Meet The Team
Our team is a tight-knit group of travel enthusiasts, each bringing a unique blend of expertise and a shared passion for creating unforgettable adventures. From seasoned travel experts to creative minds crafting immersive experiences, meet the faces behind the scenes who work tirelessly to turn your travel dreams into reality.
Samantha Schultz
Owner & Lead Travel Consultant
As the founder and lead travel consultant of Plan Your Perfect Vacation, Samantha draws on her own experiences exploring the world, along with trusted relationships across the travel industry, to guide clients through thoughtfully designed journeys.
Travel has shaped her life in ways she never expected. The first time you experience a destination beyond what photos or guidebooks can show, something shifts. You begin to see what’s possible, and suddenly the next journey is already on your mind.
Samantha believes the details make all the difference when discovering somewhere new. From understanding how destinations truly work to knowing the right partners on the ground, that insight allows every trip to unfold smoothly so clients can simply enjoy the experience.
Her passion for travel began in 2002 when she set off on her first six-week solo trip through Europe. That journey opened the door to a lifelong curiosity about the world. Since then, she’s traveled to more than 85 countries across all seven continents—experiences that now shape the way she helps others explore.
Kelly Dickman
Travel Consultant
Kelly’s passion for travel began at age 4 with a simple flight from Arizona to Ohio. Whether it’s an old-fashioned road trip or a last-minute red-eye flight, Kelly is always up for seeing new places. Calling Ohio home for the past 30+ years, Kelly has explored much of the United States, and has a continuously growing bucket list; Hawaii being next!
Krystal Paisley
Travel Consultant
She loves planning custom international itineraries that reflect each traveler’s unique interests, from hidden gems to cultural experiences.
Travel planning started as a hobby, even when she wasn’t even going anywhere. After years of helping friends and family plan their own getaways, she joined the PYPV team part-time (thanks to a little nudge from Samantha) to do more of what she loves.
Krystal lives in Ohio with her rescue pup, Rosie, and is always dreaming up the next adventure.
Interested in a career in travel? This could be you!
Please take a look at our Travel Advisor Role Description. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please fill out our Interest Form.
You’ll be able to share why you’re interested in becoming a travel agent and we will reach out to set up a time to talk more!