I’m Carol Holmes - a wife, mother and passionate traveler. I’ve seen the ways travel shapes people, families and friendships by expanding perspectives and creating shared memories, and I love nothing more than creating bespoke adventures across Europe and around the world.

My love for Europe and the adventures of travel began in college, where I spent a year living in Luxembourg and adventuring across the continent. From visiting the Sarajevo Olympics to taking a sauna near the Arctic Circle, I experienced the breadth of experiences Europe has to offer, the warmth of its people and most importantly, the unique perspective travel offers.

My first experiences with travel planning came from creating overseas adventures for my own family. Those trips shaped who we are, and I learned firsthand how a focus on the details of travel opens up unique opportunities and the chance to truly experience a destination. Our travel journals recall making moussaka in Greece, celebrating the Fourth of July in Italy with an olive-wood barbecue, touring the Colosseum by moonlight, visiting some of the best “locals-only” tapas restaurants in Seville and so much more.

As a travel professional, I’m focused on building similar memories for my clients. Whether it’s arranging a private tour of an Italian supercar museum or scheduling and re-confirming an airport transfer, I’m fully invested in the details of your journey. Because when you work with Compass Rose Journeys, I want you to remember the journey, not the travel.