“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

LETS PLAN A TRIP!

CUSTOM TRAVEL ITINERARIES

PLACES I LOVE:

FRANCE

ICELAND

SCOTLAND

AMSTERDAM

LONDON

ITALY

NYC

AUSTIN

THE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

let me  Introduce myself

My name is Noelle Otts and I live in Austin, TX with my husband, 2 children and 4 dogs. Growing up outside New York City, I’ve always been drawn to the hustle and bustle of city life, but it was back in 2017 when we took our children international for the first time, that a whole new door opened up.

Outside of our beloved Austin, TX, traveling is where I most feel at home. Whether it’s exploring the fjords of Iceland, riding bikes in the canals of Amsterdam, eating and drinking our way through France or connecting with my ancestry through the vastness of Italy, I am most deeply connected when I’m experiencing it through the eyes and cultures of other places. Besides family travel, my husband and I have long been visiting The Russian River Valley in California known for smaller wine producers, amazing food and family-like community.

So whether it is a big city like Paris, London or NYC, the countryside of The Loire Valley, the rich history of The Scottish Highlands or the blissful quiet of the redwoods in Guernesville, I am here to help the trip you have been dreaming of!

  • GIOIA (SOUNDS LIKE “JOYA”). THE ITALIAN WORD MEANING JOY, PLEASURE & ENJOYMENT DESCRIBES A LITTLE OF MY HERITAGE AND A LOT OF WHAT I FEEL WHEN I TRAVEL.

What My

Clients Say…

  • “Gioia has taken the hours upon hours of guesswork and research out required for the ultimate travel experience I wanted for my family. The time saved is invaluable. With their years of experience, my options for flights, hotels, and activities were curated to meet my family’s needs and desires. I can’t recommend them enough. One of our dream trips has officially been checked off the list stress-free leaving us with excitement to have them plan our next adventure!!”

    Tiffany S.

  • “Noelle makes every trip special and personalized! Food is my favorite way to experience a new place and she always finds the most amazing places to eat. We wandered the most lovely neighborhood in London and ate at the perfect restaurant followed by a stop at a local cigar shop which my husband loved! It was magical.”

    Christie O.

  • “Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation planning experience than working with Noelle - her breadth of knowledge, travel know-how, and enthusiasm made our trip to the Russian River valley a dream- we not only had a fantastic getaway but fell in love with a new place we never would have known about!”

    Alex & Laura H.

  • We had the trip of a lifetime, and it was largely thanks to Noelle’s amazing recommendations and tips. This was our first visit to France, and she helped us nail down an amazing itinerary that maximized our time in each location, without feeling rushed or too overwhelming. That’s what I love about Noelle’s travel experience: she doesn’t just help us choose the best hotels and restaurants, but she also thinks about jet lag, how we’ll feel after a long day of traveling, the best ways to tour a city, and other details that make all the difference. We absolutely loved the hotel she recommended in Paris, and every single restaurant and wine bar she told us to go. We also did a bike tour for the first time, and it was one of our favorite days in the trip - I would have never thought of exploring Paris by bike, and it was amazing!

    Troy & Sami F.

  • Noelle was amazing to work with.

    I wanted to surprise my husband for his 40th bday but had no clue where to start. Noelle helped with every part of the trip and saved me hours from having to read yelp reviews and research places to visit. We could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much Noelle. It was a trip of a lifetime!

    Staci & Jimmy M.

  • I thought I could plan our trip to Italy. I am the kind of traveler who likes to have a set plan and am not comfortable with just deciding on the fly. I spent weeks researching and then realized there were so many options, I wasn't nailing down any decisions. I am so glad I found Noelle with Gioia Travel Studio! She was able to offer amazing options for hotels and restaurants so I could finally make those reservations. She worked with what I had already decided on and helped me fill in the gaps. She also gave suggestions for tastings, tours, and shops in the various towns we traveled to. Everything is loaded in an app that was easy to follow. We had the most amazing vacation to Tuscany! So drink the wine, eat the amazing food, and enjoy la dolce vita!

    Beth H.

  • I didn’t even know where to start with planning for our first family trip to NYC, but we really wanted to make it happen for our daughter’s senior trip. Noelle was a literal godsend, helping us decide which places to visit, choosing amazing restaurants and answering my questions big and small! She even sent me some tips to help manage my flying fears. We had the best time! Would highly recommend her to anyone!

    Rachel H.

  • We had a phenomenal vacation in Iceland and Amsterdam. Thanks to Noelle’s assistance with flights and planning, we had one of the best family trips we have ever had. We as a family were able to experience such amazing scenery, cultures, and activities.

    Mike D.

 

tell me more ABOUT YOUR trip

When I set out to create Gioia, I wanted it to be something different. I wanted to provide a service where I could customize each trip to each person’s financial needs and preferences. Maybe you enjoy 5 star hotels and want to focus your financial resources and energy on unforgettable meals and accommodations. Or perhaps you prefer a casual Airbnb loft in an up and coming neighborhood. Or Maybe you are like me and want all that and more!

At Gioia Travel Studio, I am here to customize your trip to your exact needs and wants. My pricing reflects this desire in creating something unique to you while offering an assortment of packages and add on’s.

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