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Curated travel, thoughtfully planned

Boutique travel planning + booking support — designed to save you time, reduce decision fatigue, and make the trip feel effortless.

Fora-affiliated advisor Seller of Travel TI123169 (FL)

How it works

1) Inquiry

Tell me where you’re going, your dates (approx is fine), and what matters most.

2) Curated options

I’ll research and design a plan that fits your style, budget, and pace — with clear recommendations.

3) Book + support

Once we confirm, I can handle bookings and stay available for changes and questions.

Mindy Holscher with her husband in the mountains

Meet Mindy

A personal bridge before your trip planning begins

I’m Mindy Holscher — a Fora-affiliated travel advisor who loves thoughtful itineraries, meaningful experiences, and helping travelers feel calm and confident from the start.

From spontaneous standby trips with my pilot husband to designing milestone celebrations for clients, I bring the same care to every itinerary: intentional pacing, trusted partners, and clear communication.

Services

Support that fits your trip

Keep it simple with hotel guidance, add strategic planning for multi-stop trips, or build a full itinerary when you want every detail considered.

Hotel guidance Custom trip planning Full itinerary design
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The signature value

You get clarity, calm, and the confidence that the details are handled — plus preferred partner benefits when available.

Thoughtful curation

Not endless options — a short list of the right options, with the “why” behind each.

Network benefits

As a Fora advisor, I have access to tools, training, and preferred partner perks that can enhance your trip.

Client reviews

What travelers are saying

A few recent notes from clients who wanted a calmer, more curated planning experience.

“While I was busy with other business, my travel agent, Mindy Holscher, showed remarkable patience and deep knowledge in helping me plan every detail of my trip. She handled the logistics with professionalism and care, removing the burden from my shoulders and ensuring that everything was thoughtfully arranged. From securing safe, pleasant accommodations to anticipating my needs before I even voiced them, Mindy’s expertise allowed me to simply relax and enjoy the experience, knowing I was in capable hands and set up for a truly great vacation.”

~ Gifford J.

“Mindy was an excellent travel advisor. She did a lot of research to ensure our vacation was memorable. She developed first class accommodations and suggested restaurants and numerous lovely experiences. She is world traveler herself, and was an excellent source and guide for our fantastic vacation. She was thoughtful, the consummate professional who made numerous changes for us to guarantee that we were happy every step of the way. We love her and already have ideas for our next vacation with her.”

~ Debra K.

“We had the pleasure of working with Mindy Holscher as our travel advisor while planning a trip to Cincinnati for Fall Break, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! Mindy was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, offering great suggestions for accommodation, activities, and dining. Her professional yet friendly approach made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. She went above and beyond to ensure our trip was tailored to our preferences, and her recommendations truly made our visit memorable. We highly recommend Mindy Holscher to anyone looking for expert travel advice!! We can’t wait to work with her again!”

~ Eric M.

Trusted resources

A few partners and tools I recommend.

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