antarctica expedition cruise expert virtuoso travel advisor

Vancouver's Expedition, Small Ship & River Cruise Travel Advisor

Travel is personal. I plan it that way.

As a Virtuoso advisor with first-hand experience across 60+ countries on all seven continents, I design considered journeys for travellers who want expertise, not guesswork.

How I Plan Your Trip

I'm Kate Weiss, founder of Upscale Travel. I design custom itineraries that balance active exploration with unhurried pacing - from expedition cruises and river journeys to premium small-ship voyages and considered land or rail itineraries.

Through a trusted global network of partners and my Virtuoso affiliation, my clients receive personalized planning, exclusive added-value benefits, and seamless support from start to finish.

Every trip starts with a conversation, not a template.

Arctic circle sailing Svalbard Seabourn Venture expedition cruise expert

"On location in Svalbard - the journeys I plan, I've often taken myself."

Real trips, real travellers - see how past journeys came together.

Use my contact form to get started - I'll follow up personally to talk through your ideas.

Stories from my travels, destination insights, travel news, and the occasional offer worth sharing - sent once a month, nothing more.