From sea to shining sea, and everywhere in between.

Curated trips with local insight and expert planning — so you can show up and enjoy the outdoors without the guesswork.

Full-Service Travel Planning With a Local Touch

Tide + Timber Travel offers curated trip planning for travelers who want thoughtful details, trusted recommendations, and real experience behind the itinerary.

Whether it’s a weekend on the Eastern Shore, a once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan adventure, or something in between — every trip is grounded in what matters to you and designed around the outdoors in the places you love.

What’s Included:

✔️ Personalized Planning
Every trip starts with a conversation to understand your goals, preferences, and travel style.

✔️ Reliable Travel Recommendations
Accommodations, activities, and transportation options sourced from trusted partners and firsthand knowledge.

✔️ Streamlined Booking
Flights, hotels, tours, and more — all handled in one place, with no guesswork on your end.

✔️ Tailored Itinerary Snapshot
A concise, easy-to-follow guide with key timing suggestions, reservation details, and local highlights.

✔️ Travel Access Page
A custom digital itinerary you can save to your phone — complete with links, maps, and trip documents.

✔️ Advisor Support When It Counts
If something unexpected comes up, you have a real person in your corner to step in and help resolve issues.

Trip Planning for the Outdoors, and Beyond

Most Tide + Timber itineraries are rooted in nature — like fishing charters, wildlife watching, mornings in the duck blind, or laid-back weekend escapes. Every trip starts with a conversation to understand your goals, travel style, and what matters most to you.

If you’re dreaming of something a little different — like a tropical family cruise, a theme park vacation, or a fandom-inspired getaway — we still offer trip planning for that, too. These trips are a better fit for my extended services, which you’ll find over on my secondary planning page. You’ll still receive thoughtful guidance and trusted recommendations — just with a planning style that better suits those kinds of adventures.

Popular Trips Include:

  • Maryland fishing charters & Eastern Shore escapes.

  • Alaska wildlife cruises & remote luxury stays.

  • Romantic getaways with a nature forward touch.

  • Group trips made easy (no group chat chaos required).

  • Seasonal travel for waterfowl, fishing, wildlife viewing, or scenic hikes.

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How It Works

Every great trip starts with a good plan — and it all begins with the intake form. This short form helps you share where you’re headed, what you’re envisioning, and how much support you’re looking for. Whether you already know what you want or just need a place to start, this is your first step.

From there, we’ll schedule a quick call to get aligned. I’ll learn more about your travel style, priorities, and how involved you’d like to be in the process. Some travelers love researching on their own, while others want every detail off their plate. We’ll walk through those options together, but there’s never pressure to hand over control.

Want more support? Every trip includes expert recommendations and thoughtful planning, but some travelers want more — like having every detail handled from start to finish. That’s where our upgraded planning options come in. These add-on services are ideal for travelers who prefer a hands-off approach, are coordinating for a group, or want help navigating more complex destinations or logistics. From restaurant reservations and activity bookings to custom day-by-day itineraries, these options are designed to give you more time to enjoy and less to manage.

No matter what level of service you choose, you’ll have a trusted advocate on your side and a plan that reflects what matters most to you.

Built On Experience — And A Love For the Outdoors

Amber is the founder of Tide + Timber Travel and a Certified Independent Travel Advisor with FORA. With a background in Environmental Science and Wildlife & Fisheries and over 8 years of experience planning trips and working in the outdoor industry, Amber brings nature-savvy insight and a practical approach to every trip — whether it’s for families, couples, or seasoned adventurers.

The Other Side of the Map

Looking for something different? We plan more than just nature getaways.

If you’re dreaming of romantic escapes with a little magic (and just relaxation), fandom-inspired itineraries, or a vacation that includes both animals and castle views. you’re in the right place. These trips are still crafted with the same care and personal guidance you’ll find across everything I plan — just with a little extra sparkle. You can explore more destinations and planning options through Amber By The Bay — my sister travel page focused on nature-meets-whimsy getaways, theme park adventures, romantic escapes, and more.

Let’s make it unforgettable — whether it’s enchanted or outdoorsy (or both).