You Know How to Celebrate.
Whether you're planning a destination wedding, celebrating a milestone with your whole crew, or finally turning that group chat into an actual itinerary -- you've found your person.
Let's Plan the Trip to Match.
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Your friends may call you bougie, but really you just have good taste.
You know the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one — and you're not interested in apologizing for wanting the latter. The oceanfront room. The resort that actually lives up to the photos. The upgrade that was absolutely worth it. The butler service. We like to have nice things around here, and there is nothing wrong with that.
But here's the thing — you're also busy. Like, really busy. The last thing you want is to spend your limited free time buried in resort comparisons, chasing down group payments, and decoding airline fine print. You want someone to handle all of that so you can do what you actually signed up to do: show up, celebrate, and enjoy every single moment.
That's exactly what I'm here for.
IMAGINE SHOWING UP TO YOUR CELEBRATION WITH NOTHING TO DO BUT ENJOY IT
PLAN YOUR NEXT GETAWAY
Grab your swimsuit, we're headed to...
Mexico & The Caribbean
wedding and group travel
relaxing vacation.
The best way to celebrate any occasion is a
DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER | GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER
Once you're booked, I handle everything. Accommodations, logistics, group coordination, supplier communication - all of that lands on my plate so it doesn't land on yours. You don't have to worry about chasing down payments. You won't be buried in emails. You won't lose sleep wondering whether everything is actually in order. All you have to do is show up.
And because I've been doing this for over 12 years, I come with relationships. Insider knowledge, supplier connections, resort expertise — the kind of access that gets you the right resort, the right perks, and the right experience for your specific celebration.
The result? A trip that doesn't just meet expectations — it becomes the one everyone's still talking about years later.
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT when you work with me
“If you’re thinking about hiring Carla, your answer should be yes!”
The answer is yes! We won’t ever be able to fully express our gratitude for Carla, but you should experience her for yourself! We could not have had the perfect wedding and honeymoon without her! From start to finish, she made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with. She helped to keep our guests together, helped us with communicating with the resort we chose in Jamaica, and never once made us feel like we were bothering her! Thank you thank you, a million times over Carla! And again the answer is yes, hire her!
- Donielle
“I'd give her 1000000 stars if I could”
Working with Carla made all the difference for our destination wedding! Once we started working with Carla, everything became much more organized, and the resorts responded more promptly. She thoroughly supported us and our guests, including coordinating a Trello board to keep me (the bride) on track, as well as handling itineraries and transportation from the airport to the resort. Useful travel information was consistently provided. I can't recommend Carla's services enough for your next group trip or special day like ours! I'd give her 1000000 stars if I could. She'll definitely be planning our next group trip!
- natalie
“Thank you for making the planning of our destination wedding smooth and stress free.”
Carla is the best travel agent that I’ve ever worked with. She’s extremely professional, detailed oriented, and has a beautiful spirit. She planned our destination wedding for about 70 people to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and made our life so easy. All of my guests loved Carla! Did I mention that she set up our wedding website…yes, the girl is no joke! Hands down she sets herself apart from other travel agents. Providing weekly email updates during the last month before our trip was such a nice touch. This allowed our guests to be more informed on what to expect in Puerto Vallarta as well as guidance on key items to pack before leaving. Yes, I found my travel agent for life, but more importantly I have a new friend.
- Antoinette
“Carla really went above and beyond for our recent trip to Jamaica!”
From beginning to end, she provided all the important info to make the process enjoyable. She answered all questions and made sure we were fully prepared. This was a wonderful experience, thank you so much Carla.
- J. Jackson
“Carla is absolutely the best to work with!”
We just got back from an amazing trip to Montego Bay Jamaica for our 20th anniversary booked by Bon Voyage. Carla is very professional, kind, and always responsive to your needs. She eliminated lots of stress and definitely knows what she is doing. We will definitely be using Bon Voyage again for further travel plans. Thank you, Carla! We had a blast from start to finish.
- T
“Carla turned my complex vision into a masterpiece.”
I had a vision, that seemed pretty unrealistic at first, of an elaborate tropical destination wedding. Carla turned my complex vision into a masterpiece. Not only was the planning process stress free, everything I wanted I received and more. What was most important during the planning process was that Carla really took time to get to know me not just as a client in executing my vision, but as a person. I felt, valued, seen, and heard. Kindness and genuineness goes a long way and I could not have asked for a better individual to plan and coordinate logistics on our behalf. Needless to say, my wedding was spectacular and my trip was perfect. I am so grateful for Carla's expertise, guidance, and level of care placed on my partner and I's wedding and our group that travelled with us. We highly recommend Carla and will certainly be booking again!
- BRYAN + PRESTON
Hi, I’m Carla!
Bon Voyage by Barbour is proudly Black-owned — and built on the belief that your most meaningful celebrations deserve a planner who shows up fully, personally, and expertly every single time.
I'm Carla Barbour — founder of Bon Voyage by Barbour, destination wedding planner, group travel specialist, and someone who genuinely loves what she does.
I also know what it feels like to be on the other side of this. I planned my own destination wedding in Mexico — which means I've lived the excitement, navigated the stress, and experienced firsthand exactly what couples need from a planner who actually has their back.
Empathy drives everything I do. So does my background as a licensed clinical social worker — which, it turns out, is incredibly useful when you're coordinating 80 guests across multiple time zones and someone's flight gets cancelled the morning of the wedding. I stay calm, I problem solve, and I don't stop until everything is handled.
With me, your destination wedding or group travel experience will be professionally managed, personally meaningful, and unforgettable.
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Doing what I love since 2012
Yes, I've been the bride too...
plan your group trip!
GROUP TRAVEL PLANNING
The group chat is has been BUSY.
Let's make it official.
Whether it's a milestone birthday, a girls' trip, or a reunion that's been two years in the making — I coordinate groups (10 or more rooms) by getting everyone booked, coordinated, and counting down the days.
let's plan your wedding!
destination wedding planning
You said yes! Now let's get everyone to paradise.
I specialize in destination weddings at the world's best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean — handling every detail from resort selection to guest coordination, so you can actually enjoy being engaged.
Beach Views & Immaculate Vibes, Straight Ahead
YOUR CELEBRATION DESERVES THE BEST.
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN.
You've worked hard, you celebrate hard, and the trip you're planning deserves a planner who shows up the same way. Fully. Personally. Expertly.
That's exactly what Bon Voyage by Barbour delivers — every single time.
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