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Elevate Your Travels

Experience a new way of traveling tailored just for you, whether you love trip planning or can’t stand it, or simply don’t have the time. Benefit from expertly crafted itineraries, customized suggestions, and exclusive perks. Romantic getaway, family adventure, or scouting trip for moving to Spain? Connect with me today to elevate your travels.

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What’s your travel style?

How it works and in what capacities I can help you.

Personalized Trip Planning

Want your vacation to feel effortless before you even leave home?

My Personalized Trip Planning service is designed to take the stress out of travel. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first big adventure, I’ll create a journey tailored to your interests, travel style, and budget.

From selecting the ideal destinations and accommodations to arranging transportation, experiences, and sightseeing, I handle every detail so you can simply enjoy the journey. Plus, you’ll benefit from my trusted travel partnerships and VIP perks whenever available.

Spain Scouting Trip

Thinking about making Spain your next home?

My Spain Scouting Trip service is designed to help you discover where in Spain is the best fit for your move abroad. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea of moving abroad or have already started narrowing down your options, I’ll help you experience Spain through the lens of everyday life.

From exploring potential neighborhoods and towns to discovering local amenities, housing options, and the lifestyle each area offers, I’ll help you get a genuine feel for what it could be like to call Spain home. With my local knowledge and firsthand experience living in Spain, you’ll gain the insight and confidence you need to make a more informed decision about your move.

Group Travel Planning

Whether you’re organizing a family reunion, wedding, intimate retreat, or special interest trip, I take the stress out of group travel.

I handle logistics, bookings, and experiences so your group can focus on connecting, exploring, and making memories. Every itinerary is tailored to fit the group’s needs, style, and pace.

Benefit from:

  • Customized Room Block Management – Negotiating optimal group rates and perks for you and your guests.
  • Venue Selection Assistance – I leverage my extensive network to find the perfect setting for your event/group travel.
  • Comprehensive Guest Support – I provide personalized assistance and travel arrangements.
  • Exclusive Perks – Access to complimentary amenities and VIP experiences through our partnerships.

Private Guided Travel

Enjoy the confidence of having me accompany you throughout your journey as your private Tour Director and local expert.

From navigating logistics to providing cultural insight, language assistance, and personalized recommendations, I’ll ensure your trip is seamless, enriching, and tailored to your interests.

Perfect for independent travelers and small private groups who value personalized service, authentic local experiences, and the confidence of having me by their side throughout the journey.

Travel That Only Gets Better

Personalized Travel Recs & Care

Customized travel planning and support with you in mind, before, during and after your trip.

FORA Travel Advisor KNOWLEDGE

As a Fora Pro Travel Advisor, I provide expert advice from my own travels + the experienced community of my fellow Fora advisors.

Hotel Price Tracking

I’ll monitor for any price changes to hotels I book for you, for the chance to re-book at a lower rate.

Perk Things Up

Who doesn’t love perks! Enjoy free upgrades, breakfasts, spa credits, and more thanks to the ever-growing list of Fora Partners and VIP amenities at hotels, resorts, and cruises worldwide.

Fully Planned Personalized Itineraries

simple fees, memorable value

$75/day

Minimum 4 Days
All Destinations Included
*Partial trip planning available.

or view examples below.

Trip Planning Fee Quotes

for Daily Trip Planning Services

custom travel planning

The Venturer

*Starting at $300

Customized Itinerary & Planning for
4 days (3 nights) / All Destinations

You’re craving a getaway and have a long weekend to venture to one special place where you can have a wonderful experience. Whether you’re going solo, with a partner, or with your family, this planning package is great for making the most of your precious days off. Start packing!

custom travel planning for the explorer

The Explorer

*Starting at $600

Customized Itinerary & Planning for
8 days (7 nights) / All Destinations

Even with one week, you can experience the best of two destinations, from hidden gems to iconic landmarks. Leave the logistics to me and immerse yourself in authentic experiences. Book now for an extraordinary adventure tailored just for you!

Custom Travel Planning for the journeyer

The Journeyer

*Starting at $1125

Customized Itinerary & Planning for
15 days (14 nights) / All Destinations

With this planning package you don’t have to settle for a generic travel experience. Let me transform your two week trip into an extraordinary adventure tailored specifically to you. Ideal for three destinations, I’ll plan everything so that you’ll enjoy the journeys from one place to the next as much as you revel in the destinations.

Custom Travel Planning for the journeyer

What's Included

All Fully Planned Personalized Itineraries include the following
and can be expanded with other add-on services.

