Meet Our Travel Advisors
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Adriana Greco
With over 30 years of experience in planning travel, Adriana is a trusted advisor known for transforming travel dreams into seamless, extraordinary realities. Her career has been defined by long-standing relationships, global expertise, and an unwavering commitment to personalized service.
Her passion for travel goes beyond booking exceptional properties; she curates meaningful experiences tailored to each client’s lifestyle and budget, whether that means a private villa in the Mediterranean, a yacht charter along the Amalfi Coast, or a once-in-a-lifetime African safari. Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed with precision, care, and a deep understanding of what defines true luxury.
Known for discretion, attention to detail, and white-glove service, she believes that luxury is not just about where you go or stay — it’s about how you feel while you’re there. Her clients return year after year because they trust her expertise, value her insight, and appreciate the seamless experiences she curates and delivers each and every time.
For her, travel is not simply a profession — it is a lifelong passion.
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Amy Nelson
For Amy Nelson, traveling has always been a way of life. Growing up abroad, she has lived in seven countries and five states, most recently Alaska, prior to moving to her current home in Connecticut.
Amy has spent more than 20 years in the Aviation and Travel Industry first as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and then as a Cabin Manager in business and private aviation visiting countless countries and 48 states. Along the way Amy has honed her skills at providing excellent customer service to a diverse group of travelers always striving to provide service that exceeds expectations.
Some of Amy’s most memorable moments of exploring the world include scuba diving in Bora Bora, skiing in Big Sky, Montana, drinking a glass of champagne overlooking the Amalfi Coast, fishing for Halibut in Alaska and being married at the Glamis Castle in Scotland. Recently checking off the top of her bucket list by experiencing Peru and the glory of Machu Picchu.
Amy recently transitioned to Monogram Travel Collective, an affiliate of Coastline Travel after 5 years at Elli Travel as an independent affiliate. As a graduate of UNC Wilmington, Amy received her masters in aviation management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and most recently worked for ConocoPhillips in Alaska.
Amy is always plotting the next adventure for her family to explore the world both domestically and internationally
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Dana Grunow
While growing up in Darien, CT, Dana’s parents instilled a love of travel and world experiences. Denmark, Mexico, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Hawaii, Caribbean and England were some of the places she visited before graduating college. As an adult Dana added Bermuda, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, China and most countries in central Europe to her passport.
For 20 years Dana worked in public relations for luxury products and services, and started her own creative agency, Found PR, in 2017. For years Dana planned trips for friends and family and has enjoyed leveraging her sense of luxury with her firsthand destination knowledge.
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Dana Sulger
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Erica Coblenz
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Heather Speizman
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Heidi Kay
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Jennifer Gerard
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Jill Steinberg
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Kelly Blandy
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Laura Martinsen
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Lisa Primer
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Maegan Skinner
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Marybeth Loughlin
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Melissa Buch
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Melissa Gaynor
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Patricia Cadilla
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Sara Parent
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Stefanie Desai
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Ulrike (Ulli) Heregger
I am a luxury travel advisor and team principal with Monogram Travel Collective, based in Darien, CT. I entered the travel industry in 2017 to pursue my passion for planning amazing vacations, and in 2021 I formed the Primmer Travel team. I have spent years advising family, friends and colleagues on their travels, as well as planning for myself and my own family.
Originally from Chicago, I received a B.A. in Economics from Kenyon College in Ohio and then subsequently lived for 14 years in Manhattan. While in New York, I spent 13 years building a business selling institutional equity derivatives on the trading floor at Merrill Lynch. After having my first child, I dedicated the next few years to staying home full time and raising my three children.
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In my free time I enjoy playing golf and when the weather turns snowy you will often spot me on the slopes. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled extensively around the world, having visited 52 countries and 42 states, including travel all over North America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, throughout Eastern and Western Europe as well as Fiji, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Despite having explored much of the world, I still have many more places to visit!
Our Travel Advisors
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Melissa has more than 20 years of experience in luxury travel and hospitality, representing some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, resorts, and destinations. Her career has afforded her the opportunity to explore diverse corners of the globe, shaping her into a discerning traveler with a passion for uncovering hidden gems, immersing herself in the heart of each destination, and savoring local cuisine. Known among family and friends as the go-to travel resource, Melissa pairs deep industry knowledge with a genuine love of learning about different cultures, and is always ready with a thoughtful recommendation.
Constantly researching new destinations, Melissa truly delights in the trip-planning process and excels at curating extraordinary, personalized experiences. She looks forward to transforming travel dreams into unforgettable realities.
Melissa resides in Darien, Connecticut, with her husband, two children, and their golden retriever, Gus. Grateful that her family shares her love of travel, she is always eagerly anticipating their next adventure.
