+ MEET GRACE

Grace was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has since lived in Lexington, VA, Charleston, SC, Jacksonville, FL, Sicily, Italy, and Tokyo, Japan. She, her husband, and her daughter currently call Florida home.

Living abroad for the last eight years has given Grace the opportunity to truly immerse herself in new cultures, and has triggered a love of the new, the different, and the unexplored. Her passion for food and wine have led her to some of the best hidden gems in the world's most exciting travel destinations. Grace's on the ground experience help her plan trips that take you beyond airfare and hotels and into the oldest neighborhoods, the up-and-coming chic parts of town, the classic restaurants, and the swanky new eateries. She believes in helping you really experience a new culture by seeing that culture through locals eyes, through the traditional food, wine, markets, festivals, sites and sounds. You can count on her to plan a trip that is at once adventurous and rejuvenating - stimulating for the new experiences but relaxing because every detail is covered.

Grace founded MavenLuxe after years of working in the travel industry and realizing that there was a market for something different - for both clients and other travel advisors. Grace hopes that MavenLuxe serves as the first-stop for clients seeking maven-level insight and comprehensive travel planning with top-notch customer service and responsiveness, but also as a home for other agents to start and grow their own careers with professionalism and support.

+ MEET TERESA

Teresa Jones was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland. Since graduating from the University of Maryland, Teresa’s passion for adventure has led her to living in Nakuru, Kenya, and Tokyo, Japan, as well as various locations across the East Coast of the United States. These experiences living around the world have given her the unique ability to navigate the nuances of global destinations and to adapt to whatever comes her way.

At MavenLuxe, Teresa focuses on supporting the team behind the scenes, making sure every travel advisor has what they need to create seamless, unforgettable journeys for their clients. Her background working with small businesses and nonprofits has shaped her collaborative approach, always aiming to make each trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

When she's not busy with MavenLuxe, Teresa enjoys spending time in the kitchen with her husband, trying out new recipes with a glass of interesting wine in hand, and keeping up with their two energetic kids. She loves blending her personal passions with her work, believing that the little details—whether in an excellent dish or a travel itinerary—can make all the difference.

+ MEET REBECCA

Rebecca is a Louisiana native who was born and raised in Baton Rouge. After spending 7 years living in New Orleans, she decided to head off to the Mountains and relocate to Asheville, NC. Her love for the outdoors and experiencing new things has made Asheville the perfect home. Rebecca has been in the travel industry for over seven years and has fallen in love with all things travel. She has found a passion for travel and loves nothing more than helping others plan an unforgettable journey. Rebecca has a desire to experience the world and share all of her knowledge gained with each client. She has an excitement for sharing her passion with others and helping her clients see the world in an authentic way. As your travel designer, Rebecca will always strive to make each trip unforgettable and memorable. Her main focus is to make the travel planning process stress-free and enjoyable for each client. Rebecca looks forward to helping bring your vision to life and creating a relationship with everyone she works with!

+ MEET KATIE

Katie is a proud North Carolinian with a passion for exploration and a heart deeply rooted in the South. Holding dual degrees in International Studies and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill, her academic journey laid the foundation for a lifelong love of diverse cultures and storytelling. Currently calling the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington, KY, home, Katie shares her life with her fiancé and spunky black lab, Ridge, who adds an extra dash of excitement to her adventures. With a decade of passionate exploration behind her, Katie has crafted unforgettable experiences for herself and her loved ones. She is now blending her communication expertise with her boundless love for travel. Katie is thrilled to be your trusted travel advisor, ready to turn your travel dreams into reality! From dreamy destination brainstorming to securing the perfect table at a local gem, she relishes every detail of your journey. Katie's mission is to be your travel guru, curating the adventure of your dreams, wherever that may be. Connect with her to start planning your next extraordinary journey together!

+ MEET BRITTANY

Brittany was born in Jacksonville, Fl, where she has called home for the majority of her life. Brittany was born into a military family and has moved up and down the East Coast for most of her childhood. Brittany has a passion for making things simple and works hard to ensure that all of our MavenLuxe advisors are supported and empowered. Most days you’ll find her baking or canning something for her family. Brittany married her high school sweetheart, Brett and together they have three children. Brittany loves to share her passion for travel with her family by recreating the adventures of her own childhood and, as her kids grow older, continuing to expand their horizons with trips abroad to experience different cultures.

+ MEET HAILY

Haily was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. Immediately after graduation, she knew that she wanted to combine her love for traveling with her career so she quickly became a traveling nurse.

After 7 years as an RN, she met her husband, and they relocated to his home island in the Caribbean – St. Maarten. They moved onto their sailboat and began running throughout the islands, and Haily fell in love with the joy of planning guests' perfect holiday! Their sailing lifestyle reflected their passion for adventure and travel. And even at the height of the pandemic, when all travel was seized, they made travel possible while still "social distancing" by sailing to the Arctic (Iceland/Greenland)!Haily's favorite part of traveling is not only adventuring, but she's an avid history and food lover as well when visiting different destinations. She offers a world of experience from not only being the one on the ground traveling but from the eyes of someone planning experiences with a local eye.

Attention to detail and the ability to plan for the unexpected are proven in the consistency of her travel plans. She can not only assist you in achieving dream vacations but inspire you to do so as well!

+ MEET Caroline

Caroline is another Louisiana native who found her love of nature and passion for cultural connection amplified by travel. Spending the early years of her childhood in Alberta, Canada, she is a self-proclaimed Cajun-Canuck. Inspired by a melting pot of music, peoples, and topographies, whether she is skiing in the mountains or diving into blue waters, she feels right at home.