  • A 30-Minute Kick-Off Trip Planning Call
  • A 30-Minute Itinerary Review Call Before Trip Departure
  • Research using, but not excluded to, Fora preferred suppliers
  • Access to exclusive Fora perks and VIP amenities at hotels, resorts, and cruises worldwide (say hello to room upgrades, complimentary breakfasts, resort credits and top-tier treatment)
  • Custom Itinerary Design presenting options for hotel, transportation, activities, and more
  • Booking arrangements for chosen options of the itinerary (ex: hotel, transportation, tour/activity)
  • Hotel price monitoring for re-booking at lower rates (applies to certain hotels and refundable rates)
  • Flights consultation (for an additional $50 ticketing fee per person, booking of flights can be provided for First, Business, and Premium Economy tickets; see further below for full benefits)
  • Your itinerary downloadable and accessible online via browser and free mobile app for offline access
  • Real-time tracking of any flights to notify you of any delays or cancellations
  • Support before, during, and after your trip
  • For up to 1 family or 1 couple in 1 Accommodation (per destination)
  • All destinations included (defined by a change in accommodation)

Flights Booking Service

  • For only first, business, and premium economy tickets
  • $50 ticketing fee per person, with no re-charges for changes
  • One endpoint in the USA, Canada or Mexico required (so not available for any inter-Europe flights)
  • 24/7 emergency support from my Fora Flights Team — no extra charge
  • Points and miles earning as if booked directly with the airline — yes, you’ll get 5x points on your Amex Platinum
  • Our systems connect directly with airline ticketing platforms — not third-party booking tools. That means I can offer competitive pricing, better seat access, and superior service than most airline reps (or credit card companies) can.

Not sure yet?

Book a travel consultation with me, or contact me.

Spain Scouting Trip

Personalized Itinerary & Planning for Moving to Spain

$100/day (minimum 4 days)
Partial trip planning available.

Dreaming of moving to Spain? A personalized scouting trip is the best way to explore your options before making such a life-changing decision.

Experience potential places to call home, gain valuable local insight, connect with trusted professionals, and enjoy an unforgettable journey along the way. I’ll design a customized scouting itinerary based on your goals, lifestyle, and priorities, giving you the clarity and confidence to determine if Spain is the right fit for you.

Drawing on my firsthand experience living in Spain since 2015, an extensive network of trusted contacts across the country, and my deep knowledge of the relocation process, I’ll help you make the most of your time on the ground. I live in the beautiful Costa Blanca in Spain’s Valencia Region and specialize in this area, while also offering guidance throughout the rest of Spain based on years of firsthand travel and local connections.

Considering more than one region—or even another destination in Europe? I can create a multi-destination scouting trip to help you compare locations and find the place that feels most like home.

Amalia, Founder & Fora Travel Advisor at Move to Traveling

Meet Amalia Maloney del Riego

As your Fora Pro Travel Advisor, I specialize in custom travel planning for trips throughout Spain and Europe, as well as scouting trips for moving to Spain.

Included with the Spain Scouting Trip

This itinerary planning includes the following and can be expanded with other add-on services.

  • 30-Minute Call
  • Information Gathering
  • Research of all trip components
  • Research into local residency resources
  • Utilization of first-hand, insider knowledge and vetted network of local professionals
  • Presenting recommendations and conducting bookings for accommodations, transportation, and up to three tours/activities for discovering the area and experiencing the local culture (for example, dinner with a local, Spanish language lessons, and a locally guided tour)*
  • Presenting recommendations and scheduling arrangements for up to three* local relocation services, such as introductions and appointments with a real estate agent for property tours, a tax accountant, an immigration lawyer, or other trusted professionals.
  • A PDF of local residency resources with insider knowledge
  • Online itinerary via free mobile app for offline access, as well as viewable in browser and downloadable PDF file with details, photos, and links
  • Coordination of arrival and departure
  • Highlight of any perks I can provide for any bookings
  • Support before, during (up to one month), and after your trip*
  • For up to 1 family or 1 couple in 1 Accommodation
  • Does not include the booking of flights.
  • Trip support beyond a one-month trip duration is available for an additional fee.

*The number of local services included is based on the length of your scouting trip and planning package.

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Client Testimonials

five star travel planning reviews

Family Spain Scouting Trip & Easter Vacation

We had a fantastic experience working with Amalia to plan our recent trip to Spain. From the outset, she provided us with helpful guidance, thoughtful advice, and ensured we maximized our time abroad. Her recommendations were insightful and she was responsive to our questions and feedback before, during and after the trip. She made sure we were prepared, and balanced support and information delivery in a clear and helpful manner. We look forward to working with Amalia in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jake
USA

Sommelier-Led Small Group Wine Trips in Piedmont & Sardinia

Amalia is by far the most dialed in for details, passion and understanding your needs of anyone I have ever worked with. All with an ease and love of hospitality. Truly a pros pro!!!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Heath
Heathen Wine Tours - USA

Spain Scouting Trip & Easter Vacation

Amalia helped plan a 2-week trip to southern Spain for our family, including a 4 year old, and was very professional, knowledgable and easy to communicate with! She helped to thoughtfully plan stays, transportation and activities to suit our needs. She was available while we were traveling to help resolve any issues/changes. Highly recommend woking with Amalia! Her support and effort throughout the planning and experience was well worth the investment. Thank you, Amalia! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rebecca
USA

6-Week Iberian Peninsula & Morocco Trip

Amalia with Move to Traveling was an invaluable resource as I was putting together my epic 6-week journey to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in Q4 2025. She gathered information and presented options for lodging, activities, and transportation for all the destinations that I requested.

