about

MEET WHITNEY

Whitney was born in Nashville, TN, but has lived in Chicago, IL as well as London, UK— where she currently resides. She has a Masters Degree in International Events, Leisure and Tourism, as well as over 10 years of experience in her field. She’s a Luxury Travel Advisor for Embark Beyond, an affiliate of Virtuoso, and has a team of advisors. Having a lifelong passion for travel, Whitney’s background lead her to starting her own business, Blonde Atlas, in 2015. Since then, she has worked with some of the top brands in the luxury + travel sectors (see examples below) and has had her writing featured in global publications like British Airways Magazine and Huffington Post (see press links below). Whitney has now visited over 200 cities in over 40 different countries and is always strategically adding to that list to better serve her clients.

Whitney has also completed her WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, as well as her Baptiste Yoga Teacher Training certification.

ABOUT BLONDE ATLAS

“I (Whitney) started Blonde Atlas to help people learn more about the world and then see more of it themselves. My business offers custom tailored travel planning for my clients to destinations all over the world. In 2019, I launched Atlas Adventures: bespoke group tours that facilitate meaningful exploration and authentic cultural experiences with other like-minded travelers. Since then, we’ve lead dozens of trips around the world and grown our team of travel experts to include:

  • Professional photographers

  • English, Italian, Greek, French & German language speakers

  • Certified sommeliers

  • Yoga instructors

  • Professional travel experts with over a decade of experience

I also use Blonde Atlas as a platform to go beyond travel alone and dive into broader subjects pertaining to the world at large. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll likely hear me talk about anything happening in the world: from my hobbies (like wine education) to sustainability, social justice + staying informed on current issues. I believe that traveling shapes our worldview immensely and gives us a greater curiosity for not just a destination, but how the world operates at large.”

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