Rachel Svec: Sip, Savor & See the World: 2026 Travel Trends and Why You Need a Travel Advisor 1/13

Rachel Svec has been working as a luxury travel advisor since 2018. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!

Rachel Svec

• Trading boardrooms for beachfronts and mountaintops – Rachel Svec has been working as a luxury travel advisor since 2018 when she joined The Travel Fairy after a career in corporate travel.
• Rachel specializes in crafting bespoke journeys that seamlessly blend adventure, culture, and relaxation.
• With a sharp eye for detail and deep industry relationships, she curates unforgettable experiences—ranging from secluded private villas to iconic five-star resorts—while immersing clients in authentic, off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Having traveled extensively, Rachel has built trusted partnerships with top-tier global suppliers, allowing her to offer exclusive access and elevated experiences. She approaches every itinerary with the same care and curiosity she brings to her own travels, ensuring each trip feels personal, intentional, and memorable.
• One of her favorite destinations is Kenya, where she has stayed at Richard Branson’s safari lodges and enjoyed a special visit to the famed Giraffe Manor, one of the world’s most photographed hotels. Rachel loves traveling with friends and is especially passionate about planning milestone trips for families and groups. In 2022, she co-founded Away Babes, a solo travel club for women, with journeys to Portugal, Mexico City, Sardinia, Namibia, the Dolomites, and Finland.
• Originally from South Florida, Rachel lives in Bethesda with hubby Michael and is a mom of 3 grown daughters all who went to MCPS schools!

Julie Lam

• Julie Lam is eager to turn everyone's travel dreams into a luxurious and unforgettable reality with the Travel Fairy. Based both in Manhattan and Bethesda, MD, she is thrilled to bring together her professional experience in client services with her personal love of travel, food, wine, fashion, and design.
• Julie has extensive experience exploring Asia, from summer family trips to Taiwan to excursions to Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and China. Her love for food and wine brought her to Italy and France to fully immerse in the flavors. She also owned a wedding planning service in New York City, orchestrating large-scale events in hotspots around the city and far-flung locales. (Her top-pick destination wedding spot? Lake Como, Italy.)
• Julie knows how to deliver detail-oriented, high-quality client services not to mention unforgettable experiences with a 10-year career, which includes PR/marketing for Mastercard and DBS Bank in Singapore, and client services at Sotheby's. And no matter if she is planning a personal trip or a bucket list adventure for a client, she aims to incorporate elements of local history, culture, and cuisine into every itinerary to create memories to share for years to come.
• For fun, Julie is an oenophile and is studying to become certified in WSET Level 3. Her goal? To earn the title of a Master of Wine, visit all major wine regions in the world, and find the perfect plot of land to grow her own vines and make her own wine. Salut!
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• Wharton Club of DC Members - you can attend in-person with a free lunch or by Zoom

• President's Club/Lifetime: You and 2 guests may attend
• Other Members: Yourself only

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