As travel designers, we travel the world to learn, experience, and connect in order to create magic for our clients. Our trips are customized to your interests and preferred schedule—they are one-of-a-kind experiences that are as unique as you are. We can have you traveling to the far-reaches of Oman’s desert with Bedouins, or sailing between the fabled islands of the Galapagos. Our expertise, knowledge, and personal relationships allow us to design journeys that are cultural and adventurous, chic and sophisticated, or the perfect blend of both. Whichever you prefer, you can be certain that your trip will be filled with exclusive opportunities that only we offer.
Our clients have savored Chile’s best wines and slept under the stars in Kenya. They have shopped Morocco’s souks with experts, hiked the most remote parts of China’s Great Wall, bungee jumped off the Victoria Falls bridge over the Zamezi River in Zambia, and have toasted to the success of Downton Abbey with Lord Carnaveron at Highclere Castle.
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or need some inspiration, Gay Gillen Travel is here to advise you and to create a journey that will greatly surpass any expectations. We have over four decades of experience in the luxury travel industry, and we are always searching the globe in order to provide you with the most discerning destination knowledge and well-planned itineraries that come complete with exclusive upgrades, unknown gems and local connections to personally guide you during your stay.
EXPERTISE
AFFILIATES
Gay Gillen Travel is an Independent Affiliate of Brownell Travel, the oldest luxury travel organization in the United States and Virtuoso® member. Virtuoso® is a by invitation only network of elite agencies with supplier relationships and personal connections at the best hotels, resorts, tour and cruise operators in the world. These affiliations allow us to offer our clients extra amenities, upgrades when available and VIP status.
As an Affiliate of Brownell Travel, we are proud of our preferred partner relationships with top travel companies, including: Ritz-Carlton, STARS, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, Dorchester Diamond Club, Mandarin Oriental FAN Club, Belmond Bellini Club, Abercrombie & Kent 100 Club, CunardInner Circle and Regent Seven Seas. It’s through these affiliations and relationships, that we’re able to delight our clients with amenities, special experiences and value they could not access on their own.
TRAVEL DESIGNERS
GAY GILLEN
Gay Gillen has led the way in luxury travel for her valued friends and clients, flourishing in the industry for 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 Travel for the past ten 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
As the granddaughter of an airline industry pioneer, travel has been deeply ingrained in Gibbs's DNA since childhood. Growing up, she embarked on countless family adventures across the United States, fostering a lifelong love for exploration. A semester abroad in London during college ignited a passion for new travel experiences.
Some of her most memorable adventures include an expedition cruise in Southeast Alaska where she was able to to experience the rugged natural beauty and wildlife of Alaska from both land and sea, exploring the rich cultural history of Croatia with her family, and tracking lions, leopards, and wild dogs in their natural habitat on safari in Southern Africa.
As a mother of twins, she's been able to pass along her love of travel by visiting national parks, historical sites, and cities around the world with her husband and children.
Beyond her personal travels, Gibbs is passionate about 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, helping to make a positive impact on the lives of local children.
LOGAN AMES
Logan Ames has been a Travel Advisor with Gay Gillen Travel since 2017.
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.
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.