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Jessica Gifford — Luxury Travel Advisor

Your luxury group travel Caribbean and Mexico expert!

Jamaica Tourist BoardCLIA and IATAN CertifiedCTIEVirtuoso Certified
Jessica Gifford, Luxury Travel Advisor

Meet Jessica

Beyond Luxury, Deeply Personal

Jessica Gifford is a lead travel advisor specializing in destination weddings, milestone celebrations, group travel, and cruises throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. With over 14 years in the travel industry, Jessica brings meticulous, detail-driven planning and deep destination knowledge to every trip she designs. Jessica holds CLIA and IATAN certifications and is proudly affiliated with The Vacation Hotspot and Virtuoso, giving her clients access to exclusive perks, upgrades, and amenities not available when booking on your own. As a Jamaican herself, she understands firsthand the excitement, logistics, and emotion that go into planning a Caribbean/Mexico celebration abroad — and she brings that same personal care to every client she works with.

Some trips you take. Others, you're remembered for.
Begin Planning With Jessica

7+

Countries Visited

2

Continents Explored

14+

Years in Travel Industry

120+

Trips Planned

Jessica's Favorite Luxury Hotels

Personally vetted properties where The Vacation Hotspot clients receive exclusive VIP treatment.

Garza Blanca Los Cabos
Los Cabos, Mexico

Garza Blanca Los Cabos

Upscale, family all-inclusive without feeling cookie cutter. Good food, good service and a great array of activities for all ages.

VIP Welcome & Special Amenity$100 Hotel/Resort CreditPriority for Room UpgradeVirtuoso, TVH Preferred
Secrets Baby Beach
Aruba

Secrets Baby Beach

Excellent food; not too large or small of a property and perfect for adult only vacations or destination weddings.

VIP Welcome & Special Amenity$100 Hotel/Resort CreditPriority for Room UpgradeVirtuoso, TVH Preferred
Moon Palace The Grand Cancun
Cancun, Mexico

Moon Palace The Grand Cancun

Family friendly and adult-only brands that offer upscale all-inclusive. Family resorts offer water parks and adult only offers true luxury.

VIP Welcome & Special Amenity$100 Hotel/Resort CreditPriority for Room UpgradeVirtuoso, TVH Preferred

Specialties

Luxury Destination Weddings and Vow Renewals

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Luxury Destination Weddings and Vow Renewals

Brides and Grooms seeking to get married in Mexico or the Caribbean.

Group Travel

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Group Travel

8+ people traveling together who want to stay at the same place and partake in some or all activities together.

Ocean Cruises

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Ocean Cruises

For all my cruise lovers!

The Art of Thoughtful Travel

Deep Roots in the Caribbean & Mexico

Rather than spreading thin across every destination, my focus stays deliberately narrow — the Caribbean and Mexico, known intimately, resort by resort and region by region.

Access You Can't Book Yourself

Through affiliations with The Vacation Hotspot and Virtuoso, clients receive upgrades, amenities, and perks that simply aren't available booking direct.

Lived, Not Just Sold

As a destination wedding bride herself, I have stood exactly where my clients stand — navigating vendors, guest logistics, and the weight of a day that can't be redone.

Precision Behind Every Detail

Every trip is built like a project, not a wish list — timelines, logistics, and contingencies planned in advance.

"I highly recommend The Vacation Hotspot and especially Jessica for anyone planning a vacation or group trip!"

Christine Gilmore

Graduation Group Cruise

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

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Enjoy curated hotel perks, preferred access, and personalized support through The Vacation Hotspot.

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"I don't just book trips. I engineer the moments you'll spend the rest of your life retelling."

Begin Your Journey With Jessica

Tell Jessica about your dream trip and she'll be in touch within 24 hours.

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