Travel Advisor
Jennifer Essex
She/Her
Expertise
- Couples Travel,
- Food & Wine,
- Europe,
- Mexico,
- Marrakech,
- Denver
Based in
Denver
Minimum booking Budget
$250/night
Profile details
About
Travel-obsessed single mom with a background in hospitality, culinary arts and entrepreneurship.
Travel style
When I'm traveling I like to like to be a "Bon Vivant", a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle. My itinerary is filled with all things that encompass a Bon Vivant. Local cuisine (both fine dining and street foods, because balance), shopping locally made art, fashion and furniture. Learning about the local history with trusted guides and of course, ending each trip with a spa experience for a little self-care and down time. I document all my travels and post via my personal Instagram @whatsjenuptoo.
I'm a former chef and bakery owner with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently working for a Michelin-rated restaurant. I'm customer service focused with client satisfaction being part of my DNA. I'm a believer in "unreasonable hospitality".
Favorite hotels
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Jennifer's reviews
We kept saying during the entire stay at the Fairmont.... "THANKS, JENN"! We were immediately upgraded upon check in to a hotel room of our DREAMS. Full set up for two teen boys with their own beds. A lounge to watch TV, table for room service, individual bathrooms and a separate, connecting room for the parents so we could all enjoy our own space. We made use of the breakfast credit each day and enjoyed the food and beverage credit at the bar. Without Jenn's help with the booking, none of these welcome upgrades would have been at our disposal. "THANKS, JENN!"
- Annie B.
Booked travel to Seattle
- November 2024
Jen was the best! She responded quickly, asked the right questions, scheduled everything, followed up, and ensured it all smoothly. She was able to get us wonderful additions - a spa credit, food / beverage credit, and made sure we had the room we wanted! I’ll be using Jen for all travel!
- Liz L.
Booked travel to Denver
- October 2024
Jen’s communication was great. Anything that popped up she was very responsive on. I appreciated that she kept us in the loop throughout the entire process. She helped us create our dream honeymoon, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
- Kimmie D.
Booked travel to Spain
- October 2024
We recently worked with Jen from Bon Vivant Travel Co. and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. From the beginning, Jen was attentive, professional, and truly listened to our preferences to help us plan the perfect trip to Vail. She handled every detail of our stay at the Sonnenalp Hotel flawlessly, ensuring that everything from the room selection to special touches for our anniversary was taken care of. The entire booking process was effortless, and Jen's knowledge of the hotel and local area made it easy for us to trust her recommendations. Thanks to her thoughtful planning, we were welcomed with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, which made our celebration extra special. Jen also made sure our needs were met throughout the trip—she even arranged for gluten-free options for my husband, which was a wonderful touch! We felt completely supported throughout the entire experience, and her personalized approach made all the difference. Jen’s expertise and dedication to ensuring a memorable trip made this anniversary one we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to plan our next adventure with her!
- Alyssa S.
Booked travel to Vail
- October 2024
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