The best part of her service was the electronic itinerary that I had in-hand throughout the trip. She input every document related to our travels, every confirmation, and related expense, so all I had to do was open the app and scroll to the day and time. All the details were accessible.

We chose reliable transportation based on Amalia’s recommendations. Every driver arrived on time to whisk us to our next destination.

As a travel writer, avid traveler, and planner, I found Amalia’s assistance essential and look forward to working with her again. She did an outstanding job for me.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Julie
USA

Alaskan Cruise with Vancouver Pre and Post Visit

Amalia is great to work with! My friend and I wanted help with cruise options to Alaska, and to make sure that we had accommodations for a wheelchair, etc. Amalia presented our options in a clear format, and requested the accommodations we needed! We were able to access our itinerary thru this great itinerary app, and Amalia went above and beyond and included recommendations for restaurants in the city we were in before and after the cruise as well! Amalia was available and responded to emails in an incredibly timely manner. We will work with Amalia again when we need help planning a big trip! She is so great at managing details and following up and making sure you feel supported and like you’re in good hands!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Katie
USA

Returning Client – Spain Scouting Trip, Family Ski Vacation & Move to Spain

UPDATE – As of January 2, 2026:

Amalia Maloney Del Riego from Move to Traveling, has planned a few trips for me now. She is an exceptional travel planner. She also helped me find long term housing in Spain for myself and my two dogs. She found long term student housing in a separate city for my son. She is multi talented. The most recent trip was during Christmas and involved several people coming from different parts of the world for a few days to tour Granada and culminated with a ski trip in the Sierra Nevadas.

She found excellent accommodations for us. But, a few weeks prior to the trip there was a leak in the apartment and the manager called her to let her know that it would not be available. No worries, she had other options very quickly. We ended up staying in a hotel that was closer to the lifts and not much more expensive. She scheduled ski and snowboard lessons for all of us. She arranged the lift tickets and storage for our gear. The trip was fantastic! She also made reservations for us for Christmas eve and Christmas day dinners. All of the food was outstanding.

In Granada she made suggestions for dinner and breakfast, all of which were stellar. She knows the good little places. She also arranged a phenomenal tour of the Alhambra in Granada that was unforgettable.

Our family truly enjoyed this trip of a lifetime. Amalia has planned other trips for us too, that were just as wonderful. We are grateful for her attention to detail and focus on follow up. She does not leave anything unanswered. I will continue to use her services in the future and I recommend you do too!

As of June 20, 2025:

Amalia, from Move to Traveling, recently planned an incredible trip through Spain for my family. The trip had multiple purposes. First, it was a graduation trip for my son’s college graduation. Second, it was a scouting trip for me to move to Spain. Third, it was a trip to meet my other son in Barcelona, who was finishing up a semester abroad. Fourth, it was a trip where my brother met us in Madrid and stayed through Barcelona. We spent 17 days traveling through the areas of Spain where I was considering for relocation.

Amalia planned this trip perfectly. She planned each day to include both neighborhood visits and tourist activities. This was a difficult balance to attain, but she did it perfectly! She listened to what each of us wanted and offered us many options from which to choose. We loved every minute we spent in the beautiful and diverse country of Spain. My sons, brother and I had a magnificent vacation and I was able to see many of the options where I could live. I am so grateful to her for listening to our desires and making the perfect plan.

I have recommended her to several friends who have also used her expertise for their European vacations and all were thrilled with their experience too. You will love working with her. She makes the planning so simple and takes away all the stress of planning a big family trip. I highly recommend Amalia for any travel planning anywhere in the world.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Allison
USA

Family Ski Trip in Sierra Nevada, Spain

I was referred to Amalia, and it proved to be an outstanding decision. She streamlined every aspect of my ski trip to Spain, providing exceptional travel, leisure, and dining recommendations that made the experience truly effortless. I highly recommend her services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
John
USA

Weekend Getaway to Asturias, Spain

Amalia provide expert service, recommendations and follow- through for our weekend in Asturias Spain. Whenever traveling, especially to an area for the first time, it’s priceless to have Amalia handling the details! From car rental to hotels, we couldn’t be more pleased with the arrangements. We will definitely hire her again and again. Thank you Amalia!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
William
USA

Move to Spain Consultation

Amalia is personable and thoughtful. She took our preferences and requests and created a plan for us that was logical and realistic. She knows Spain, and when she doesn’t have the answer to a question – she finds it for you! As someone who had already done tons of research – it was also incredibly reassuring to hear that my ideas were “on the right path” for my family’s needs. I highly recommend her if you are planning a move or extended vacation to Spain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Maya & Matt
USA

Exploring Andalusia Spain

Another great trip! We just returned home from Andalucia, Spain, which Amalia planned for us. Córdoba, Granada, and Sevilla were the main stops. Amalia helped us get tickets to the Alhambra in Granada – which are harder to get than you would think! – and connect us with a private tour of the Mezquita-Catedral in Córdoba. She also helped us with a mid-trip change so we could extend our stay in Granada. On this trip we enjoyed many discoveries, loved driving through the countryside, and found the city we hope to live in some day: Granada. Once again, Amalia handled all of our logistics with great care and support. We highly recommend her services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheryl
USA

