BEYOND THE DESTINATION
About UPROUTE Travel
I believe travel can change the way you see the world — and sometimes, the way you see your own life. It can bring your family closer, give you space to slow down, introduce you to a place that stays with you long after you return home, or simply remind you how good it feels to step outside your everyday routine.
That is what I want for every traveler I work with. I want you to come home feeling like your time was well spent, your experiences were worth it, and every detail came together in a way that felt distinctly yours. The goal isn’t simply to get you from one place to another; it’s to help you make the most of the time, energy, and investment you’ve chosen to put into seeing the world.
Creating journeys that give you more of what matters
OUR MISSION & PASSION
Travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family loved to road-trip, and by the time I was 18, I had visited all 48 continental United States. After college, I left a job that wasn’t fulfilling me and set off on a six-month backpacking trip through 26 countries in Europe and Central America with my best friend. Somewhere along the way, Uproute Travel was conceived.
A few years later, I officially launched the business and spent my first full year traveling through South America, Europe, and Asia — meeting industry professionals, experiencing local tours, and visiting some of the world’s top hotels. From the beginning, I knew how important it was to have firsthand knowledge of the places I recommend to my clients.
Today, I’ve visited 76 countries across six continents, and I’ve been planning travel for clients since 2016. The more I travel, the more I understand how much goes into creating a trip that feels effortless — and how valuable it is to have a luxury travel advisor who has actually been there helping you make the right choices.
What brings me the most joy is helping clients take the trips they’ve always wanted but never thought they could realistically pull off. You bring me the dream; I bring the experience, relationships, and attention to detail to help bring it to life.
FOUNDER, Uproute TRAVEL
LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR
Meet Sam
Some of my favorite trips to plan are the ones where the details matter just as much as the destination. I love finding the right balance between discovery and downtime, iconic experiences and local favorites, beautiful hotels and the moments that could never be replicated anywhere else.
These journeys all have something in common: they leave room for you to experience a place rather than simply check it off a list. Whether that means lingering over a long lunch in Italy, stepping off a boat onto your next Greek island, sharing a meal with a local guide in Japan, or settling into an exceptional resort in Hawaii, I’m always looking for the details that make a trip feel personal.
When you work with me, you’re not handed a template and asked to fill in the blanks. I create bespoke itineraries around your travel style, preferences, priorities, and the way you actually want to experience a destination — from the hotels and private transfers to local guides, restaurants, and experiences along the way.
Journeys
A Few
I’ve Designed and Loved
Ultra-Luxe Hawaii
Japan & Southeast Asia
Quintessential Italy
Greek Island Hopping
