FOUNDER OF WANDERLUST ESCAPES
Curated destination weddings. Hosted group travel. Celebrations designed with heart and intention.
I’m Kareena - Certified Cruise Counselor and founder of Wanderlust Escapes.
I specialize in destination weddings, hosted group travel, and celebration-based journeys for clients who value ease, clarity, and thoughtful design.
My clients don’t just want a beautiful destination - they want a seamless experience guided by expertise, grounded in trust, and handled with care from start to finish.
Every journey I design is approached with intention, ensuring the experience feels just as meaningful as the destination itself.
A Calling Rooted in Purpose
Wanderlust Escapes was born from a simple, heartfelt prayer:
“God, let my gift make room for me.”
prayer became the foundation of a business built on faith, integrity, and service - one where each journey is approached with intention and gratitude.
What began as a passion for travel revealed itself as something deeper: a calling to create experiences that bring people together around life’s most meaningful moments.
Today, that calling lives at the intersection of celebration and logistics - where thoughtful planning meets the milestones that matter most.
What I Do
I specialize in designing experiences centered around celebration, connection, and ease.
Through The Vow Collective by Wanderlust Escapes, I support:
- Destination weddings & vow renewals
- Elopements and intimate celebrations
- Honeymoons and babymoons
- Milestone and legacy trips
I serve as your travel and guest coordination specialist - working alongside resort and cruise teams to ensure your celebration unfolds smoothly, beautifully, and with intention.
From securing accommodations to managing guest travel logistics, I handle the details so you can remain fully present in the moment.
Hosted Experiences & Curated Journeys
In addition to destination weddings, I curate and host a limited number of group travel experiences each year.
These journeys are intentionally designed for connection, celebration, and shared moments - whether it’s a milestone birthday, a signature cruise, or a thoughtfully designed escape.
Each experience reflects the Wanderlust Escapes standard:
calm, connection, and elevated care.
Why Clients Choose Wanderlust Escapes
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed by logistics, timelines, and competing opinions.
They stay because they experience:
- Clear guidance and well-defined processes
- Honest communication and thoughtful boundaries
- A calm, organized approach to complex travel planning
- A planner who understands both the emotional and logistical sides of celebration travel
To ensure every client receives the level of care their journey deserves, I intentionally take on a limited number of destination weddings and hosted experiences each year.
To ensure every client receives the level of care, clarity, and attention their celebration deserves, I intentionally take on a limited number of destination weddings and hosted travel experiences each year.
A Personal Note
Some of my most cherished travel memories include decades of mother-daughter trips, deeply rooted friendships formed through shared journeys, and solo escapes that create space for reflection and renewal.
These experiences shape the way I approach travel planning - with reverence for connection, legacy, and moments that last long after the journey ends.
Who I Work Best With
My clients are often navigating meaningful milestones - a wedding, a vow renewal, a milestone birthday, or a long-awaited journey shared with the people they love.
They value thoughtful planning, trusted guidance, and the peace of mind that comes from having an experienced professional managing the details.
They tend to:
- Value a seamless, well-organized experience
- Appreciate clear communication and thoughtful processes
- Prefer expert guidance over endless online searching
- Want their journey to feel intentional and meaningful
- Believe travel is about connection — not just the destination
If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who I love serving.
Every celebration begins with trust.
Every journey deserves intention.
Welcome to Wanderlust Escapes - where your love story, milestones, and meaningful journeys are honored with care, clarity, and heart.
I design refined, quietly luxurious journeys where every detail is strategic, every touchpoint is considered, and every experience feels effortless from the moment you depart.
My role is simple: you arrive and exhale. I handle the precision.
My Signature Standard
Strategy before selection
I begin with how you want the experience to feel - then curate with clarity and intention.
White-glove execution
Structured timelines, proactive communication, and decisive advocacy when it matters most.
Value through relationships
Thoughtful amenities, preferred access, and partnerships that elevate your experience beyond what’s publicly available.
Expertise & Professional Distinction
My work is supported by advanced certifications and industry-recognized designations, including:
- Certified Cruise Counselor (CCC) through CLIA
- Certified Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Specialist
- Certified Destination Wedding Ceremony Planner
These credentials reflect both technical expertise and a deep understanding of the emotional architecture behind celebration travel.
Strategic Affiliations
I am an active member of Travel Leaders Network, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), and the Association of Black Travel Professionals (ABTP).
These partnerships strengthen supplier relationships, expand access, and enhance the level of advocacy and benefits extended to my clients.
Inclusive by Design
As a Certified Accessible Travel Advocate and Certified Autism Travel Professional, I approach travel planning with inclusivity and intention - ensuring every journey feels supported, empowering, and thoughtfully designed.
Protection, Clarity & Confidence
Flexible financing options and trusted travel protection partners allow for a planning experience that is both seamless and secure.
Every proposal is clear. Every step is guided. Every detail is handled with care.
Every credential, partnership, and process exists for one reason:
to deliver travel experiences defined by precision, discretion, and elevated execution.
Kareena L. Sweat, CCC
Founder & Owner
Wanderlust Escapes Travel
704.412.1824
Time2Wander@Wanderlust-Escapes-Travel.com
Whether you're ready to start planning or simply want to explore what’s possible, I’d love to connect. Every escape starts with a conversation - and yours deserves to be unforgettable.