Explore More Family Travel

MEET JEN

lead travel advisor

Jen is our founder & CEO, so there is a lot of info about her already splattered across the pages of this website, but here is a little summary for you.

When she found out that she was having twins, her plans of globe-trotting with a baby in tow did not seem so simple anymore, but she had to try! She is so glad she did because not only did she realize not only was it possible, it was enjoyable. More importantly, it led her to create a family travel company that helps busy families prioritize travel.

Prior to creating Explore More Family, she was a Financial Analyst and spent most of her professional career at Gulfstream Aerospace. Thus, she knows a thing or two about luxury travel. She also knows about ensuring that a financial investment yields favorable returns, and there is no greater return on investment than memories that last a lifetime!

MEET DANA

Dana is local to the Lake Norman area. She has been married for 27 years and has three children. She is also the mother of 3 rescue pups and is a volunteer at Rescue Ranch both working on-site and helping with fundraising efforts.

What is particularly exciting about the addition of Dana to our team is that she comes to Explore More with six years of travel industry experience including working for the woman who advised Jen when she decided to enter the industry and at Explore More’s host agency, Gifted Travel Network. What are the chances? Not only has she worked in the industry, but she has traveled with the assistance of a Virtuoso travel agent so she understands how the industry works from multiple angles. This wealth of knowledge makes her the perfect choice for our new Client Experience Manager position. She will ensure that all the t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted once a booking is completed by Jen. They will work together to keep clients excited about their trip and ensure that clients have all of the details needed prior to departure.

Dana loves exploring new places, but her favorite travel destination (so far!) is Vienna, Austria. She is ready to ‘explore more‘, and we are excited to be part of her journey!

client experience manager

MEET KELLI

travel designer

Kelli’s most important job is being a mommy to two adorable toddlers,. She is originally from Michigan and a graduate of Michigan State, but her family relocated in 2020. Her absolute favorite things are the water, travel, and kids which makes her the perfect fit for Explore More! Prior to becoming a mommy, she was an event planner for the American Cancer Society. She also teaches swim lessons on the side (she’s basically a mermaid).

Much like Jen, she was not sure how her passion for travel would work with young children. However, she took her firstborn to Punta Cana when he was only 8 months old and was sold on family travel!

Kelli has worked with Explore More the longest and has transitioned into the role of travel advisor. We now have two advisors creating trips for our clients.

MEET BETH

Beth’s journey with Explore More Family Travel began as one of our first clients. We helped her and her husband, along with another couple, plan an unforgettable trip to Croatia. Subsequent to that initial trip, Explore More planned two ocean cruises for Beth, and she has joined us on both Wander Women river cruises that we have embarked on.

Beth’s love affair with travel began with a high school foreign language trip to France, and she has been globe-trotting ever since, always planning her next adventure abroad. When she is not traveling overseas or on the seas, she is traveling the US in her RV! In 2023, she spent a month in Europe traveling with her mom and sister who was living in Sweden at the time.

Beth’s professional background is deeply rooted in education, where she has always been captivated by the enthusiasm and curiosity of children for exploration and discovery. Her time owning an AR Workshop allowed her to help others craft decor, and now she is helping Explore More clients craft their dream adventures.

When it comes to cruising, Beth’s experiences span a variety of ocean and river cruises. There are so many options of cruise types, lines, and destinations to choose from, and she looks forward to helping each client find the right fit for their unique journey.

cruise specialist

MEET SABRINA

client support specialist

Sabrina’s passion for traveling began at an early age. At the age of four, her family made an enormous move from Argentina to North Carolina. The trips she took as a child visiting family were grand adventures that she could not get enough of. Experiencing firsthand the differences between the two countries and their cultures fueled her with a growing passion for travel and adventures as the years went on.

As a mom of three kids, traveling and creating those unforgettable memories with her children and husband is one of the top priorities in her life. Her family’s favorite destination so far is Sardinia in Italy. She and her family enjoyed spending the day swimming in the turquoise waters and exploring the beautiful white quartz beaches. Sabrina believes there are always places to explore and adventures awaiting at any destination.

Joining the Explore More Family Travel team offers Sabrina the perfect opportunity to help your family create unforgettable memories. Sabrina’s Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design, a background in Customer Service, Bilingual in English and Spanish and plenty of first hand experience traveling with young children makes her a great addition to The Explore More Family Travel Team.