Julie Franklin

Julie loves planning trips almost as much as she enjoys taking them herself. Her family developed a love of Disney Parks their first trip to Disneyland with a toddler in tow and has since traveled to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks a few times each year to keep up to date with all that is new. Whether a family trip, multi-generational family vacation or adults only no kids getaway trip, she knows the ins and outs of each parks and some great ways to get the most for your vacation dollar. Julie  started running later in life thoroughly enjoys runDisney race weekends and has completed the Walt Disney World Marathon, Six Half Marathons including the Wine and Dine Half and the Princess Half, the Tower of Terror 10 Miler and a few multi race challenges. There is nothing more magical than running through the castle and race weekends are Julie’s favorite weekend getaway weekends.

Julie’s loves experiencing Disney’s seasonal events including the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, Fall’s Food and Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and has dined Thanksgiving Dinner at Disneyland!  She knows how to best navigate the parks and restaurants for maximum enjoyment and lasting family memories.

Through her travels to Orlando, she discovered became an expert on Universal Orlando and Sea World too. If you are looking to vacation outside of Orlando, she can help plan the perfect all inclusive vacation at the Caribbean’s original all inclusive resorts at Sandals or Beaches with the family.

A native Atlantan and former corporate project manager, Julie is active in her daughter’s school PTO, a Girl Scout Leader and summer swim mom. When not planning on making memories for her clients, she enjoys movies and music and the great outdoors. Along with Orlando and Disneyland, favorite getaways are Savannah Georgia, Blue Ridge Georgia and Hilton Head Island South Carolina.

Let Julie help you create your family memories utilizing her specialties though she can plan a trip for you anywhere!

• Disney World, Disney Cruise, Disneyland, Disney Hawaii, and Adventures by Disney Specialist 
• Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure Specialist
• Certified Sandals & Beaches Specialist
• Orlando Travel Consultant
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Specialist
• Sea World Parks Specialist

• julie@destinationstoexplore.com
• 404 312 8099
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