Viewfinder Travel
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Bonjour, Aloha, Welcome! I am Jody.
The travel bug bit me in my teens when I had a homestay in Bourges, France. Ever since, France has stayed with me- I am a certified Francophile and Francophone. I have lived and travelled throughout Europe, speak and continue to learn several languages, and love to share my finds.... I would love to plan a trip for you!
Photography and flying are other loves of mine- I am always searching for the best viewpoint, the unusual angle and different take. I understand how the technical and the creative work hand in hand to create works of art, just as attention to detail, planning and pace can make or break a vacation.
The coast of Northern California a few minutes south of San Francisco is now my home base, where I shoot whenever I can, drop in on wineries, stay involved in the art scene, and take excursions to wine country and the rugged coast of Carmel often. I know it well and would love to share it with you.
I can’t wait to work with you! And as they say in the flying world, "Blue Skies and Tailwinds"!
(For more photography, visit Holman Photo On the Go (travel) and Holman Photography (portraits and weddings)
"So much of who we are is where we have been.”
― William Langewiesche
As a luxury travel planner in the San Francisco Bay Area, our boutique travel agency specializes in crafting exclusive travel experiences tailored to our clients' desires. Whether you're seeking family-friendly luxury travel in Europe or customized travel itineraries exploring the rich cultural heritage of the SF Bay Area, we're dedicated to curating unforgettable journeys. For families with teens, we offer tailored vacations filled with teen-friendly adventure activities. Our gourmet food and wine tours throughout Europe promise culinary adventures paired with art and history-focused travel experiences. With private guided tours, personalized wine tasting tours, and bespoke travel planning services, we ensure every detail of your trip is meticulously planned. In Hawaii, indulge in exclusive artisanal experiences and culinary delights, while in Europe, immerse yourself in cultural immersion with heritage and historical tours. From luxury accommodations to custom family vacation packages, we elevate travel to an unparalleled level of sophistication, delivering nothing short of excellence in every aspect of your journey.
Testimonials
Jody has amazing taste. I was upgraded from a regular "Studio" room to a "Studio Plus" and was comped 50 pounds off room service/ hotel eateries due to her involvement in my reservation. She has so much energy, is such a positive person and LOVES travel in general. I trust her recommendations completely!
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Booked solo travel to London
Jody took care of the annoying parts of travel, allowing us to truly look forward to the trip and enjoy being in the moment. She helped sculpt the vision of our vacation, and brought images to life as she worked through our options with us. The boutique experiences she found were the best part of the trip! She does an excellent job of foreseeing choices in the future and bringing them into your planning conversation, and she does this without any spoilers: Every day we enjoyed a pleasant surprise that we know Jody was aware we would encounter. The value of her services far outweigh the time we spent with her and the cost of her consulting. I brought my family to Europe in 2024, and it was the most enjoyable trip of our lives. We will use Jody for every trip we make!
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Booked family travel to Siena, Venice, Rome & Florence
Working with Jody was a pleasure, she provided multiple superb accommodation options for our family of 4 including 2 older teens. Jody took our itinerary into account and found beautiful, comfortable hotel options with the best location and stellar amenities. She kept our budget in mind also, and helped me to navigate the best value for our money. Then all we had to do was have fun! I have worked with other agents before, and Jody proved to be insightful, knowledgeable and one of the best agents I have had the pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
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Booked family travel to New York City
The itinerary you booked for us was wonderful. We went with our kids and absolutely fell in love with the neighborhood, loved the breakfast, the cooking classes, our walking tour, and it was quiet at night! You were so helpful in saving us time in research and getting our tastes right. We will look forward to a trip next year and would love your help again!
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Booked family travel to Venice
Jody has a keen sense of Washington DC neighborhoods which proved invaluable in creating a comfortable and exciting trip for our family! Working with Jody was a pleasure, she provided multiple superb accommodation options, took our itinerary into account and found beautiful, comfortable hotel options with the best location and stellar amenities. She kept our budget in mind also, and helped me to navigate the best value for our money. Then all we had to do was have fun! I have worked with other agents before, and Jody proved to be insightful, knowledgeable and one of the best agents I have had the pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
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Booked family travel to Washington DC
Jody goes above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful experience when you travel!!
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Booked family travel to London, Amsterdam
Viewfinder Travel
Viewfinder Travel company is a boutique travel agency that designs unique, life enhancing experiences, and provides exceptional service. Whether you are in search of cultural sustenance, a relaxing island unwind, a gourmet escape, a picturesque countryside or the invigoration of a city, Viewfinder Travel will find your recipe for travel magic. We are reliable, detail-oriented, and have a flare for finding the beautiful, off the beaten path, “boutique” experiences so you can put your efforts into finding the fun and not into the logistics. Our trips are curated with love, as if they were our own. Let our experience inform your discovery!
Viewfinder Travel is a proud affiliate of Fora, a consortium of travel designers and partner hoteliers which includes Four Seasons, Virtuoso, Hilton, Belmond, Accor, Preferred Hotels, Rosewood Elite, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Hyatt Prive, and more. Our affiliation with Fora allows us to offer complimentary amenities (such as room upgrades, breakfast, airport transfers and spa credits) at many of our partner properties and opens doors to exclusive experiences.
Viewfinder Travel is a member of the American Society of Travel Advisors.
At Viewfinder Travel, we understand the unique needs of discerning clients, whether you're seeking the expertise of a travel planner, travel advisor, or travel agent. Whether you're dreaming of Italy travel or France travel, our meticulously curated France travel itineraries are crafted by the best travel agents in France. For those enchanted by the allure of Hawaii travel, our team includes the best travel planner Hawaii has to offer. California connoisseurs will appreciate our specialized services, from a Sonoma travel planner to a Napa travel planner and a Healdsburg travel planner. Our San Francisco travel advisor and the best travel agent California are here to guide you through wine tours in California or perhaps a captivating photography tour. Collaborating with Fora Travel Advisor, we ensure your journey is seamless and unforgettable.http://www.holmanphotography.com, http://www.holmanphotoonthego.com, travel recommendations, travel recommendations France, travel recommendations paris, travel recommendations northern California
We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignoracnce and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again-- to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.
~ Pico Lyer
