André Koester
Independent Travel Advisor
André has been passionate about travel and cultural exploration for as long as she can remember. But it was during her time living in Italy and France in college—and later spending two years in Japan after graduation—that she truly caught the travel bug. Every weekend became an opportunity for a new adventure, deepening her love for immersive global experiences.
She earned a BA in Economics from Davidson College and an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth, going on to build a career in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Ultimately, she chose to turn her lifelong love of travel into a profession, combining her strategic expertise with a deep understanding of what makes a journey truly special.
André specializes in curating unforgettable family vacations, believing that travel has the power to expand children’s perspectives in ways no classroom can. She also understands the importance of time away for parents, designing romantic, rejuvenating getaways that allow for relaxation and reconnection. Whether planning a luxury European escape, a private safari adventure, or an intimate island retreat, André ensures every detail is seamlessly executed.
Based in Bronxville, NY, André lives with her husband and four sons. She is a member of the Children’s Health Leadership Council at Mount Sinai and serves on the board of Graham Windham in New York.
Favorite Hotels & Resorts:
Singita Grumeti Reserve (Tanzania), La Reserve Ramatuelle (France), Eden Rock - St. Barths, Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island (Australia), Oberoi Vanyavilas (India), JK Place Capri, Hotel de Crillon (Paris).
Recently Visited:
South Africa, India, Iceland, Sicily, Sardinia, Egypt, Bordeaux.
Best Adventures:
Tracking pumas in Patagonia. Being lowered 400 ft into a volcano in Iceland. Snorkeling with hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos. Seeing Komodo dragons in the wild in Indonesia. Dog sledding in Aspen.
Bucket List:
New Zealand, Namibia, French Polynesia, the Salt Flats in Bolivia, Antarctica.
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