Tami Santini
tami@paradisegetaways.net
Agency & Location
Paradise Getaways
Portage, MI
Tami Santini is the dynamic Founder of Paradise Getaways, an award-winning destination wedding travel agency renowned for its exceptional service.
A celebrated figure in the wedding and travel industry, Tami has received numerous accolades, including being honored as the #1 Destination Wedding Travel Agent in the USA for Playa Resorts.
When Tami isn’t working or exploring new exotic locales, she enjoys taking walks with her husband, playing with her grandchildren, and engaging in ministry.
Most Memorable Travel Experience
My most memorable travel experience is swimming with the sharks and sting rays in Bora Bora.
If your personality was depicted in a property, which would you be?
While I would love to say something like Four Seasons Maui, I honestly think that Sandals Negril depicts my personality...welcoming, casual, fun, with touches of luxury and friendly people.
Best Travel Tip
My best travel tip? Manage your expectations. Travel is an adventure, and like any great adventure, there may be a few bumps along the way—a delayed flight, a rainy day, a mix-up at check-in. The key is not letting those hiccups overshadow the bigger picture. When you stay flexible and roll with the unexpected, you open yourself up to surprises, stories, and moments that often end up being the most memorable part of the trip.
How Do You Define Luxury Travel?
To me, luxury isn’t just about price tags or five-star labels—it’s about how you feel. Luxury is not wasting time on the things that drain you. It’s having space to be fully present, to soak in each moment without worry. It’s being pampered and cared for, where even the smallest details are thoughtfully anticipated before you ever think to ask.
Luxury is elevated experiences that pull you out of the everyday and into the extraordinary—whether that’s a private sunset sail, a chef’s tasting dinner, or simply knowing someone else has handled all the logistics so you can truly exhale. Luxury is proactive, intentional, and personal.
So when I talk about luxury travel, I mean an experience that weaves all of this together—service, detail, personalization, and joy—into a journey that feels like it was designed just for you.