About

We curate experiences that help busy entrepreneurs, executives, Parents, and multiple-role-jugglers disconnect from the hectic day-to-day and immerse themselves in the colorful world around them.

If you’re anything like us, you look for unique places that prioritize customer service, are highly intentional in their design process, and that are sustainable in their practices. You want rich experiences that sink you into the local scene, and you avoid tourist traps whenever possible.

We feel you, and we know it’s tough to peel through the noise to find hotels and experiences with genuine integrity and authenticity and fantastic service to boot.

But we love it and support the business owners who put their hearts and souls into helping you create memories for a lifetime while doing something good for local communities and the environment.

Our compass

We Believe in *travel*

We believe travel makes people better and is an essential part of our nature. It’s about connecting to people, places, yourself, and getting fresh perspectives on life. It’s about the good, the bad, the joy, and the heartbreak of the journey. It’s about seeing the world through a different lens. It’s about growing those compassion and empathy muscles.
Whether it’s a different neighborhood in your city or a destination seas away, we believe in the transformative power of leaving your day-to-day every once in a while, being bold, and experiencing all the world has to offer.

We Stand for *people/planet*.

Giving back is a big part of why we’re in this business. We donate 1% of our proceeds to The WILD Foundation, an organization working in over 40 countries to mobilize international coalitions for the protection of wilderness. We purchase carbon offsets and plant trees for all Good Trips travel members through Ecologi. We feel passionate about minimizing the negative impacts that tourism has so we can continue to experience the substantial benefits that travel provides.

We support *hotels*

Most of the big hotel booking sites take 15-30% booking commissions. Travelers pay many of these same booking fees as well when going through OTA's. **We charge minimal commissions from hotels and a planning fee from travelers to keep things balanced where service is offered.** All hotels we endorse on our website and through our content have been selected and vetted by our team and trusted peers so that we can ensure quality recommendations for our travelers.

Katy Hoogerwerf

Katy is the founder and Managing Director of Good Trips. She has a unique combination of expertise in sustainable travel, HR, event planning, design, and healthy lifestyles. She employs a holistic approach, extensive research, and a network of peers and connections to curate trips unique as each of her clients. Katy aims to inspire people to travel better by showing them how beautiful and experiential, responsible travel can be. She is US-born but has lived in the EU since 2016 and currently resides in Holland with her family.

WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Claire Kennedy

Since birth, Claire's life has been travel-filled, road-tripping across the US throughout her formidable years, studying abroad in France as a teenager, and relocating to Central America at the age of 22. A graduate of art history and studio art, she has an eye for beautiful details and finds them in all of her explorations.
Alizée Thibaud

French-born and US-raised, Alizee has lived, studied, and immersed herself in cultures around the globe. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Hospitality Management and a focus on professional development, she brings a uniquely global perspective to everything she does.
Lucia Rigazio

Argentinian-born and now living in southern Spain, Lu has spent over a decade immersed in sustainable travel. Passionate about slow experiences, she uncovers the stories behind boutique hotels, vineyards, organic farms, and restaurants, blending her expertise with her warm, infectious energy.
Maria Pisasale

A savvy Sicilian with 15+ years in travel, Maria combines deep expertise in slow tourism with rare Italian tour guide credentials. Passionate about art, nature, and unearthing hidden gems, she brings Italy’s culture to life like no one else.
Jennison Grigsby

Jennison has been scouting stays for Good Trips since the start. With a Master’s in Psychology, yoga expertise, and a passion for well-being, she specializes in creating restorative and fun yoga retreats across Spain, Europe, Morocco, and her native California.