TRAVEL SERVICES

Gazing up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling in awe—and silence, as you take it all in on a private tour. Racing around a track in Monaco as you push your exotic car to the limit. Plucking oysters right out of Tanzania’s bay and onto your plate. Zip-lining through the jungles of Costa Rica—or sinking into bliss during your hot-stone massage on the beach.

When it comes to planning your personalized escape, choosing where to go is just the beginning. Because how you fill your time once you get there will define your experience.

And I’m here to ensure you fill it with the most wondrous, most memorable moments possible. Here's how:

On an Immersive Itinerary Designed to Thrill You

Unleash Your Imagination

A Creative Approach

My secret sauce to exhilarating vacations is: Pushing the envelope on what you thought was possible.

This isn’t just a vacation, this is your chance to truly explore—on your own terms. Whether that’s deep immersion through hands-on activities, total relaxation in gorgeous surroundings … or a fine balance of both.

Fantasy meets reality with an itinerary designed to inspire.

A Trusted, In-the-Know Network

How do I pair you with activities and excursions that truly immerse you in your destination—one’s that don’t skimp on authentic flavor?

It all comes down to my connections.

I’ve cultivated relationships with the very best tour suppliers and boots-on-the-ground guides around the world. Not only can you rest easy knowing you’re traveling with my safe and vetted travel partners—you can trust that you’re getting an experience that most other tourists miss.


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Go deeper on vacation.

My recommendations will be uniquely tailored to what (and how) you want to discover. We’ll dig deep, together, on your consultation call so I can craft an itinerary that hits all your buttons. 

So let’s dream BIG. 

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Unique Properties & VIP Perks

A grand hotel that still possesses the gilded details of the historic bank that once occupied the building (and the spa is located in the former bank vault!). A luxury safari tented camp, where you dine alongside views of elephants roaming past. An expedition cruise to the wilds of Alaska, where you can glimpse massive, glittering glaciers right outside your suite’s window. These are the kind of astounding properties you can call home on your vacation—thanks to my affiliation with Virtuoso, the world’s leading collection of luxury travel companies. “Standard” accommodations? That’s not even in our vocabulary.

And let’s talk upgrades. As a Virtuoso-affiliated agency, I can often provide my clients perks and amenities they couldn’t get on their own. Late check out, special spa credits, or complimentary champagne greeting you in your room are just a few of the perks you may receive.

VIP your travels!

THE JULIE J PLANNING PROCESS

Step 1

Start Dreaming

On your complimentary consultation call, I’ll work to uncover why you want to travel—and the feeling you want to come home with. We’ll talk all the details, too, like budget, timeline, who you want to travel with, and destination—and I’ll share any applicable planning fees with you as well. 

Step 2

Get Designing

Next, I’ll design an itinerary that captures the feeling you’re after—whether it’s a relaxing escape or exhilarating adventure. We’ll finesse together as needed, and then I’ll manage all of the travel arrangements for you—and if you’re going with a group, all your fellow travelers as well.

Step 3

Go Explore

You’ll depart on an escape that’s filled to the brim with authentic experiences and excursions tailored to your tastes. You’re never alone, either—you can always reach out to me for assistance while you travel. 

The Time Is Now to Explore Beyond Imagination

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Don’t let another day, month, or year go by without making the travel dreams you’ve been yearning for a reality. Get started now with your complimentary consultation call:

Unleash Your Imagination

Working with Julie was amazing. Julie listened well, was thoughtful about her suggestions, was timely and on point with follow through and had excellent resources in SE Asia to draw from. This was our first time travelog to the region, we couldn't have navigated it as well without her. She did an exceptional job of helping us plan and execute the family trip of a lifetime.

- Beth Stoller

"This was a new process for us to work with a travel expert. She made sure we were taken care of every part of our journey to Italy. We had private drivers and English-speaking guides to all the sites we selected. The hotels were quite nice, especially in Sorrento. We asked for a view and we got a fabulous view! Julie made sure we had her contact numbers in case we needed her 24/7 as well as a representative in Italy with whom I did have to opportunity to text."

- Stephanie Hench

"We wanted to see, and experience Disney dressed for Xmas. Julie asked what we could and could not do and then tailored a trip for us with fast pass access to the most popular attractions. We were overwhelmed, but she had a daily outline which covered everything we wanted to do. Thanks so much to Julie!"

- Kay Behmke

"Julie always does a wonderful job with trip details. She is very responsive to any concerns or questions. Her experience with travel destinations is invaluable."

- Donna & Philip Steed

"Working with Julie is simply awesome!!! Super friendly, professional, consistent, always readily available, and always putting your vacation needs at the top priority of her list. Just simply wonderful working with a professional like Julie that makes our vacation simple and easy without any worry. We can count on Julie throughout the entire process. She has booked countless trips for us and we would never book a trip without her involvement. Julie always looks out for your best interest and treats you with that first-class service you deserve! Thank you, Julie, for all you do in making our travel experience memorable and carefree!"

- Steven Bobo

"Julie worked with us to get awesome seats to three Broadway performances. The shows were marvelous and having great seats, made it even better. She was quick with responses and answered questions almost immediately. We will use her in the future."

- Lorilee McDaniel

From the first phone call to the apres margaritas at Au Comptoir, Julie has been a guide, a confident and a supreme professional at coordinating an amazing trip for us in Barcelona. We created an aggressive agenda which she and her Catalonian contacts put together flawlessly. Our tour guides and drivers were so knowledgeable and always prompt. We were notified the night before our day trips, where to meet and who to meet. We always seemed to be given the best of everything and everyone, and then, plenty of time to roam the city ourselves. My highlights were all of Gaudi, our vineyard tours to Penedes, our guided visit to the Picasso museum, our literary tour of Orwell and Hemingway in the Ramblas area of Barcelona and a wonderful evening of "how to make Paella" , from the fish market to the most beautiful large pan presentation!! Julie coordinated all of this and more. Alan and I are both world travelers and this trip is really on the top of our list! Thank you Julie !!

- Gina Newfield

Julie is amazing! Whatever you need while traveling, she will be there and she will make it happen. Julie recommends beautiful hotels wherever we go. I would highly recommend using Julie for your next trip; especially if you care about all the "little" things. We were at the airport when our flight was canceled. While driving to the next airport Julie rescheduled our flights and our trip went off without a hitch. We were so thankful for her and her hard work!

- Lisa Gramling

Julie was exceptional in every way as we planned this trip to Ireland. We made several changes before we left and she was quick to help us make the changes. All our hotels were beautiful and in easy to get to locations, our car rentals went without a hitch, the flight plans were perfect. Our trip was fun and it was comforting to know we had Julie coordinating our itinerary.

- Susan McLaughry

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