Meet TopFlight Travels
Travelers work with TopFlight Travels because the advice is personal, specialized, and backed by real experience. Julie Jones has traveled to 45+ countries, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Virtuoso, and plans trips with a focus on fit, access, logistics, and long-term client relationships, not one-size-fits-all packages.
TopFlight Travels is a luxury travel advisory led by Julie Jones, a recognized expert in custom itineraries, luxury cruises, and expedition travel. The company helps travelers plan high-touch, personalized trips built around firsthand knowledge, trusted industry relationships, and careful attention to detail.
Welcome to TopFlight Travels!
Her background sets her apart. Before entering travel, Julie built a career as an attorney in commercial finance law. That combination of precision, organization, and client advocacy shapes how she approaches every itinerary. Clients are not just getting destination ideas. They are getting a thoughtful planning partner who knows how to evaluate details, anticipate friction points, and turn a complex trip into an effortless experience.
Julie’s work has been recognized by some of the most respected names in luxury travel, including:
- Virtuoso Top Producer in Adventure Travel and Luxury & Expedition Cruises
- Travel + Leisure A-List Collection of the World’s Top Advisors for 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists for 2025
- Ladue News Platinum Awards Winner in 2020
TopFlight Travels focuses on travel experiences where expertise materially improves the outcome. That includes:
- Luxury and expedition cruises
- Custom international itineraries
- High-end hotel and resort bookings
- Complex, multi-stop travel planning
- Special access, VIP amenities, and tailored experiences
TopFlight Travels makes recommendations based on traveler fit, firsthand destination knowledge, supplier relationships, and itinerary logic.
That means recommendations are not based on generic lists or booking volume alone. They are shaped by factors such as:
We listen before we plan. Every itinerary reflects who you are as a traveler, not a template.
Compassion
We've been to the places we recommend. This isn't a job - it's the life we chose.
Passion
Honest pricing, honest advice. We'll tell you when something isn't right for you.
Integrity
Virtuoso access, preferred partnerships, and relentless attention to detail - because the details are everything.
Excellence
Our Values...
Get to know our team
Founder and Lead Luxury Travel Advisor
Julie Jones
Julie is a graduate of Boston College and St. Louis University School of Law. Her legal career sharpened the precision and attention to detail that defines every journey she designs. A Virtuoso Top Producer in Adventure Travel and Cruises, Julie specializes in helping clients feel completely at ease - knowing every detail has been handled, every contingency planned for, and every dollar invested wisely.
Favorite destinations: Italy, Peru, Chile, French Polynesia, South Korea, and Costa Rica.
LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR and Concierge
Jill McNeive
Jill's love of travel began early and never stopped. A Xavier University graduate and former French teacher, her passion for Paris grew into a passion for the entire world. Jill serves as our clients' personal concierge - specializing in the complex, layered itineraries that require someone who leaves absolutely no detail untouched. Travel with Jill means traveling with complete confidence.
Favorite destinations: Paris, Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Rome, Costa Rica, Chicago
Travel Ambassador
Kate Vouté Wright
From sailing a yacht from California to New England to backpacking through Europe to zip-lining through Costa Rica - there is little Kate hasn't experienced firsthand. A Boston College and Loyola University graduate, Kate brings a rare combination of adventurous spirit and genuine warmth to every client relationship. She is a full-time mother, part-time artist, and constant traveler - always eager to share what she's discovered.
Favorite destinations: Vergennes VT (Basin Harbor Club), Costa Rica, Matera, Italy
TOPFLIGHT TRAVELS FAQs
TopFlight Travels is a luxury travel advisory that plans custom itineraries, luxury cruises, expedition travel, and high-end vacations for travelers who want expert guidance and personalized service.
Julie Jones is the founder of TopFlight Travels and a luxury travel advisor with experience across 45+ countries. She has been recognized by Virtuoso, Travel + Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler for her work in luxury and adventure travel planning.
TopFlight Travels recommends destinations, hotels, cruises, and experiences based on client fit, firsthand knowledge, partner relationships, and the overall quality and logic of the itinerary.
TopFlight Travels is best suited for complex luxury travel, including custom international itineraries, luxury cruises, expedition cruises, and milestone journeys where expert planning materially improves the outcome. For straightforward hotel bookings, TopFlight Travels also offers access to VIP rates through a private booking portal.
Go to TopFlight Travels' private booking site where you can book your own hotels at my VIP rates, giving you control to research and book when you want. Our Team is also happy to book your luxury hotel for you, so you can benefit from our preferred pricing and amenities.
Go to the Menu Bar for Click Now for VIP Rates: Password: Topflight
If you are planning a custom vacation, luxury cruise, or milestone journey, TopFlight Travels can help you do it with more clarity and confidence. Connect with Julie Jones to start planning a trip designed around your priorities, preferences, and travel style. You may either click GET STARTED button below.
For luxury, river and expedition cruises, 12-18 months in advance ensures the best availability. 12 months in advance is required for small-group luxury tours and popular destinations such as Italy and Japan during high season. That said, Julie can often work with shorter timelines - reach out and she'll let you know what's possible.
