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My name is Courtney, and I’m the founder of Aveline Travel Collective. I’m based in Michigan and am passionate about creating thoughtful, elevated travel experiences centered around wellness, culture, history, and meaningful connection.
Before entering the travel industry, I worked as a high school English teacher, in marketing and graphic design, and currently assist within my husband’s wealth management business. I’m also a breast cancer survivor and peer mentor through Michigan Medicine, which has deeply shaped my perspective on intentional living and transformative travel.
My niche is focused on women in transition and travelers seeking restorative, culturally immersive luxury experiences. Some of my favorite destinations I’ve explored include Italy, Portugal, France, Costa Rica, and Mexico, and I’m especially drawn to boutique luxury hotels, wellness travel, and experiential itineraries.
My journeys through Italy and Portugal were among the most transformative and inspiring experiences of my life and ultimately became the foundation for creating Aveline Travel Collective. As a woman emerging from a breast cancer journey and navigating a new chapter of life, these travels awakened something in me that I cannot fully put into words. From wandering the historic streets of Florence and experiencing the beauty and history of Rome to sharing authentic meals with local families in Sorrento, I felt deeply connected not only to the destinations themselves, but to myself again.
Portugal further shaped my vision of what meaningful luxury travel could be. From the vibrant charm of Lisbon and the breathtaking beauty of Madeira to the peaceful vineyards of the Douro Valley and the historic soul of Porto, every part of the journey felt intentional, restorative, and immersive. Staying at extraordinary properties like Reid’s Palace and Six Senses Douro Valley, exploring with private guides, and slowing down enough to truly experience the culture reminded me that travel can be far more than indulgence — it can be healing, grounding, emotionally enriching, and profoundly life changing. These experiences inspired my passion for creating thoughtful, culturally immersive journeys for travelers, particularly women in transition, who are seeking beauty, connection, wellness, and meaningful experiences through travel.