Meet The Vacation Designers

Paradise Getaways works with busy couples and families who want to realize their dream of a perfect destination wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, or Family Vacation in a tropical location, be surrounded by their closest friends and family, but don’t want the stress or hassle of trying to do it all themselves. As a professional travel Designer, owner, Tami Santini, combined her travel experience with her passion for marriage and family to create Paradise Getaways.  Tami and her staff focus on helping busy couples and families design the getaway they dream of, but don’t want to risk such important trips to chance.

Tami Santini:  Lead Designer

Tami is the lead Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Designer for Paradise Getaways. Tami is continually updating her knowledge of resorts and destinations, so that she can give the most accurate advice to her clients.   Her travels have taken her to Antigua, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Lucia, & Turks & Caicos.  She is a Preferred Sandals & Beaches Specialist, Sandal's Star Awards agent, Master Agent for AM Resorts, & Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant for Karisma Resorts.  

Meet Our Other Vacation Designers

Karen Danaher:  Hawaii & Alaska Designer

We'd like to introduce Karen Danaher, our Hawaii Destination Specialist. Karen lives in Michigan but also lived in Hawaii for eight years on the island of Maui and has extensive knowledge of all islands.  Whether you are planning a family vacation, destination wedding, honeymoon, corporate event or business trip, Karen, can assist you in planning the trip of a lifetime!  Karen has also lived in Juneau Alaska for close to three years and spent a summer working at Glacier Bay National Park.   If you’re planning on visiting Hawaii or Alaska, you’ll want to talk to Karen.  There is nothing better than getting travel tips from someone who has lived in the area you are planning to visit. 

Julie Baker:  Costa Rica & Cruise Designer

Brad Deboer:  Honeymoon Designer

Joy Kakabeeke: European Designer and Honeymoon Designer