuitive, seeker of beauty in the world
Hello! My name is Rachel Merrill
I am a travel and event professional with over 15 years of progressive experience and a core skill set of planning, relationship building and time management. I find joy in creating connections - people to other people, places, and experiences. I am currently employed with Classic Journeys, a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator and a company focused on offering the most culturally rich and authentic walking tours in the world connecting travelers with locals around the world: guides, artisans, winemakers, hoteliers, restauranteurs, and naturalists.
I am part of a team that provides unbeatable access to experiences around the globe in the following ways.
- I work alongside local guides connecting our guests to cinematic footpaths, history and culture in regions all over the world.
- I partner with award-winning well sited hotels and accommodations including rainforest lodges, Alaskan igloos and Spanish paradores.
- I coordinate gourmet picnics and reservations to coveted local restaurants for our travelers to explore authentic food and fine dining.
- I handcraft itineraries that include personal connections combining explorations of the villages, organic farms, glaciers and archaeological sites.
- I believe in sustainable travel that supports the local economy and local people.