A-List Christie Holmes T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | FAMILY TRAVEL SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Holmes goes above and beyond for families chasing their dreams, like one group who spent 16 days in Bali catching waves, touring temples, and learning Indonesian recipes. She also includes talking points in her itineraries to encourage deeper engagement with each destination. "Families are keen to block out travel time and special experiences before children leave the nest," Holmes says. "We're seeing more interest in long-term planning." Holmes is keen to include educational components in her trips. She assisted a family of four, with elementary school age children, traveling to India during the Hindu celebration of Raksha Bandhan. In Sanskrit, “raksha” translates to "protect or guard against evil" and “bandhan” means binding or tying. During the holiday, sisters tie a rakhi, or woven bracelet, around their brothers' wrists. Holmes sourced a guide that could share the history of this ceremony and showed the 8 and 10 year old brother and sister, how to participate in this ceremony and make a meaningful family memory. Language(s) Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $500 per person for a family of four Trip Planning Fees: $125 per person with a $500 minium fee Contact Info cholmes@nooneisforeign.com | 615-712-0654 | Nashville, TN globalcommunitytravel.com/ facebook.com/GlobalCommUnityTravel twitter.com/nooneisforeign instagram.com/nooneisforeign/ Itinerary Portugal Sample Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit