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Advisor - Jen Barnes

Jen Barnes

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Expertise

  • Family Travel,
  • Couples Travel,
  • Italy,
  • Greece,
  • US Resorts & National Parks,
  • Beach Destinations

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About

I am passionate about helping families and couples connect through travel and outdoor adventures. From multi-destination travel in Europe to U.S. resorts and National Parks to stunning beaches, I customize the details. My favorite trips include a short city stay with lots of outdoor adventure to get away from everyday noise. It's all about finding the right match for my clients-hotels, activities, pace of the itinerary. I've never planned the same trip twice!

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Travel style

My aim is to the find the magical balance between exploration and relaxation while traveling. I like to find the non-touristy/private experiences when traveling to a well-known destination. I work with families and multi-generational families to build complete itineraries to destinations all over the world. I also work with couples who desire a luxury getaway near or far.

Jen's travel guides & trip reports

The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Itinerary for London curated by Jen Barnes
Guide

The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Itinerary for London

London is the perfect destination for mothers and daughters to shop, eat, drink cocktails, catch a West End show and wander the parks and gardens. I like to add in a little history too and a day...
10 Day Girlfriend Guide to Morocco curated by Jen Barnes
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10 Day Girlfriend Guide to Morocco

Morocco is a country rich in culture and tradition and full of vibrant sites, sounds and tastes. Grab your girlfriends for a 10-day adventure through this beautiful country. This itinerary gives you...
Site Inspection and Overnight Stay at Southall Farm & Inn curated by Jen Barnes
Trip Report

Site Inspection and Overnight Stay at Southall Farm & Inn

In January 2025, I did a site inspection and stayed for two nights at Southall. This special family-owned property is just 30 minutes outside of Nashville near Franklin, TN and is a refreshing and...
Hotel front view
Trip Report

Site Inspection at The Pinch, Charleston SC

Luxury Boutique Hotel in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, just off King Street in extremely close proximity to shopping, retail and tourist attractions.
Palm tree leaves, purple and white flowers, and a setting sun over the land and sea of Rancho Santana, Nicaragua.
Trip Report

Scouting Trip at Rancho Santana, Nicaragua

In April 2024 I did a scouting trip to Rancho Santana on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. I will be leading a group of mothers and teenage sons there and wanted to visit the property to get my...
green valley with colorful flowers during daytime
Guide

Active Long Weekend Getaway to Vail, Colorado

Vail is not just a ski destination! It's the perfect last hurrah of summer getaway for families or couples who want to be active. Vail has so much to offer for those who want to combine outdoor fun,...
A picture of a waterfall down steps in the middle of green plants during daytime.
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Is Belize the Next Costa Rica? A 6-Day Itinerary to Find Out!

If you’re on a quest to find a destination full of outdoor adventure, tropical weather and culture mixed in… well, Belize may just be the perfect place. Belize is totally family-friendly and equally...
A building in Doha
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24 Hours in Doha, Qatar

Qatar may best be known as a World Cup host site. Many passengers on Qatar Airways pass through Doha every day on their way to Africa or Asia, but very few stay for an overnight layover. You can have ...
The views of a whitewashed Greek city from water.
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Greek Island Hopping Via Sailboat Charter

Greece is a fabulous destination in itself, but island hopping via sailboat charter takes Greece to epic levels. This type of vacation gives you and your family an opportunity to see some of the...
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A Family-Friendly Adventure to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the ultimate destination for family adventures. If you want your teen to really get excited about a vacation, then Costa Rica is THE perfect spot. Costa Rica has incredible outdoor...
A aerial view of a mountain with steps leading to the top during the daytime
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Culture Rich Itinerary to Vietnam & Cambodia

The long flight and time away from home made this destination unattractive to my family, but I was so curious about this part of the world and the differences in culture compared to how I live. So, I ...
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Jen's reviews

Very easy. Good advice. When the resort didn’t have the right info for some amenities we were supposed to receive (free breakfast, activity credit) she made it right within 24 hours.

Super easy check in. They gave us $50 credit for food and two free drinks and I believe that was because we booked with you so thank you!!

Jen was amazing to work with! She helped us from start to finish!! Highly recommend!

Booking was easy! We are very thankful for Jen's help.

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Advisor - Jen Barnes

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