Samantha Schultz
Arvada, Colorado Travel Agent
Plan Your Perfect Vacation LLC, an independent agent with Lamacchia Jet Stream, WI, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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LUXURY DESTINATION TRAVEL AGENT
My official title may be travel advisor, but I believe that matchmaker is a better description of my role. My clients often come to me with ideas and inspiration for their next trip based on images they have seen online or reviews they have heard from friends. This is a great place to start, but my strength lies in my ability to paint a picture of the destination that is truly the right fit for their needs and desires.
Not only have I been operating my own travel agency for many years, but I also have traveled to more than 80 countries across all 7 continents. My professional knowledge combined with my personal experiences abroad make me uniquely qualified to craft a personalized itinerary for you.
I specialize in booking:
- Extended trips to hard-to-reach destinations. Do you want to embark on an expedition to Antarctica? Are you ready to see elephants gently parading around the African savanna during a safari journey? These sound like travel dreams — but they are entirely possible when you book with me. I have extensive experience booking these once-in-a-lifetime adventures, allowing you to enjoy a seamless and thrilling planning process.
- Personalized tours that include hidden gems and memorable surprises along the way. I put a lot of heart into each itinerary that I design, and nothing brings me more joy than incorporating activities that are not found on a typical, cookie-cutter itinerary. For instance, I have sent clients to a family oyster farm to sample local oysters harvested from the sea, and I have reserved a multi-course meal complete with wine pairings from a third-generation winemaker.
- Vacations that accommodate the unique needs of my individual clients. I recognize that there are differences between couples who are enjoying the newfound freedom of an empty nest and families looking to make memories on an incredible vacation together. My insight and intuition allow me to craft designer itineraries for every client I work with, giving them the chance to embark on a fabulous adventure.
- Professional and personal development is a top priority for me, and I consider myself on a never-ending quest to develop key relationships around the world. By staying on top of industry trends, remaining aware of emerging destinations and networking extensively, I ensure that my clients who expect the best, get the best.
Your time is valuable, and planning a trip can be time-consuming and even daunting. I am here to create a process that is seamless, free of stress, and most of all, completely enjoyable! We will have endless conversations about your hopes and dreams for your next trip, and I will dive into my research. I will make personalized recommendations and introduce you to opportunities you would have never known existed. Before you know it, you will be reviewing a tailor-made itinerary crafted with your interests and passions in mind.
I can't wait to send you off on your next great adventure. Contact me today to kick off the planning process. Reach out here or head straight to my travel website and fill out an inquiry form: www.planyourperfectvacation.com/contact
Featured and Winning Travel Agency
Samantha Schultz of Plan Your Perfect Vacation has been voted Best of the Best by Colorado Community Media 4 years in a row (2021-2024) and featured in various podcasts and publications including Travel Market Report, Recommend Magazine, Denver Life Magazine, Voyage Denver and Shoutout Colorado.
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Bucket Trip: JAPAN!!
Reviewed By Cassie - Concord, North Carolina | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Working with Samantha was as seamless as it gets. When first meeting with Samantha to plan our trip, she listened to us completely and put together a perfect itinerary for us. Samantha kept track of what was happening in regards to travel + COVID - sharing with us what other countries and airlines were doing, to provide insight of when/how Japan might handle opening back up. We were able to get into Japan on temporary travel visas, about 3 days prior to them officially opening back up! We traveled across Japan over 2 weeks, checking out Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, & Hakone! It was a whirlwind, but we were able to see and do SO much during our time there! We had 2 days of half-day private guided tours which allowed us to navigate the area more easily and therefore, see and do so much more. We went on 2 food tours; hands down, such a wonderful experiencing. It was such an amazing trip, a trip of a life time. We look forward to working with Samantha on our next adventur
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Bahamas Trip
Reviewed By George - Kent, WA | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
It has been a great experience! First time I have used a planner and she made it such a painless process. Will definitely use her services again, thanks so much!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Incredible 10 Days in Spain!
Reviewed By M. Brewster - Jacksonville, FL | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Samantha, We had a lovely trip. Everything went smoothly~transportation, tours, hotels, etc.Every guide was a true local, so we really got a feel for the city and its culture. They were all extremely well prepared and at the same time flexible for our needs. Each guide was unique and provided a different flavor or experience. Their passion for their cities and cultures was evident and contagious.
