A-List Lillian Rafson T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | U.S. SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of the agent Rafson turns close-to-home trips into memorable adventures by keeping clients' destinations a secret until the day of departure. She handles the arrangements and also recommends cool breweries, bookstores, outdoor activities, and independent hotels in on-the-rise spots like Boise, Idaho, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pre-departure, her clients fill out a survey, noting their interests and travel history. Rafson then hyper-personalizes each trip, recommending cool breweries or bookstores, outdoor activities, and independent hotels. "The pandemic showed many people that they can enjoy outdoor experiences and showed the value of getting out into nature," Rafson says. "Many of our travelers told us that they'd never actually escaped the city and gone on hikes before but discovered this newfound passion when their typical weekend activities were suddenly unavailable. After staying in a glamping tent for the first time, many clients said they would love to continue to explore the outdoors and visit national parks, incorporating elements of the outdoors in all future vacations!" ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Destination celebrations, honeymoons, and road trips Languages Spoken: English Minimum Daily Spend: From $400 per day Trip Planning Fees: Included in daily spend Contact Info hello@packupgo.com | 412-618-7468 | Pittsburgh, Pa. www.packupgo.com facebook.com/packupgo instagram.com/packupgo_travel twitter.com/packupgo_travel Testimonial "I have used Lillian's services on multiple occasions. She and her team do an exceptional job of providing customized itineraries to 'mystery' destinations around the U.S. Lillian has planned annual trips for me and my sister, and we've found that her assistance has mitigated a lot of the decision- and planning-related fatigue around travel. It's also clear that her team pays close attention to individual needs and requests. Best of all, they listen to feedback, so your trips improve each time. We've stayed at some amazing places, eaten at wonderful restaurants, and experienced many off-the-beaten-track adventures during our Pack Up & Go trips. Lillian and her team make it easy by focusing on high-quality experiences and providing the best customer service." — Myle G. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit