Vinal Desai Burbeck

Wanderlark

Ann Arbor, MI

Vinal Desai Burbeck, Certified Travel Associate (CTA) is the founder of Wanderlark, a boutique travel agency dedicated to helping curious travelers wander the world with ease. As its Chief Experience Officer, Vinal orchestrates wonderful travel experiences ranging from weekend getaways in the U.S. to luxurious journeys through Europe (and everything in between). Before founding Wanderlark, Vinal was a senior account manager at Google, where she led digital marketing strategy for live entertainment clients. Prior to Google, Vinal held a variety of positions at her alma mater, the University of Michigan. Currently, she is loving life in Ann Arbor, MI but tries to explore, eat and drink her way through other cities as often as possible.

  • Most Memorable Travel Experience: Oh gosh, that's a hard one! Just days after quitting my corporate job in 2015, I embarked on a South American adventure with my childhood best friend. One of the highlights was hiking the 50-mile Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. It was a physical and mental challenge, one that helped prove (to myself) that I can do just about anything — even things that seem impossible. Cliché, but true!
  • Travel Tip: As much as I love planning trips to a tee, I can't discount the importance of having unplanned free time to explore your destination. Oftentimes, curiosity and serendipity give us the most memorable moments of a trip.
  • How Do You Define Luxury Travel? When traveling, luxury is the ability to follow your heart and your desires; opportunities for your dreams to become realities. The most luxurious experiences are completely customized and unique to you.
  • If Your Personality Was Depicted in a Property, Which Would You Be? Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany
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