First-Time Denia Visit

Amalia was a joy to work with. From the moment we contacted her years ago, she has provided us with invaluable information and help related to international travel and living. She is efficient, knowledgeable, and passionate in her work. She makes sure you have the experience and services required to meet your needs with excellence. We will definitely contact her for services again in the future! Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Karl & Leah
USA

Multi-Gen Family Trip in Galicia, Spain

Amalia made numerous arrangements for our 12 day trip to northern Spain, including traveling by train and taxi, with two 4 day house and apartment stays, and two 1 night stays. All went perfectly and her followup with us was excellent. We were always treated like top priority and there were no problems encountered on our journeys. We highly recommend her!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mark
USA

Walking the Full Camino de Santiago (Frances) Solo

It’s taken me a month to unpack the impact of walking almost 800 kilometers of the Camino Francés, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela.

Working with Amalia from Move to Traveling made planning this journey an exceptional experience from start to finish. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care transformed what could have been an overwhelming process into a seamless adventure. Amalia listened carefully to my needs and helped design an itinerary suited to my pace and preferences. Her detailed online plan provided peace of mind — I always knew exactly where I needed to be next and how many kilometers it would take to get there.

What truly stood out was Amalia’s personal follow-up along the way. She checked in at key moments to make sure I was progressing well — even while she was on vacation. The only two small glitches along the way were resolved quickly, not only with professionalism but also with warmth and kindness. I highly recommend Move to Traveling and Amalia to anyone planning their own Camino or any meaningful travel experience.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rosa
Mexico

Discovering Catalonia Friends Trip

Thank you, Amalia, for helping to make our visit to Spain enjoyable and worry free. We really appreciated your time planning our accommodations and excursions, expertise and knowledge of the area, and your accessibility while we were traveling. Again, we’re grateful for your help and look forward to the next adventure you plan for us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kelly
USA

Move to Spain for Retiree & Student

I do really love the apartment and the location [in Malaga]. Every day I am grateful that I hired you. I would never have been able to work out all the details that you handled for me. I also would not have been able to manage the contract with the language barrier. So, thank you for all your effort. I have been so pleased with how easy Jake and my moves were. You did a fantastic job finding us long term housing and advising us on the lease agreements. Where can I write you a review? You have become known to my friends and family as my Spain lady because you do so much more than just travel. I truly appreciate your hard work and attention to detail. You have been invaluable.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Allison
USA

Honeymoon Wine Getaway in Spain

Working with Amalia was a delight! She helped me and my husband plan a trip for a leg of our honeymoon in the Tarragona region of Spain. We were so lucky to tap into her knowledge and experience of the area and benefitted from her proactive and prompt service. I would lean on her service again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amanda
USA

Off the Beaten Path Exploring Extremadura, Spain

My husband and I are experienced travelers and have always preferred to make our own travel plans. That has changed now that we’ve traveled with Amalia’s help. We just returned from a terrific trip to Spain, in the Extremadura region. Our goals for the trip were to experience and understand Semana Santa festivities and immerse ourselves in the area’s history and culture. Working with Amalia we were able to achieve and exceed both!

At least half of the places we stayed and things we did we would not have found if we weren’t working with her. She really understood our travel preferences and made reservations and recommendations accordingly. From fine hotels with amazing views and VIP perks, to medieval castles, palace accommodations, Roman ruins, museums, charming small towns, a private tour of her mom’s art studio, and excellent restaurant picks, we enjoyed every moment – despite the rainy/cold front that hung over half of the trip.

As if that wasn’t enough, all of the details of our trip were neatly organized in a mobile app that Amalia updated as plans changed. She made and confirmed reservations, helped us cancel a bike tour when the weather was crappy, and was available on WhatsApp if we had questions or changes to make.

We’ve already engaged Amalia for another trip this year and plan to use her services in 2025 when we go back to Spain. We’ve referred her to three friends and I highly recommend her services to anyone. And if you are an experienced traveler who is used to making all of your own plans, you will be amazed at how much engaging Amalia improves your experience.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheryl
USA

South Africa & Zimbabwe Safari

We just completed the most amazing two week adventure to South Africa and Zimbabwe that Amalia helped us plan from start to finish. It wast truly the trip of a lifetime and Amalia and her vendors ensured that it was spectacular at every step. Her attention to detail in planning, trouble shooting when needed, availability before, during and after travels, and commitment to her clients was tremendous. It really feels like she’s just as invested in your experience as you are – maybe even more!

This was our second experience planning an international adventure with Amalia, and I can’t recommend her enough. She has expert knowledge of the travel industry and provides the utmost attention to detail to ensure that your trip is exactly what your’e looking for. She goes far above and beyond to help with any needs, inquiries, and is a patient and responsive thought partner to help you make your vision become reality. Her vendors have been top notch, and she is always willing to share ideas, provide gentle guidance, jump at an opportunity that you can’t pass up, and is the most kind and patient person.

