Elevated Journeys.

Effortlessly Yours.

Journey by Julie is a Midwest-based travel agency specializing in meticulously designed journeys with over-the-top support. We bring an approachable touch to elevated travel.

Woman with long brown hair standing on a rock at the edge of icy water, with icebergs and mountain peaks in the background under a cloudy sky.

Meet Julie 

Founder and Lead Travel Designer at Journey by Julie
Centum Top 100 Travel Advisor - 2026

My passion for travel design is backed by an unexpected edge: firsthand private aviation experience. My husband is a pilot, and together we own multiple private aviation businesses, giving me real operational insight most travel advisors simply don't have. That expertise shapes every trip I design, from detailed logistics to hand-picked hotels and flights.

I believe elevated travel can feel special without feeling stuffy or unapproachable. I pair meticulous planning with genuinely personal, over-the-top support from your first inquiry to the moment you're home.

About Us

Services

  • Complimentary.
    My relationships with hotels and resorts around the world means you get treated like family, not just another reservation, with upgrades, amenities, and perks you won't find booking on your own. Perfect for travelers who enjoy planning their own journeys!

  • Complimentary.
    Exclusive perks, promotions and insider cruise knowledge with full-service support. Minimum $4000 budget.

  • $50 per traveler.
    I book private flights and standalone international premium class travel, backed by real private aviation expertise. Domestic flights are only available as part of a full itinerary.

  • Starting at $100 per day of travel.
    Full-service travel design means I handle it all: itineraries, flights, hotels, concierge services and every detail in between. You receive exclusive destination guides, insider knowledge and peace of mind knowing that every logistic is handled.
    Minimum $10,000 budget.

  • Planning fees vary by trip type and are discussed during your consultation.

    I plan corporate trips, multigenerational families, milestone celebrations, and destination weddings, so you're never the one stuck managing everyone else's flights and plans.

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Recent Travel Designs

  • Overwater bungalows on turquoise water with lush green mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Custom Itinerary - French Polynesia

  • View from an airplane window showing the wing with the Lufthansa logo against a backdrop of clouds and the moon in a clear sky.

    Flight Booking - Lufthansa First Class Allegris Suite

  • Santorini, Greece, with white buildings and blue domes overlooking the sea under a partly cloudy sky.

    Group Travel - Multigenerational family Greece

  • Colorful houses stacked on cliffs near the ocean with a small harbor and boats below, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Custom Itinerary - Italy

  • Snow-covered landscape with mountains, a partially frozen river, and a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining.

    Cruise Booking - Alaska

  • Cliffs along the coast with green grass and rocky formations under dark stormy clouds over the ocean.

    Custom Itinerary - Ireland

  • View of New York City skyline across the water at sunset, with skyscrapers including One World Trade Center visible.

    Hotel Booking - New York City

Small airplane flying over a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and green valleys.

Why Travel With Us?

Every trip is treated like our own. Real private aviation experience, hotel relationships that unlock VIP perks, expert guidance and detail-driven planning mean nothing falls through the cracks. You get elevated travel without the stuffiness, and the kind of support that means you can just show up and enjoy it.

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