Jamie Leigh
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Travel Agent
A Full-Service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
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Europe Travel Agent Specialist
Every travel agent has his or her specialties. Mine is customized travel to Europe and Northern Africa/Morocco by land, air or luxury cruise. I can help you plan a trip that is stress-free, adventurous, bespoke, exciting, and falls perfectly within your budget. Travel is my passion! I have worked in the travel, hospitality, and entertainment field now for over 25 years. Being a travel agent is not about booking trips. It is about customizing each travel plan to the personal likes of a customer. For example, I can help you plan a balloon trip over Cappadocia, Turkey, a sunset catamaran cruise around Santorini, Greece, Amalfi Coast to Capri, a luxury stay in a riad with a Turkish hammam spa treatment or a magical trip to Paris, France and Versailles.. As your travel agent and advisor for Europe, I can share my own experiences as well as give you more insight on some of the exciting destinations that are exclusive to this part of the world. Please call or email today for a quote.
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Vespa Ride through Tuscany
Ah, the rolling hills and aroma of olives and grapes is heavenly. If you have a motorcycle license and want the thrill of a ride, I highly recommend this once in a lifetime adventure.
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Reviewed By Jenn - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
My husband and I renewed our wedding vows and hired Jamie to plan a trip for us to Paris. We were on some what of a budget and thought there was no way to afford it. Jamie was able to find us a great deal on a red eye flight out of JFK and a wonderful boutique hotel near Montmartre. Breakfast was included so we saved money on our meals. She arranged a private tour with a local guide she has worked with many times who spoke perfect English. It was like having a friend take us around the city. We loved every second. Thank you.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
20 of 29 people found this review helpful
Most friendly and competent travel agent
Reviewed By Beth, K. - Columbus, OH | Traveled to France ~ Europe
If you are looking for the most friendly and competent travel agent, look no further. I usually do all of my own travel arrangements, but the flights were complicated and I was nervous about what I needed to do for Covid. Jamie put my mind at ease and came up with my complete travel plans within 2 days. Any time I had a question, my emails and phone calls were returned within an hour. Jamie listened to my needs and my budget and hit a home run. I LOVE working with her! I'm planning my next trip in the Spring and she has already started working on it. Thank you Jamie for all your hard work! I hope to meet you in person one day.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Jamie is the Best of the BEST!
Reviewed By Chip, Teri, Cathy, Les - New York & Pennsylvania | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
We were a group of 4 (2 couples) going to Greece for the first time. This was the 3rd time we had tried to book because of Covid. Using a travel agent was a must this time because of the amount of work we put into it only to have it canceled/postponed was exhausting. Jamie started from scratch and booked everything for us including trip insurance. She was always available to do our Zoom calls since we all were in different cities. 3rd time was most definitely the charm because the trip was magically perfect in every way. Working with Jamie was like working with a close friend. I wish I could give her 10 out of 5 stars because she is that awesome!!! We have already referred friends and family to her and we hope she stays in business a long time. We highly recommend Jamie to plan your travels.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
Trip of a life time thanks to Jamie
Reviewed By Don & Louise - Sacramento, California | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rarely do I write reviews but Jamie deserves kudos in every way. I'm writing this as my wife and I are waiting to catch our plane back to the states. After battling with a life threatening illness and coming away with a positive prognosis, my wife called Jamie to plan our special celebration of life trip to Italy. After 2 conversations with Jamie, my wife asked me to join the conversations because she knew how much I would enjoy Jamie's enigmatic energy. Since Jamie has traveled to Italy many times, we knew we were working with the right person. Jamie booked us in a beautiful and historic apartment in the center of Rome. Angelina brought us a home cooked breakfast every morning. Our itinerary was perfect. We loved her restaurant suggestions and all the sightseeing ideas. I do look forward to getting home, but thanks to Jamie, this has been a trip of a life time. My wife and I could not have done this alone.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
Our Vacation was a HUGE Success!