This was an amazing experience and had an incredible 10 days in Spain!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Incredible Bucket List Trip
Reviewed By Ellen and Joe Z - Columbus, OH | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
First, we had a great time. Loved all the hotels and the transportation pick ups and booking of ferries and flights was instrumental in making this trip easy and less stressful...Samantha, all in all it was fabulous trip I only ... With every change of venue you created a whole new experience for us and we dove right in. We hope to some day go back. Ellen and Joe Z
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My Big Fat Greek Honeymoon
Reviewed By Nick & Taylor Walter (Knight) - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Santorini ~ Greece ~ Europe
Samantha was an absolute pleasure to work with and truly planned the honeymoon of our DREAMS in Greece! We started this process in early 2022 (maybe a bit too early...) but she was patient, prompt, and always looking out for our best interest. Even when we became potential victims of the European airways strike, we felt 100% confident she had the best solutions in place and she was SO communicative (considering it was in the middle of the night in the states!) We love Samantha and are already talking about her planning our next trip to Croatia! There is truly no better way to travel than with an agent like her- it takes all the stress of planning out of the equation so you can do nothing but relax and enjoy your time, which is exactly what you're supposed to do on holiday :)
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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The most amazing trip we’ve ever taken
Reviewed By Betsy - Columbus, Ohio | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Samantha helped us plan a 15 day, four city tour of Italy. We had at least one and sometimes two tours every day. Every single detail was flawless. The hotels were amazing, the tours were not only interesting and fun, but also were planned in a way that was just enough without being overwhelming. The guides were all knowledgeable and tailored the details to what we were interested in. Every transportation transaction, whether by car, train, or water taxi, (and there were a lot) wasexecuted exactly as planned. I can’t say enough about how the trip exceeded our expectations. Thank you Samantha for the trip of a lifetime.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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We had a great time in Belize!
Reviewed By Jessica R. - Denver, CO | Traveled to Belize ~ Central America
We had a great time! We loved the resorts you recommended. The food was amazing, the staff and tour guides were wonderful and we met some great people there. We got to do a bunch of really fun activities and there were still things left to do. I’m so glad that you recommended splitting time between the beach and jungle because I am more of a beach person and wasn’t expecting to like the jungle as much as I did!
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Our Amazing Honeymoon
Reviewed By The Durant's - Kannapolis, North Carolina | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Samantha provided the most amazing services! We had to reschedule our trip due to multiple circumstances and she was on top of it each time. We could not imagine working with anyone else. She was patient, kind, and so knowledgeable! Thank you so much for all you did to ensure we had the best trip ever.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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The absolute highlight of 2020
Reviewed By Gigi - Billings, MT | Traveled to Honduras ~ Central America
Always very professional with lots of ideas that work with what you have envisioned for your adventure. Samantha arranged for us to have a private catarmaran for the day in Honduras. They treated us like royalty and catered to our every need. We had little people and adults and it was absolutely perfect for the entire family. Our best memory of 2020 by far!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Won't Take a Vacation Without You Again!
Reviewed By Ben Kraft - Columbus, OH | Traveled to Europe
Thank you Samantha for an amazing trip to Europe. Your suggestions were great, your tour guides were fantastic. I was incredibly overwhelmed at the thought of planning out a trip to multiple countries and you made it perfect. I don’t think I’ll ever take a vacation without you again.
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Highly Recommend
Reviewed By Andrea Rolland - Raleigh-Durham, NC | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
This team is so responsive and thorough getting all the little details right. Samantha made my travel planning so much easier and decreased my stress while traveling internationally. I highly recommend her and her team for any travel planning!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Birthday Trip Ever!
Reviewed By Rob and Katie Malara - Loveland, CO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My wife and I had used planners in past with mixed results for multiple trips in Europe. This had caused us to take on all planning on our own with even worse results.Well, Sam changed our world. She was awesome to work with from our initial call where she helped us narrow down trip destinations.
From flights, to finding us the perfect all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, let me tell you, she picked the best all-inclusive resort we've ever visited where we were treated like royalty throughout our stay. Best birthday trip ever!
But the truest test of Sam's commitment was her calling to check in on us to let us know our flight had been cancelled on the way out. This happened before the airline even let us know while we were waiting at the check-in gate. People, you are in good hands!
