We Are Luxury Travel Advisors
That Don’t Believe In Mediocre Vacations

As Founder and President of Cerulean World Travel, Carrie Wallace brings more than 10 years of deep industry experience to her latest travel venture. Previously president of a boutique luxury travel consultancy, which she built into a nationally recognized authority on honeymoons and special occasion travel, she has also worked extensively with upscale adventure travelers, foodies, culture seekers, safari aficionados, young families, multigenerational groups, and corporate retreats, among others.

Between her work in travel and her prior role as a Management Consultant, Carrie has lived in both Singapore and France, which has fueled her passion for the discovery of new and far-flung experiences. Having explored more than 70 countries and territories, she brings this passion and her worldwide network of luxury and experiential travel contacts to Cerulean and its clients.

Carrie is a frequent expert contributor to a variety of travel magazines and newspapers and sits on Cigar Aficionado’s panel of Travel Industry Experts. She has been named one of Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 25 Agents, and has been nominated as one of the Virtuoso Travel Network’s “Most Innovative Advisors”. Her favorite regions in which to travel are Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. When not scouting the globe for amazing destinations and experiences for Cerulean’s clients, Carrie enjoys running, hiking, wine, vegetarian cooking, and studying a foreign language. She’s fluent in Spanish and French, and is currently pondering what to take up next!

A native of Egypt, Mayye found her lifelong passion for tourism while growing up surrounded by the country’s rich heritage. Graduating from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Management, her studies laid the foundation for her journey in the world of travel.

With more than a decade of experience in Leisure Travel along with her destination knowledge and dedication to clients, she’s known for crafting unforgettable journeys including luxury getaways, group adventures and more. Adding to that expertise in destination management, product creation, and tour operator and travel agency management, she comes to Cerulean well-versed for her role as General Manager.

Mayye is fluent in both Arabic and English, which gives her the ability to bridge cultural and language barriers. Warm, engaging, and interested in clients and colleagues, her quintessential people skills light up a room and endear her to those around her. She’s also a genius in the kitchen and loves cooking for her extended family.

She’s looking forward to continuing her travel story as part of the Cerulean World Travel Team.

Whether the goal is culinary or outdoor adventure, cultural activity, or pure leisure, Cathy’s thoughtful planning and preparation will ensure the best possible experience for her clients. Cathy’s first foray abroad occurred at the age of eight, on a family trip to Israel and the UK. In the decades since, she has explored 18 countries on four continents...

Whether the goal is a culinary or outdoor adventure, cultural activity, or pure leisure, Cathy’s thoughtful planning and preparation will ensure the best possible experience for her clients.

Cathy’s first foray abroad occurred at the age of eight, on a family trip to Israel and the UK. In the decades since, she has explored 18 countries on four continents, including extended residence in France and Italy. Her love of Western European culture led to an undergraduate degree in French, Italian, and art history, followed by work as a translator of both languages, a graduate degree in European studies, and international work in the private and non-profit sectors. Long before the Internet, Cathy provided an astounding range of specialized concierge and emergency services to clients globally. Through years of work and volunteering at small and large performing arts organizations, she appreciates the importance of personalized stewardship. As a luxury travel advisor, her varied interests and skills have come full circle, blurring the lines between work and life.

Cathy has lived in Maine, Washington, DC, Aspen, and twenty-plus years in San Francisco, enjoying all the gifts of those diverse locales. She and her husband now call Santa Fe home.

Rachel started her career working behind-the-scenes bringing Broadway shows to life. Such high-pressure experiences taught her to manage complex and flawless productions, skills she now applies to her clients’ luxury travels and their wow-factor moments.

A pivotal trip to Japan inspired Rachel to make travel her life's work. Amazed by the history, culture, and natural beauty, it opened her eyes to how travel can be transformational. With more than 5 years of experience, she’s worked as a Travel Advisor planning customized vacations for clients, as well as in Tour Operation, developing local experiences with partners in New York City.

What is she known for? Making travel effortless and unforgettable, handling every detail, and delighting clients! Whether an African safari, European getaway, or South Pacific retreat, she taps into her insider network to curate exclusive experiences.

Outside of travel, Rachel loves new theatrical works, a good book, and exploring NYC restaurants (life goal: try every slice of pizza sold in Manhattan). You may also find her chasing after her two small daughters or enjoying a seasonal cocktail with her husband.

Rachel looks forward to making your next travel dreams come true!

While Jordan cannot pinpoint exactly when the world of travel stole his heart, he does know that ever since graduating college in 2009, friends, family, and the like tend to question why he has a permanent address. He was also lucky enough to marry a woman who is just as passionate about exploring everything the world has to offer by his side...

Adventurous outdoor activities of all seasons get his adrenaline pumping, which is why he is happy to bundle up and shovel out of those cold New England winters. Skiing, hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, biking, beaching, SUP-ing…you name it! Nothing is better than breathing in some fresh air and breaking a sweat, knowing that you’ve earned your evening indulgence. An intimate 9-course tasting menu executed by a local chef? Après ski cocktails with an unforgettable view? Sign him up! When he’s not traveling or planning a trip you’ll probably find him on the back deck grilling up a storm (local craft beer in hand) or at the hockey rink, keeping his competitive spirit alive. As an engineer by the books, he loves digging into the details. Handcrafting the perfectly balanced itinerary for his clients so that they can spend more time enjoying their experiences tailored to their passions for travel and less time worrying about the details…that’s what really gets his gears cranking!

Growing up in a family of avid travelers, Cathy has always made sure her calendar is booked with plans for her next adventure. These trips inevitably consist of great experiences as well. Whether learning how to make paella in Barcelona, driving mini motorboats in St. Maarten, or cuddling a koala in Sydney ...

Cathy has spent the last fourteen years as a recruiter for an online virtual tour platform. Throughout this time, she has developed and refined her online search and network development skills, which have become a transferable and valuable skillset for travel exploration, access, and planning. She has lived in Cincinnati for most of her life and is a foodie who loves to cook, especially for her husband Brian, son Alex and daughter Madeline. If Cathy were to design her ideal vacation, it would include a beautiful beach, a special dinner spot, a spectacular view, with family & friends together to enjoy it all. With her passion for travel, she is energized to help others find their special place, and create memorable experiences.

Avantika believes that travel should be inspired, individual, and impactful. She’s explored 70 countries and lived in 10, spending the last two years in France, Italy, Kenya, and South Africa. She’s also hiked across 34 US National Parks.

Her hunger to learn about the world and drive social change led to a consulting and nonprofit career before becoming a lawyer. After experience in politics and the law, Avantika felt she could do more for the world through impact-oriented luxury travel experiences. As an Advisor, her global network and attention to detail ensure every aspect of your travel is handled well. She goes the extra mile to craft a highly personalized trip for her clients.

A safari specialist, art and culture buff, and vegetarian foodie, she prides herself on finding the latest and greatest for her clients. Her favorite travel experiences include a private cooking demonstration by a Michelin chef in the South of France, watching 30 lions feed up close in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and hiking the Great Wall of China.

When not traveling, Avantika splits her time between New York & Seattle. Her other hobbies include petting other people’s dogs, improving her Spanish, and planning her next great American road trip.

Debbie is responsible for all things “back-office” at Cerulean – she makes sure we have the systems and processes in place to support our clients and partners in a proactive fashion.

A travel aficionado from way back, Debbie’s true passion is for the ocean, and above all snorkeling!

Her love of the water has taken her to the coast of Roatan Island in Honduras, to marine-rich Holbox Island.