Discover places that
make you glow.
GLOW ESCAPES, A LUXURY TRAVEL DESIGN STUDIO, SPECIALIZING IN THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED, CONCIERGE-LEVEL JOURNEYS. BEGIN BY SHARING YOUR TRAVEL VISION HERE.
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” - Anthony Bordain
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“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” - Anthony Bordain •
Liesel Hlista
Founder Glow Escapes
Luxury Travel Designer
Hi! I am Liesel Hlista, and I am a traveler to my very core. Many monumental moments in my life have been across the globe. I was born to military parents in Germany. And I lived in Panama and Korea before moving to the U.S. as a teen. I studied abroad in Spain in college, was a television host for a travel show on NatGeo People, got engaged on a safari in South Africa, married in Italy, and I have taken my two kiddos everywhere that I can.
Some stand out trips have been journeying across Mongolia, climbing temples in Myanmar, scuba diving with sharks in the Philippines and I am always hunting for THE perfect beach. I have my personal top ten list! What started as a hobby planning ALL my friends' trips has grown into a full-fledged, passionate travel business. I love designing vacations and will make yours the trip of a lifetime. The memories made traveling are the ones that stick. I know my own children don't always remember what they got for Christmas, but they do remember spotting turtles in Belize, salsa dancing in Cuba and dancing with their Bula buddies in Fiji.
Enough about me! Where do YOU want to go? Let's make it happen. I am here to take the stress out of the planning and match you with your perfect vacation destination. Glow Escapes was birthed from my travel loving heart. We can book beautiful hotels, cruises, and safaris. We are your one stop travel design shop for your romantic engagement or honeymoon trips to the adventure family travel and everywhere in between.
Aimee Dunford
Luxury Travel Designer
Disney Specialist
Cruise Expert
Hi! I’m Aimee, and I am a lover of new and unforgettable travel memories made with my little family! Though I traveled mostly local to California as a child, I didn’t really get bitten by the travel bug until I spontaneously booked a month-long backpacking trip through Europe when I was 21 years old! Between the museums, castles, food, and people... I knew this was only the beginning of some epic adventures. From my honeymoon in Tahiti and Bora Bora, to uncountable cruises to Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Med, exploring Hawaii, New York, and Yosemite, I am constantly in awe of the breathtaking sights and sounds this planet has to offer. Zip-lining in Belize, dancing Flamenco in Barcelona, and exploring the Blue Caves in Italy are some of my most cherished memories with my family. There is truly nothing better than seeing the world through the eyes of my young teenagers and watching them try new foods and experience new cultures.
We are a Southern California family through and through, and so, you know we love nothing more than a day at the parks! We have been to them all: Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags, Knott's. I have been lucky enough to be able to raise my kids at the “Happiest Place on Earth!” (I have been to Disneyland over 500 times!) I am Glow Escapes Disney/theme park expert and the go-to person for all of your park questions and needs! I have given dozens of tours to Disney parks, and it is an absolute joy of mine to help people experience the real magic of Disney!
Glow Escapes was born with my best friend of 20 years, founder Liesel Hlista. Together, we are the ultimate travel aficionados. I am delighted to book unique hotels, fabulous cruises, life-changing safaris, and everything in between! I am your one-stop travel design shop for romantic engagements, honeymoons, family trips, and solo adventures, aiming for stress free travel for you and memories that will last a lifetime!