Who We Are
At McKee Travel, our team of experienced travel agents is dedicated to providing personalized travel experiences that cater to every client's unique needs and desires. Whether you're planning a luxury vacation, a family getaway, a honeymoon, or an unforgettable adventure to destinations like Antarctica, the Galapagos, or Africa, our travel experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
With years of industry experience, our travel advisors specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries, securing exclusive travel deals, and offering insider knowledge on the best hotels, cruises, and tours worldwide. We focus on high-end, bucket-list destinations and seamless travel experiences, ensuring your trip is stress-free and memorable. Let us help you turn your dream vacation into a reality.
Carol McKee
Owner of McKee Travel and
Travel Agent Based in Charlotte, NC
Carol has traveled extensively all her life. Those experiences have brought her and her husband a lot of wonderful memories of time spent together all over the world. Helping people experience the world in the best way possible is why she got into this business.
​Carol has expertise in several areas: European Travel, River Cruises, Small Ship cruising, Adventure travel, and travel to Antarctica and the Arctic regions.
Julia Stewart
Travel Agent
Based in Huntersville, NC
Travel has always been a passion for Julia. She has traveled to 30+ countries, many by land and some via cruise ship. When she travel, she loves being immersed in each country’s unique culture. As a travel advisor, Julia 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.
Lauren Benatovich
Travel Agent
Based in Lake Norman, NC
Lauren's love of travel really took off in her mid 20s when she took a trip with her future husband to Mexico. Not only did they have a destination wedding there, they spent the next 6 years traveling the world! From taking a 30 day luxury honeymoon around the world, spending time in the South Pacific, to yachting in the Mediterranean, renting a villa on the Amalfi coast, and several trips in between they have traveled to some of the best destinations on earth! Julia decided she wanted to help other people experience traveling the world in luxury way like she does. She is always excited to work with others to plan their dream vacation.
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Julia specializes in Luxury travel, All-Inclusive Resorts, and Carribean Vacations.
Gail Piccirilli
Travel Agent
Based in Rochester, NY
Gail's passion for travel began in high school during her first trip to Europe, where she discovered a love for different cultures, history, art, and food. After earning her MBA and working in the corporate world, business trips fueled her desire to explore even more, and she began curating a list of favorite destinations.
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Transitioning out of the corporate world, she is now dedicated to helping others discover the joy of exploration. Gail's goal is to create extraordinary experiences that allow you to learn, grow, and relax—making the ordinary extraordinary!
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Gail's specialties include: Spa vacations, active travel, travel for competitions, and celebration travel.
