
Travel ExpertJulia Liess
Julia Liess
Next Phase Travel
An Independent Agency in the Avoya Travel Network
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 206-487-4575

About Julia
Use this link to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me: https://calendly.com/next-phase-travel/45
I began my travel career in 2020 after retiring from the culinary industry as a private chef. While I had thoroughly enjoyed my long culinary career I was ready for the next phase in my professional life. So I asked myself "What's next?"
And Next Phase Travel was born!
I enjoy working with explorers of all ages, and backgrounds that appreciate an authentic experience and being immersed in the destination through the people, the cuisine and shared experiences with their fellow travelers.
My agency stands on 3 pillars:
#1 Personalization: We prioritize your wants and needs and with our extensive network of destination partners we can offer a spectrum of experiences-from mild to wild.
#2 Service & Support: You are not a transaction. You are our guest. When you contact us, you get us. No phone tree or hold times. We are with you from the beginning planning stages, through departure and once you return. We want to be your travel planning partner for life.
#3 Trust & Reliability: We hold exclusive industry accreditations with the International Airlines Transport Association (IATA), Cruise Line Intl. Assoc. and the American Society of Travel Advisors. (CLIA/ASTA). And we have a powerful partner as members of the Travel Leader's Network (TLN)
We have built our agency on integrity which is reflected in the positive reviews from clients who return to us again and again.
Please reach out to us by phone or email. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
Office hours (PST)
Monday-Friday 9-5
Weekends and after-hours appointments available
I do monitor my phone and email after hours for emergencies.
Travel Adventures
I am personally a big fan of the Caribbean, especially St. Thomas and St. John in the US Virgin Islands, and I have a lot of experience there. St. Lucia, Curacao, and Aruba are all worthwhile destination.
My European adventures include Paris, Amsterdam, England, Germany, and The French Riviera. But my most recent and most loved vacation was to Rome, Venice, and Florence with my sister and nieces! As an art and food lover, it doesn't get much better in my book.
Awards & Certifications
- I want to provide the best service possible to my clients so I have worked diligently to become a certified specialist with the following cruise lines:
- Ocean cruises: I also hold certifications for Virgin Voyages Gold Level, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines.
- River cruises: I am certified for Avalon Waterways.
- I am a CLIA Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC)
- I am also a member of these professional industry organizations:
- *American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
- *Cruise Line International Association (CLIA)
- *International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN)
Reviews
Our agent, Julia was on top of paperwork, answered all our questions, and provided updates as needed.- Judy B.
Julia was extremely helpful giving me all the information I needed to decide if I wanted to take the cruise I chose and she fought hard to get us some extra discounts.- Adam S.
I love the attention to details and care that I get from the minute I book that the Avoya Travel has provided. I booked our first ever overseas trip, an Avalon river cruise (Romantic Rhine), earlier this year. As a nervous first timer, I had many questions and concerns. I was lucky to have Julia Liess as our TA. No matter what concern I had, big or small, Julia addressed it immediately and completely. We have booked another trip, this time with Globus, with Julia. I would highly recommend Avoya Travel and Julia Liess for any of your travel needs.- Mary R.
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