MEET ANTONELLA

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”

Dalai Lama

Woman in blue dress, arms outstretched, smiling, building background.

MY JOURNEY

The Woman behind Discover in Style

How it All Began: Sometimes the best journeys begin by accident.

I didn’t always know I’d become a travel expert. In college, I was a confused student, switching majors more times than I can count. My parents had one rule: they’d support university, but nothing else. So I enrolled in psychology—only to realize two weeks in that I was absolutely miserable.

Then came a twist of fate. I bumped into a friend who mentioned she was starting a tourism course. I asked her how much it cost. “$100,” she said. I nearly did cartwheels—I had exactly $100 saved up, a miracle considering I spent every dime I made. That Monday morning, I called the school. And just like that, my path was set.

I loved every minute of that course. I never missed a day, always arrived early, and felt like I’d finally found my calling. That passion led me to work at the airport, then to Mexico, and eventually into the world of leisure travel. I spent 18 incredible years with American Express, 9 years Corporate and 9 years serving Centurion clients. Those years taught me the importance of service, relationships, attention to detail and understanding what truly makes a travel experience exceptional.

In 2019, I decided it was time to follow my own vision and launched Discover in Style by Antonella.

In 2023, I created Hiking For Solos, bringing people together through active adventures and meaningful discoveries. Eventually, both passions came together under one brand: Discover in Style. Today, I'm embracing another exciting chapter with Discover Together with Antonella, bringing people together through shared adventures and meaningful travel experiences.

Still travelling. Still discovering. Still curious. And definitely not ready to sit still!

EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

A little more than just a passport full of stamps.

33+ years in the travel industry.
1,100+ hotels personally visited and inspected.
18 years with American Express, including nine years serving Centurion clients.
Three consecutive years recognized as a Travel Edge Top Performer.
Specializing in luxury travel, tailor-made itineraries, exceptional cruises, expeditions, safaris and thoughtfully curated group journeys.

I believe firsthand experience matters. It’s one thing to read about a hotel. It’s another to have walked through its rooms, experienced its service, tasted its food and discovered what makes it special.

That’s the difference I bring to my clients.

Get to know me!

BEYOND THE SUITCASE

A little glimpse into the person behind the business.

I’m happiest when I’m discovering somewhere new, finding a beautiful trail, exploring a charming town or checking into a hotel I’ve been curious about for years.

I love architecture, nature, good food, beautiful hotels and places that have a story to tell.

I'll take authentic experiences over tourist crowds, mountain views over crowded beaches and a beautiful walking trail over a day spent doing nothing.

I can spend hours exploring a new city, inspecting hotels and finding those little places that most people walk right past.

And yes, I probably will take a picture of every beautiful doorway I come across!

Travel keeps me curious, independent and inspired. I don’t think that will ever change.