Jenn Nix
Irondale, Alabama Travel Agent
Fork and Leaf Travel, an independent agent with Starstuff Travel, NJ, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Custom travel with a culinary & nature niche
Winery Tour & Tasting in Madeira, Portugal
Expertise in custom luxury travel with a culinary & nature niche.
I chose this vocation out of love of the research and coordination that goes in to tailoring a trip to match a traveler’s vision. You receive personalized attention from Fork & Leaf and will be guided through the planning process.
In addition to my passion for travel, my work history includes the hospitality industry, environmental conservation, eco-expedition cruising, and c-level corporate travel. My BA degree is in geography with a biology minor and I am a Certified Travel Associate through the Travel Institute. I am the culinary and European mentor to my colleagues and hold membership with consortiums of travel professionals including Travel Leaders Network and Cruise Lines International Association. As an SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate, I connect those with special needs or physical challenges with resources to travel with confidence.
Being an Air Force kid, I’ve lived in many places throughout the US, and went to high school in Northern Italy. My family and I live in a great food and nature rich city, Birmingham, AL. Learn more at www.forkandleaftravel.com
Testimonial
Jenn was excellent with communication and providing us the materials we needed to be prepared for our first international trip. There were a few items we needed and she answered our questions promptly. At the same time, she also provided us restaurant and bar recommendations that were perfect for when we weren’t site seeing. One of the best trips of our lives, and we probably would have had a completely different experience without her. Thank you, Jenn! ~ Kyle T.
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Universal for the Win
Reviewed By Rem - Austin, TX | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
We had such a great experience working with Jenn. She turned around our trip details so fast and was responsive our entire trip if we had any questions. She even sent us tips to make the most of our trip. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and made planning our trip so much less stressful. We recommend working with her 100%!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Remi. I am so pleased you both had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you in the future!
Thank you, Remi. I am so pleased you both had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you in the future!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Lobster, puffins, and hiking...oh my!
Reviewed By Cindy - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Maine ~ USA
Jenn was great from planning to during the trip! She was helpful and listened to our interest in the planning phase, as well as our budget. She was always very responsive when we had questions and that continued through the entire trip. Importantly for us, she was not pushy at all. She let us be as independent and involved as we wanted to be while taking of the things we asked her to. If you are planning a trip and want someone to work hard and well for you, definitely contact Jenn!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am glad to hear the Maine trip was a success and know your nephew appreciates his birthday gift!
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am glad to hear the Maine trip was a success and know your nephew appreciates his birthday gift!
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Excellent Communication!
Reviewed By Kyle - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Jenn was excellent with communication and providing us the materials we needed to be prepared for our first international trip. There were a few items we needed related to COVID; she answered our questions promptly. At the same time, she also provided us restaurant and bar recommendations that were perfect for when we weren’t site seeing. One of the best trips of our lives, and we probably would have had a completely different experience without her. Thank you, Jenn!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks for the exceptional review, Kyle! International travel can be daunting and we are glad to provide the information sp you are prepared. We appreciate your business and are so happy you have these lifelong memories!
Thanks for the exceptional review, Kyle! International travel can be daunting and we are glad to provide the information sp you are prepared. We appreciate your business and are so happy you have these lifelong memories!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
BEST TRIP EVER!
Reviewed By Callaway Gardens Resort and Spa - Pine Mountain, GA | Traveled to Georgia ~ USA
She made everything so easy. Our trip was fantastic!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear you had a great experience and appreciate your favorable review. I look forward to working with you in the future!
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear you had a great experience and appreciate your favorable review. I look forward to working with you in the future!
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Jenn gives you the skinny on the best places!
