Meg von Haartman is a travel specialist and the founder and owner of Traveler Ooh La La. She focuses on developing luxury long weekends for singles, opulent family travel for the solo parent, and romantic upscale honeymoons. As a dual citizen of the United States and Sweden, Meg began to travel at an early age. At 17 years old, she took her first solo excursion to Europe for six weeks after graduating from high school.
Meg completed her Ph.D. in optimization (industrial engineering). She uses her educational skills to negotiate client vacations that optimize cost and comfort within the luxury market., Having two young boys gives Meg insight into quality family travel for every age and helps her plan exciting solo travel for the young at heart.
Some of Meg’s Suggested Itineraries
Korea – Solo Travel
Is time the issue? Book yourself a non-stop flight from the West Coast of the US to Seoul, Korea. Make a reservation at Conrad Seoul, and enjoy an incredible buffet breakfast and sip on a cocktail while listening to authentic K-pop music in a rooftop igloo at VVERTIGO. Dine in Michelin-star restaurants, dress in hanbok, traditional Korean clothing, and pose for a professional photoshoot. Stop in at the Noryangjin fish market and select your fresh seafood to be cooked on the spot. Experience technology overload in the malls, especially the Coex Starfield mall, and then discover a bit of peace in the indoor gardens and at the mall’s fantastic library. Keep current on Korean history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Maldives – Family Vacations
The Maldives is the perfect destination for families with fearless, adventurous kids. Book a reservation at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi, an overwater bungalow with a waterslide from the second story and a glice rink (ice rink). Book a few day tours, including swimming with Manta rays and whale sharks, and reserve a meal at one of the many underwater restaurants. Kids want to remain on the go, and with these specialized accommodations, they will keep busy even when you take time out to relax.
Schedule time for some pampering and solitude in the spa while the kids stay entertained at the kid’s club. Watch the baby sharks swim about through the glass bottom floors that seem to bring the ocean into the room, and consider flying Qatar Airlines, where you can extend your trip with a layover and book a camel ride just outside the airport.
Greece – Honeymoon Destinations
Visit Athens, Santorini, Crete, Mykonos, and Kalambaka. Book a stay in Athens and reserve a private driver to see remarkable monasteries. Travel to Mykonos, stay at the Myconian Ambassador Hotel and reserve a massage after a day trip to Delos, where you will learn more about Greek history and culture. Nafplio makes another incredible day with excellent food—try the tirokrokets (delicious fried cheese balls) and the famous anise-flavored ouzo drink. The Horiatiki salad (a traditional Greek salad with cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese) always hits the spot. Schedule a private boat or catamaran to visit Hydra for a relaxing day without cars, ride a donkey through the streets, and then plan for dinner at Spondi, one of Athens’ Michelin-star restaurants.
Contact Meg at meg@traveleroohlala.com at www.traveleroohlala.com and let her guide you on your next luxury getaway.
