At J Marie Travel Agency, my mission is to make travel feel less transactional and more personal, so you have space to be present for the connections, celebrations, and discoveries that stay with you long after you return.
As a luxury travel advisor, my approach centers on thoughtful planning, clear communication, and attentive service, so you feel confident from our first conversation to the final details before departure. Each itinerary is built around your priorities, with the goal of making travel feel elevated, effortless, and meaningful.
About Us
Today I bring that same care to every itinerary, combining eight years of experience as a luxury travel advisor with destination knowledge in the Caribbean, South Africa, Dubai, and Southeast Asia.
You can expect a clear and organized process, considered recommendations, and steady support that keeps you informed without feeling overwhelmed. For me, great planning is about creating space for you to be present for the people, places, and moments that inspired the journey in the first place.
Travel has been part of my life since childhood. With a father in the military, I had the chance to experience different parts of the world early on, and I naturally became the person family and friends trusted to plan their trips.
As I prepared for retirement from healthcare, I knew my next chapter had to center around something I truly loved. I founded J Marie Travel in 2018 in honor of my mother, Joyce Marie, making this business both a professional calling and a heartfelt tribute.
Standing before Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe was a true bucket list moment. The scale and beauty are hard to put into words. It is one of those rare places that remain with you long after you have left.
Thailand gave me two completely different experiences in one journey. Chiang Mai felt relaxed and welcoming, while Bangkok was vibrant and full of energy, and the temples were breathtaking in a way that photographs simply cannot capture.
South Africa captivated me from the first visit. The culture, the cuisine, the warmth of the people, and the depth of it all stayed with me. I have returned three times since, including with hosted groups, and each return has deepened my connection to the destination.
From international getaways and all-inclusive resort stays to cruises, destination weddings, and hosted journeys, I offer flexible luxury travel planning services tailored to the complexity of your trip and the level of guidance you prefer.
My role as your travel advisor is to bring everything together, from destination research and accommodations to transportation, activities, and pre-departure preparation, while keeping the process clear, organized, and centered on you.
Elevated Travel, Thoughtfully Designed — Luxury Travel Planning Services