Reviewed By Justinn - Birmingham | Traveled to Mobile ~ Alabama ~ USA
Jenn's suggestions on our recent trip made me feel like a local! Whether it was suggesting restaurants that cater to my dietary restrictions, finding places we can take our dog to have an afternoon drink, or the best hikes in the area... Jenn found the perfect places for me & my family to visit. It's great to have someone who is willing to do the research, plan the perfect day, and also follow up with you after your trip. Jenn's attention to detail and thoughtfulness is one of the many reasons everyone should travel with Fork & Leaf Travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you! We pride ourselves in the details and are glad your vacation was a success. We appreciate your business!
Thank you! We pride ourselves in the details and are glad your vacation was a success. We appreciate your business!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Dream Vacation
Reviewed By LainiCherie - Cut Off, LA | Traveled to Cambodia ~ East and Southeast Asia
I've already recommended Jenn Nix to 2 coworkers. She was very detailed and communicated frequently. She was dedicated to insuring my family and myself had the best possible experience. She was always quick to respond to any questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you so much, Laini! It was such a pleasure to design your family's spring adventure through Cambodia and Thailand. I am so glad y'all had a great time and were pleased with Fork & Leaf's service. The referrals are much appreciated and I look forward to working with you again.
Thank you so much, Laini! It was such a pleasure to design your family's spring adventure through Cambodia and Thailand. I am so glad y'all had a great time and were pleased with Fork & Leaf's service. The referrals are much appreciated and I look forward to working with you again.
Fascinating in Winter
Reviewed By Joy - Brimfield, MA | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Jenn was professional, kind, and working together was a very pleasant experience. Jenn listened well, was most responsive to our many questions (!) and offered planning tools that were uncomplicated and easy to use. Jenn went out of her way during the planning process to communicate new information and new "tips." She also responded immediately to a question we had while we were traveling. The best "review" is that I have already recommended Jenn to our dearest friends who plan to travel to Scotland in 2024.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Joy. Truly the best compliment you can give is a referral and it is much appreciated. It was a pleasure to work with you and I am so glad to hear the service provided met your needs for this winter's Iceland vacation.
Thank you, Joy. Truly the best compliment you can give is a referral and it is much appreciated. It was a pleasure to work with you and I am so glad to hear the service provided met your needs for this winter's Iceland vacation.
Great trip
Reviewed By Mary - Durham, CT | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Jenn was responsive to our questions and helped us with or vacation decisions
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, Mary! I am so glad to hear you are pleased with our service and that you & your friends had a good vacation in Iceland.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, Mary! I am so glad to hear you are pleased with our service and that you & your friends had a good vacation in Iceland.
Dream trip!
Reviewed By Jill - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Jenn was so wonderful to work with planning our trip. She gave great advice for packing and planned great activities based on our interests.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Jill! I am glad to hear you enjoyed your Thanksgiving vacation to Madeira, Porto, and Madrid. What a wonderful way to spend the holidays and learn more about Western Europe. Thank you for trusting us with your travel memories!
Thank you, Jill! I am glad to hear you enjoyed your Thanksgiving vacation to Madeira, Porto, and Madrid. What a wonderful way to spend the holidays and learn more about Western Europe. Thank you for trusting us with your travel memories!
Pacific Coast Adventure
Reviewed By Goldy - Alabama | Traveled to Canada
Jenn took an idea and dream , and turned it into reality. All delays or changes were promptly addressed and handled, although it was a rather complicated itinerary sprinkled with family visits across North America. The High School Graduation gift with Senior Portraits from me, the Grandmother, went without a hitch and could not have been lovelier. From Wisconsin, to California and the Muir Woods, up the Coast on a train, and then into British Columbia to the beautiful Victoria. Safety was a main concern traveling with a young girl, and Jenn made sure we were safely placed in each location.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks for the exceptional review! Travel to multiple destinations can be daunting and I was glad to provide the information so you were prepared. Your business is appreciated and I am so happy you & Paige have these lifelong memories!
Thanks for the exceptional review! Travel to multiple destinations can be daunting and I was glad to provide the information so you were prepared. Your business is appreciated and I am so happy you & Paige have these lifelong memories!