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The power of travel is undeniable: it keeps us moving and growing, introduces us to new people and cultures, and allows us to step out of our everyday routines. This is why I have a passion for turning travel dreams into seamless, unforgettable realities. My love of adventure and discovering new cultures has been lifelong: after graduating from college, I spent a year living in Asia and another year working and traveling across Europe. These experiences have given me an insider's understanding of what truly transformative travel feels like. Drawing on a background in finance and consulting, I bring a uniquely thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to every itinerary.
I believe actively listening to the client's needs is an important skill to deliver an exceptional travel experience. Knowing their time is a valuable, I can help ease the burden of putting together a complex trip and provide the client the freedom and energy to focus on the fun and creative aspects. All they need to do is enjoy the journey! From finding the perfect hotel to navigating logistics across multiple destinations, my organizational skills and unwavering commitment to my clients allow me to be there every step of the way.
When not planning extraordinary trips, I can be found playing mahjong, learning golf, strolling along the beach, or immersed in a good book. I live in Jupiter, FL with my husband and our two dogs, enjoying the warm weather after many years in Connecticut. If I am not in Florida or traveling to new destinations, I can be found in New York City and London visiting our children, and checking out the newest hotels and trends.
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Blending a love of exploring the world with thoughtful insight, Melissa has planned seamless journeys on every continent, from Antarctica to Australia. She enjoys the planning process as much as travel itself and believes that exceptional travel begins long before departure - with genuine curiosity, extensive research, and thorough organization.
Whether it's a honeymoon trek through Thailand and Bali, a romantic getaway from Paris to Provence, or an adventurous expedition through the Galapagos Islands with kids under the age of ten, her goal is always the same: to create meaningful, one-of-a-kind experiences that her clients will never forget.
Her personal travels continually inspire her work, and among her favorite destinations are Biarritz, Charleston, Dinard, Dubrovnik, Edinburgh, Florence, Gordes, Korcula, Machu Picchu, Mallorca, Nashville, Naxos, Ortisei, Paris, Porto, Prague, San Sebastian, St. Barth, and Tel Aviv.
Before joining the travel industry, Melissa established her career in advertising and marketing and earned her MBA from Columbia Business School. And as a lifelong advocate for books and literacy, she spearheaded multiple initiatives to promote reading and co-founded a children's book recommendation website.
Melissa lives in Westchester, New York with her husband, two children, and their Australian Shepherd. When not traveling, you’ll find her reading, listening to podcasts, going for hikes, and spending time with family and friends - always dreaming up the next extraordinary journey.
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In 2020, Erica Coblenz officially launched her professional career in luxury travel, transforming a lifelong passion for exploring the world into a boutique advisory dedicated to thoughtfully designed, highly personalized journeys. Launching a travel business during a global pandemic sharpened her resilience, adaptability, and ability to navigate complexity with confidence. Over the past six years, she has specialized in multi-generational travel, customized European itineraries, Hawaii escapes, and bespoke journeys to Japan — creating seamless experiences that balance luxury, culture, and meaningful connection.
Long before founding her business, Erica was orchestrating ambitious global adventures for her own family. Raised in a home where travel was a priority, she instilled that same curiosity and global perspective in her three boys. From cross-country road trips when they were toddlers to multiple European explorations, Caribbean escapes, walking with koalas in Australia, helicoptering over New Zealand, and organizing a group journey to Israel followed by time in the United Arab Emirates, Erica believes travel should be immersive, intentional, and unforgettable.
Earlier in her career, during the height of the internet boom, Erica led email marketing and customer retention initiatives for brands including Barnes & Noble.com, Publishers Clearing House, and American City Business Journals. The strategic thinking, organization, and client-first mindset she developed there now define her approach to travel planning.
When she’s not designing journeys, Erica enjoys hiking with her labradoodles, Duncan and Murray, and supporting charitable causes that reinforce her belief that travel is both a privilege and a powerful teacher.
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Jill blends 25 years of business leadership with a lifelong love of travel. After decades of growing businesses and guiding clients to success, she now brings that same strategic, highly personalized approach to planning exceptional trips. Her passion for travel began with a year living in Italy after college and only deepened over time. But it was a perfectly curated trip to Hawaii—planned by a travel advisor—that sparked her “aha” moment: she wanted to create that same magic for others. Today, Jill is dedicated to crafting customized, seamless experiences that feel effortless and unforgettable. She lives in Larchmont with her husband and is the proud mom of two grown daughters. When she’s not planning adventures, you’ll find her at CrossFit, on the pickleball court, or brushing up on her Italian.
