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.
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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
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
The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
Favorite hotels
Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
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 very helpful!
- Linda M.
Booked travel to the USA
- June 2023
Julie is an expert travel consultant who helped us by planning unique experiences, even with little leeway time. She was quick to answer any questions I had and went above and beyond in making sure that our trip fit with our budget and aspirations. Julie was exceptional in her planning, details, hotels, restaurant recommendations, tours and follow-up. I can’t say enough great things about her. We had a fantastic trip because of Julie!
- Kim D.
Booked travel to Milan, Siena and Rome
- July 2023
Julie is so great and responsive. Freehand accidentally canceled our reservation (computer glitch) and Julie was on it right away!
- Kim R.
Booked travel to Los Angeles
- October 2023
Julie is an excellent travel agent.
- Sandy R.
Booked travel to Quebec
- November 2023
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