2 Weeks in South America.
Reviewed By Troy - Apopka, FL | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
Fork and Leaf Travel did an amazing job planning every last detail for my family’s 2 week trip to Peru and Argentina. All the transfers between airports and hotels were perfectly organized and made the traveling process for us smooth and easy. The restaurant recommendations were top notch including Mayta in Lima. I would call this place a Michelin star restaurant that hasn’t been discovered yet. The excursions that were planned went off flawlessly. Our favorites were our trips to Machu Picchu and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Our Travel advisor, Jenn, was on top of every aspect of our trip from beginning to end. Because of her efforts, this trip was filled with unforgettable memories that I will forever treasure. We are already counting down the days until we get to go on our next adventure. I can’t wait to let her plan it!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Troy! It was so much fun to put this epic trip together for you guys. We started from a bucket list ascent of Rainbow Mountain and built a grand adventure through Argentina & Peru. I'd be honored to work with y'all again.
Thank you, Troy! It was so much fun to put this epic trip together for you guys. We started from a bucket list ascent of Rainbow Mountain and built a grand adventure through Argentina & Peru. I'd be honored to work with y'all again.
Relaxing, beautiful resort, great food & staf
Reviewed By Ashley Pendleton - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Jenn was very helpful and attentive to our ask. Easy to work with and she had quick responses to our questions. Very Knowledgeable. I look forward to working with her in the future !
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Ashley. I appreciate your kind words. We strive to exceed our client's expectations and are here when you're ready for your next adventure!
Thank you, Ashley. I appreciate your kind words. We strive to exceed our client's expectations and are here when you're ready for your next adventure!
Our first European vacation together
Reviewed By Mark and TJ - Birmingham Alabama | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Jenn hit all of our “wants” for this amazing vacation. She listened and delivered. If you want a stress free and relaxing vacation then Jenn is your agent!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
I'm so glad to hear you had a wonderful vacation. Y'all are a pleasure to work with and I look forward to creating the perfect trip for your upcoming celebration!
I'm so glad to hear you had a wonderful vacation. Y'all are a pleasure to work with and I look forward to creating the perfect trip for your upcoming celebration!
Best trip to Mexico!
Reviewed By Alan G - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Mexico
Jenn made the planning and execution of our trip to Mexico effortless. Not only did the family absolutely love the resort she found for us, the tour company she booked for our excursion provided exceptional service.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Alan! We are pleased you were happy with your service and will pass on the praise to you excursion guide. We look forward to working with you and your family again!
Thank you, Alan! We are pleased you were happy with your service and will pass on the praise to you excursion guide. We look forward to working with you and your family again!
Best Honeymoon We Could Have Asked For
Reviewed By Morgan H. - Irondale, AL | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
We had such an amazing experience working with Jenn. She was so helpful from the very first email and we could truly tell that she cares about her clients. We had a hard time deciding where to travel to for our honeymoon and she helped us narrow down the search while always keeping our budget in mind. The travel plans were all organized and ready far in advance. During the trip the itinerary was easy to access in a mobile app and we were able to share the itinerary with family with no issues. Jenn walked us through every step and made the entire trip amazing!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Morgan. I am so pleased you had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you both in the future. Congrats to you both!
Thank you, Morgan. I am so pleased you had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you both in the future. Congrats to you both!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best Bahamas Cruise
Reviewed By Nicole Crawford - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Jenn was thoughtful and communicated ideas for the cruise that would suit my dietary needs and interest in local culture and ship activities and excursions. She went out of her way to help me plan items to pack, to make sure all of my documents were ready on time, and followed up once my trip started to make sure all was going according to plan.I have not worked with a travel agent as personable, active in planning, and detailed oriented as Jenn. I tell all of my friends about Fork and Leaf Travel. I do not have time to plan trips like I used to do and small but important details overwhelm me. Jenn was able to handle all of those and the issues that came up like rebooking the flight and finding a hotel when the disembark time changed. She was simply amazing and reassured me that everything would work out. I had more fun on this trip than I have in years, and I didn't have to plan any of it! Thank you, Jenn!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Nicole. I am so pleased you had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you in the future!
