he People Behind the Design
At Filling the Nest, we believe extraordinary travel
begins with listening — and with relationships built on trust.
Our team of experienced advisors brings personal attention, global connections,
and meticulous care to every journey, taking the time to truly understand
what matters most to each client.
The result is travel that feels seamless, deeply personal,
and supported at every stage — from the first conversation
to your return home.
At Filling the Nest, we believe extraordinary travel
begins with listening — and with relationships built on trust.
Our team of experienced advisors brings personal attention,
global connections, and meticulous care
to every journey, taking the time to truly understand
what matters most to each client.
The result is travel that feels seamless, deeply personal,
and supported at every stage —
from the first conversation
to your return home.
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he Art of
Thoughtful Travel
The journeys we design
are shaped by relationships, experience,
and a genuine understanding
of what matters most to each client
and how they want to experience the world.
The journeys we design are shaped
by relationships, experience,
and a genuine understanding
of what matters most to each client
and how they want to experience the world.
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Thoughtful Travel
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Filling the Nest Luxury Travel & Lifestyle
operates as a design-led travel studio
rather than a traditional agency.
Our advisors combine firsthand experience,
trusted industry relationships,
and ongoing global collaboration to create journeys
that feel seamless long before departure
and meaningful long after returning home.
While each advisor brings a distinct perspective,
we share one approach:
travel should feel personal, intentional,
and thoughtfully supported at every stage.
Filling the Nest Luxury Travel & Lifestyle
operates as a design-led travel studio rather than a traditional agency.
Our advisors combine firsthand experience, trusted industry relationships,
and ongoing global collaboration
to create journeys
that feel seamless long before departure
and meaningful long after returning home.
While each advisor brings a distinct perspective, we share one approach:
travel should feel personal, intentional,
and thoughtfully supported at every stage.
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arla Fowler
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL TRAVEL DESIGNER
VIRTUOSO CERTIFIED travel advisor
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ent Fowler
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
& CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
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arrie Bach
LUXURY TRAVEL DESIGNER
CERTIFIED travel advisor
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LUXURY TRAVEL DESIGNER
CERTIFIED travel advisor
Read Heidi's Story →
ancy Biggio
LUXURY TRAVEL DESIGNER
Read Nancy's Story →
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
& CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
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Every journey begins with discovery
and unfolds through a structured yet deeply personal design approach.
Our method ensures clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful orchestration at every stage.
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Every journey begins with discovery
and unfolds through a structured yet deeply personal design approach.
Our method ensures clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful orchestration at every stage.
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Thoughtful travel often begins with thoughtful questions.
Explore answers to the most common topics
surrounding our process, planning approach, and services.
Thoughtful travel often begins
with thoughtful questions.
Explore answers to the most common topics
surrounding our process,
planning approach, and services.
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Family, United Kingdom and Italy
Family,
United Kingdom and Italy
"Marla helped us plan the most perfect, worry-free trip ever!
Every detail was carefully planned and prepared so we were able to completely enjoy our vacation.
Our flights, transfers, hotels, tours, activities, etc.
were well thought out based on her knowledge of us and our wants and needs.
Every place we stayed was first class, and the tours and activities we did were absolutely perfect. "
"Marla helped us plan the most
perfect, worry-free trip ever!
Every detail was carefully planned and prepared so we were able to completely enjoy our vacation.
Our flights, transfers, hotels, tours, activities, etc.
were well thought out based on
her knowledge of us and our wants and needs.
Every place we stayed was first class, and the tours and activities we did were absolutely perfect. "
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Family,
United Kingdom, Cruise
"The level of detail that Marla puts into her trip planning leaves very little chance for things to go wrong! Also, the fact that she assured us that she was just a phone call, text or email away no matter the time (or day) was a great relief for us. Marla’s travel knowledge is amazing, we are planning to use her services for many years to come!"
LH
Family,United Kingdom, Cruise
Family,
Chicago , Luxury Disney
"Like a Travel Fairy Godmother! Working with Marla is an absolute joy, and the world needs more people like her. Her experience, knowledge, and attention to detail is deeply appreciated, and she genuinely cares about the health and safety of my family, especially as we try to navigate traveling during this ever changing pandemic. Marla is a treasure."
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Family, Chicago , Luxury Disney
Family, Luxury Disney, The Breakers, Colorado
"The trip was meticulously planned by Marla and I did not experience one bit of exhaustion. I simply checked the app before bed to determine what time we needed to wake up. Then I scrolled thru the meticulously planned day, as the day progressed. From dining, entertainment, VIP Tour Guides and black car service, not one detail was missed. It was a fabulous trip that my family and I will repeat."
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Family, Luxury Disney, The Breakers, Colorado
esigned, Thoughtfully.
Travel, at its best, feels effortless —
not because it happens by chance,
but because it has been thoughtfully designed.
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