Julia
Benedict

As the owner of Shades Travel, I pride myself on always putting my travelers first. With over ten years of experience in the travel industry and firsthand knowledge of many destinations, I specialize in creating personalized, thoughtfully planned journeys.

I hold a Business Degree from Trent University along with a Travel and Tourism Certificate, and at heart, I am a planner. I genuinely love designing seamless itineraries filled with meaningful experiences.

Prior to founding Shades Travel, I built a career as a Policy Advisor, where I developed strong skills in research, organization, and attention to detail which are skills I now bring to every trip I design.

To me, travel is about expanding your perspective by experiencing different cultures and places. It’s about creating memories that last a lifetime, and I’m here to help you do exactly that.