Expert Travel Planning for the UK, Ireland, the Holy Land & European Rivers.
You’ve been thinking about this trip for a while.
Now it’s time to plan it right — meticulously, without the guesswork, and without anything falling through the cracks.
I’m Brian Whitacre, a certified UK & Ireland specialist, Holy Land travel expert, and river cruise advisor based in Portland, Oregon. I handle every detail so you can focus on the experience.
Where Are You Going?
UK & Ireland
Stone walls. Narrow lanes. A pub that’s been pouring pints since before the United States existed.
The UK and Ireland reward travelers who go beyond the obvious. But finding those places — and stringing them into an itinerary that actually flows — takes knowledge most people don’t have.
I plan bespoke UK and Ireland trips built around what you care about. Whether that’s a literary trail through England, a legendary golf course in Ireland, or the misty quiet of the Scottish Highlands — I’ll send you to the right places at the right time.
Holy Land & Christian Travel
The Via Dolorosa. The Garden of Gethsemane. The Sea of Galilee at dawn.
These aren’t tourist attractions. They’re places where faith becomes tangible — and they deserve to be experienced, not rushed through on a generic group tour.
I plan Holy Land pilgrimages for individuals, couples, and church groups. Every logistical detail is handled. You bring the reverence. I’ll take care of the rest.
European River Cruises
Unpack once. Wake up somewhere extraordinary every morning. River cruising is unhurried, immersive, and far more elegant than most alternatives.
The challenge is choosing the right ship. The wrong one is a very expensive disappointment.
I’ll match you with the right cruise line, the right itinerary, and the right cabin. And I’ll negotiate amenities you can’t get by booking on your own.
Why Discerning Travelers Choose Whitacre Travel
Planning a complex international trip yourself is exhausting.
You spend weeks researching. You read 200 conflicting reviews. You try to figure out which hotels are worth the premium and which are just good at photography. You second-guess every decision — because one wrong call can waste a day, or several thousand dollars, or both.
There’s a better way.
Certified Where It Counts
Certified Brit Agent. Ireland Specialist. Scots Agent. Wales Pro. ETS Faith-Based Travel Specialist. AmaWaterways Certified.
These aren’t honorary titles. They’re completed training programs covering exactly the destinations I specialize in — the people, the logistics, and the specifics of what makes a trip here extraordinary rather than ordinary.
Your Trip. Not Someone Else’s.
Every itinerary starts with a blank page and a conversation about you — your interests, your pace, what you want to feel at the end of each day.
No templates. No packages dusted off from last year. Something built specifically for you.
One Person, All the Way Through
You talk to me. You plan with me. You travel with me in your corner.
No call centers. No handoffs to a junior agent. If something goes sideways at midnight in Edinburgh, you know exactly who to call.
A Global Network Built Over Seven Years
Since founding Whitacre Travel in 2019, I’ve built relationships with trusted on-the-ground specialists across the UK, Ireland, the Holy Land, and Europe’s river corridors.
When you travel, you’re not alone. You have a knowledgeable local team — people I trust with my own family.
How It Works
A trip that felt generic. A hotel that looked nothing like the photos. An itinerary so overloaded they came home needing a vacation from their vacation. A tour operator who went quiet after the deposit cleared.
You don’t have to learn that lesson the hard way.
We Talk (Free. No Pressure.)
Book a free travel planning session and tell me about your trip — where you want to go, what you care about, what’s worked on past trips and what hasn’t.
I’ll ask the right questions. There’s no obligation to book.
I Build Your Itinerary
Based on our conversation, I’ll craft a detailed, personalized itinerary — hotels, experiences, pacing, logistics. You review it. We refine it. Nothing is finalized until it’s right.
You Travel. I Handle the Rest.
I manage the bookings and coordination. Before you leave, I’ll brief you on everything you need to know.
And I’m still available while you’re traveling — because surprises happen, and you deserve someone in your corner when they do.
What My Travelers Say
Travel Inspiration & Planning Tips
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Ready to Plan Something Worth Talking About?
Whether you’re dreaming about the Scottish Highlands, planning a church group pilgrimage to Jerusalem, or ready to find the right river cruise for a milestone celebration — your trip starts with a conversation.
Book a free travel planning session. No pressure. No obligation. Just a relaxed talk about where you want to go and how to get there right.