Ep 263 Create Your Own Signature Retreat with Karen Hattaway

What if leading a retreat didn't mean doing it all yourself? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Karen Hattaway, founder of Life Beyond the Room, a DMC based in Italy, to explore how travel advisors can create signature retreats and small group trips without the overwhelm. Karen breaks down the difference between a retreat and a small group trip, why slower-paced, single-destination experiences attract seasoned travelers, and how partnering with a DMC can take the logistical weight off your shoulders. They dig into pricing strategies, ideal group sizes, how to fill seats through authentic marketing, and why signature retreats work best when you already know your clients and what they love. If you've been curious about hosting a retreat but hesitant because of the time and risk involved, this conversation offers a clear roadmap and a compelling case for collaboration over going it alone.

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Ep 263 Create Your Own Signature Retreat with Karen Hattaway is an episode from Masters in Travel by Whitney Shindelar and Brianna Glenn.

This episode is 00:51:33 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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