Smooth and effortless! She managed all the details and provided us precisely what we needed to build our perfect family vacation in Japan. 12 days, four cities, multiple trains, cabs, buses...and it ran like clockwork. All of our hotels and ryokans were perfection. Not just the amenities, but the locations were outstanding! And the experiences that she planned were incredible - not touristy, but authentic experiences where we learned about the culture and history that led to the Samurai way of life, or the ancient tea ceremony and the matcha they use in the ceremony, for example. If you're looking for knowledgeable help that will ensure you have a beautiful experience, Jessica is your best choice. 100% recommend.

Christina

Jessica is amazing! While planning our wedding I had nothing to worry about when it came to our Honeymoon. Jessica took complete charge and I am so thankful for her. We have the most amazing South African experience. Outstanding food, views, accommodations and people. I will absolutely never plan another international trip without Jessica. Travel was so easy because she made sure everything was taken care of. Thank you so much Jessica. It was the best vacation of my life thus far!

Lia

Jessica Oballo Travel Design has really transformed my traveling from something that was once just a check the box kind of trip to a true experience that has a real impact. From Mexico to Europe and countless trips across the US, I have become more grateful to have the opportunity to travel thanks to Jessica and her impeccable talent in knowing how to tailor each trip to what would make it memorable to me. I look forward to the many trips in the coming years where Jessica will continue to fill my life with more memories and fun as she uses her talent to curate trips I once could only dream of going on.

Jo

Jessica Oballo is an outstanding travel agent who provides impeccable concierge travel assistance. Over the past five years, Jess has helped me plan trips to Spain, Portugal, Copenhagen, Denmark, Italy, San Miguel de Allende & Mexico City, and domestically she planned a "big" birthday trip to Telluride and a lovely visit to Carmel Valley for me. Jess really listens to what you want in terms of experiences, price, and comfort in travel. She always has fabulous suggestions on excursions to consider, sites to see and places to stay. And when things go wrong - oh, those Italian trains -- Jess will stick by you to ensure you arrive safely at your destination. I have recommended Jess to many friends who have also benefited from her astute travel planning. If you want a dedicated travel agent with a friendly, can-do attitude, hire Jess!

Velma

Jessica obviously gets a sense of her clients, what they expect, what they want, and then can provide choices, consistent with my sensibilities to formulate and experience exactly among the lines of what I want even though I didn’t know exactly what I wanted. She is an excellent communicator about planning and then stays in constant communication about logistics up until the time, and even remains in communication during our experience to make sure everything is still going well. It was of the highest quality from start to finish that you could expect from an agent.

My sister and I wanted to surprise my mother with the journey of a lifetime for her 70th Birthday. Jessica made that vision a reality. She created a beautifully organized itinerary that took us through Sweden, Denmark, and Norway — including visits to family and all of my mom’s ancestral homesteads in Sweden, which meant the world to her. Every detail was thoughtful, smooth, and tailored to exactly what we hoped for. Jessica’s care, communication, and expertise turned a special occasion into a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’re so grateful for her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.

Jessica

From first contact, Jessica crafted the ultimate 14-day photographic safari: gorilla treks in Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Volcanoes National Parks; chimpanzee and golden monkey encounters; game drives; birding and nature walks; boat safaris; a rhino sanctuary visit; a Batwa cultural experience; and a lecture with a gorilla doctor. In just two weeks, we enjoyed 19 custom activities across six luxurious yet unpretentious lodges, perfectly matching our request for upscale but not over-the-top accommodations. This was my fifth African voyage and ranks among the very best. Jessica’s meticulous planning and seamless organization made it truly unforgettable.

Joe