Alexis Rich

Hi, I'm Alexis, a Southern California native who caught the travel bug at the age of 7 on a flight to San Francisco and have been chasing adventure ever since!

My desire to travel took me out of California to the University of Texas at Austin where I earned a degree in Foreign Policy with a minor in Spanish. During a 6-month study abroad program in Spain, my love of travel only blossomed further. After graduating I moved to Buenos Aires where I worked, traveled, and fell in love with my future husband. (Whoever says Paris is the City of Love has never been to Buenos Aires…)

From New York City to Mexico, Israel to Belize, and Hawaii to Paris, over the years I continued to explore the world through self-guided trips. It wasn’t until I took a getaway planned by a travel agent friend that I realized how expert guidance can profoundly impact the travel experience. After journeying to many more destinations, conducting countless hours of research, and building a network of on-the-ground experts, I founded Palomar Travel in 2019. I am currently living my dream job—connecting with people through a shared love of travel, advocating and educating around traveling with kids, and creating unique adventures clients of all ages will never forget.

When I’m not exploring new destinations, I love helping people experience the world through personalized trip planning that takes the work and the worry out of travel, along with creating memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.