Travel Advisor
Julie Middlebrook-Levin
Expertise
- Foodie Adventures,
- Local Food & Wine,
- Boutique Travel,
- Custom Itinerary Planning,
- Off-the-Beaten-Path-Travel,
- City Travel
Minimum booking Budget
$500/night
Profile details
About
For as long as I can remember, travel has always been about where the next great meal would be! Love a great hotel, craft cocktails, hidden gems and local food experiences as a window to new cultures.
Check out my local Chicago recs in this Journal article, The Best of Chicago: Local Fora Advisors Share Their Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Windy City Vacation.
Travel style
Finding the very best authentic local food and experiences at a destination is what we crave! We drop our bags and hit the ground running (walking and biking, too) to explore everything from street food to Michelin-starred cuisine with cocktails and cultural activities mixed in. I love planning and researching and want travel itineraries to be fun, personal, memorable and not overwhelming. Falling into a luxurious bed at the end of the day is always a bonus!
Julie's travel guides & trip reports
Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Local Food & Culture in Milan
A Taste Journey in Savannah, Georgia
A Mother-Daughter Weekend Taste Journey Through Dublin
48-Hours in Miami: 2 Days of Food & Cultural Adventures
Favorite hotels
Kimpton Fitzroy London
Upscale property overlooking Russell Square with sophisticated rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenities.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & guaranteed late check-out.
Amankila
Located on the Lombok Strait, this Indonesian property comes with treetop walkways, stilted suites, a three-tier infinity pool and a Beach Club on a private black-sand beach.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
Napa Valley retreat with luxurious suites as well as plenty of wine, wellness options and epicurean treats.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Expect spot-on service, a mix of upscale restaurants and a prime location overlooking famed Wailea Beach.
Fora Perks
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When you book Four Seasons through Fora, you will enjoy exclusive Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits. Your advisor will be pleased to give you more details.
Julie's reviews
Julie was the ultimate professional and very detailed oriented.
- Clara and David M.
Booked travel to Milan
- October 2024
Julie goes above and behind. All the hotel and restaurant choices were excellent. Also she quick to respond to any questions and or advise! Would definitely use here again.
- Susan B.
Booked travel to Mallorca
- September 2024
Julie did an exceptional job of helping us find the perfect places to stay, and we had some really fabulous meals. Every tour and experience she arranged was fantastic. We were able to take advantage of many of the perks that came with her taking care of the bookings, and she peppered the trip with notes and treats that made everything extra special. She really worked with us to help us craft an anniversary trip that we will never forget! I can't recommend her highly enough to plan your next adventure!
- Julie & Jacob B.
Booked travel to Florence
- September 2024
Julie was a pleasure to deal with - extremely helpful, she went out of her way to understand our needs and make lots of good suggestions, including options for hotels and restaurants. Everything she recommended was great, and the restaurants were a particular highlight. Thank you Julie!
- Debbie K.
Booked travel to Verona
- August 2024
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