Gay Gillen

Gay Gillen has led the way in luxury travel for her valued friends and clients, flourishing in the industry for over 50 years.

 

She has dedicated her life to discovering every corner of this incredible planet. Entertaining, cooking and exploring the world with dear friends are Gay's passions. From intimate groups to more extensive group excursions, her expertise lies in luxury lifetime experiences. Some of her most extraordinary personal travel experiences include; ballooning over the snow covered Alps, dancing into the early morning at the Tsar's Ball at Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve, exploring Botswana on safari with a group of 20 friends, sailing around Cape Horn on the Silver Whisper, watching the Tour de France, kayaking in Alaska off the coast of Baranoff Island and shopping for Chinese antiques within the walls of the Forbidden City.

 

Honored by many distinguishing accolades, Gay has been a top producer at Brownell for the past twenty years. Listed as an expert on travel to France and Italy by National Geographic Traveler and named a travel guru to France by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, Gay's knowledge of high-end travel is unrivaled. 

 

Gibbs Miller

Gibbs's passion for travel is a family legacy, inspired early on by her grandfather—an airline industry pioneer—and her mother's career as a flight attendant. Growing up, she traveled across the U.S. with her family, developing a love for exploring new places and meeting people. A semester abroad in London sparked a deeper passion for travel, as she discovered the joy of connecting with others while experiencing different cultures.

Some of Gibbs’s most memorable journeys include an expedition cruise through Southeast Alaska, where she had the unique opportunity to engage with local communities and experience Alaska’s rugged beauty firsthand; exploring the rich cultural history of Croatia with her family; and tracking lions, leopards, and wild dogs in their natural habitat on safaris across Southern Africa.

As a mother of twins, Gibbs shares her love of travel with her husband and children, creating lasting memories as they explore national parks, historical landmarks, and countries around the world. 

Beyond her personal travels, Gibbs is dedicated to giving back to her community. As a member of The Junior League of Austin, she actively participates in their signature programs, Coats for Kids and Kids in Cool Shoes.

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Jen Ruggero

Jen took her first European trip as part of a school group in high school and has had a passion for travel ever since! With a background in advertising and marketing and then staying home with her kids for the past ten years, she is excited to get to work doing what she loves most - planning amazing travel experiences!

 

Some of her most memorable recent travel experiences include staying in a trullo and exploring the beautiful hill towns and beaches of Puglia as well as making corzetti pasta and cruising along the picturesque Ligurian coast with her family. Jen loves to always be learning about the history and culture of new places and is currently studying History and European Studies with the intent to continue on to graduate school.

 

She is also very involved in volunteering with her three kids schools and serves on the PTA board at their elementary school. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, enjoying great food, reading historical fiction and trip reports, listening to travel podcasts, and, of course, planning her next travel adventure with her family!

 

Logan Ames

Logan Ames has been a Travel Advisor with Gay Gillen Travel since 2017.

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Based in San Antonio, Texas, Logan curates experiences around the world with special attention to detail highlighting the individual interests of each of her clients. Creating unforgettable and truly unique memories for couples, friends, and families alike is Logan's focus and great joy.

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Her own adventures discovering the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, the flora and fauna of South Africa, the mystique of Morocco, the artisans of Florence, as well as the lush landscapes of beautiful gardens both domestic and abroad inspire her to share the world with her clients.