Our trip focus was elephants – going on safari, supporting conservation, visiting animal sanctuaries, and celebrating some major life milestones and joys. This was truly the trip of our life time and we couldn’t have made any of it possible without Amalia’s help. I’m a very seasoned traveler, and despite having planned/managed my travels to 35+ countries on my own, after having Amalia’s assistance these last two trips, I will go to her with my travel adventure needs. She’s simply fantastic. And so was our trip!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brenda
USA

Camino de Santiago & Northern Spain

Amalia from Move to Traveling was extremely helpful in arranging rural hotels and bag transportation for my Camino from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. She also recommended tours, places to visit and go to in Las Melides, Oviedo, San Sebastián / Donostia and Burgos plus booked my trains and car rental. And throughout the hole trip she was in touch with me asking if I had gotten to Santiago, and to the next venue. It has been a true joy to have experienced the travel itinerary and full trajectory offered by Amalia. I highly recommend her services.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rosa
Mexico

Southeast Asia Tour & Sailing with Friends

Amalia organized an extensive trip for four of us traveling to four countries in Southeast Asia. None of us had been to any of these places so we were unsure of where we wanted to go. In addition, the four of us were in different countries so there were numerous ZOOM calls over about ten months. Throughout many, many changes on where to go, how many days in each area and what to do, Amalia stuck with us, providing ideas and information. When we finally came up with a plan, we asked Amalia to provide us with hotel options based on our budget, location and style of property we were looking for.

Amalia researched the different locations and gave us three options for each area. Had we not liked any of these, she would have been happy to provide other options. But in every case, we had a hard time choosing an option as they were all spot on. During our travels, we were more than happy with each of the choices we had picked. This was the approach she took for the excursions and activities that we were interested in. She gave us options based on her extensive research which made selecting activities very easy.

Amalia also provided ground transportation and transfers for every leg of this complicated trip. I can not stress how valuable this turned out to be. You arrive in a foreign country, not sure of how the system works, or how to get to your next destination, whether that was a hotel or a train station, and every time, there was someone waiting for us to handle all the details and get us safely and timely to our next destination. Pretty amazing even for us seasoned travelers. I can not recommend Amalia enough. She was throughout professional, kind and kept us all on task as she often needed to do! Thank you Amalia, we look forward to working with you on our next adventure.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Carol
Spain

Tour & Sailing Throughout Southeast Asia with Friends

We have just returned from a four country, multi-city, five-week tour to Southeast Asia, including visits to Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap, Hue, and Hoi An. The last leg of our trip began in Phuket, where we boarded a 40′ catamaran and sailed for nine days, visiting some enchanting, secluded spots only reachable by boat and unspoiled by tourism. And the person that brought all the details together to ensure a wonderful adventure was Amalia at Move to Traveling. We started with a rough schedule and wish list of places to visit. Over the course of a few months, we worked with Amalia to identify hotels, special dining experiences, excursions, and travel arrangements. The process was quite simple; we would give Amalia our basic thoughts about a location, she would research all options based on our input and propose three to four options for us to choose from. The process was very easy, enjoyable, and more importantly, very successful. The thing often overlooked when planning a trip turned out to offer the highest value, preset transfers to and from airports. Amalia handled all the arrangements, and they all went flawlessly. Amalia stayed in contact with us during our trip to ensure everything was proceeding to plan. We can’t say enough about Amalia and Move to Traveling. All their work and effort has given us a lifetime memory to enjoy. Thanks Amalia.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mike
Spain

Family Universities Trip in England

Amalia planned yet another amazing trip for us. This was in the UK to visit colleges and some sightseeing in London. She helped us with car rentals, hotel and restaurant recommendations, and day trip planning. She was very accessible during our entire trip to help us make changes to our itinerary as needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anie
USA

Multi-Country, Overlapping European Trips for Kayaking Team & Family

Amalia planned an amazing trip for our kayaking team. We had 4 athletes and 2 coaches traveling across 5 countries in Europe to train and compete in slalom kayaking races. She ensured that we had lodging and transportation at each of the locations. She did extensive research for each location to ensure that the lodging was close to the training center and that the lodging was also close to sites, activities, restaurants, and cafes. Also, she helped with organizing transport for the boats. She followed up regularly with us during the trip to make sure all was going well and to see if we needed any help or modifications to the plan. We will definitely be coming back to Amalia for help with our future trips.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anie
USA

First-Time Visit to Denia

I’m so grateful to my travel advisor, Amalia Maloney, for recommending Hotel Chamarel and taking care of all the details. She has continued to provide outstanding service for my transition to Spain, and continues to exceed my expectations! Thank you, Amalia, for your expertise, kindness, patience and tremendous organizational skills. I don’t know how I could manage without you!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lindy
USA

Move to Spain Consultation

Excelent service. I recommend Amalia, she is very friendly and very knowledgeable. You are in good hands!

