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Advisor - Joanna Johnsen

Joanna Johnsen

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Expertise

  • Family Travel,
  • Luxury,
  • Caribbean,
  • Europe,
  • Africa

Based in

Boston

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About

Boston-based Equestrian. Mom of three boys. Catch me anywhere the sun is shining!

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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.


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Booking my trip with Joanna was a dream come true. She listened to what I was looking for in my time away and provided a few suggestions on where she thought I'd have the best time. She nailed it perfectly, finding exactly the right place that offered mix of relaxation and activity. She was so gracious and considerate about fitting it within my budget, helping me shore up the itinerary and made sure there was a note there to greet me when I arrived. I've never felt so taken care of when booking a trip and will absolutely be using her keen insights and savvy travel guidance for every trip to come!

Planning a trip to Atlantis Bahamas is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Thankfully, working with Joanna Johnsen turned the entire experience into an absolute breeze. Her expertise and attention to detail were unmatched from the initial inquiry to the final itinerary. We had to alternate our plans and change dates around at the last minutes , and she went above and beyond to make the trip memorable. Everything was handled efficiently. She even secured discounts and perks I wouldn’t have found on my own. She deeply understands Atlantis Bahamas, from its room categories and dining options to the best activities for families and couples. She tailored recommendations to match my preferences and budget. The service was truly top-notch, making our Atlantis Bahamas vacation unforgettable. I felt like I had a concierge dedicated to ensuring every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations. If you plan to visit Atlantis, skip the hassle and work with Joanna . You'll thank yourself later!

Joanna has booked me more than 20 hotels for me this year, for both personal/family and for work. She is super easy to communicate with, and always makes herself available for changes, questions, etc. I feel like she really knows my personal travel style and makes the best suggestions about hotels that I will love, as well as local things to do and where to find great restaurants. I just text her when and where I would like to go, and she has all my information on file to handle the rest, which makes it so easy and saves a lot of time. The free breakfast and upgrades are awesome as well - we've been greeted with champagne, nice notes, etc and it does seem like the hotels try a lot harder than when I booked on my own!

Joanna did an outstanding job in researching a unique trip to some less common places and providing great options that fit our budget. In fact, she SAVED us a ton of money and had a 5 star experience.

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Advisor - Joanna Johnsen

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