Nick and Paule of Bearings Travel Co in Alaska on a Cruise

Meet Your Luxury Travel Advisors

We plan.
You experience.

Plan less.Experience more

At Bearings Travel Co., we believe travel is more than where you go, it’s how it makes you feel. As luxury travel advisors, we help discerning travelers explore the world with intention, style and peace of mind.

Plan less. Experience more.

Our story

Travel isn't just what we do.It's how we live.

At Bearings Travel Co., we believe the best travel advice comes from firsthand experience.

We're Nick and Paula, partners in life, passionate travelers and explorers at heart. Together we've travelled across more than 50 countries on six continents, from luxury safari lodges in Tanzania and glacier-lined fjords in Alaska to hidden villages in Europe and unforgettable family adventures closer to home.

Every journey has taught us something new, helping us understand what transforms a great vacation into an unforgettable one.

Whether we're recommending a hotel, designing an itinerary or sharing a hidden local favorite, every recommendation is backed by genuine experience, trusted relationships and thoughtful planning.

Plan Less. Experience More.

Nick and Paule

At Bearings Travel Co., we believe the best travel advice comes from firsthand experience.

We're Nick and Paula, partners in life and passionate explorers who've travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents, from luxury safari lodges in Tanzania and glacier-lined fjords in Alaska to hidden villages across Europe and unforgettable family adventures closer to home.

Every recommendation we make is backed by genuine experience, trusted relationships and thoughtful planning, so you can travel with confidence from the moment you leave home.

Nick and Paule in Yellowstone National Park

Meet Nick & Paule

Nick, Founder & Lead Explorer

Nick spent more than two decades helping global organizations solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Today he combines that planning mindset with a lifelong passion for travel, creating itineraries that are carefully considered, effortlessly executed and tailored to every client.

Specialties: Luxury Safaris, Expedition & Ocean Cruises, Multi-country European journeys, National Parks and Custom Itineraries.

Paule, Co-Founder & Journey Curator

Born in the Caribbean, Paule has always believed travel is about people, culture and connection. As a former Global Ambassador for the National Association of Realtors, representing the Caribbean, she built an international network and developed a deep appreciation for exceptional hospitality. Today she combines that experience with her multilingual background to create journeys that feel seamless, authentic and personal.

Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, basic Portuguese