Julia Gowens

Julia needs many more than 5 stars! The experience I had deserves many more than 5 stars! From the beginning, she ask about my objectives for the trip and what I found interesting. Julia planned the trip of a lifetime for me. It was carefully scheduled. The timing was perfect and allowed me to visit the sights I wanted to see without feeling rushed. She somehow managed to get me into places that have extremely limited tourist exposure. On Malta, she got me a ticket to the Hypogeum. After my visit there, I spoke with an ambassador to Malta who told me he has been trying to see that sight for years! I told him to contact Julia! Every hotel was beautiful and filled with a great staff! Every tour was exactly what I wanted. Julia contacted me often to insure that everything ws going well. I have recommended Julia to all my family members and friends. If you desire a great experience both in the planning and travel experience, Julia is the person to contact. She is personable, professional, and very competent! I will never take a trip without her expert advice!

Working with Julia (Travel Advisor) was truly one of the best decisions we made for our family trip.

My parents use walkers and canes to get around, so accessibility and pacing were very important to us. Julia listened to every single wish and concern our family had and somehow turned all of them into a reality. She helped design a trip where my parents could still fully experience Mexico City despite their mobility limitations.

One of our biggest dreams was to ride in a hot air balloon over Teotihuacan, and Julia made sure the entire experience was accessible and comfortable. She arranged assistance for my parents throughout the flights and coordinated transportation so they were supported every step of the way.

Originally, my parents wanted me to plan the trip, but with siblings and parents who all had different expectations and wishes, I knew it could easily turn into a stressful experience. Bringing Julia in was the best choice we could have made. She took everyone’s ideas, needs, and limitation and somehow organized them into a trip that flowed effortlessly.

I’m honestly still in awe two months later at how smoothly everything went. It was the first international trip our family has ever taken and it was perfect; it’s 100% because of Julia’s attention to detail, organization, and genuine care in listening to what each of us wanted.

We’re already dreaming about our next trip; and the only way we’ll do it is if Julia plans it.

Julia was great to work with! I went into planning our surprise anniversary trip not knowing where to start. Julia took the time to understand what I was looking for and presented multiple options from where to stay, excursions, tours, and places to eat. She also quickly responded to questions I had while on our trip. Julia’s recommendations made our trip unforgettable!

We started to plan our retirement trip ourselves and realized very quickly we were out of our element. Julia was referred to us by a former client and took over the planning of our 5-week retirement trip to Switzerland, Italy and Sicily. Her attention to detail and suggestions were invaluable. Throughout the trip she sent us reminders and suggestions. We had a couple of activities cancelled due to weather. Julia offered other options and booked them for us. I highly recommend using Julia to organize and plan any vacation - you will not be disappointed. She planned a memorable trip for us and we all are truly grateful for all the work she put into making our trip seamless and so much fun!

Working with Julia to plan our trip to Excellence Oyster Bay was an absolute dream! From the very first message, she made everything incredibly easy, organized, and enjoyable.

Julia took the time to really understand what my girlfriend and I were looking for — a mix of relaxation, romance, and adventure — and she delivered exactly that. She sent us multiple curated resort options, walked us through the pros and cons of each, and even provided an amazing list of excursions and experiences to choose from. Every recommendation felt personalized and spot on. Whether you are looking for chill vibes or something lit and active, Julia has all of the options for you.

What really stood out was how responsive, detail-oriented, and patient she was throughout the process. No question ever felt too small. She helped coordinate flights, transfers, and even small details like room preferences and dining suggestions. When we finally arrived, everything went smoothly — no surprises, no stress — just pure enjoyment from start to finish.

Thanks to Julia, our vacation was seamless and unforgettable. We felt confident, cared for, and completely taken care of the entire way. I can’t recommend her enough — if you want a travel advisor who treats your trip like her own, Julia is THE ONE.