ABOUT Creosote journeys & Co.

Unforgettable Trips Don't Just Happen. They're Designed.

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Our Philosophy

Some vacations fill your camera roll. The best ones stay with you long after you've returned home.

At Creosote Journeys, we believe remarkable travel begins with remarkable planning. Every itinerary is intentionally designed around your travel style, balancing iconic destinations with meaningful experiences, seamless logistics, and the kind of thoughtful details that transform a vacation into something unforgettable.

We don't believe in rushing from one attraction to the next or handing you a generic itinerary pulled from a template. We believe in creating journeys that unfold naturally, leave room for discovery, and allow you to be fully present in every moment.

From your first consultation to the day you return home, our role is simple: to make every step of the journey feel effortless, so all that's left for you to do is enjoy your well-deserved escape.

CARE

We care deeply about the people we plan for, taking the time to understand what matters to you and creating travel that feels personal from beginning to end.

We remain curious about the world and about you, continually seeking new places, experiences, and possibilities to make each journey more meaningful.

CURIOSITY

CONNECTION

We believe travel is at its best when it brings us closer—to the people we love, the places we visit, and ourselves, creating space to reconnect with what matters most.

MEANING

We believe the greatest luxury is time well spent, and we design journeys that create space for connection, discovery, and moments that stay with you.

What Guides Every Journey

Meet the Founder

Mandy McKaskle

For Mandy, travel has never been about seeing as much as possible - it’s about experiencing a destination in a way that feels meaningful. As the founder of Creosote Journeys & Co., Mandy is a luxury travel advisor specializing in thoughtfully designed, highly personalized travel for couples, families, and multigenerational groups.

Before founding Creosote Journeys & Co., Mandy built her career in luxury hospitality, working with brands including Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt and Canyon Ranch. She works closely with every client to understand how they love to travel, then brings together the right destinations, hotels, experiences, and details to create journeys that feel deeply personal and beautifully considered. Her goal isn't simply to plan your vacation—it’s to create the kind of experience that brings people closer and becomes part of your story for years to come.

The TEAM

Planning exceptional travel takes more than great recommendations - it takes experience, thoughtful attention, and a genuine understanding of what matters to you. We bring the right expertise, relationships, and resources together to create travel that feels seamless, personal, and meaningful from beginning to end.