ABOUT THE DESTINATION SCOUT

Where luxury travel meets unforgettable storytelling.

Our Story

The Destination Scout was born from a simple truth:
Travel isn’t just experienced — it’s felt.

After a decade spent inside the travel industry, observing how guests choose, explore, and emotionally connect with a resort, we saw a powerful opportunity:
What if a stay could begin long before check-in?
What if a story could guide guests into a deeper connection with a resort’s world, inspiring them to savor more, explore more, and indulge more?

Today, The Destination Scout creates bespoke resort-centered fiction, immersive, emotionally rich novellas crafted specifically for luxury resorts and all-inclusive brands. Each story is set on property, weaving real amenities and curated experiences into narratives that spark desire and ignite imagination.

Because when guests feel something…
They book something.

Our Founder

Garla Piatt — Storyteller, Strategist, Traveler

Garla is a lifelong creative with a background rooted in travel, hospitality, business strategy, and marketing. She understands resorts from both sides, as an industry professional and as a passionate traveler who knows the magic of an unforgettable stay.

With:

10+ years in the travel industry
Experience observing how guests make decisions in real time
A strong understanding of emotional buying behavior
A talent for crafting vivid, character-driven fiction
A polished, professional approach to partnerships

Garla brings a rare blend of narrative skill + business insight to every project.

Her stories feel real because they are built with a deep understanding of what guests crave:
connection, escape, romance, indulgence… and unforgettable moments.

Our Philosophy

Luxury isn’t loud.
Luxury whispers.

That’s why our stories blend seamlessly into the guest experience — they don’t pitch, they inspire. Through effortless narrative moments, readers naturally imagine themselves

booking the massage
choosing the private dinner
upgrading accommodations
exploring that island excursion
savoring the signature cocktail

No pressure.
No pushy marketing.
Just emotion-driven desire — the most powerful revenue generator in hospitality.

What Makes Us Different

Most resort marketing tells guests what they can book.
We show them how it feels.

Every Destination Scout novella is:

Written exclusively for one specific property
Custom-tailored to highlight real locations, amenities, and experiences
Designed to elevate your resort’s brand voice
Crafted to delight guests and spark on-property engagement
Delivered polished, professional, and ready for launch

We don’t just create fiction.
We create moments guests remember — and moments they want to book.

Our Promise

To every resort we partner with, we offer:
✔ artistry
✔ professionalism
✔ seamless collaboration
✔ fast turnaround
✔ respect for your brand and standards
✔ a unique guest experience no competitor can replicate

Your resort sets the stage.
We bring it to life through story.