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simona
USA

Multi-Country Slalom Kayaking Team Trip in Europe

Excellent planning, super detailed, would definitely recommend. All the apartments and hotels booked were exactly what we asked for and she supplied specific information of each one of the places visited.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Maria
Spain

Summer Trips in Spain, North & South

We have planned two trips with Amalia’s help, and she was great both times. The first time she helped us organize a four-city trip, helping us find accommodations and suggesting activities. The second time we returned to Denia, where she is based, and she was able to connect us to a local homeowner and to arrange rental of their lovely property, which was not listed, at a very good rate. She is a pleasure to work with!

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Daniela
USA

Moving to Spain Assistance

Dear Amalia, Words of appreciation won’t begin to describe how grateful I am for you! I expected moving to Spain from California would be a massive undertaking; however, until we met on-line, I had no idea of all the steps. The visa process alone requires so many details. Once my visa was submitted in Los Angeles, I then needed to figure out everything else. As I was researching how to accomplish moving over seas, a small ad appeared in an international magazine that I subscribe to. Your ad was so well done and captivated my interest. I was pleased to learn that you and your husband Eric, not only provide travel advice, schedule activities, and book reservations, but also assist in the “transition” process of moving to Spain. I felt overwhelmed and know I needed help. During our consultation, your professionalism and knowledge convinced me this was exactly what I needed and scheduled sessions with to start. From the beginning, I had a feeling of peace and excitement to be on this journey with you. Every meeting, you consistently provided solid details and attended to my every concern in such a timely manner. Even the questions which seemed stupid at the time, you guaranteed were not. You exceeded my expectations throughout the process. We experienced so much together and I can’t imagine anyone taking this on alone. Having the privilege of meeting you and Eric in person this June, was so incredible! I will be forever grateful and thanks to your expertise, patience and diligence, I’m celebrating my exciting new life on the Mediterranean in Spain!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lindy
USA

Weekend in Murcia, Spain

Amalia is a professional travel coordinator and serves her client well. Her vast knowledge, ability to determine a client’s particular needs and wants, and then providing her experience and contacts to make the best recommendations is appreciated. I have recommended her to others, and will use her services again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bill
USA

Month-Long Southeast Asia Tour & Sailing with Friends

Amalia was key to a fabulous month-long trip to southeast Asia. She brillantly arranged hotels, transportation and activities for a group of 4 with multiple stops in 4 countries. She also offered us a great app that kept track of dates, places, travel, payments, etc. That was an even greater support than we thought it would be. I highly recommend Amalia for any trip you are considering.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
June
USA

Friends Tour & Sailing Throughout Southeast Asia

Amalia is an amazing travel planner and helped us extensively for our trip to SE Asia. The app provided was very user friendly and we relied on it regularly to check information and details about flights, transfers, tours, and hotels. Amalia is quick to respond to any questions or concerns, and because of this and her attention to detail, our trip was amazing and everything went very smoothly and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her services.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nora
Spain

Spain Road Trip to Biarritz

Great support end to end in organizing travel for our multi country trip. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vanessa
Spain

Move to Europe Consultation

Just had my initial consultation with Amalia and she was great. Very informative and open to discussing moves to other countries besides Spain. Before we spoke she researched some areas in France that I had mentioned on the pre-call questionnaire – nice touch! Thank you Amalia for a great conversation and I look forward to speaking with you as we get further along on our move timeline.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlene
USA

Hotel Booking in Spain

Having Amalia’s assistance with booking a hotel for our trip was the best choice. She provided a few hotels to pick from and broke down what each had to offer for comparison. It was so much better using her services then blindly picking one myself. She provided hotels that were safe, had good reviews, and were close to the things we wanted to do in Girona. She was very quick to respond to my questions and a dream to work with! Hotel Bestprice was the perfect hotel for my stay thanks to Amalia.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Diane
USA

Whitewater Rafting Trip in West Virginia

Amalia found this great place that we enjoyed and was well worth the cost. We had a blast whitewater rafting and would do it again. I highly recommend Amalia to provide customized trip planning. She is top notch, has excellent customer service and goes above and beyond to accommodate your special requests.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brenda
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

Very resourceful and knowledgeable. She provided me great insight on how to navigate a move to Spain. She recommend great resources ranging from groups, lawyers, and learning Spanish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samantha
USA

Couple’s First Visit to Denia, Spain

We travel a lot and we are quite particular about where we stay. Amalia (our travel advisor) was recommended to us and she really impressed us. She knew exactly what we were looking for from our trip and her local knowledge was superb. We don’t think we would have got as much out of our trip without Amalia’s services.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anne
England

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia and Eric, thank you for the comprehensive support your company offers! It goes beyond the data provided, and helps to instill confidence for people like me wanting to live in Spain. This process of transitioning from the US to Spain has been daunting! You know first hand what this journey is like and have provided a path; along with great contacts, to move forward. I will continue to work with you, and will be forever grateful!

