Hallee Bathard
Luxury Travel Advisor
LOCATION:
Carlsbad, CA
Hallee Bathard began traveling at a young age, thanks to her dad’s side of the family located throughout England. Hallee has dual citizenship between the United States and the United Kingdom. She takes every opportunity to travel, especially to visit her family. As a European Specialist, Hallee prides herself on her knowledge from her travels and working with luxury suppliers first-hand. With superb services, access to exclusive experiences, and the simple enjoyment of opulent relaxation, luxury has a distinct meaning to each traveler. She works closely with her clients to provide a personalized definition of luxury that accounts for all of their travel needs.
Hallee is passionate about guiding her clients to experience the best of luxury and sustainable tourism. She promotes conscious travel choices that consider the impacts of travel on both the traveler and the destination, allowing for luxury experiences that are inextricably intertwined with a greater purpose.
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
MOST MEMORABLE TRIP
The island hopping experience I had in Fiji was incredible.
From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had entered a world of unparalleled beauty. With over 300 islands to explore, there is no shortage of incredible sights and experiences to discover!
BEST TRAVEL TIP
Travel slowly – Allow yourself to be present in each moment. Learning about new cultures can foster greater empathy, acceptance, and appreciation for other ways of living. This creates a meaningful and transformational experience.
FAVORITE BOOK
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES VISITED
16
DREAM BUCKET LIST TRIP
Everywhere! In all seriousness, my bucket list is quite long, and it’s always changing. My next bucket list destination is Norway to see the Northern Lights.
FAVORITE QUOTE
“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”
Anthony Bourdain
BEST GIFT I EVER RECEIVED
My dad gifted me an airplane ticket to England when I graduated high school. From there, I traveled solo for three months around Europe. I haven’t stopped traveling since… Travel is truly an amazing gift to give!
MOST INCREDIBLE TRIP I EVER PLANNED
Each of the trips I have planned has been incredible. I’m honored to bring travelers’ dreams to life, whether they want to explore the majestic cities of Europe or find a slice of paradise in the Mediterranean.
THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO MOST
I look up to my mom and dad the most. My parents have instilled in me the importance of hard work and resilience. They inspire me every day to be the best version of myself!
CHARITY I SUPPORT
Mitchell Thorp Foundation, Sustainable Travel International, and Surfrider Foundation
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