Meet Juli
Your Dedicated Travel Advisor | Champion for Small Businesses | Mother of Two
In 2021, I closed the chapter on my first business and took the first step toward building one that brings me joy every day. The past three years as a travel advisor have been an incredibly rewarding journey, one I embrace with gratitude.
Travel has always been a lifelong passion. I love discovering new destinations, supporting locally owned businesses, and finding fresh ways to create memorable experiences for my clients.
My earlier experience running a wedding venue gave me a deep appreciation for hospitality and the details that make milestones meaningful. Today, I carry that same care into every trip I design, helping clients celebrate life through travel.
The inspiration to become a travel advisor wasn't born in a vacuum – it came from truly understanding the challenges my clients face because I lived them myself.
As a busy family with two children, both my husband and I were running companies, juggling packed schedules, and watching time slip away. Travel became our essential escape — time to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with each other. While booking flights was simple, planning the rest was overwhelming: choosing the right hotel, curating activities, even finding places to eat. Time was a luxury we didn’t have for endless research.
Too often, we made decisions on the fly, which led to frustration, conflicting ideas, or disappointing meals. If any of this sounds familiar, know that I understand. I was facing the same challenges not long ago.
Celebrate and Explore began in 2020 as a personal blog. Today, it’s my privilege to help busy professionals, couples, and families design meaningful trips to their dream destinations, and to remind you that the perfect time to explore is now.
With three years of dedicated experience, I've had the pleasure of crafting exceptional journeys for discerning clients nationwide.
I specialize in transforming travel dreams into seamless realities for:
Honeymooners
You're navigating the excitement of wedding planning alongside demanding careers. You deserve an unforgettable honeymoon, but time for intricate planning is scarce. Drawing from my client's visions and goals, I've designed romantic escapes to destinations like Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, and Türkiye. All with the intention of creating a flawless start to married life.
Couples Celebrating Milestones
Whether it's a significant anniversary or simply a desire for quality time together, your busy lives often leave little room for planning that special getaway. Over the last three years, I have helped curate experiences in idyllic locations such as Napa, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Mexico, and beyond, allowing my clients to reconnect and celebrate their journey together.
Families Seeking Meaningful Connections
Balancing multiple schedules makes even the thought of planning a family vacation feel overwhelming. Once those precious travel dates are secured, let me handle the rest. I specialize in crafting enriching family adventures to destinations like France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, New York City, California, the Dominican Republic, and Croatia, creating lasting memories my clients have come to cherish for years to come.
Groups of Friends Ready for Adventure
Sharing the joy of travel with your closest friends is a unique pleasure. Planning group trips, with all the intricate details and logistics, is a particular expertise of mine. From senior high school celebrations in Mexico to lifelong friends cruising the Caribbean or exploring Europe's rivers, as well as couples discovering New Zealand or Scotland together, I have helped them build seamless and unforgettable experiences, ones that often inspire another trip together.
Sports Enthusiasts (Golf & Tennis Focus)
Your passion for sport transcends borders, whether you're eager to witness world-class competition or participate yourself. I specialize in designing bespoke golf and tennis-focused trips to premier destinations such as Ireland, Scotland, Utah, Florida, Australia, California, United Kingdom and New York City. Catering to my clients specific interest trips with a sports focus are true highlights to a travel calendar.
Cruise Connoisseurs
The world's waterways offer unparalleled opportunities for discovery. As a Viking Certified Expert, I offer firsthand knowledge of their River, Ocean, and Expedition voyages, which I believe are exceptional, because I have been on them myself. Regardless of your preferred cruise line – whether it's Viking, Norwegian, Gate 1, Royal Caribbean, or Crystal Cruises – I'm dedicated to finding the perfect sailing for my clients' honeymoon, family adventure, or group getaway.