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lindy
USA

Spain Summer Visit to Segovia & Oviedo

I loved our trip to Spain! Amalia was so organized and our hotels and apartment were so perfect! And comfortable. All the details were very well planned out. Our time to explore the cities and ancient cathedrals were so special. Spending time with the family was precious and I will remember the trip and time we spent together forever! Amalia was so helpful getting us our train tickets and booking unforgettable sites! Her planning and making arrangements for all our wonderful dinners made everything so easy and delicious. I will recommend her services to all my friends and family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Karen
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

I really enjoyed working with Amalia from Move to Traveling. She is extremely patient and was able to refer me to some great resources. Highly recommend her and her team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ralph
USA

Spain Road Trip in Asturias, Basque Country, & Catalan Pyrenees

Amalia was a pleasure to work with. She was very responsive and took care of all our travel needs efficiently and effectively. We will definitely work with Amalia again and also will recommend her to our friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anie
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

My wife and I had an extraordinary opportunity to consult with Move to Traveling for 30 minutes via Google Meet video (although other chatting options like WhatsApp, etc. are available). We discussed our initial thoughts/concerns for a scouting trip within coastal Spain and France along the Mediterranean in search of a location that’s a good fit for us in retirement living as expats.

Amalia, the owner, is so positive, a joy to work with, and she made us feel like we were on the right path – which was reassuring. She was also refreshingly forthright in saying she wasn’t super familiar with, but was aware of, one area we are interested in visiting. However, she was certain in her abilities to attain sound and reliable contacts and information that would help us have a positive experience in that location. This spoke volumes to us because she was humble enough to admit not being fully aware of a location but simultaneously confident in her ability to get more than what we’d need to make our visit to the location a good one.

We got great information and direction during the live video chat and then received (via a Google Drive docs email link) a recap of the conversation providing additional information that will not only be key to living in Spain but some of which can be used anywhere outside the USA (e.g. banking options, links to additional resources, etc.). All things we can readily use – even now while living in the USA.

With Amalia’s many contacts and talents, while also being a certified Fora Travel Advisor, we’re confident she’ll be able to meet our future needs in procuring trip plans, reservations for hotels, restaurant recommendations, etcetera. She even talked about an immersion experience that happens with locals in her area that sounded right up our alley and we’ll be sure to book our trip to coincide with the gathering(s).

If you fall across Move To Traveling online, follow them. Now! Your initial interest in seeing beautiful scenery will be met with learning tips about and getting links on daily living in Spain (Tesla Taxis in Madrid, rental options in Valencia, IG Live events, connections to other expats, restaurants, hiking locations, public transport, etc.). The longer you follow them, the more your intrigue of living in Spain and using Move To Traveling’s services will grow.

In the end, we are beyond pleased with the consultation and would highly recommend booking one, establishing a relationship with Amalia’s company, and taking advantage of their vast knowledge and travel services.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Russell Family
USA

Spain Family Trip to Madrid & the Costa Blanca

The support provided in planning the trip, facilitating booking of the places, guiding in every step and monitoring that all requirements were met for a successful trip was outstanding! In a very short time we visited landmark historical places and enjoy the best restaurants of Madrid, Valencia, and Denia.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Del Riego
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia is so friendly and knowledgeable! She provided amazing resources that were tailored to my specific goals, and lifestyle, and made me feel more prepared for my travels to Spain. Highly recommend.

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kimmoy
USA

Surf Trip to Spain & Portugal

Integrity hard work and commitment are things that I look for in a travel agent. Amalia was all of that and more. I highly recommend getting her as your travel agent for your upcoming trips. She goes out of her way to ensure you are prepared and everything goes smoothly when traveling and throughout your trip. Not only did she organize my vacation, she took her time to give me many recommendations on where/what to eat, where to visit to make sure I get a full emersión experience of the Spanish culture. In addition she went above and beyond when I had issues with lost luggage. She was there every step of the way to help me fight and resolve my issue and even reached out to the airlines and travel insurance to make sure I was properly taken care of. I will definitely be using her services again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Daniel
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia is an outstanding advisor for anyone interested in traveling/moving to Spain. She has a wealth of recourses available for just about any situation. She is also very personable and easy to work with. Maria and I highly recommend her.

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Marshall & Maria
USA

Denia Meet & Greet

We were absolutely delighted with our experience. Amalia and Eric were a fantastic source of information and had so much to share in terms of useful resources tailored exactly to our requirements. So much local knowledge cannot be underestimated, especially for people considering a big move to Spain and this was an invaluable meeting for us. It was followed up by an excellent summary and briefing document filled with even more information and links to useful websites, contacts etc. We have already used lots of the recommended resources. I would also like to add that Amalia and Eric are a charming and lovely couple who were so easy to chat with and we very much look forward to being neighbors and meeting with them again!

Denia Meet and Greet for living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Martina & Bert
Ireland

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia listened to my needs, questions, and aspirations and provided excellent recommendations. I feel very lucky that I found her. I highly recommend her services to anyone considering visiting or moving to Spain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Robin
USA

First Visit to Denia, Spain

Amalia, you did a great job. I really enjoyed your recommendations without which my stay would have been much less memorable. Wonderful job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jacky
Spain

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia was very kind and informative during our consultation. She was willing to answer all my questions. She even supplied me with resources that could help me take the next step in moving to Spain. She’s definitely worth talking to if you’re considering moving there!

