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Effortless Travel, Thoughtfully Designed


At Live Large Travel, everything begins with listening. We take the time to understand what matters to you — the pace you prefer, the people you’re traveling with, and the kind of experience you’re after.

We ask the right questions, clarify the vision, and then quietly get to work — assembling a curated team of trusted Virtuoso partners to bring your itinerary to life, with thoughtful extras layered in along the way.

You’re busy. You don’t need more decisions or drama. You need someone who knows how to translate your goals into something effortless, exciting, and entirely tailored to you.

Our goal is simple: to design a journey you can’t wait to begin.


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Wherever you're dreaming of, we make it happen.


Trusted by Travelers Who Expect More


A few kind words from clients who discovered what a difference expert travel planning can make.


"We would never trust our travel plans with anyone else. Our holidays are just too precious to risk with anyone other than Karen who is incredible. She knows the best places to stay, she knows where to go for the best sundowners with the best view. She’ll guide you to world class destinations, fabulous restaurants and share secrets with you that only the locals know! Stop searching and trust Live Large Travel with your travel plans, especially if you value that truly personal touch. We can’t thank her enough for making our dreams come true. "

- Helen Knight

"I would highly recommend Live Large Travel for any travel needs. Karen was extremely helpful and made our travel plans easy to finalize. Everything in our trip went perfectly. She not only organized all our pickups and dropoffs but also got us the best pricing including tips and beverage service on a Celebrity Cruise. I will definitely use her for all future vacations plans."

- MARY GIBBONS

"Karen at Live Large Travel has never steered me/us wrong. She is a well traveled person and is well versed in Solo Travel, couple travel and group travel. Her ability to customize trips to any personal needs is uncanny."

- DEANNA THORNTON

"Beyond exceptional. They took care of ALL the planning which meant we could truly enjoy the experience…I can't begin to explain how much anxiety we are NOT experiencing, knowing there is a great team behind the scenes who know how to navigate this much more efficiently than we could!'

- Mark and Carolyn L.

"This is our 3rd trip planned by Karen. We have loved all of them. Looking forward to working with her again in the next few months."

- Melinda and Anthony Hicks-Czarkowski

"Working with Karen and Live Large Travel was an exceptional experience. Karen was responsive to our needs and changing itinerary. Even after an (independently purchased) flight was cancelled, she stepped in to help find a new set of flights so our vacation was not compromised!"

- Shaun and Kathleen Nivens

"Karen was awesome from helping us to select a location, booking the trip, and making plans for the trip. We will definitely be going back to Karen for future vacations."

- Heidi and Mitchell Delorme

As a proud Virtuoso advisor, I love sharing curated insights and destination inspiration through Virtuoso, The Magazine—a beautifully produced guide for travelers who crave meaningful, immersive journeys.

The edition I share with clients—The New Adventures—spotlights once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from Arctic explorations to deep-sea discoveries, and everything in between.

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More About Karen

Meet Karen Aikman, Your Trusted Travel Advisor

With more than five decades of travel across 48 countries — and a career built around meaningful milestones — I’ve learned how to turn bold ideas into beautifully seamless journeys.

At Live Large Travel, I bring together destination insight, logistical precision, and a global network of trusted partners to design trips that feel effortless, personal, and quietly luxurious. From once-in-a-lifetime escapes to annual traditions, my clients travel with confidence — because the details are already handled.



Because extraordinary travel doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.


Karen Aikman, founder of Live Large Travel


Travel That Moves at Your Pace



Every itinerary is shaped by the way you want to travel: your timing, your energy, your sense of what matters most.
From multigenerational milestones to spontaneous escapes, we create journeys that fit your life — and leave room for delight along the way.

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Curated With You in Mind

Your Vision.
Our Expertise.


From overwater bungalows to manor stays, European touring to African safaris — we design with your destination in mind, but always start with you.
Through our network of trusted global partners, we create journeys that reflect your priorities and leave space for discovery. Each itinerary is delivered with white-glove support and a quiet confidence that everything’s been handled.

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Let’s design the kind of trip that feels effortless from the start — and unforgettable long after you return. I work with trusted global partners to handle the logistics, elevate the experience, and take care of the details most travelers never even think about.
When you’re ready for clarity, support, and a trip that fits your life exactly as it is now — I’d love to be part of it.

We’ll guide the planning. You enjoy the journey.


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