Heather Wassel
Heather Wassel
Bespoke European Travel Specialist
Getting Lost in Split, Croatia
Do you prefer a highly customized, bespoke European itinerary with private transfers and private or small group tours?
Or, are you looking for a well-curated small group tour?
Perhaps you prefer to sail through the Mediterranean, Aegean or Adriatic Sea on a small yacht or larger cruise ship?
Or, maybe, your preference would be to sail down a European waterway experiencing all the ports available on the riverfront?
Key countries include: France, Scotland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy with a special focus on Food & Wine/Whisky/Beer
France: I have traveled to France more times than I can count. It is said there are two Frances - Paris & Everything Else. I do love Paris, but the traveler should also consider Brittany, Normandy, the Provence, the French Alps, Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, the French Riviera. There are so many wonderful places to visit and each one will give you another unique French experience.
Croatia: For the traveler looking to explore a unique destination that will seem so familiarly European! It feels a little bit like it's Italian neighbor with a better price tag. Movie buffs will enjoy "set-jetting" to this destination. You can have delicious gelato here too, but do not overlook the uniquely Croatian dishes and amazing Croatian wine. Favorite activity: Truffle Hunting
Scotland: A perfect destination for those who enjoy the rugged, wild beauty of the Highlands and the Isles. There are also great "set-jetting" activities for Outlander fans. Enjoy exploring the whisky regions and castles. And, if you time the trip well, you can visit Balmoral - the beloved home of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Greece: From the north to the south, there is much to see and explore in Greece. Many think of the islands and white washed walls with blue-domed buildings. The islands are pretty amazing. Think BEYOND Santorini. There are many fabulous islands to explore, and consider going off the "beaten path." I can make suggestions based on your interests. There is much history to explore on the mainland too from Athens, Thessaloniki, Delphia and Meteora (and the hanging monasteries). And food! Greek food is amazing, and we will help you find the best places to enjoy it.
Italy: The "boot" remains a travel hot spot from Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Amalfi coast, the many wine regions, Sicily. We can help you with an itinerary to match your interests.
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Greece Honeymoon
Easiest Family Vacation Planning Ever!
Christmas in Nashville!
Amazing Road Trip - Winter Getaway
Yosemite with Wine Country
Heather planned my recent trip to California . I wanted
to see both the wine country and Yosemite. It was just what I needed as an extended weekend getaway. Heather worked out all of the details and presented it on an easy to use app making managing my trip a breeze. I just showed up and enjoyed the experience!
Hudson Valley Group
The highly personalized itinerary that Heather provided had something for everyone, and highlighted not only the
"must sees" but also some quieter finds that I was personally not aware of. I highly recommend Heather for an excellent travel experience!
Best trip of our lives!! And I mean it!!
Hudson Valley West Point Moms Trip
Hawaiian Vacation
Family Trip to Europe
Our dream trip to Scotland
BEST trip EVER!!
If you have ever been to a 5 star hotel and a 3 star, you know the difference! That was my experience with Heather from Merge Travel!! 5 star rating and FOR SURE THE BEST traval agent I have EVER worked with!!! Attention to detail and I mean EVERY LITTLE THING! Lists of things to bring, at least a half dozen phone calls to the All Inclusive Majestic Mirage on our behalf, follow up phone calls from Heather with answers to questions we had and NO misguiding from Heather. The list goes on and on!!!
Thank you Heather for THE BEST TRIP WE EVER HAD!!! From soup to nuts, EVERYTHING was maticulously planned out! From getting us the BEST price to helping with special needs, there wasn't a thing needed and our trip was a huge success!!
Thank you Heather!!!
Bermuda Getaway
Well-planned and fun trip!
Big Apple Christmas Memories
Sand-sational Voyage: No Business, Just Beachiness
Once we arrived in Turks and Caicos, everything went smoothly thanks to Heather's careful planning and attention to detail. The accommodations that she booked for us were top-notch and exceeded our expectations. We loved exploring the island and experiencing all that it had to offer, and we were grateful to have Heather's expert guidance throughout our trip.
Overall, our experience with Merge Travel Co and Heather was exceptional, and we would not hesitate to book another trip with them in the future. We highly recommend Merge Travel Co to anyone looking to plan a hassle-free, enjoyable vacation.
New York Getaways
Dream Trip to Scotland
Heather arranged for 4 and 5 star hotels with an excellent level of service in interesting locations (e.g. castles)
Dinner recommendations became delicious dining opportunities and were conveniently located to our hotels. We dined gourmet, locally sourced cuisine as well as some pub style fare.
Some beautiful hikes were recommended on the Isle of Skye so we could explore “off the beaten path.”
I was able to explore the Wild Atlantic and the ruggedly beautiful Highlands in addition to intriguingly-storied castles (including Balmoral!). Mostly, I enjoyed following in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps reliving some of my favorite Outlander moments!
It was the perfect trip, and I am grateful for Heather as they were able to take my travel dream and turn dream and turn it some beautiful travel memories!!!