Tatum's Tailored Trips - Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Sean A. M. F.

When I wanted to take a trip to Mexico for my 50th birthday, I turned to Karen Tatum of Tatum's Tailored Trips for help. I was overwhelmed by the choices of all-inclusives on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, and Karen helped me to narrow down what mattered most to me. Then she recommended three different choices, and when I saw the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort, I was sold!

Karen's help didn't stop there. She booked the trip for us, taking care of all the details, and then helpfully provided step-by-step guidance to make sure we were remembering to take the right steps at the right time. There are a couple of local taxes and other considerations that were nice to know about ahead of time, to avoid on-the-ground surprises. The resort was amazing! It ticked every one of my boxes, and had the additional incredible bonus of swimming with turtles, right in the water just off the beach!

We and our friends had an amazing, restful, fun-filled and smooth week together, and I really appreciate Karen's guidance all along the way. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs to plan a trip, and wants some professional help!

Larry S.

2024 is a big year for us: 50th wedding anniversary & both of us turn 70. How would we celebrate? Karen (Luxury Family Travel Advisor) of "Tatum's Tailored Trips” helped us navigate the choices: something exotic like a helicopter trip to an exclusive BC Westcoast ocean resort, European river trip or warm, sunny, and tropical.

We chose Mexico and Karen found us the resort: Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, which really matched our “wish list” - smaller resort, adults only, some resort and area activities but not too much busyness - great food and service. Karen even got us upgraded to an oceanfront room!

Attention to detail is an area Karen excels: advice about navigating international air-travel, arranging details about transport to and from the resort (which was on Isla Mujeres - an island).

Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets exceeded our expectations.

We whole heartedly recommend Karen (Luxury Family Travel Advisor) of "Tatum's Tailored Trips” for those travellers looking for someone who knows how to work with their clients helping them to discover what they want.

Larry and Liz

skye P.

We recently hired Karen to help us plan 2 trips- a quick getaway with my husband to San Diego for snorkeling/kayaking and a month later a family trip to Disneyland

Both trips were wonderful- everything was great, and I would recommend Karen to assist you in planning your next vacation.

I would like to add that my husband experienced a medical emergency on our departure day, and needed to be taken from our hotel to a California hospital via ambulance. This caused us to miss our flights, stay an additional night, etc.

Karen responded to my email in less than 5 mins and was there for me immediately to assist. She cancelled and rebooked all of our flights for us, and contacted our hotel so we could keep our room. She took care of everything, so i could contact family members, and take care of my kids. She held on to all our invoices/documents/receipts until we arrived home and got settled. I really needed to focus on my family that day, I don't know how I would have managed without her.

Thank you Karen,
Marina Peyton

Lana B.

Hi Karen, I loved working with you. I felt heard. And my requests about what I wanted to achieve in my trip were honoured without it being an issue. I recall you saying at one point that "you had my back" and I was so relieved that it wasn't just lip service. The planning process was so professional and the communication throughout that process was just awesome. And to have everything tied up in the app just made it so super easy once I was on the road. Plus to have Entree Canada & Journey Mexico message me and stay in touch with me throughout was exactly what I was wanting, as whilst I was traveling solo I didn't feel like I was on my own, which to me is what I really value. Thank you again for doing what you did. I loved it all. 🙂

Mylesa S.

We used Karen’s service in November 2023 for our family of 4 trip to Mayan Riviera. She was fantastic! After I spent many hours over days and days searching countless resorts on several sights and becoming super frustrated, and frankly exhausted from it, I finally looked for help from an experienced traveller and professional agent. I came across Karen’s site and was intrigued and contacted her right away.

She was awesome! We talked on the phone for half an hour so she could find out a little about us and get a list of our top features that we wanted in a resort. She narrowed it all down to 3 options which was exactly what I wanted. She found us a fantastic resort in our price range that we fell in love with. She was super organized, detailed and thorough as she checked in many times before the trip with helpful info and checklists of things to do or remember to prepare for our trip.

I could go on and on but the summary is that you won’t be disappointed by choosing to Karen’s service. She will make your trip planning soooo much easier and enjoyable! And all for a very reasonable cost!!

Thanks so much Karen (and I apologize it took so long to write this)!!

Caitlin S.

I cannot recommend this travel agent enough for their exceptional service in planning our family trip to Mexico. From booking flights to scheduling reservations and communicating with resorts based on our specific needs, they truly went above and beyond to make our vacation stress-free and memorable. Our entire family had a fantastic time, thanks to the seamless planning and attention to detail provided by this travel agent. If you're looking for a travel agent who prioritizes your needs and ensures a hassle-free experience, look no further! Thank you for making our trip to Mexico unforgettable.

Jacqueline W.

I've had a pretty tough couple of years and had a small window for a quick solo getaway. I didn't know where I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted to be able to walk along a beach in the surf. When I don't have a specific destination in mind, just a general idea of what I want, is exactly when I reach out to Tatum's Tailored Trips. Karen didn't balk at my lack of specificity (and small-ish budget). She came back to me with exactly what I needed, leaving in a week. It was exactly what I needed to rest, relax and reconnect with myself. She nailed it!

Joel T.

Karen put together an amazing itinerary for a trip I was leading with 15 keen university students to New York City. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and listened to all of my suggestions and edits to the schedule. When it came time for the trip itself, she was organized and easy to communicate with. The students were thrilled with the level of detail for the trip, and Karen found outstanding local tour guides for several of the excursions. I would highly recommend working with Karen on a group trip like the one I led!