JENNIFER MCCREA
Luxury Travel Advisor
LOCATION:
San Diego, CA.
Jennifer McCrea grew up on a cattle ranch in Central Texas. She spent many a day working cattle while her eye searched the sky for contrails… always dreaming of far off places. She is dedicated to teaching her children to always be inquisitive and to step outside of their boundaries. To see the world from new perspectives. She travels frequently with her family and friends and loves curating one of a kind travel experiences. She prides herself on her personal relationships and research and take great pride in designing authentic bucket list experiences. One of her niches is her ability to create a travel journey embracing a destination while weaving together a rich emersion of history & culture.
Jennifer is passionate about philanthropy and giving back to her local community. She plays an active role in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropic consulting. After graduating from Baylor University, she worked as a political consultant and eventually for an international carrier where she was able to fulfill her passion for travel and exploring the world. Some of her favorite destinations include: Egypt, Eastern Africa and of course Scotland & Ireland. There is something about the history of these destinations that speaks to her heart.
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
MOST MEMORABLE TRIP
On Safari in Kenya
BEST TRAVEL TIP
Remember to laugh… Travel is not supposed to be perfect, it is meant to be authentic. If your day is not going exactly as planned, just laugh and enjoy the moment for what it is. Those little unexpected moments will become your most cherished travel memories.
FAVORITE BOOK
Pillars of the Earth
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES VISITED
38 and counting
DREAM BUCKET LIST TRIP
Traversing Andalusia on horseback
FAVORITE QUOTE
“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear” – Rumi
BEST GIFT I EVER RECEIVED
My childhood horse. I could step outside and call for him and he would come running across the pasture. He was my closest confidant and my partner in crime on many an adventure.
MOST INCREDIBLE TRIP I EVER PLANNED
The golf club at St Andrews is called the Royal and Ancient, and this, too, could apply to the entire country of Scotland. At every turn, whether in majestic cities like Edinburgh or lush landscapes in the Highlands, lies vestiges of ancient history and royal traditions. Though Scotland’s sovereignty has been contested since the Middle Ages, its national identity has never languished. No region of the country more readily evokes the indomitable spirit of the Scottish people than the Highlands. Once home to seasoned crofters and fiercely loyal clansmen, it is still a land of distant moors and defiant mountain-scapes. Scotland reveals itself in its stillness, weather and heroic landscapes. My Scotland itineraries weave together captivating tales of Redcoats and Highlanders and allow for the traveler to enjoy moments of stillness… To just sit back and sip a single malt whisky as they search for Nessie on the Loch Ness.
THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO MOST
My father. He passed away when I was young but his knowledge and strength still guides me today.
CHARITY I SUPPORT
The Boys & Girls Club, Casa De Amparo, The Alabaster Jar Project, The Well Path
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