Travel designed around people, not just places

ABOUT

Clear guidance, strong relationships, better travel

Jewel Travel Co. was founded on the belief that travel is most meaningful when it’s designed with care, clarity, and intention — and supported by genuine relationships. I plan travel for clients who want more than a booking: they want confidence in every decision, ease throughout the process, and experiences that feel considered from start to finish.

OUR MISSION

My mission is to take the pressure out of planning and replace it with expert guidance, trusted partnerships, and trips that are not only memorable, but deeply personal.

Hi, I'm Julie Sommer

Blending a background in hospitality and a lifelong passion for travel. I work with clients who value quality, trust expert guidance, and want their trips to feel seamless once they arrive.

Based in Jersey City (and just 15 minutes from Newark Airport), I design custom journeys for travelers heading all over the world.

My role is to simplify the process, guide decisions with confidence, and handle the details behind the scenes — so travel feels exciting, not overwhelming.

ABOUT

Luxury Travel Advisor

For as long as I can remember, travel has been the lens through which I experience the world — and the way I connect most naturally with people. Over time, that passion evolved into a career rooted in experience, industry knowledge, and strong global relationships.

Today, I work closely with trusted hotel teams and in-destination partners to curate trips that reflect how my clients actually want to travel. I focus on clear recommendations, well-paced itineraries, and long-term client relationships — because the best trips come from understanding people, not just places.

The best trips come from understanding people first, then using experience and relationships to design travel that feels seamless from start to finish.

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Travel Planning, Designed Around You

I offer personalized planning services ranging from full trip design to curated hotel research and booking support — each built around clarity, ease, and expert guidance.

SERVICES

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FUN facts

A destination I'll never get tired of:
Italy!

 A trip I think about more than I should:
South Africa

Window seat or aisle?
Window

01.

travel habits

One hotel detail I always notice first
Arrival & Housekeeping

My non-negotiable in a hotel room:
A comfortable pillow

Overrated hotel feature:
Open concept bathrooms

02.

Hotel Preferences

My favorite thing to plan:
Surprises for my clients!!
 
The one thing I’ll always encourage:
Private tours and a private airport transfer
 
My biggest planning pet peeve:
When itineraries are too empty or too packed

03.

Planning Personality

What I'm usually cooking at home:
Homemade pasta

My ideal night in vs night out:
I'm either hanging out with my dog or at a concert until 5am

A hobby that surprises people:
Crocheting

04.

Off-Duty Julie

Favorite thing about living in Jersey City
Being so close to EWR!

Something I always pack, even when I shouldn’t:
entirely too much...
 
A small ritual when I travel somewhere new:
I buy locally made jewelry

05.

Travel Philosophy

Let’s Plan Something Special

If you’re looking for expert guidance and a planning process that feels calm, intentional, and well-handled, I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.

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