Jennifer Holmes
Jennifer Holmes
Mission and Group Travel Expert
Giraffes in South Africa
As your personal travel advisor, I craft customized journeys that are as unique as you are. My specialties include sustainable luxury vacations, mission excursions, and group adventures worldwide.
My passion is creating deeply meaningful travel experiences that leave you feeling transformed, while also positively impacting local communities. I get to know each client one-on-one to understand what moves you, then leverage my decades of global connections to recommend ethical partners and flawlessly planned itineraries.
Whether you're aspiring to teach English to under served students in Costa Rica, help rescue endangered sea turtles in Hawaii, rebuild schools in rural villages, or embark on a spiritual pilgrimage in a holy land - I will help you find purpose, deepen cultural understanding, and come home changed for the better.
I also have extensive experience coordinating logistically complex group trips for milestone events. From multi-generational family reunions in Italy to 30th birthday cruises through Scandinavia to bachelorette weekends in Nashville, or guided golf excursions playing the courses in Scotland, I pour my heart into planning cohesive, smooth celebrations and experiences honoring what makes your group unique. My organizational skills and insider access allow me to curate exclusive local experiences, handle all lodging and transportation, and ensure your dream group vacation exceeds every expectation.
Ultimately, I see travel as a powerful way to expand perspectives, show compassion, and remind us that across borders, we share far more that unites us than divides us.
After years crisscrossing the globe, I remain in awe of this world’s beauty, resilience and hope. Allow me to help you reconnect with the magic of this planet we all call home in a mindful way. The possibilities await - contact me today to start crafting your journey!
Bucket List Travel Specialist
Whether you dream of tracking the Big 5 across Tanzanian plains or braving great white shark cage dives off South Africa - I make ambitious travel achievable. Leveraging over a decade of personal trips worldwide, from the Galapagos to the Serengeti, I craft customized bucket list adventures. My passion for culture and adventure started with tales of expeditions worldwide. Now I leverage insider contacts and first-hand destination knowledge to meticulously plan once-in-a-lifetime journeys tailored to you - from Machu Picchu treks to Antarctic expeditions to Bora Bora beachfront bliss. Through resourcefulness and commitment to realizing travel dreams, I help curious wanderlusters like you fulfill your bucket list, no matter how lofty.
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Serene Grand Canyon.
I was so happy to get your call during the trip telling me what a wonderful time you were having and how big your room was! It was my pleasure to assist you with your anniversary trip!
A little piece of heaven close to home.
Thank you! It was so much fun to plan the Amelia Island trip for you and I am having fun planning your upcoming Celebrity Cruise as well. Clients like you make this job so much fun!
Travel with such ease and pleasure!
I'm so grateful for your trust. It was a pleasure to work with you, Taylor, and your soon-to-be husband Parker; and I'm really glad the weather cooperated with us. I look forward to helping you with your upcoming wedding!
Peace and quiet
Thank you Lisa! You and your husband were a joy to work with and I look forward to planning your New Mexico adventure later this year.
Great trip!!
Thank you! It's wonderful to have clients like you. I look forward to serving you for your next grand adventure!
The best experience ever!
It is such a pleasure to work with wonderful clients like you. Be careful - with words like these, I may have to raise my prices to better match my value! Having clients like you and Janie make my job so enjoyable - thank you for being the best!
Effortless vacation
I loved planning your trip and I'm happy that you and your husband had such a great experience in Thailand, Hannah! I was happy to be able to assist. -Jennifer
Truly a relaxing experience!
Thank you Emily. I'm happy to be your advocate! It has been a pleasure to work with you on your trip and I'm grateful I can help with the ongoing insurance claim. I look forward to serving you in the future!
A fabulous trip!
Thank you Emily! It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband for your wedding travel. I love that you guys had so much fun. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous photo! Can't wait to plan your next trip!
The best trip ever.
Is easy to be the best with wonderful clients like you Ray and Mary! I'm grateful that I was able to make your granddaughter's destination wedding a success and that you all enjoyed the trip to St. Thomas! Jennifer
Couldn't Have Done it Without You!
Not only did she navigate the labyrinth of flight options with the finesse of a seasoned explorer, she also used some of that travel magic to make the process downright enjoyable. Jennifer didn't just book flights; she made sure to keep in touch when there were changes to departure time and even checked in after we landed.
If you're considering booking a trip and want someone who can sprinkle it with care and expert planning, Jennifer is your go-to maestro. She'll have you wondering why planning a getaway isn't always this easy. Five stars and a standing ovation for Jennifer, the hero of my Floridian escapade!
Thank you Kali and Justin! You are beautiful people and so easy to work with. I am grateful that I could assist you with your trip and make the process stress-free for you both. It's what I am here for. Can't wait to help with your next adventure!
Great Cruise
I am so grateful that you had such a wonderful time and I look forward to working with you on your next vacation! I knew that the dolphin experience would be your favorite part of the trip.