What is Solace Expeditions?

Solace Expeditions is a woman veteran–owned luxury travel agency specializing in thoughtfully curated travel experiences. I design trips with intention, structure, and care, focusing on how you want to feel while traveling, not just where you go.

What makes Solace Expeditions different from other travel agencies?

My background in military and global hospitality leadership brings a level of precision, steadiness, and accountability that is rare in travel planning. Every itinerary is handled with care, structure, and respect for your time and energy.

Where are you located? Do you work with clients remotely?

Solace Expeditions is based in Michigan, but I work with clients across the United States. All planning and communication can be handled remotely.

America, Reconsidered

Pamela Tolliver
Apr 25
2 min read

A smarter way to travel the U.S. in 2026

With the world feeling less predictable, 2026 may be the year to travel differently. Not farther, but better.

Elevated routes. Exceptional hotels. Fewer unknowns. And, with America’s 250th approaching, it is a surprisingly rich moment to explore the U.S. with fresh eyes.

There are years when travel feels expansive.

And then there are years when what people want most is confidence.

2026 is shaping up to be one of those years. Luxury is shifting away from distance for distance’s sake and toward something more grounded: well-paced itineraries, exceptional hotels, seamless logistics, and destinations that feel culturally alive without unnecessary friction.

That is part of what makes domestic travel especially compelling now. It is not a compromise. Done well, it can feel more timely, more intelligent, and far more restorative than a trip built around complexity alone.

And this year adds another layer. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, cities, museums, and cultural institutions are preparing exhibitions and programming that make heritage travel feel relevant again, not dusty. The result is a different kind of itinerary, one that feels editorial rather than expected.

Three ways to travel the U.S. beautifully in 2026

Philadelphia for the 250th

If you want to be where the anniversary feels most immediate, start here. Think historic architecture, museum access arranged ahead of hours, and dining that rewards those who know where to look. All within a long weekend that feels cultured rather than crowded.

Begin your Philadelphia plan →

Boston and coastal Massachusetts

For travelers who want their history with sea air, this is a particularly strong pairing. A few nights in Boston, followed by a refined coastal stay; private beach walks, oysters at sunset, and mornings that unfold at a slower, more deliberate pace.

Explore coastal options →

The upgraded American road trip

Done poorly, it is just time in the car. Done well, it becomes one of the most satisfying luxury formats: a deliberately designed route, standout inns, thoughtful pacing, and the kind of flexibility that still feels fully considered.

Design your road trip →

The Solace View

In the trips I’m designing right now, I’m seeing a clear shift: not every season calls for the furthest destination. Some years ask for a steadier hand, better pacing, and places with enough depth to reward your attention.

That is what keeps emerging for 2026. Not smaller travel but more considered travel.