About The Trip Curator
We are Ron and Maya, recent retirees based in Tucson, Arizona. Travel is our shared passion, and research is part of the enjoyment.
Our planning style is methodical and complementary. Maya focuses on accommodations and activities, weighing location, season, comfort, and daily flow. Ron manages transportation strategy and food, comparing routes, timing, and dining options with care.
The Trip Curator distills that work into structured itineraries, practical planning notes, recommendations, and lessons learned. The goal is simple: clear, well-researched guidance for mature travelers who value comfort, cultural depth, efficiency, and thoughtful choices.
Where We’ve Traveled
Our travels have included Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico and destinations across the United States, with a particular interest in routes that combine scenery, food, culture, and well-judged pacing.
Some trips are built around major first-time highlights. Others focus on quieter alternatives, better bases, or more efficient ways to experience a region. Across both, the goal stays the same: thoughtful plans, practical tradeoffs, and recommendations grounded in firsthand experience.
How We Travel
We start with the framework, not just the destination. That means choosing the right base, weighing hotel tradeoffs honestly, thinking through transit logistics, and building days that make sense in real life.
We look for trips with strong flow: routes that feel efficient without feeling rushed, accommodations that support the purpose of the trip, and dining and activity choices that add depth without unnecessary complication.
Our approach favors substance over trends. We are less interested in the most obvious version of a trip than in the version that works best.