About Julie Harris
“Solis” is a nod to my Honduran heritage on my mother’s side. I began traveling at a very early age since my father served as a doctor in the US Army. I am fluent in 3 languages: Spanish, French, and English. I decided to become a travel advisor 14 years ago because I had traveled extensively in my lifetime and had a solid business background working in both small businesses and large corporations. Solis Escapes, LLC is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Travel Style & Destination Specialties
Areas of Expertise Include:
• Culinary Tours
• Culture
• Eco-Tourism
• Romantic Getaways
• Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
• River Cruising
• Adventure
• Global Sports & Entertainment
Destinations:
• Ecuador & The Galápagos Islands
• Costa Rica
• Honduras
• Belize
• France
• Spain
• Northern Portugal
• Bermuda
• Bali, Indonesia
• Mexico
• California
• Nicaragua
• Brazil (Iguassu Falls area)
• Peru
• Argentina (Buenos Aires and Patagonia (Bariloche))
• United States National Parks
• Caribbean (U.S. Virgin Islands, Roatan, Honduras, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Cayman Islands, Ambergris Caye, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico)
• Morocco
Specialties
Over the years I have focused on cultural and culinary travel, even escorting groups on chef-led trips.
What I Love to Plan
I’m an active traveler and enjoy soft-adventure vacations. I get excited about people looking to get out and physically embrace the world.
Who Is My Ideal Client
My ideal client enjoys nice accommodations and good service. They love to learn, they are eager to experience new things, and they are not afraid of other cultures. They also respect my work and time.
My Favorite Destinations
Ecuador and the Galápagos – Quito for gaucho culture in the countryside and the scenic volcano, and the Galápagos, of course, for nature. And I’ll never grow tired of Bali for its people, the cuisine, and the spirituality – this island packs it in.
Most Memorable Travel Experience
I was whale-watching in Washington’s San Juan Islands when an orca pod came past. The grandfather leapt into the air and twirled, prompting the others to follow suit. It reminded me that some of the world’s best adventures are right in our backyard.
Best Food City
Fes, Morocco
Amazing!
Julie absolutely killed it! From the original intake call to booking everything and keeping track of all the changes, this trip was absolutely seamless and worry-free! We would recommend her (and we did!) to anyone! Thank you, again!!
- T. Morris | October 2025
Excellence as usual
Julie has been planning my adventures for about 4 years now. She and her team are very proffesional and always providing the support needed. She surely knows how to make each vacation special. Julie takes the time to understand what I am looking for in a vacation and willing to learn more about us to make our experiences memorable. Thanks again, Julie.
- Andreina | October 2025
Paris London Trip
Julie is great to work with and has local knowledge of hotels that makes me confident I'll be staying in a good location at a good hotel. All details were handled before we got there.
- Frank | May 2025
Costa Rica Vacation
Juliann was fantastic. She was always available to answer our questions (and we had many) with that she gave us great suggestions and guided us to the perfect itinerary for my family. The whole trip went flawlessly. Costa Rica was a beautiful country full of of lovely people and I would go back and discover I new area next time.
- M. Farbe | May 2025
Quebec
As always, Julie put together a great trip for us to Quebec City and Montreal. She truly understands our needs and “quirks” and arranges our itinerary appropriately enabling us to have a great time.