I'll be on the phone with Sam when we're ready to plan our next trip. And so should you.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Samantha Should Be Your First Call
Reviewed By Shelley Walker and Family - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Europe
Samantha was nothing short of amazing! No detail went unnoticed or addressed as she helped us plan for 2 amazing weeks in Europe. She made the process stress-free and made suggestions specific to our family from the adults to our teens. We were fully prepared to leave and have a fabulous adventure. Her follow up was amazing even reaching out during the trip to check in. We could not have done this without her knowledge and help! If you're seeking amazing travels, Samantha should be your first call!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
We Couldn't Be Happier
Reviewed By Schaffer Family - Chandler, AZ | Traveled to Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
When we were looking into a fun family vacation for ourselves and our three boys, Samantha took all the stress out of the planning process and was able to find the perfect place for us! Ocho Rios, Jamaica was not only beautiful, but also so much fun for the kids. Samantha took the time to get to know our travel needs and desires and did all the leg work and researched family friendly places for us. She also kept us up to date with travel requirements and helped us navigate uncharted territory.We couldn’t be happier with the resort and had an amazing time. Our kids had a blast and would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Samantha! We will definitely be working with her again in the future.
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Samantha Was Amazing To Work With!
Reviewed By Jameson Rodgers and Sarah Turner - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Samantha was amazing to work with!! She puts a lot of time and research into finding the perfect destination based on your needs. As someone who has never traveled internationally I was pretty overwhelmed when I began looking for places for our honeymoon. She asked me what I look for in a vacation and found me just that. Leading up to the honeymoon she checked in periodically and updated us with food recommendations, flight changes, policies, etc. She was available for any questions I had not only before the trip, but also during when we needed help with directions.
This was my first time working with a travel agent and I am super impressed with Samantha!! I look forward to working with her again and highly recommend!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Everything Was Perfect!
Reviewed By Kami Welch - Arvada, CO | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Samantha Schultz was incredible to work with! She took the time to understand our needs and help us choose the perfect location for us. Our trip did not disappoint - everything was perfect! I wouldn't do it any other way now 🙂
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
River Cruise Was Amazing!
Reviewed By T. Boyer - Cortland, Ohio | Traveled to Europe
Absolutely great trip! Your recommendations were spot on. The staff couldn't have been nicer, the food couldn't have been better. I had a great time wandering around the port stops. The size was perfect too - it never felt crowded. The river cruise was amazing, I enjoyed it immensely and thank you!
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AMAZING Anniversary Getaway
Reviewed By Lindsay - Queen Creek, Arizona | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Hi Samantha, WOW, what a wonderful trip we had. You were right! It was THE PLACE to go! We loved Cabo so much we are thinking of going back next year with the kids to a different resort! You exceeded our expectations and obviously will book with you again. You are awesome and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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100% recommend her expertise and experience!
Reviewed By Molly and Chad K. - Arvada, CO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We find ourselves loving the beach resort life and Samantha is the perfect person to make this happen for us for the 2nd year in a row! And what a serendipitous occasion - Samantha was a lifesaver when our original resort unexpectedly shut down past the dates we were scheduled for. She was abroad at the time and took care of getting us rebooked. I am beyond grateful to have saved the headache of trying to make those changes. Samantha has A++ service and her attention to our plans is impeccable! I have so many questions and we change our minds - she is so helpful and accommodating. 100% recommend her expertise and experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Vacation Ever to India!
Reviewed By K. Hammer - Denver, CO | Traveled to India ~ Central Asia
Samantha planned my vacation to India. It was the best vacation I have ever been on. She was worth every penny and I would use her again in a heart beat. We had an issue and she was just a phone call away. She solved it in minutes. Absolutely fantastic, I will recommend her to everyone.
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A great Spring Break cruise!
Reviewed By Betsy - Estero, FL | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Samantha added so much value to our trip planning. She didn’t just try to sell us a cruise, she listened to what we were looking for and found the perfect cruise for all 10 of us, ages 7-64!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Honeymoon Trip of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Sarah S. - Tucson, Arizona | Traveled to Saint Lucia ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
First of all, we only have positive things to say about our experience working with Samantha. From the start, she listened to exactly what we were looking for and provided us with multiple iterations of itineraries as our preferences changed the more we learned about our options. She was incredibly responsive over both email and text and made the process super smooth! We also really appreciated that she helped us at the very last minute as we were afraid we might have to cancel the trip just a couple of days before. She immediately made necessary phone calls in order to provide us with all the information we needed to make an informed decision on whether or not to travel. Luckily we did end up traveling and our trip was nothing short of amazing.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best honeymoon ever
Reviewed By Katelyn E - Birmingham, Alabama | Traveled to St Lucia ~ South Africa ~ Africa
Samantha went above and beyond helping us find the perfect place to celebrate our honeymoon. She was very fast with responses when we had any questions. She goes above and beyond to ensure our trip went as smoothly as possible. She gave us tips and tricks that help our travel, packing, and arrival to the resort. Thank you so much Samantha for all your help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful Anniversary Trip!
