About Latitude 38
About Us
With more than 35 years of experience creating exceptional travel and event experiences, I have built my career around one guiding principle: every memorable experience begins with thoughtful planning, meticulous execution, and genuine care for the client.
My professional foundation was shaped at Maritz, one of the world's leading corporate travel, meetings, and incentive companies. As a Travel Director, I spent four years traveling more than 300 days annually, managing and executing incentive travel programs and events for Fortune 500 companies including Nissan, PepsiCo, Shell Oil, Edward Jones, Ford Motor, Dell, Microsoft, and Novell. Later, as a Senior Program Manager, I designed and managed complex travel and incentive programs for global brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, and Land Rover, overseeing budgets that often exceeded $1 million.
After Maritz, I founded and operated An Affair To Remember, a successful event planning and wedding company. As an entrepreneur, I managed every aspect of the business, from sales and marketing to event design, vendor management, budgeting, and execution. Working closely with clients to create some of life's most important celebrations reinforced my belief that extraordinary experiences are built through attention to detail, creativity, and a deep understanding of each client's vision.
Today, as the owner of Latitude 38, I bring together the best of both worlds—the operational expertise gained through managing large-scale corporate programs and the personalized service cultivated through years of creating bespoke celebrations and events.
I specialize in luxury travel planning for individuals, couples, families, and multigenerational groups. Whether arranging a luxury safari in South Africa, a private yacht for a milestone celebration, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Antarctica, I work closely with clients to create journeys that reflect their unique interests, priorities, and travel style.
My clients value discretion, trusted guidance, and the confidence that every detail has been thoughtfully considered. I serve as both advisor and advocate, ensuring every journey is seamless, meaningful, and memorable.
Luxury is not simply about where you stay—it is about how you feel throughout the experience. My goal is to create travel experiences that inspire, delight, and create lasting memories for years to come.

Meet your advisor
Learn more about Drees
Drees brings a thoughtful, relationship-led approach to travel planning — listening closely, anticipating the details, and shaping each itinerary around how you actually want to feel while you’re away.
Whether you’re planning a milestone escape, a polished cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary, the process is designed to feel calm, informed, and personal from the first conversation.
Planning style
Clear recommendations, polished options, and careful pacing so decisions feel easy — never rushed.
Trusted relationships
Access to resort, cruise, and destination partners who help make each trip feel considered and well cared for.
Travel support
A steady point of contact before departure, while details are being refined, and when plans need a second look.
Questions travelers ask
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