Alisa Whitehead | Fora Travel

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Hi, I’m Alisa—founder of Beyond the Journey Travel Co.

My love for travel began during my senior year of undergrad, when I studied abroad in London. What started as one life-changing course quickly became a lifelong passion. Being immersed in a new culture, navigating a foreign city, and connecting with people from around the world opened my eyes to how transformative travel can be.

Since then, I’ve explored 11 countries and counting across the Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia, collecting stories, flavors, friendships, and moments that have shaped who I am. Every destination has taught me something new—not just about the world, but about myself.

As a creative visionary, a mother, and someone who deeply values authenticity, culture, and community, I now design travel experiences that feel meaningful, restorative, and unforgettable. Whether it’s a romantic coastal getaway, a culturally rich city escape, a family memory-making trip, or a soulful international adventure, I help travelers go beyond the surface—beyond the expected—and into experiences that truly stay with them.

Beyond the Journey Travel Co. was created for those who don’t just want to visit places—but want to feel changed by them. My goal is simple: to craft travel experiences that inspire you, expand you, and remain with you long after you return home. Because travel doesn’t end when you unpack—it becomes part of who you are.

Hi, I’m Alisa—founder of Beyond the Journey Travel Co.

My love for travel began during my senior year of undergrad, when I studied abroad in London. What started as one life-changing course quickly became a lifelong passion. Being immersed in a new culture, navigating a foreign city, and connecting with people from around the world opened my eyes to how transformative travel can be.

Since then, I’ve explored 11 countries and counting across the Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia, collecting stories, flavors, friendships, and moments that have shaped who I am. Every destination has taught me something new—not just about the world, but about myself.

As a creative visionary, a mother, and someone who deeply values authenticity, culture, and community, I now design travel experiences that feel meaningful, restorative, and unforgettable. Whether it’s a romantic coastal getaway, a culturally rich city escape, a family memory-making trip, or a soulful international adventure, I help travelers go beyond the surface—beyond the expected—and into experiences that truly stay with them.

Beyond the Journey Travel Co. was created for those who don’t just want to visit places—but want to feel changed by them. My goal is simple: to craft travel experiences that inspire you, expand you, and remain with you long after you return home. Because travel doesn’t end when you unpack—it becomes part of who you are.

Travel Style

I’m a beach girl at heart—I’m most at peace with my toes in the sand, the sun on my skin, and the sound of the waves in the background. But I’m just as in love with getting lost in a new city, wandering side streets, discovering hidden cafés, colorful markets, and places you never planned to find.

I travel for the experience—and for the food. From local street bites to unforgettable fine dining, I believe cuisine is one of the fastest ways to understand a culture. If a destination has a rich food scene, it already has my heart.

My ideal trip is thoughtfully planned, but never rigid. I love a loose itinerary that allows space for rest, spontaneity, and exploration—where the days feel full, but never rushed. It’s about balance: beach days and city nights, luxury and local, structure and freedom.

This is the heart of how I design travel: soulful escapes with room to breathe, discover, and truly be in the moment.

I’m a beach girl at heart—I’m most at peace with my toes in the sand, the sun on my skin, and the sound of the waves in the background. But I’m just as in love with getting lost in a new city, wandering side streets, discovering hidden cafés, colorful markets, and places you never planned to find.

I travel for the experience—and for the food. From local street bites to unforgettable fine dining, I believe cuisine is one of the fastest ways to understand a culture. If a destination has a rich food scene, it already has my heart.

My ideal trip is thoughtfully planned, but never rigid. I love a loose itinerary that allows space for rest, spontaneity, and exploration—where the days feel full, but never rushed. It’s about balance: beach days and city nights, luxury and local, structure and freedom.

This is the heart of how I design travel: soulful escapes with room to breathe, discover, and truly be in the moment.

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