Jesse Taylor

Cruise Specialist & Travel Designer

Jesse Taylor
jesse@taylorelitetravel.com

My passion for travel began early, shaped by a family that valued exploration and discovery. During college, I had the opportunity to begin my career with a major cruise line in South Florida, and from that point forward, I knew this industry was where I belonged.

Over the past 25 years, that foundation has evolved into a career focused on designing seamless, highly personalized travel experiences, with a strong emphasis on cruise and thoughtfully designed itineraries.

My background spans both the cruise line and advisory sides of the industry, including more than eight years as an American Express Travel Services Representative, where I worked closely with Platinum and Centurion clients and consistently operated at a high level. That experience allows me to approach each trip with both operational insight and a clear understanding of what makes travel feel effortless from the client’s perspective.

Today, I specialize in cruise-focused travel, expedition journeys, and tailored itineraries, including private travel and multi-generational experiences.

My work is deeply relationship-driven. I work closely with clients to plan ocean, river, and expedition voyages, as well as custom land journeys, ensuring each trip is well-paced, thoughtfully designed, and aligned with how they prefer to travel. Whether coordinating a private villa stay, an Antarctic expedition, or a milestone family trip, every detail is considered and aligned.

As a Virtuoso Cruise Icon and Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist, I maintain close relationships with leading cruise lines, hotels, and on-the-ground partners worldwide. These connections allow me to offer access, priority, and a level of coordination that goes well beyond booking.

My role is not simply to plan a trip, but to ensure the entire experience is thoughtful, well-paced, and executed seamlessly from start to finish.

My goal is to keep you coming back, and hopefully bragging to your friends and family.