JESSICA ANN BARKLEY
Luxury Travel Advisor
LOCATION:
Austin, Texas
Jessica’s deep-rooted knowledge of luxury lifestyle, coupled with her established network in travel, dining, and entertainment, allows her to provide world-class services to our array of clients and associates alike.
She brings 20+ years of hospitality and customer service with a depth of expertise that helps her perform with aplomb. As a former small business owner, she is used to operating in the trenches. She thrives under pressure and never shies away from a task. Jessica’s passion for wowing the most discerning clients pushes her forward to always be moving the mark.
A New Orleans native, she has a relentless and unapologetic love for a dive bar, a genuinely unique experience, and a good old-fashioned jolly time. When not working, she can be found playing make-believe with her 6-year-old daughter and laughing at her husband’s jokes.
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
MOST MEMORABLE TRIP
Thailand
BEST TRAVEL TIP
Pack light and leave room for exploration
FAVORITE BOOK
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES VISITED
12
DREAM BUCKET LIST TRIP
Japan- diving with the Ama women for delicacies, soaking in the onsens and absorbing the reverent cultural landscape
FAVORITE QUOTE
“When things are bad and getting worse, keep a cookie in your purse!”
BEST GIFT I EVER RECEIVED
My daughter
MOST INCREDIBLE TRIP I EVER PLANNED
A 3 day Halloween extravaganza in Dracula’s castle in Romania
THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO MOST
My grandmother
CHARITY I SUPPORT
Red Cross
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