Travel Advisor

Joanna Johnsen
She/Her
Expertise
- Family Travel,
- Luxury,
- Caribbean,
- Europe,
- Africa
Based in
Boston
Profile details
About
Boston-based Equestrian. Mom of three boys. Catch me anywhere the sun is shining!
Travel style
I consider myself an equal-opportunity traveler. I love the thrill of travel so much that I don't restrict myself to just one genre or slice of the world. I enjoy mixing it up and exploring local hidden gems as much as I do embarking on all-out three-week trip to Western Africa.
In 2023, for example, you might have found me on our annual St. Regis Puerto Rico trip, at Disney World (unabashed fan here!) or taking my kids on a Disney cruise. I also relaxed at an adult-only resort in Mexico with my girlfriends. Explored Portugal with my extended family. Spent the week eating (way too many) lobster rolls at a Cape Cod resort. Stayed at a rustic B&B in the Green Mountains. Traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to compete in a national equestrian competition. Also enjoyed my favorite restaurants and bars in West Palm Beach, Florida.
That said, if forced to pick my favorite type of trip, you'd find me reading a book by the pool looking out on the ocean. The most challenging decision of my day is which frozen drink should come next. My kids may or may not be in the hotel's kids' club, and you can guarantee I have some killer, compulsively researched dinner reservations.
One of my favorite aspects of travel is the planning process itself. I relish the thrill of the hunt to find the best local restaurant, the top boat charter or the off-the-beaten-path tour that no one knows about. Anticipation of the trip is a key part of the travel experience for me, and I love helping my clients get excited for their upcoming journey! I am proud to be able to offer my expertise to clients with budgets of all sizes. I think, with reasonable expectations, there are exciting and rewarding travel experiences at all price points.
Joanna's travel guides & trip reports

Romantic Winter Weekend Getaway in Camden, Maine

Atlantis Paradise Island: A Whimsical Water Wonderland
Favorite hotels
Joanna's travel photos



Joanna's reviews
Joanna was fabulous to work with from start to finish! She understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered! Working with Joanna made planning this trip a breeze! She was able to arrange for an early check in, coordinated with the hotel to have a special birthday surprise for my daughter upon arrival and helped us secure the best rate while doing all of that! In addition she helped us plan the perfect itinerary that satisfied everyone (not an easy task)! Joanna was always responsive to my questions and her knowledge of the area was extremely helpful when we were making decisions. After this experience I will never plan another trip on my own! I’m leaving it to Joanna!
- Zoe G.
Booked travel to Nashville
- February 2025
Joanna was fantastic! She really took the time to understand what we were looking for, asking thoughtful questions to ensure she got all the details right. After listening to our needs, she provided excellent suggestions and handled all the bookings. The process was smooth, stress-free, and incredibly easy. Thanks to Joanna, we had an amazing trip! She truly made the experience effortless and enjoyable. Highly recommend her services!
- Christine T.
Booked travel to Punta Cana
- January 2025
Joanna helped us plan the perfect Christmas getaway. She catered to our specific needs and gave us endless tips on navigating thru Disney and getting the most out of our visit. She takes extra time to make sure you receive first class treatment and always checks in along the way. We are always confident that if we book with Joanna our trip will be seamless and once again it was. Thank you Joanna for always going the extra mile!
- Caileen T.
Booked travel to Orlando
- December 2024
She was awesome!!! Listened to what we wanted, asked a couple of questions and then came up with suggestions.....and booked it for us. Couldn't have been easier and couldn't have been any better, she was awesome and we had a fabulous trip!!!
- Joram B.
Booked travel to Cancun
- December 2024

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