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Maegan is an avid traveler who has long been the resource for family and friends when it comes to choosing off the beaten path destinations and unique itineraries sure to please all. Having visited Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, the Caribbean and all over the United States, Maegan is always eager to experience new cultures, amazing food and the never-ending quest to find the perfect beach.
Maegan joins Monogram Travel Collective with 2 years of experience in the travel industry and 15 years of experience in marketing and client services in the financial services industry. Maegan honed her skills helping clients meet their needs as she navigated both large institutional relationships as well as individual clients. As a child, Maegan moved a number of times which began her love of experiencing new places and meeting new people. She is a true beach enthusiast from the Jersey Shore, to coastal Maine, to the South China Sea to Holbox, Mexico. Maegan's favorite travel pursuit these days is to share the beauty of the world with her kids. Some of her family's recent favorite experiences include a week-long adventure living on a boat in the Virgin Islands and strolling through the cobblestone streets on lazy Greek Island summer days.
Maegan resides in Little Silver, NJ with her husband and 3 children and one crazy black lab.
Favorite City: Rome; Favorite Beach: Aitutaki, The Cook Islands; Favorite Island, Ischia, Italy; Favorite Overall Dining Experience: Hong Kong
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For Amy Nelson, traveling has always been a way of life. Growing up abroad, she has lived in seven countries and five states, most recently Alaska, prior to moving to her current home in Connecticut.
Amy has spent more than 20 years in the Aviation and Travel Industry first as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and then as a Cabin Manager in business and private aviation visiting countless countries and 48 states. Along the way Amy has honed her skills at providing excellent customer service to a diverse group of travelers always striving to provide service that exceeds expectations.
Some of Amy’s most memorable moments of exploring the world include scuba diving in Bora Bora, skiing in Big Sky, Montana, drinking a glass of champagne overlooking the Amalfi Coast, fishing for Halibut in Alaska and being married at the Glamis Castle in Scotland. Recently checking off the top of her bucket list by experiencing Peru and the glory of Machu Picchu.
Amy recently transitioned to Monogram Travel Collective, an affiliate of Coastline Travel after 5 years at Elli Travel as an independent affiliate. As a graduate of UNC Wilmington, Amy received her masters in aviation management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and most recently worked for ConocoPhillips in Alaska.
Amy is always plotting the next adventure for her family to explore the world both domestically and internationally.
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Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Heather has always had a sense of wanderlust for travel since her first International trip during her senior year of high school in the 90's. From that point forward, she has traveled extensively, hosted International students, and encourages every person she meets to travel and see the world.
Her career has been in a wide range of industries, from building an Art Franchise, Creative Solution Designing for Corporate America, to leading a Government Agency as an Experience Maker. The consistent thread has always been to create unbelievable experiences, new and interesting environments, and over the top hospitality.
Heather has children in College (Go Clemson Tigers!), and Middle School, and they all share her passion for travel and experiences. Some of Heather's favorite trips have been the Amalfi Coast, Thailand, Prague, Normandy, Budapest, Panama, Europe, River Cruises on AmaWaterways, a mother/daughter trips throughout Europe on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise, and domestically, the beaches of 30A, skiing in Colorado, New Orleans and mini-lobster season in the Florida Keys with her family. Living in Charleston near the water is pretty fabulous, too.
She joined Monogram Travel Collective, an affiliate of Tafari and Coastline, to create bespoke, memorable, and exquisite travel plans that will be cherished by the client for years to come.
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Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Heather has always had a sense of wanderlust for travel since her first International trip during her senior year of high school in the 90's. From that point forward, she has traveled extensively, hosted International students, and encourages every person she meets to travel and see the world.
Her career has been in a wide range of industries, from building an Art Franchise, Creative Solution Designing for Corporate America, to leading a Government Agency as an Experience Maker. The consistent thread has always been to create unbelievable experiences, new and interesting environments, and over the top hospitality.
Heather has children in College (Go Clemson Tigers!), and Middle School, and they all share her passion for travel and experiences. Some of Heather's favorite trips have been the Amalfi Coast, Thailand, Prague, Normandy, Budapest, Panama, Europe, River Cruises on AmaWaterways, a mother/daughter trips throughout Europe on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise, and domestically, the beaches of 30A, skiing in Colorado, New Orleans and mini-lobster season in the Florida Keys with her family. Living in Charleston near the water is pretty fabulous, too.
She joined Monogram Travel Collective, an affiliate of Tafari and Coastline, to create bespoke, memorable, and exquisite travel plans that will be cherished by the client for years to come.
