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About
Travel planning is designed to be seamless, personalized, and stress-free. I specialize in creating customized trips for families, couples, and luxury travelers, handling every detail from flights and resorts to exclusive experiences so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Through my global travel partnerships and industry connections, I’m often able to access preferred rates, perks, and upgrades you won’t find on your own. My clients also receive dedicated support before, during, and after their trip.
Most importantly, I treat every vacation as if it were my own carefully planned, thoughtfully curated, and tailored to exactly what you’re looking for.
Overview
Hired 9 times
Serves Gig Harbor, WA
Background checked
1 employee
2 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card.
Services offered
Travel type
Services required
Booking travel
Booking accommodations
Planning excursions
Travel Preferences
Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism.
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Holly C.
Apr 30, 2026
If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to plan a trip, whether it's a quick weekend getaway or an international adventure, look no further than Elise. From the moment you reach out, her energy and enthusiasm are absolutely contagious. She has an incredible eye for detail, meaning nothing slips through the crack, every hotel, flight, transfer, and excursion is thoughtfully coordinated so you don't have to worry about a thing. Whether you're planning a solo escape, a romantic trip, a family vacation, or a full corporate group retreat, Elise handles it all with the same level of care and professionalism. Local or international, she knows her stuff. And here's the best part - her services cost you absolutely nothing. She earns her commission directly from the resorts and vendors she books, so you get a dedicated, detail-obsessed travel expert in your corner completely free of charge. Honestly, there's no reason not to use her. Reach out to Elise, tell her your dream trip, and watch her make it happen.
Ventures By Elise's reply
Thank you for all these kind words! It was a great experience to work with you too and I look forward to helping you out again with your future travels.
Melanie G.
Sep 1, 2025
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From Google
Elise was there the moment I needed her! When I reached out about helping me plan an anniversary trip, Elise replied within an hour of me having filled out the jot form for what I was looking for. She was professional and calm throughout the whole process of finding just the right place to stay, things to do, and not overbooking myself. Everything was enjoyable about my experience booking and looking with Elise! Absolutely she will be my first call for future vacations, long or short. I highly recommend Elise if you want to have a positive experience planning your trip(s).
Ventures By Elise's reply
Thank you Melanie! You inspired me to do that trip myself now!
Susan
Sep 21, 2025
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From Google
Had a wonderful experience using Ventures By Elise. Elise herself was very agreeable, friendly, and able to understand our needs. The whole process of booking a room was so much easier than if we had spent hours ourselves online looking for a place to stay. We had a nice room in a good hotel at a reasonable price (and enjoyed the free cookies, too!) Thanks, Elise
Aisha H.
Sep 22, 2025
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From Google
Elise was so helpful and quick to respond. She sent travel options and quotes, taking the stress out of traveling somewhere new. I highly recommend her for any travel needs worldwide.
Credentials
Background Check
Elise Tarasova
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free! Most people don't realize that we don't make our money from you, we get it from the hotels, cruise lines, excursion companies, etc.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I have a quick and easy form, depending on your type of trip, that the customer can fill out for me and then I provide quotes and itineraries from that point forward!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a licensed travel advisor and the founder of Ventures By Elise. I hold IATA and CLIA credentials, which allow me to work directly with airlines, cruise lines, and top resorts worldwide.
I also complete ongoing training and certifications with major destinations, hotels, and travel partners so I can stay up to date on the best resorts, experiences, and exclusive perks available to my clients.
This professional training allows me to provide personalized travel planning, insider recommendations, and access to special rates and amenities that travelers often can’t find on their own, whether it’s a luxury vacation, honeymoon, family trip, or group getaway.