With a last name like Cook - an obsession with food began at birth. She grows her own vegetables, makes her own hot sauce, and has recently taken up perfecting homemade pasta (many thanks to Michelin Green Star recipient Chef Tomasso 🤩) ! Finding the best places to eat is always a top priority and favorite activity. Tapas Tour in Barcelona, si! Pizza class in Naples, forgettabout it! Pistachio on everything, por favor. “Foodie” is a new term, but an old way of life.

While Caroline’s travel style is heavily influenced by the natural world and deep diving into cuisines, she is committed to helping each client see the world exactly how they want to experience it. Salute!

+ MEET Maria

Maria grew up in the same Maryland house from eighteen months old to eighteen years old. She always wanted to get out and explore, in fact she begged her parents to move several times growing up so she could experience living in a new location; however, they stayed put. So by the time she was looking at colleges she was ready to spread her wings and decided the University of Washington in Seattle was a good spot to land.

In 2013 she graduated with a degree in Biology and was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy. After graduation she attended flight school for the Navy and spent the next 10 years flying helicopters all around the world. She was stationed in Japan for three years where she explored Asia and the Pacific with her husband. Since then she has been all over the world covering all seven continents!

In 2022 she made the difficult decision to leave active duty but she is still flying helicopters in the reserves and has decided to turn her passion for travel into her professional focus.

When she prepares for a trip she loves to do an abundance of research to ensure she doesn't miss a thing including the best places to eat. If you look at her Google Maps it is filled with Google Pins from word-of-mouth recommendations to places she simply stumbled upon, she likes to have options when she's wandering around a new destination. She also loves a variety in her travels from intrepid experiences to relaxing romantic getaways with her husband. She has experienced a myriad of travel and would love to share her expertise to help you plan your next trip!

+ MEET Landry

Growing up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, Landry undoubtedly developed a strong appreciation of the surrounding culture. Living in two cities with such an abundance of colorful culture, scenery, art, diversity, music and eclectic cuisines helped play a strong influence in her ever-growing desire to expand her knowledge of the various cultures, history and beauty in the world.

As Landry grew older, she began to develop a strong passion for traveling and discovering more of this incredible world. Landry's travels to Europe, lit a fire in her soul and truly sparked an ever-growing love of travel. Landry considers herself to be an "old soul," and the Old World charm that envelopes Europe completely captivated all of her senses. These experiences left Landry with the endless desire to travel to the ends of the earth, soaking in as many cultures, cities and experiences as she can along the way!

The realization of her love for helping others find the same passions, joy and unique experiences, in their own travel stories, is what led Landry to become a travel designer with Mavenluxe--so she can continue to take luxury travel planning to the next level for her clients.

Landry currently lives in Dallas, TX, which has continued to expand her love and appreciation of food and wine and, ultimately, brought about the desire for which she obtained her WSET Level 2 Award in Wine certification. This passion has reflected in her travels, as she loves finding the best local restaurants, wineries and hidden gems in Europe (and any destination!) for her clients to truly experience the authentic, captivating culture of a city--just as it would be through a local's eyes (& taste buds).

As your MavenLuxe travel designer, Landry will help you plan your dream vacations around the world, hopefully inspiring and exciting you beforehand, through her own personal travels and experiences, as well!

+ MEET Julia

Julia, an Austin native, grew up in a lively household of seven, where she quickly learned the art of balancing different perspectives. As the middle child, she developed a knack for problem-solving and bringing people together, skills that have served her well both in life and throughout her career.

After graduating from Baylor University with a degree in Communications, Julia entered the world of luxury retail in Dallas, working behind the scenes as a back-office coordinator for Neiman Marcus’ cosmetics and fragrance department. The fast-paced, high-energy environment taught her the importance of personalized service and attention to detail. From there, Julia moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as an assistant at a talent and music management company. The dynamic nature of the role helped her develop the ability to think on her feet, find creative solutions, and always prioritize the client’s needs.

Julia’s passion for travel has always been a driving force in her life. Growing up, she used to joke that she could flip a coin and travel wherever it landed on the map. She has always been fascinated by different cultures, diverse landscapes, and the way travel connects people to the world in meaningful ways. When traveling, Julia always tends to enjoy the culinary journey by trying the best local foods as well as any wines that are known to the region.

Excited to turn this passion into a career, Julia made the leap into the travel industry, where she has spent the past several years focusing on leisure travel and curating bespoke, seamless, trip itineraries for clients worldwide. For her, there is nothing more rewarding than helping to bring each client’s vision to life through unforgettable travel experiences.

Now back in Austin with her husband, Jason, and their two golden retrievers, Sunny and Bailey, Julia is excited to continue crafting special adventures for her client's to carry with them for many years to come.

+ MEET NIKKI

Having spent the length of her career in the creative space, Nikki's unique blend of expertise in interior design, event planning, and global travel brings a consultative approach and fresh perspective to each of her projects. With a deep understanding of the luxury market, she has a passion for bringing a vision to life by curating travel itineraries that are both elevated and personalized. When working with Nikki, it won't take long to notice she is the type to appreciate even the smallest of details, whether that be noting to clients which pool lounger has the nicest view of the ocean, which hotel has the most luxurious smelling shower products, or which local shop offers up the most authentic Italian gelato. She welcomes a new challenge and loves when both her clients and the ever-changing travel landscape keep her on her toes!

Born and raised in Southwest Florida, Nikki has developed an innate connection to tropical destinations, which is one of her absolute favorite trips to plan. Call her our queen of beach resorts! She makes it a priority to escape for some much needed rest and relaxation with her family at least a couple of times throughout the year. When she's not planning trips, she fills her cup by spending time with her husband and their little boy, snagging tickets to a comedy show, or trying one of the endless new restaurants in Austin, TX where she now calls home.