SPACES TRAVEL & DESIGN
Mariah Manzano
Short-form video content for stays that want to stand out
Hi, I'm Mariah
— a San Francisco-based travel creator and brand designer behind SPACES Travel & Design. I create candid, aesthetic short-form content for Instagram and TikTok that makes people stop scrolling and actually want to be somewhere.
My background isn't just content creation — it's rooted in professional branding, web design, and visual storytelling. That means every video and photo I create is intentional: composed with a designer's eye, edited for the platform it lives on, and built to make your property look as good as it actually is.
I've created collab content for properties in Mexico and Peru, as well as domestic travel content, with recent posts hitting 9,700+ views and a ~39% engagement rate — well above the industry average of 1-3%. My audience is small but genuinely engaged, which means the people who see your property are the ones who actually act on it.
What you get isn't a generic travel post. It's content that reflects your space the way a real, design-minded guest would experience it — warm, genuine, and worth saving.
What Sets Me Apart
I bring a designer's eye, not just a camera. Most creators can film a room. I can make it look like somewhere people dream about visiting. My background in professional branding and web design means I think about composition, light, color, and story before I ever hit record — and it shows in the final product.
Your brand comes first, not mine. I'm not here to make content that's obviously an ad or that slots your property into my pre-made template. I research each place I work with, shoot with your aesthetic in mind, and write captions that actually sound like they belong on your feed — not mine.
Small audience, real influence. My following is intentionally niche — and my engagement rate reflects it at ~39%, versus an industry average of 1-3%. The people who follow me trust my recommendations and actually travel. That's more valuable to your property than a creator with 100K passive followers and 200 likes per post.
I deliver, and I'm easy to work with. I come with a clear scope, a defined timeline, and no hand-holding required on your end. You'll know exactly what you're getting, when you're getting it, and what it will look like — because I treat this like the professional creative work it is.
One stay, multiple touchpoints. A single collaboration with me can generate Reels, a Collab Feature Post on both our profiles, and raw content you can repurpose across your own channels. You're not paying for one post — you're getting a content asset that keeps working after I check out.
My Signature High-Performing UGC Styles
All delivered with captions, trending audio, and ready to post.
Collab Feature Post
Diverse & impactful.
My signature personal style, designed for collaborative posts between my personal account and your business account. The post will include a mix of images and videos to highlight the aesthetics of the experience.
Vlog
Rich & immersive.
30-60 second storytelling that brings your brand story/product to life and makes your audience feel like they’re on the journey. Perfect for highlighting experiences or amenities.
Compilation
Bold & memorable.
10-15 seconds of dynamic clips that showcase your customer’s experience in a flash and evoke your brand’s essence. Leaves a strong, lasting impression.
7-Second
Short & sweet!
7-second videos paired with a long caption that provides context for the video/story. Instagram-optimized to stop the scroll. Perfect for generating leads.
Photo Gallery
Work-for-Stay UGC Packages
Collab Feature Post (1-2 nights)
1 mixed carousel post, tagged as Collaborator
Appears on both profiles — your audience sees a real guest experience; my audience sees your property
3-Night Stay
3-5 Videos
All videos delivered with captions, trending audio, and ready to post.
10 Edited Photos
4-Night Stay
5-6 Videos
All videos delivered with captions, trending audio, and ready to post.
15+ Edited Photos
5-Night Stay
6-8 Videos
All videos delivered with captions, trending audio, and ready to post.
20+ Edited Photos
Interested in website design or more photos for your property? Explore all work-for-stay services.
How It Works
Define deliverables.
We’ll chat about the timing and deliverables to be completed on-site.
Content creation.
I’ll create the content we’ve agreed to during my stay.
Receive all of the work.
You receive final, ready-to-post videos within 7 days of checkout
Simple, low-lift, no back-and-forth needed on your end.
Let’s Connect
I can’t wait to hear more about your marketing goals. Let’s discuss what’s possible and how I can help you bring your brand vision to life!
Mariah Manzano
@inmariahsmind / @spacestravel.design
mariah@phased.design