Reviewed By Chris - Birmingham, Alabama | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Jamie, our vacation was a huge success! Everything went as planned. Having that app "Trip Plans" was fabulous. We referred to that SO many times for details, using both the schedule by day and the pdf of the Final Itinerary. Both had different info that we needed to see.... I think you did a great job of summarizing the itinerary & communicating with us throughout the trip, i.e., when flights were canceled and had to be rebooked. Extremely impressed with your support, it was truly appreciated. We had a wonderful time and so many memories were made. You did an AMAZING job; we have already told people about you and the help you provided. We will definitely work together again in the near future! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Jamie is the first agent I've worked with..
Reviewed By Caylen - Washington, DC | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My name is Caylen Santos and I wanted to reach out to you to say how much I appreciate Jamie. She was the first travel agent I've ever worked with, and immediately put my husband and I at ease. Her knowledge regarding Italy got me so excited for our trip - and I've already been in the past - but talking to Jamie and figuring out the new experiences we could have was so much fun. She was so quick to respond any time we had a thought or a question, and I so appreciate that in her. Just wanted to send you a quick note to say how helpful she was!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
It truly was a trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Mike D. - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Words cannot express how grateful we are for all of the work Jamie did for our European Adventure! It truly was a trip of a lifetime and magical in every way. We can't stop talking about it and I don't think we ever will. Jamie did truly create a unique and customized experience for my family. Jamie thought of everything that made our holidays special. Her ideas and surprises has us wanting to come back for more. So, we did! Jamie is planning my Family Alaskan Cruise for this summer and we can't wait to work with her again. Thank you a million times over for a job well done.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
My best birthday thanks to Jamie!
Reviewed By Daniel & Nikki , June 2021 - Los Angeles, California | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Jamie planned my birthday dream trip!We are so happy that we chose Jamie to plan our Greece trip! I turned 40 in June and I wanted it to be a celebration with my wife and friends. Jamie took the lead and put together an itinerary beyond my dreams. All flights were coordinated out of Los Angeles (we had 4 couples total). Jamie arranged our hotel and tours in Athens which was awesome. She booked us flights form Athens to Mykonos and set us up in lux villas that we are all still talking about! On my actual birthday, we had a private yacht sail us around Mykonos and other islands. We had a catered authentic Greek lunch and unlimited wine! Jamie made sure we had snorkeling gear and towels. The captain and his crew surprised me with a bottle of champagne and a small cake. We stayed out long enough to see the sunset. I will never be able to thank Jamie enough for this trip of a lifetime. Thank you, Jamie!!! You’re the best!
Daniel & Nikki W., Los Angeles, June 2021
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
15 of 26 people found this review helpful
Jamie went over and beyond our expectations
Reviewed By Amie C. - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
"My fiancée and I worked with Jamie on a trip to Costa Rica so we could make arrangements for our destination wedding that was to take place the following year. We had done some research online but found it very overwhelming to decide on a place. When we called Jamie we were thrilled to find out that she had been there many times. She recommended 3 venues based on our answers, all within an hour drive of each other.With her connections, she hired a private driver with an air conditioned van who picked us up at the airport. He took us to all 3 locations where we were met by staff who were expecting us. She surprised us with a bottle of wine the last night. We can't say enough good things about Jamie. She's amazing".
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
You are the best!
Reviewed By Marsha & Scott T. - New York, New York | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Jamie, we want to thank you for helping us plan our anniversary trip to Italy. We loved all of your ideas and help booking the most romantic trip we could have imagined. You thought of every detail. The Vespa ride to Tuscany was one of the highlights! The app you created helped us tremendously and we didn't need a paper copy of anything. We are still reminiscing about the trip and can't wait to book our next getaway with you. You are the best!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
It was a perfect trip in the perfect neighborhood!