Reviewed By Holidaylaker - Greenville, SC | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
We wanted to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary somewhere special that we had not visited before. Given the unfamiliarity of a new place, we decided to use a travel consultant and connected with Samantha through our daughter. Samantha helped us focus our plan and developed several proposed itineraries based on a discussion with us re: our priorities...and we ended up with a wonderful 9 day trip to Costa Rica with stays at wonderful resorts in the rainforest as well as on the Pacific! Samantha is exceptionally client service-oriented and very responsive to our planned trip changes as well as providing assistance with adjustments to the itinerary during our trip. We would highly recommend her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing River Cruise - an awesome experience
Reviewed By Mike - Windsor, CO | Traveled to Budapest ~ Hungary ~ Europe
We recently took our first Viking river cruise which we used Samantha Schultz as our travel agent. She did a masterful job of guiding us through the process, making sure that all of the pieces (airline, hotel and ship) fit together ensuring a great travel experience for us. Samantha is always fun to work with and she is in the process of putting together a couple more travel experiences for us right now!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Beyond our expectations, the perfect honeymoon!!!
Reviewed By TMChance - Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Traveled to Placencia ~ Belize ~ Central America
I will no longer travel internationally for a destination trip with out using Samantha. From the beginning Samantha made sure she understood what we were looking for and how to make our trip special. It all started with our custom presentations of the different options she choose for us and we were quickly able to select our trip with all the great info and videos she produced. While on our trip there were some possible weather concerns and Samantha was already on it keeping updated on if we had to make any changes, thankfully we were fine. When we returned she checked in to make sure the trip was everything we wanted. This trip was more than we even expected and we had the most amazing honeymoon in Belize. Samantha nailed it and picked the perfect location for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Don't Miss the Edinburgh Royal Tattoo!
Reviewed By The Blonde - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
Samantha was invaluable in planning our trip. She recommended the tour company, recommended our independent tour guide for our extra day, and took care of all of the details. She is amazing. I can't wait for her help on our next adventure.
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Incredibly smooth and flawless vacation
Reviewed By Vanessa - Arvada, CO | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
This vacation was a dream made even better with flawless execution. Samantha planned 14 days, 9 hotels, 1300 miles, 5 excursions, plus flights and rental car. Every detail was perfect for us and it was so smooth! We couldn't have done it without her. We can't wait to plan our next trip with Samantha!
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Consistent excellence
Reviewed By Matt - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Utilizing a travel professional has given us a layer of security in the quality and comfort of our vacations that we wouldn't otherwise attain for our trips. Samantha brings consistent excellence to everything she does and we know we can trust her thoroughness and professionalism in planning an incredible family experience!
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Best travel agent EVER!
Reviewed By Lauren - Colorado Springs, CO | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I had the best experience working with Samantha over the past year. I had a destination wedding and she not only helped coordinate the travel for me and my husband, but our entire guest list. In the beginning, she sent me several options for resorts to help me decide on what worked best for us and our guests. When it came time to plan the wedding, she reached out to the hotel and was able to get us in contact with the weddings team. She would also follow-up with the hotel and weddings department on making sure all coordination was complete and that it would be a smooth process. People would often ask me how I was so stress free planning my wedding and I would tell them because I had the best travel agent. I couldn't have imagined doing any of this without her. On the way back my family had issues with flight delays, she took the time to ensure they were placed on new flights and didn't have to stay overnight anywhere. I cannot say enough good things about working with her!
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Family trip to the Dominican
Reviewed By Barbara Stevenson - Florence, SC | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Samantha is wonderful to work with. She is very knowledgeable and helpful when trying to plan a trip. She made sure the trip was perfect. She’s booked different two trips for my group. We love working with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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