About Clay
Travel planning with heart
Clay Birder’s career has always centered on creating experiences people remember.
Raised in Northern California’s wine country and shaped by the Sonoma–Mendocino coast, he built a professional background in hospitality, food, personal service, and event planning.
While living in Puerto Vallarta, Clay worked with destination weddings, helping couples coordinate meaningful celebrations far from home. That experience sharpened the skills he brings to travel today: planning, problem solving, and understanding what matters most to clients.
Now with Evolution Travel, Clay helps travelers design trips that feel personal, smooth, and worth remembering — whether it’s a honeymoon, family getaway, luxury cruise, resort stay, or long-overdue escape.
The Story
A boutique approach
Clay created Modern Travel by Clay to offer a more caring, tailored alternative to one-size-fits-all booking. As an independent travel agent with Evolution Travel, he focuses on understanding each traveler’s style, priorities, and vision before recommending cruises, resorts, honeymoons, and group experiences.
That personal approach means clients get more than a reservation. They get a trusted guide who helps simplify decisions, uncover memorable options, and shape trips that feel seamless, special, and truly their own.
Why Travelers Choose Clay
Guidance for every getaway
Whether you are planning a romantic honeymoon, a celebratory group trip, or a relaxing resort escape, Clay brings attentive service and curated recommendations to every itinerary.
Personalized planning
Recommendations shaped around your travel style, budget, and must-have experiences.
Responsive support
A dependable point of contact before, during, and after booking for added peace of mind.
How Clay serves travelers
From first ideas to final details, the experience is designed to feel thoughtful, polished, and easy to navigate.
01
Cruises and resorts
Clay helps match travelers with cruise lines and resort stays that fit their pace, preferences, and ideal level of luxury.
02
Honeymoons and romance
For milestone trips, Clay focuses on meaningful details that create a memorable and elevated experience for couples.
03
Group travel support
Coordinating travel for families, friends, or special interest groups becomes easier with organized planning and one-on-one guidance.
★★★★★
“Clay brings a calm, personal touch to travel planning. Clients appreciate having a knowledgeable advisor who listens closely, presents thoughtful options, and helps turn big trip ideas into polished, memorable experiences.”
Modern Travel by Clay
Independent Travel Agent
Evolution Travel