Reviewed By Mary Anne - Newark, NJ | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
I was very satisfied working with Jamie. It was a perfect trip in a perfect neighborhood. Her suggestions satisfied our needs. Particularly loved the apartment! Jamie added a great deal to the trip and booked our museum, theatre and wine tasting experiences. Already planning another trip for 2022!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
We feel lucky to have found Jamie
Reviewed By Claire K. - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I didn't know that travel agents still existed until I started planning our family trip to Italy. With all of the Covid stuff going on, it was too overwhelming for me very early on. I googled Italy travel agent and was lucky enough to find Jamie's information. She responded within 10 minutes and called me. After our call, I told my husband that we were in good hands! Jamie worked tirelessly on our constant changes and updates without any hesitation. I have a new respect for planning an involved trip like our family took. Jamie emailed us a packing list and other items that we would need. She thought of so many things I would have skipped over. Jamie had all of our hotel and flight information on an app which really comes in handy. We feel lucky to have found Jamie and recommend her to everyone.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend Jamie!
Reviewed By Lydia & Alex - Boston, MA | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Jamie was an excellent travel advisor while planning our Greece Island hopping honeymoon. We were gone for 15 days and traveled to three different islands. Jamie was patient when it came to listening to exactly what we wanted and always had new ideas ready in her back pocket. She is truly an expert. Our trip was completely FLAWLESS thanks to her. I was nervous to travel to another country but her process made it so smooth we had zero hiccups! What more could you ask for? I highly recommend her for all of your travel needs! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Jamie is a superb Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Patty & Ralph M. - New York City, NY | Traveled to France ~ Europe
From the moment we first talked, it was apparent that Jamie knew “her stuff” about France and that was important, but even more critical to us is that she LISTENED to us, our wants, our likes and our needs. We were blown away with how perfectly everything unfolded. The hotels she booked were out of this world. The guides Jamie secured became our new French friends and the tours she suggested were things that we would never have found on our own. It all unfolded as planned and we are thrilled with our trip and the beautiful memories.
Jamie knocked herself out to ensure that every hotel gave me some special acknowledgement of my birthday. So thank you, dear Jamie! We appreciate so much ALL of the efforts you extended on our behalf making this trip far exceed any expectation we may have had.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Jamie planned the perfect vacation for me!
Reviewed By Hannah - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Jamie was able to plan the perfect vacation for me. I wanted a quick getaway and she had little notice to organize accommodations, but was still able to secure locations perfect to where I needed to be. Each space i stayed in was safe and secure as well as the staff being incredibly helpful.Traveling alone caused myself and family a lot of anxiety but thanks to Jamie each portion of my trip was planned out so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I was able to do everything I wanted to on my vacation without sacrificing comfort or safety.
Jamie was available at all times during my trip. I never worried about not being able to reach her if I ran into an emergency.
Overall my experience with using Carlisle Travels was fantastic and I can’t wait to book again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
Seamless, quick, easy & professional
Reviewed By Bill Richards - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
After many travel debacles using Google and the 3rd party travel agencies, Jamie was a breath of fresh air. Seamless, quick, easy and professional are words that come to mind. I love how detailed her itineraries are and could access it on my phone. I booked everything through Jamie including rental car, insurance, train tickets, air, hotels and a few excursions. I was very nervous to travel during Covid, but Jamie helped me with everything I needed. 4 countries and 12 days with not one mishap. I'll be using her services again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Jamie is the BEST hands down!!!
Reviewed By Davina - Los Angeles, California | Traveled to Turkey ~ Europe
I sent my information to 5 different agents so I could compare the proposals for my trip to Turkey. Jamie responded within 10 minutes of my inquiry. We talked on the phone and I felt like we had been friends our entire life. She had a beautiful itinerary with prices within 24 hours of our conversation! I was beyond impressed because she listened to everything I wanted but added ideas I never thought of. My trip was the best one yet. Jamie took care of everything from my flights, transfers, excursions and helped me do my paperwork for Covid requirements. The manager of my hotel in Istanbul surprised me with a bottle of champagne from Jamie. Every tour was on time and flights were seamless. Even with the time difference, Jamie checked in on me through WhatsApp. I can't say enough times how wonderful this experience with Jamie has been. By the way, I am back from vacation and still haven't heard from 3 of the agents I sent my info to. Jamie is the BEST hands down!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 26 people found this review helpful
Thank you Jamie for a flawless vacation!
