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Gondolas and palazzos along the Grand Canal at dusk, Venice
Trish Gastineau, your travel advisor
Trish · your advisor

Est. 1993 · A Virtuoso® Member Agency

Luxury European journeys, crafted around the way you love to travel.

The trip of a lifetime awaits

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Why Trish?

Good news: world-class experiences just happen to be our specialty. Tell me what you want, and you're done. My global team and I handle literally everything else, with VIP treatment every leg of the journey.

You deserve more than a "trip."
You deserve a world‑class travel experience: effortless, inspiring, and tailored entirely to you.

Trish, by the numbers

Florida · USA

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Years designing journeys, since 1993

Danube · Rhine · Douro

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River cruises sailed, eight luxury lines

Virtuoso · Worldwide

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Wanderlist specialists on earth, and Trish is one

Wherever you are

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Support, every leg of the journey

Signature Journeys

Where shall we
take you?

The pastel houses of Manarola glowing at dusk above the Ligurian Sea, Cinque Terre

The Continent

Europe, perfected

Italy, France, Switzerland, Croatia and beyond. Privately guided itineraries built on a lifetime of European travel, with culture, food and wine, art, and local experiences woven through every day.

Explore Europe
A river cruise ship sailing the Danube past the Hungarian Parliament, Budapest

The Rivers

River cruising, mastered

An award-winning River Cruise Specialist with thirteen sailings across eight lines, including group departures for enchanting Holiday Markets and breathtaking Tulip Time cruises.

Explore river cruising
A cruise ship anchored off a sunlit coastline

The Oceans

Voyages beyond

Luxury ocean crossings, exclusive group adventures, and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. As a Master Cruise Counselor, Trish matches you to the ship, the suite, and the sailing that fit.

Explore ocean voyages

Firsthand Knowledge

She's been where
you're going

Italy — Positano · Amalfi Coast
ItalyPositano · Amalfi Coast
France — Lavender fields of Provence
FranceLavender fields of Provence
Switzerland — The Matterhorn at dusk
SwitzerlandThe Matterhorn at dusk
Austria — Hallstatt on the lake
AustriaHallstatt on the lake
Croatia — The walls of Dubrovnik
CroatiaThe walls of Dubrovnik
Germany — Neuschwanstein Castle
GermanyNeuschwanstein Castle
& moreWhere next?Let's find out →
Trish Gastineau, founder of Simply Europe Travel
Trish Gastineau
  • Award-Winning River Cruise Specialist
  • CTIE · Certified Travel Industry Executive
  • MCC · Master Cruise Counselor
  • Virtuoso Wanderlist Specialist
  • Tauck Certified Advisor
  • Studying German

Meet Your Advisor

Hello, my name is
Trish Gastineau.

My passion for European travel runs deep, born from a lifetime of exploration that began as a Navy brat and evolved into a career dedicated to creating bespoke experiences for discerning travelers who seek elegance, exclusivity, and seamless service.

With over 30 years in the industry, I leverage my expertise, Virtuoso's premier network, and a wealth of industry insight to craft unparalleled journeys. A well-designed trip should be effortless, inspiring, and tailored to your unique tastes.

Let's plan something exceptional. Warm regards, Trish

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What our travelers are saying

Postcards from our travelers

0% recommended across 41 Virtuoso‑verified traveler reviews

Working with Trish was like having our own personal concierge. She was always available, before and during the cruise, and smoothed out all the little wrinkles along the way. Made for smooth sailing!

Suzy Q.

She gets an understanding of your interests and offers tours and day trips that align with your interests, budget, and abilities. I have worked with her multiple times and recommended her to others.

Chris

I can't say enough about Trish. She is the absolute best at what she does. She makes you feel like a confident and comfortable traveler.

Brandi

Trish planned our Greece trip from beginning to end and did not disappoint! Her attention to details and timing was incredible…We have been blessed by her planning and now will have her do all the trips for us!

Anita · Greece

Trish will either hold your hand or turn you loose — whatever you need, she's there. She planned a trip of a lifetime for us!

A Happy Traveler

Her expertise and attention to detail made planning a breeze, tailoring an itinerary that perfectly balanced iconic sights with hidden gems… Highly recommend for anyone seeking a stress-free and personalized travel experience!

Perilyn · Greece & Italy

The Process

Four steps to
bon voyage

  1. i.

    Dream trip planning

    Together, we'll discuss your vision for this trip. Tell me everything you'd love to have happen.

  2. ii.

    Personalized itinerary

    A customized, highly detailed itinerary for every stage of your trip, with my signature perks sprinkled in along the way.

  3. iii.

    Seamless booking

    Sit back and relax. My global team and I handle every detail of getting you where you need to go.

  4. iv.

    Bon voyage!

    It's here. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime. You deserve it.

Let's plan together

Your journey starts here.
Let's plan something exceptional.