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From a young age, Sara has been fortunate to travel the globe and caught the travel bug early. She recognizes and appreciates the distinction between travel and vacation. Equally excited about learning about and exploring new cultures as she is unwinding on a gorgeous beach with a book in hand, Sara will help you and your family create a memorable experience away from home.
Sara enjoys the challenge of planning multi-generational trips and focusing on how to best meet the needs of each traveler, whether they are 5 or 85. She also relishes planning vacations to celebrate those important moments in life...honeymoons, anniversaries or just because!
A few of Sara’s most memorable travel experiences are seeing the Northern Lights dance across the Finland sky, diving with great white sharks in South Africa, hiking Machu Picchu, swimming with wild dolphins in the Bimini Islands and wandering the Old City of Jerusalem. She spends most winter weekends skiing. Sara has traveled all over the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru and South Africa. Sara’s favorite trips include a healthy mix of relaxation, adventure and education.
A graduate of Middlebury College and Columbia University, Sara lives in Darien, CT with her husband and their two teenage daughters. She taught elementary school in both New York City and Connecticut and is currently a member of Darien’s Board of Education.
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Stefanie has been passionate about travel her entire life, and relishes planning multi-faceted trips and experiences for families. Prior to her career in luxury travel advising, Stefanie practiced law for 14 years. During her legal career, Stef led large-scale diligence and compliance projects for corporate clients.
Stefanie has planned many domestic and international trips for families, including to destinations across Europe, South America, Asia, the Caribbean, and within the US, road trips to Arizona, California, Alaska, Hawaii and the southern states. Stef enjoys tailoring trips to every client's specific needs and works with them every step of the way to ensure a truly memorable experience.
Stefanie lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children (who she has brought along on every adventure). In addition to travel, Stef enjoys tennis, skiing, and gardening.
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While growing up in Darien, CT, Dana’s parents instilled a love of travel and world experiences. Denmark, Mexico, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Hawaii, Caribbean and England were some of the places she visited before graduating college. As an adult Dana added Bermuda, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, China and most countries in central Europe to her passport.
For 20 years Dana worked in public relations for luxury products and services, and started her own creative agency, Found PR, in 2017. For years Dana planned trips for friends and family and has enjoyed leveraging her sense of luxury with her firsthand destination knowledge.
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The traveling lifestyle was officially in place for Heidi after spending time in Italy studying music and art history during college. What a dream! Shortly after graduating college, Heidi took a leap of faith and left the United States to become a teacher overseas. Originally from the Chicago area and now residing in Northern Michigan, Heidi has lived and taught outside of the United States for 15 years, in Japan, Vietnam, Norway, China and Korea.
Throughout her 25 year career as an educator, Heidi has found every opportunity to travel, first as a solo traveler and now with her family of 4. She enjoys the challenge of planning and negotiating new pockets of the world for both herself and others. Perfect travel for Heidi includes relaxation, exploration of culture and food, historical context and some outdoor activities. Her kids will attest to the high step count on an average day exploring a new city. A recent adventure has been her family taking a full school year to travel together internationally.
Although there are many places that Heidi is excited to explore next, she has had the opportunity to intimately know Japan, Norway and Vietnam from her extended time living there and has traveled throughout the majority of East and Southeast Asia, Scandinavia and Western Europe as well as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Belize, Oman and the UAE. Some of her favorite travel moments have been exploring Japan’s mix of modern culture and history, hiking and staying in the coffee region of Colombia and hiking, wandering the temples of Myanmar, taking in the history, beauty and food of Western Turkey, driving the expanse of the mountains and deserts of Oman and taking a solo trip to Northern India.
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Laura joined Monogram Travel Collective to help people plan amazing trips and build lasting memories. From a young age, Laura enjoyed traveling with her family to destinations such as Hawaii, California, Vermont, and later to Europe. She fell in love with European culture and chose to do a semester abroad in Seville, Spain while attending the University of Michigan.
A few of her favorite experiences have been parasailing in the Swiss Alps, surf lessons on Maui and watching her kids jump from the Jaws Bridge in Martha’s Vineyard! Laura has spent countless hours researching and planning wonderful trips over the years, from the Hamptons to Costa Brava. A food lover, she is always discovering the best restaurants and cuisine to share with her clients.
Prior to joining Monogram Travel Collective, Laura worked in Advertising Sales for NBC Universal, and most recently for a technology company supporting children with special needs. Laura brings her passion for customer service and meticulous eye for detail to her clients and their needs. She is dedicated to planning beautiful, luxurious and memorable travel experiences for each and every client, as if they are family.
Laura lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children. When she is not traveling or dreaming of travel, Laura enjoys spending every possible minute with her family, being outside, doing Pilates and often trying a new recipe.