Reviewed By Ken J. and family - Miami, Florida | Traveled to France ~ Europe
My family and I just got back from our vacation in France and it was by far the most amazing experience of our lives! Jamie planned everything from our flights, hotels, tours and car rental to our dinner reservations. We had no idea what to expect but I know I could have never in a million years created the perfect itinerary that Jamie did. She is genuine, friendly and professional. We have told our friends and family to call her for any travel needs. Thank you Jamie for our flawless vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Jamie is high energy & very professional
Reviewed By Jane, Sarah, David and Steve - Atlanta | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Jamie came to our rescue when all other travel agents I contacted told us it couldn't be done. We toured England and Ireland in 10 days. We had a lot on our bucket list, and Jamie made it happen. It was a complicated itinerary. She gave us her all, working 24/7 when necessary. We were a team as we became very involved ourselves in booking various events. She never became frustrated with us (we were picky!). She itemized costs, looked for the best deal for us, and always asked permission before booking anything. She found the best hotels and suggested some events that we hadn't thought of that turned out to be wonderful. Jamie is high energy and very professional, but we also laughed a lot. She loves her job. Jamie is great. Use her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Jamie treats you like a real friend!
Reviewed By Lindsey & Alex - Lakeland, FL | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
I'm writing to review my wonderful experience working with Jamie for my most memorable, amazing trip to Greece. Jamie was a complete pleasure to work with from the first contact. She's excited, she's knowledgeable, she's reliable, she's everything you're hoping to have when you decide to work with a travel agent. She treats you like a real friend. Jamie cares. A lot. Start to finish, nothing was forgotten, traveling was smooth, and we truly couldn't have had a better trip. Biggest thanks, Jamie. I really don't know how we could have done it without you. All the stars. ??Lindsey & Alex
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Jamie is great to work with!
Reviewed By Ghali - New York City, NY | Traveled to Morocco ~ Africa
As a Moroccan travel planner & DMC, Jamie is one of the best travel advisors I work with! She is transparent, flexible, and straightforward with me as a partner and with her clients! Jamie is extremely passionate about her work and takes her clients' satisfaction as a priority. She takes time in understanding every client and itinerary while doing enough research on all the hotels, activities, and experiences her clients will take part in. I would highly recommend reaching out to plan your next vacation or be her local partner!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We highly recommend Jamie's services!
Reviewed By Ginny V. - Detroit, MI | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
If you are planning a trip to Greece, make sure to call Jamie to help you plan. We just got back from the best trip we have ever taken thanks to Jamie. She helped us figure out how to get the most out of our time by going to Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. It was perfect! She knows the flights, ferries and tours to take. Jamie even suggested to rent ATV's and that was the most fun we had in Santorini! She is energetic and enthusiastic which make the planning that much more fun. We highly recommend Jamie's services, you won't be disappointed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed By Skip & Michelle - Detroit, MI | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
We can't adequately express our gratitude for all Jamie did to make our family vacation so special. Everything was perfect. The Silversea ship was as luxurious as she described. Alaska itself was breathtakingly beautiful. The excursions brought us up close and personal with Alaskan culture. Our final train ride from Skagway to Anchorage was an absolute surprise and delight. We appreciated Jamie's patience, timely and thorough communication, and pleasant and professional manner.
Forever grateful, Skip and Michelle
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
By far the best travel agent I've worked with!
