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Meet Jessica

Hi! I'm Jessica, a native New Yorker who has proudly called the Tampa Bay area home for nearly two decades. I live here with my husband and our three amazing children, who have become my favorite travel companions. We have a twelve year old daughter who took her first international trip when she was just fifteen months, a ten year old daughter who loves ANY vacation that includes swimming in a pool and beach, and a 4 year old son that loves plane rides!

My passion for travel began at a very young age. After taking my first flight as an infant, I was hooked. While attending college in New York City, I often spent my free time browsing travel guides and dreaming about the destinations I hoped to visit someday. Those dreams eventually became reality, and today, helping others experience the world is one of my greatest joys.

When my husband and I started our family, many people told us our traveling days were over. Instead, we've spent years proving them wrong. From the beaches of Hawaii to the historic streets of Europe and countless destinations in between, we've embraced family travel and learned firsthand that incredible adventures are possible at every stage of life.

I specialize in family vacations, ocean and river cruises, group travel, and European adventures. As a Certified Autism Travel Professional and Certified Accessible Travel Agent, I am especially passionate about helping families of all abilities travel confidently and comfortably. My passion stems from being a mother to a daughter that has special needs. In her 10 years, our daughter has traveled all over, both domestic and internationally. We do not let her disability define her and I would love to instill this mindset into others alike.

Whether you're planning a quick Caribbean getaway, a multi-generational cruise, a European river cruise, or a castle stay in the French countryside, I am committed to handling every detail so you can focus on making memories. My goal is simple: to create personalized, stress-free vacations that exceed your expectations.

When I'm not planning amazing trips for my clients, you'll find me cooking, crafting, spending time with my family, or planning our next adventure.

I can't wait to help you plan yours!

Certified Autism Travel Professional Certified Accessible Travel Agent

Some of Our Adventures Throughout the Years...

Jessica with cannoli on a street in Taormina, Sicily — Cannoli in Taormina, Sicily

Jessica and her family on deck in front of snow-capped mountains on an Alaskan cruise — On deck, Alaskan cruise

Jessica looking out at a clifftop monastery in Kalabaka, Greece — Kalabaka, Greece

Jessica and her family among palm trees at sunset on the Island of Hawaii — The Island of Hawaii

Jessica and her family in winter gear on snow at Mount Washington, New Hampshire — Mount Washington, NH

Jessica and her family on a glass viewing platform at the Rock of Gibraltar — Gibraltar, UK

Jessica and her family on red rock formations at Canyonlands National Park, Utah — Canyonlands National Park, UT

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