MEET CAROL - OUR FOUNDER
Carol McKee's expertise covers European travel, river cruises, small ship cruising, and the polar regions, but Antarctica is where she truly stands apart. Genuine Antarctica expertise is hard to find among travel advisors, and Carol is one of the few who has it.
When it comes to Antarctica, Carol knows more than how to book a trip to the White Continent. She knows which ships, routes, and expedition styles deliver the experience her clients are hoping for, and which options look good on paper but fall short once you're in the Drake Passage. That knowledge comes from traveling to Antarctica and the polar regions herself several times, giving her clients an insider's perspective that most advisors simply can't offer.
MEET JULIA - CO - OWNER
Travel has always been a passion for Julia. She has traveled to 30+ countries, many by land and some via cruise ship. When she travels, she loves being immersed in each country’s unique culture.
As a travel advisor, she finds joy in seeing these experiences come to life for her clients as she takes the hassle out of crafting an itinerary that matches each individual’s personality and desire for their vacation.
Julia specializes in Family Travel, Custom Designed trips to Europe, and Cruises around the world.
MEET LAUREN - TRAVEL SPECIALIST
I love going as far and wide as I can and seeing and experiencing different parts of the world. At heart, I'm a lover of anywhere tropical, and would consider myself an expert on tropical and exotic islands and beaches around the world (My personal favorites are the South Pacific like French Polynesia & Hawaii).
SE Asia is not to be discounted for far flung & beautiful beaches either, and is such a happy fun place to travel & experience culture. I also do enjoy a European adventure, especially if it includes the Mediterranean, (and my beloved Greece).
Last, I'd say I'm an expert in luxury in most destinations but specifically the Caribbean, Exotic & Private Islands, & Mediterranean properties and experiences (I have done a yacht charter). I also LOVE planning my trips around food, if I won't eat the food I won't go there!
MEET NATALIE - TRAVEL SPECIALIST
Natalie is a pharmacist by trade and a lifelong adventurer at heart. She recently completed a bucket-list trip to Antarctica, fueling an even deeper passion for exploring the world and helping others do the same.
After years of planning unforgettable trips for friends and family, Natalie decided to turn that passion into a career. She thrives on creating personalized travel experiences, thoughtfully tailoring every detail to fit each client’s unique needs, style, and goals. Her ability to think outside the box and design journeys that are both memorable and stress-free is what truly sets her apart.
Natalie believes travel should be accessible to everyone, and her mission is to make every vacation unique, memorable, and effortless from start to finish. Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or a relaxing getaway, she is dedicated to creating experiences that are personal, inspiring, and unforgettable.
MEET JEN - TRAVEL SPECIALIST
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Jennifer Sibole is a McKee Travel advisor based in Mooresville, North Carolina, planning trips for clients across the U.S. Her specialties are empty nesters and LGBTQ+ travelers, and she plans everything from milestone anniversaries and romantic getaways to honeymoons and long-awaited bucket list trips.
Jen's most requested trips include river cruises with Avalon, Tauck, and Viking, ocean sailings with Celebrity, and European land trips to the UK, Italy, Scandinavia, and France. She also plans South Africa, Alaska, the Rocky Mountaineer, and Caribbean escapes like St. Lucia, Grand Cayman, and Belize. Most of her trips are custom itineraries, and she coordinates small groups of up to 20 travelers.
Before becoming a leisure advisor, Jen spent more than 20 years in IT sales and 10 years in corporate travel. That background taught her to keep every detail organized and to fix problems fast when flights are delayed or plans change. When something goes sideways, her clients have someone already working on it.
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OUR
VISION
Founded in 2016, McKee Travel believes that you come first. What you want to do and where you want to go is the Client first strategy we take with all trips. Based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, we provide clients with personalized service and expert travel advice.
OUR MOTTO
Travel More Stress Less.
Whether you've been planning your big vacation for years or need help getting started, we’ll make your dream a reality so that you can just do the things that YOU do best.
When we started thinking about putting a group together to travel Europe, we very quickly realized that we were overwhelmed.
Carol confidently stepped in and took control. With her leadership, we were able to get 16 friends to Munich for a Danube River Cruise followed by a week in Slovenia. She arranged everything from the flights to trains, buses and accommodations.
Throughout the entire process, she provided us with invaluable tips regarding European travel. Carol made this such a simple process that we already booked a group of 14+ for next year and are beginning to plan for the year after.
If you are having any concerns regarding group travel, all you need to do is call Carol and she will make it happen.
