RACHEL OBERMEIER
SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA
I am thrilled to be a travel advisor! It is the perfect culmination of my career in tourism and my lifelong love of travel.
I grew up in Tennessee and moved to Germany after marrying my German husband. I had a great job there – Director of Sales for Tennessee Tourism and Memphis & Mississippi, covering all German speaking countries I enjoyed sharing the wonders of the region and developing customized itineraries that helped visitors experience the Deep South’s history, culture, and hidden gems. These include discovering a juke joint in Mississippi, reflecting after a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, absorbing the live music while on Lower Broadway in Nashville, or exploring the world-class collections at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Living in Germany gave my family and me the opportunity to explore Europe extensively. We took golf lessons in Portugal, watched our children learn to ski in Austria, celebrated New Year’s Eve by biking through Amsterdam, and enjoyed walks along the Seine in Paris.
Vacationing in Europe remains one of my greatest passions. In recent years, we have enjoyed exploring the archeological wonders on the Greek islands during the day and watching the sun set while viewing the beautiful blue water in the evening.
Discovering new destinations has enriched my life. I’ve relished our travels to Cape Verde where the locals were so hospitable. Driving next to camels leisurely walking along the road in Oman is an experience not long forgotten. Through travel I’ve learned that the most memorable trips are built around meaningful experiences, not just sightseeing. I’ve become a travel advisor because I enjoy connecting travelers with authentic experiences that create lasting memories.
In a nutshell
Fun Facts about me:
If I’m not at my desk, you’ll find me // on a walk or reading a book
A few things I always pack in my carry-on // travel blanket, water bottle, and a change of clothes.
My favorite souvenir // artwork from Rome and a Fisherman Sweater from Portugal. It’s my go to on a cool evening.
At sunset, you’ll find me drinking // Prosecco or Aperol Spritz
Beach or pool // Beach, you cannot go for a walk on the pool!
Sleep through on long-haul flights, or wake up for every meal // Wake up, I’m not going to miss someone serving me a meal!
One country I’ll never say no to // Greece
My favorite guilty pleasure snack // When I’m in Europe it’s chocolate. In the US it’s New Orleans pralines and Mississippi Cheese Straws.
Longest flight I’ve been on // 16 hours from LAX to Melbourne, Australia
My favorite passport stamp // Athens, Greece