About Nancy Barkley

Nancy Barkley is the founder and owner of Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways, an IATA-accredited global travel agency and consultancy specializing in destination weddings, milestone celebrations, and luxury romance travel strategy. She is also the founder, editor, and writer of The Culture and Travel Report, a Substack publication covering global travel, culture, viticulture, lifestyle, and hospitality.

With over 25 years of international experience, Nancy works as a hospitality consultant, keynote speaker, event strategist, and travel journalist, connecting discerning travelers, couples, and global hospitality brands.

Over the past two decades, my work across travel, hospitality, and destination events has centered on creating meaningful international experiences. Rather than focusing purely on transaction-based bookings, I specialize in strategic coordination, destination venue research, and global travel logistics.

Key Credentials & Leadership

• Founder & Owner: Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways (IATA-Accredited)
• Founder & Editor: The Culture and Travel Report
• Certifications: Certified Destination Wedding and Event Planner, Certified Lifestyle Specialist
• Academic Background: Associate Degree in Travel and Tourism
• Industry Focus: Destination Wedding Consulting, Romance Travel Strategy, Hospitality Advisory, International Keynote Speaking

Destination Wedding & Celebration Strategy

I advise couples and hosts on multi-day destination events worldwide. From site scouting in Italy and France to vendor coordination across Mexico and the Caribbean, I guide clients through the complex logistics of hosting international celebrations.

Hospitality Advisory & Brand Representation

I collaborate with luxury resorts, boutique hotels, tourism boards, and hospitality partners to elevate brand visibility, enhance guest experience strategies, and foster meaningful travel partnerships.

Editorial Storytelling & Travel Journalism

Through The Culture and Travel Report, I share stories centered on culture, food, wine, regional heritage, and slow travel. My writing highlights destinations that offer authentic, immersive cultural connections.

International Speaking & Education

As a global keynote speaker and educator, I present at industry conferences, summits, and workshops. My talks focus on the relationship economy, romance travel economics, guest experience design, and evolving trends in international travel.

My industry insights, travel commentary, and destination wedding expertise have been featured across leading international media outlets, including:

• The New York Times
• Forbes
• CNN
• Travel Weekly

Who is Nancy Barkley?

Nancy Barkley is an international event strategist, travel journalist, hospitality consultant, speaker, and the founder of Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways and publisher of The Culture and Travel Report. She holds over 25 years of experience in global romance travel and destination event strategy.

What services does Nancy Barkley offer through Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways?

Nancy provides strategic destination wedding consulting, luxury honeymoon strategy, venue scouting, guest travel logistics coordination, and hospitality advisory for hotels and tourism organizations worldwide.

How can I collaborate or book Nancy Barkley for a speaking engagement?

Nancy is available for international keynote speaking, panel discussions, hospitality consulting projects, destination media features, and wedding strategy consultations.

Whether you are planning a multi-day destination celebration, seeking hospitality consulting, or interested in editorial coverage through The Culture and Travel Report, let's start a conversation.