Denia Meet and Greet for living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jade
USA

Two Week Vacation on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Working with Amalia on all of the details was a breeze. I very much enjoyed how organized the trip was. The one page document on my phone was easy to share and find on my journey. Thanks Amalia!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Chance
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia was so great! Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and organized!

living in Spain scouting trip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jennifer
USA

First Family Visit to Spain

Thanks Amalia for all the information and recommendations. We really enjoyed all the places. It was wonderful to have your guided assistance. It was easy for us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Veronica
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia is kind, patient and an expert on all things Spain. Highly recommend you use this service before moving or booking a trip to this wonderful country. Her contacts and relationships will help you to streamline your time so that you can just focus on your journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Valerie
USA

Visit to Sweden & Norway

As a veteran international traveler I had always booked and arranged my own travel plans, but with Amalia’s help at Move to Traveling I’ve been able to enjoy traveling more. I highly recommend Move to Traveling to anyone who wants to travel with ease while receiving world class support from a genuine travel expert.

Amalia’s customer service and clear communication made my trip from Spain to Sweden and Norway enjoyable and smooth providing possibilities I had not been aware of, while giving me a great sense of security. Move to Traveling will be my go to for all of my future adventures.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brendan
Spain

Moving to Spain Consultation

Amalia was so generous with her time, information and resources, answering all my questions and understanding exactly what I was going through. I am looking forward to working with her and hopefully meeting her in person, as she is truly a wonderful person!

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Soraya
USA

Family Summer in Spain

It was wonderful working with you! Really appreciate your hard work, availability, and thoughtfulness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Daniela
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

I had a great time chatting with Amalia as she gave me hope for my future move to Spain. She also gave me insight on areas to move to and connected me with a residency lawyer in Spain. I look forward to meeting her in person soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kristina
USA

Moving to Spain Consultation

How fortuitous it was to have come across your service. Thank you so much for your recommendations and introductions to help us on our journey. We have a dream and your encouragement and support have set us on the right track to making it a reality. Thank you again!

living in Spain
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Charity
USA

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Additional Information

*Price can vary due to any of the following factors:

  • Additional services are desired that are not within the scope of service.

Trip Start Date:

    • If my Trip Planning Services are hired within three months or less of the trip start date, a rush charge may be applied to the total service cost, depending on the amount of time available for planning the trip. It is preferred that my services are hired at least five to six months in advance.

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  • I am an independent affiliate/contractor of Fora Travel, which is my host agency. They provide me with the best certification, ongoing education, top of the line supplier partnerships worldwide and consortiums, and an incredible community of fellow travel advisors around the world. This brings immense added value because it supports and furthers my exclusive expertise, network, and resources (VIP perks anyone?) that I use for planning your trip in ways that surpass what you can do on your own.

 

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Service Fees:

  • I charge a fee for certain planning services so that you can benefit from my time and expertise spent on research, custom itinerary design, booking arrangements, and support that create a bespoke trip for you. It’s a great way to value your time, to value my time, experience, and resources, and to support a small business.

Per Destination Planning Fees: 

  • A destination is defined by a change in accommodation. As you can imagine, this is a whole new round of work to plan transportation and the new accommodation. For this reason, if you choose partial trip planning instead of full trip planning so that only a select number of days of your trip are planned, I also charge a fee per additional destination (the first destination is included).

Flights:

  • I do not book flights because it is an item that is best for you to book yourself due to the difficult and restricted nature of changing tickets. I can research flights to provide options and consultation, but I do not provide exact pricing quotes since there are multiple, detailed factors when booking that you can choose to add to your flight.

Travel Insurance:

  • I strongly encourage all clients to get travel insurance. As part of my services, I provide travel insurance options from some of the best providers so that your trip costs are protected and you can travel with peace of mind.

Process:

  • I'll send you a trip inquiry form to gather your desires for your next trip. Not sure of where you want to go? No problem! I can help provide some great ideas and options to consider based on the information you provide about your preferences and desires.
  • From my Travel Consultant relationship with vendors, I check for ways to maximize your trip with any exclusive promotions and benefits that I can access.
  • When you've decided on what you want me to book, I'll provide a secure online credit card authorization form that ensures we have a record of the amount you're authorizing me to charge your method of payment for the booking. Sometimes bookings may be paid up front and other times at the property, depending on the conditions.
  • I'll make sure to send timely reminders of any upcoming payments for bookings.
  • Your bookings and details will be compiled into a convenient, online itinerary that includes links and real-time flight tracking to notify you of delays or cancellations. It's mobile friendly to view in your browser and also downloadable as a PDF.
  • You'll embark on your trip and can be in touch with me for any help needed during your travels that pertains to the trip in general and the bookings I made for you. The same applies if anything needs to be resolved after your trip.

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