Your Next Vacation Awaits

Welcome to Dacha Life Travels, your premier guide to luxury stays and hotel bookings with exclusive perks. Here, we focus on high-quality accommodations that promise more than just a place to sleep.

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“Life should be celebrated, not spent behind a desk”

Welcome to Dacha Life. I'm Danielle, a recovering perfectionist and the creator of Dacha Life. By day, I'm a software developer turned director of engineering, and I've spent the last decade learning to balance a challenging job with a peaceful life. This ongoing journey is the inspiration behind Dacha Life — a philosophy centered around the art of slow luxurious living and meaningful connections.

Dacha Life aims to add moments of joy, balance, and luxury into daily life. We offer a blend of lifestyle advice, expert wine insights, and a curated selection of travel destinations and accommodations. Join us as we celebrate life's finer aspects, with great wines, even better food, and the small, yet significant, luxuries that everyday life has to offer.

Danielle

What To Expect

Request Booking - Request one of our recommended escapes or let us know where you’d like to stay and when. As an independent affiliate of Fora, we have partnerships with 100s of luxury brands.

Confirm Quote - We’ll send you a quote with the expected perks and costs. Confirming the quote includes filling out the secure payment process and authorizing Dacha Life to book the hotel on your behalf.

Start Relaxing - Pop the champagne! You’ll receive your confirmation at time of booking as well as a reminder the week prior to departure.

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What Sets Dacha Life Apart?

  • Personal Experience: With vacations to over 25 countries and dining experiences at more than 15 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, I bring a wealth of personal travel and dining experiences to ensure your vacations are top quality.

  • Focused Expertise: At Dacha Life, we specialize in creating balanced vacations that cater to the seasoned traveler. If you travel to eat and see beautiful things, you've found your guide.

  • Efficient Communication: Understanding the value of your time, I prioritize clear and efficient communication. Dacha Life prioritizes asynchronous communication via WhatsApp and email for planning and updates. Please note, I focus on hotel bookings and curated travel experiences and do not offer 24/7 support.

  • Exclusive Perks through Fora: As an affiliate of Fora Travel Agency, Dacha Life offers you exclusive travel perks. Our established partnerships with prestigious hotels and resorts worldwide mean you get access to free upgrades, spa credits, and more, enhancing the luxury and uniqueness of your travel experience without extra costs​​​​​​.

  • The Philosophy of Joy in the Little Things: Inspired by the serene ethos of the dacha, Dacha Life was created with the belief that joy can be found in the simple, elegant moments of life. The journey—accentuated with delicious dining, breathtaking views, and luxurious stays—is as crucial as the destination itself.

  • "Working with Danielle was amazing! We let her know we were feeling burnt out and looking for a vacation to reset. The itinerary she put together was the perfect combination of quick city adventures, sightseeing opportunities, and quiet getaways."

    📍Germany

  • “Danielle has a knack for finding fantastic places to stay and has great food/cocktail recommendations.”

    📍Singapore

  • "I appreciated Danielle’s sensitivity to our dietary needs, desires and scheduling. She allowed time to enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam at a leisurely pace all without missing out on some incredible experiences! Thank you Danielle for your great work."

    📍Amsterdam

  • As an affiliate of Fora Travel Agency, we bring you into a world of exclusive travel perks. From room upgrades to spa credits, our established partnerships enhance your travel, all at no extra cost to you.

  • The recommendations you find here are curated by my own travels. I only recommend places I’d spend my own vacation days on.

  • Efficiency and clarity define our communication. We prioritize asynchronous communication via WhatsApp, text, and email, ensuring you receive timely updates and recommendations without the need to schedule calls in the middle of your work day.

  • Inspired by the countryside escape of my husbands summers spent at his family dacha in Ukraine. Dacha Life is rooted in the belief that true luxury lies in simplicity, and quality over quantity. Our philosophy extends beyond travel, inviting you to embrace an authentic lifestyle that finds luxury in leisure, nature, and meaningful connections.

  • Absolutely. While I love sharing my personal favorites, there are so many amazing places I have yet to explore. I can book a wide array of hotels worldwide, prioritizing the same criteria of luxury, comfort, and balance I would bring to my own vacation.

  • Yes, definitely. As an independent travel advisor as part of Fora, Dacha Life has relationship with many of the top hotels around the world.
    While perks aren’t always possible I’m always happy to check!

  • I can book luxury apartment stays, however Airbnb does not support travel agent bookings on behalf of others due to the guest review system. I’d recommend you book these yourselves.