Meet our Travel Designers

Behind every exceptional journey is a local expert. Our travel designers are natives of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with a deep, personal connection to the destinations they design. They don’t just know these countries, they live them. Drawing on firsthand knowledge, cultural insight, and genuine passion, they create tailor-made journeys that go beyond the expected, offering authentic experiences that feel truly unique and meaningful.

Marina Courtaut

With Spanish and French roots, I craft adventurous, unforgettable journeys that bring every traveler’s dream to life.

“A wonderful experience. I cannot begin to sing the praise how well organized my trip Andalusia was; her patience with my changes and e mails was admirable. ”

Marina Courtaut

Of Spanish and French origin, my life is an exciting journey that I bring into the itineraries I design for my clients.

I want every traveler and every journey to be an unforgettable experience. From the moment I meet the traveler until they return home, my passion is devoted to fulfilling their dreams.

“A wonderful experience. I cannot begin to sing the praise how well organized my trip Andalusia was, helped by Marina… her patience with my changes and e mails was admirable. Our trip packed with lovely experiences feeling authentic and as local as it can be. A warm thank you to Marina ”

Beatriz de Pablo

Raised between Madrid and Badajoz, I love travel and creating memorable experiences.

“Our family was so lucky to have been assigned to Bea for our trip to Spain. She was beyond reasonable and quick when our entire trip added a day. It was like a local angel was inside of my head. ”

Beatriz de Pablo

The combination of the two places where I grew up, Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, has made me a passionate traveler almost since the day I was born.

From the moment I started traveling and discovering unknown places, I have felt the need to share all those unique experiences with the people who allow me to do so, creating lifelong memories for them. I have a special connection with Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Morocco, and I love designing journeys that combine these countries.

“Our family was so lucky to have been assigned to Bea for our trip to Spain. She was fantastic… She was beyond reasonable and quick when our entire trip added a day. While reading family trip blogs I came across KimKim. I was intrigued and filled out an interest form. We were assigned to Beatriz, and it was like a local angel was inside of my head ”

Rita Pagano

I’m Italian, from near Naples, passionate about travel, and inspired to craft unique, unforgettable Italian journeys.

“We booked a trip to Italy with Rita Pagano. She provided us with an itinerary that was beyond our expectations! ”

Rita Pagano

I am Italian, originally from a small town in southern Italy just a few kilometers from Naples.

Traveling has always been my passion — in fact, since I was very young I have traveled throughout Europe and to several destinations in the United States and Australia. My love for and knowledge of my country have given me the opportunity to specialize in trips to Italy and to design unforgettable itineraries with a local perspective for each client.

“We booked a trip to Italy with Rita Pagano. She provided us with an itinerary that was beyond our expectations! Rita did an outstanding job! I would highly recommend Espiritu Travel & Rita Pagano!””