Hugg Travel Co

Sustainable, luxurious and intentionally designed travel experiences around the world

Elevate your escape

Welcome

I plan thoughtfully crafted journeys for discerning travelers who value great design, authentic experiences, and seamless execution. My specialty is curating design-forward stays and culturally immersive itineraries that blend style, service, and a deep sense of place.

Originally from California, I spent six years in New York City before settling in Nashville with my husband and our two young boys. This blend of experiences shapes how I design itineraries: sophisticated but never stuffy, adventurous but not exhausting, luxurious but always grounded in what makes a destination special.

Whether you're planning a long weekend escape or a 3-week honeymoon, I craft bespoke itineraries focused on what matters most to you. My approach is intentional but never over-planned: some structure, plenty of recommendations from taste you trust, and always room to wander.

Why Hugg Travel Co?

Trusted Taste & Insider Access

Through years of personal travel and deep relationships with hoteliers, chefs, and local partners around the world, I've built a curated network that goes beyond what you'll find online. I prioritize properties with exceptional design and architecture, restaurants serving high-quality local ingredients in authentic settings, and experiences that connect you to a destination's culture, history, and people, not just its highlights reel.

Fully Customizable Itineraries

Every trip I plan is personalized. I take the time to understand your travel style, interests, and what matters most to you. Then I leverage my extensive research, resources, and partnerships to curate a bespoke itinerary that combines luxury with authenticity. Starting with beautiful hotels with a sense of place, then layering in culturally relevant activities, experiences, to providing recommendations for shops, restaurants, wineries, beach clubs, I'm constantly discovering what's new, what's next, and what's worth your time.

VIP Perks & Preferred Partnerships

When you book through me, you gain access to exclusive benefits at luxury hotels worldwide, including priority room upgrades (when available), complimentary daily breakfast, spa or dining credits, early check-in, late checkout, and direct connections with on-property concierge teams. These perks are an added bonus to working together, and they're designed to elevate your experience from the moment you arrive.

Seamless Logistics & On-Trip Support

The real value in working with me and my local partners is we handle all the details, from coordinating flights, transfers, and train tickets to securing hard-to-get dinner reservations and private tours. For group travel like wedding room blocks or corporate retreats, I manage group bookings, negotiate rates, coordinate activities, and ensure every guest has a seamless experience. I also stay connected throughout your trip, so if anything goes wrong (missed flights, last-minute changes), we’re there to solve it quickly and advocate on your behalf. My goal is simple: you enjoy, we handle the rest.

Let’s start planning

Whether you're dreaming of a design-forward escape in the French countryside, a family adventure in Japan, a honeymoon safari in South Africa, or organizing a destination wedding or corporate retreat, I'm here to help bring that vision to life with less stress, better access, and more confidence that every choice is the right one.

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Client Testimonials

Babymoon, One & Only Mandarina

“"It was beyond perfect. We're still on a vacation hangover... We're scheming on how/when we can go back ASAP. Truly a perfect experience. We ended up getting upgraded to a panoramic tree house thanks to Julia and it was unbelievable. My jaw is still on the floor.”
Honeymoon, Les Sources de Caudalie

"Julia helped us plan our honeymoon to France. Our hotel in Bordeaux was the nicest hotel we’ve ever been to and we had the best meal of our lives at their Michelin star restaurant. We never would have found the hotel without Julia, and we always trust that we’ll be in good hands with her.”
Family Trip, Borgo Egnazia

"We were overwhelmed trying to plan our first trip with 2 young kids and Julia helped us navigate our options of family friendly hotels. Her relationship with the hotel provided us with everything we needed to feel comfortable and ensure the trip was a success for everyone! Our kids loved it and we were able to actually relax and enjoy the trip.”
Honeymoon, 2 weeks in Spain

"It can be daunting to plan a 2 week honeymoon, but Julia’s guidance saved us a lot of time from going down research “rabbit holes”. The process was seamless - she listened to what we wanted out of a trip and struck the perfect balance between hearing us out while also encouraging us to think about different ideas that we never would have thought of. She chose great options for us across hotels, restaurants, & activities”
Multigen Family, Punta Mita Villa

"The trip was AMAZING. Could not recommend it more. I truly had no idea what we were getting ourselves into and it far exceeded my expectations. It was basically our own mini-luxury resort. The home was beautiful, the location was fantastic, and the pool was exceptional. The service was ridiculous - truly just perfect.”
Babymoon, Sugar Beach St Lucia

"Julia was amazing in helping us plan our babymoon and narrow down our options when we weren't sure where to go. Once we got there, we walked into our room and started to tear up. We got upgraded to a beach bungalow and it was just beyond. Thank you for everything"