Thank you, Nicole. I am so pleased you had a great experience and appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you in the future!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A connsumate professional!
Reviewed By Stephen - Montgomery, AL | Traveled to Belize ~ Central America
Jenn is attentive, even when dealing with members of our travel party that had a lot of questions. She was thoughtful at helping us consider our options and make the best possible choices. We are really glad we used her. She saved us time and worry during a challenging trip-planning process.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise. I'm glad we were able to take the stress of planning from you!
We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise. I'm glad we were able to take the stress of planning from you!
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
A trip I couldn't have planned myself!
Reviewed By EarthyCindy - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to Charleston ~ South Carolina ~ USA
Jenn is the best at picking the best local restaurants at whatever your price level! She also finds the most interesting entertainment and activities to give you an experience of the local community. You won't be disappointed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
We love to share our love of food with clients! Thanks for taking the time to review and we hope to work with you on another vacation.
We love to share our love of food with clients! Thanks for taking the time to review and we hope to work with you on another vacation.
A great place to renew an old friendship.
Reviewed By Candy - Knoxville, TN | Traveled to Alabama ~ USA
She readily provided all the information we needed to find the rental, and included all the information needed to plan and prepare. The accommodation was exactly as stated.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thank you, Candy! We are always happy to assist and glad you had a serene spot for a visit with friends. Travel memories are lasting!
Thank you, Candy! We are always happy to assist and glad you had a serene spot for a visit with friends. Travel memories are lasting!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful Experience!
Reviewed By Amanda - Birmingham, Alabama | Traveled to Georgia ~ USA
I loved working with Jenn! Not only did she do extensive research for us, she also included personal examples of places she's visited. She also responded quickly to any questions we had before and during the trip! Can't wait to use Fork and Leaf Travel again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks for the great review! We enjoy the research that goes in to making an itinerary to each client's preferences. We look forward to working with you again soon.
Thanks for the great review! We enjoy the research that goes in to making an itinerary to each client's preferences. We look forward to working with you again soon.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
From beginning to end the most amazing trip ever
Reviewed By Rockstarsally - Birmingham, AL | Traveled to St. John Island ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Jenn was amazing and fully coordinated the most amazing trip I have ever been on to St. John USVI! From the Eco Tents to securing the Jeep, great places to eat, and amazing snorkeling, I could go on and on and can't wait to go back based on the experience by Jenn!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks, Sally! What a great place to get away from it all. We're so glad to hear that your expectations were exceeded and you plan another trip to USVI with Fork & Leaf.
Thanks, Sally! What a great place to get away from it all. We're so glad to hear that your expectations were exceeded and you plan another trip to USVI with Fork & Leaf.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Family Reunion
Reviewed By Julia - Montgomery AL | Traveled to Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Our Nashville family reunion was thoughtfully designed by Jenn to provide a great trip for all of us. From the moment we arrived everyone was directed to their lodging locations and was welcomed with a basket of fruit and snacks along with a schedule to include coveted tickets to the Blue Bird Cafe. Group tickets were purchased ahead for our tour of the Parthenon and a prearranged picnic lunch provided once we finished our tour. Plenty time was allotted for visiting along with small group excursions to the farmers’ market and a nearby nature area. Overall Jenn’s knowledge of the Nashville area and her incredible attention to detail made for an exceptional gathering as underscored by the positive comments from family members.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jenn Nix responded:
Thanks, Julia! Family memories are so important and we am glad to hear you were happy with the results of this itinerary. Packed with Nashville highlights and off-the-beaten-path sites, we thought it a great place for a multi-generational gathering.
Thanks, Julia! Family memories are so important and we am glad to hear you were happy with the results of this itinerary. Packed with Nashville highlights and off-the-beaten-path sites, we thought it a great place for a multi-generational gathering.
2 of 9 people found this review helpful