Reviewed By Yon - New York City, NY | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Planning an international vacation can feel overwhelming - especially when you're exploring multiple countries. Jamie is by far the best travel agent I've ever worked with. She understands what you're looking for and curates a well-planned itinerary that takes weight off of our shoulders and allows us to experience the dream vacation. We were looking for adventure, culture, and education for our recent trip to Italy and Malta, and Jamie knocked it out of the park. Her personal experience traveling and motorcycling through the countries we visited helped us understand and plan our trip better. I'm excited to work with Jamie for the next European trip. I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Jamie gives a personal touch to your travels
Reviewed By Amy M. - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to France ~ Europe
My husband and I decided to take a trip to Europe to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Searching hotels and excursions for 16 days was way too overwhelming. Jamie planned everything perfectly including a hot air balloon ride over the Loire Valley that ended up being one of the most incredible experiences of our trip, and probably of our lives. The hotels and apartments she found for us were so great. Jamie put our entire itinerary onto a handy app that was so perfect. Every detail and even all our tickets were right there at our fingertips. She booked us an incredible restaurant for our anniversary dinner. She had let all the hotels know it was our anniversary, so we were greeted with lots of handwritten notes, pastries, and bottles of wine at almost every place we stayed. That’s the kind of personal touch you get with Jamie.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'd recommend Jamie for planning a trip to Europe
Reviewed By Grant - Los Angeles, California | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I enjoyed working with Jamie on booking my Honeymoon. I’ve never met someone so positive and really helped ease a lot of anxiety I had trying to book a trip to countries I have never been to. She had awesome recommendations for hotels, excursions, transportation, etc. With the trip being a month away, I have almost no worries about anything, as it has been taken care of by Jamie. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to plan a trip to Europe, as her knowledge and guidance were key.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm so glad I found Jamie
Reviewed By Eileen B. - New York, NY | Traveled to France ~ Europe
I haven't worked with a travel agent in decades and I'm so glad I found Jamie. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. I would have been lost in figuring out what documents and tests I needed to travel to France and Jamie took care of everything. She made a detailed itinerary for me that had flight times, gate info, seat numbers, addresses of hotels and venues and so much more. Everything surpassed my expectations. Best of all, it was really fun working with Jamie.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Best Girls Trip Ever
Reviewed By Liz - Greenville, South Carolina | Traveled to Marrakesh ~ Morocco ~ Africa
Jamie added excursions that were the highlight of our trip. This was our first trip to Marrakesh and a high school best friends 20th year reunion. It was 8 girls and we didn't know where to stay or what to do. Jamie found us a gorgeous Riad in the middle of town that had a full kitchen, terrace and accommodations for 10. Each girl had their own bed. Jamie arranged for us to visit a hammam (never heard of before this trip) and have spa treatments. WOW! She also hired a private Moroccan chef to cook for us one night. All of our flights were coordinated and arrived the same day. Everything was well planned. Absolutely recommend Jamie.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 19 people found this review helpful
Super responsive, energetic and helpful!
Reviewed By Trina, M. - Los Angeles, California | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Love, love. loved working with Jamie! She is super responsive, energetic and helpful. She's now my full time travel agent and fun guru!
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8 of 20 people found this review helpful
We highly recommend Jamie's services!
Reviewed By Helen & Frank - Baton Rouge, LA | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
My husband and I were very nervous about making travel plans because of Covid. As countries started opening back up it seemed to change rules every day. We googled a France travel expert and found Jamie. That was our lucky day! I wasn't expecting how much information and ideas she offered us. Not only that, she was able to meet our budget, actually $1400 under budget. Jamie gave us a checklist to help us get prepared and a very detailed itinerary to keep us on track. My husband and I would have been lost without her guidance. On our flight home my husband says "Call Jamie and have her start planning a trip for us next Spring!" We won't travel again without her!! We recommend her kind, well-planned and enthusiastic services.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Jamie thought of every detail!
My husband and I were very nervous about making travel plans because of Covid. As countries started opening back up it seemed to change rules every day. We googled a France travel expert and found Jamie. That was our lucky day! I wasn't expecting how much information and ideas she offered us. Not only that, she was able to meet our budget, actually $1400 under budget. Jamie gave us a checklist to help us get prepared and a very detailed itinerary to keep us on track. My husband and I would have been lost without her guidance. On our flight home my husband says "Call Jamie and have her start planning a trip for us next Spring!" We won't travel again without her!! We recommend her kind, well-planned and enthusiastic services.
Provided by Helen & Frank, S. Baton Rouge, LA