WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
to plan, and gear up for adventures.
When you enter our space, we want you to feel energized by the travel experiences that await you and be inspired by our carefully selected travel products.
Our customer is often an intrepid traveler and they understand why quality travel gear is so important.
We select our products with care, focusing on details related to size, weight and overall design to make sure we have a curated collection of the best travel merchandise.
All of us at Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters are passionate travelers who also embrace the idea of simply taking a day off to play, hike, bike, rappel, raft, float, skydive, sample craft beers, sip wine, or hike the entire Rivanna Trail loop (which takes about 5 hours without stops).
The choices we’ve made in our retail shop display our passion for well-made, thoughtfully designed gear – and create conversational spaces for our travel consultants to meet with you and plan tailored vacation experiences. It is also a space for our packing specialists to showcase their knowledge through Packing Demonstrations. Watch our Happenings page for these and other in-store events.
We are available to help with ideas and gear for vacations that are far-afield, or in our own backyard. As a full-service travel agency, we are ready to help you book your next great getaway – be it by car, plane, train, ship, or rocket (coming soon). Julie and Rochelle have travelled the globe and forged terrific relationships with travel providers to offer our clients a complete travel experience, where you do the dreaming, and we do the planning
I opened Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters in 1993 after a year spent travelling in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. That year truly opened my eyes to the many incredible aspects of travel. I immersed myself in various cultures and new experiences and, above all, cherished my interactions with the people I met from all corners of the world.
That first stamp on my passport truly changed my life and became the foundation for my life’s work.
I, and the travel consultants and packing specialists at Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters, spend every day creating custom-designed travel experiences for our clients as well as gearing them up for any adventure with our curated selection of top quality travel products
When I established Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters and created an overall mission for the company it was important that my business stay focused on
the joy and inherent discovery created through travel –
that feeling of leaping into the unknown followed by the thrill of landing on one’s feet. Whether going to relax on a beach or immerse oneself in a new city, I believe the ultimate reward to travel is gaining distance from and perspective on our daily lives while also tapping into the joy and liberation of experiencing something new. That is why, at Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters we focus on planning trips to destinations around the world and have cultivated relationships with other travel providers to enhance our client’s experiences in a multitude of destinations.
At Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters we recognize that the time dedicated to travelling for pleasure is precious. Therefore, it is our goal to make the trip planning process an exciting and fulfilling part of the entire travel experience. Our approach is collaborative and, we hope, fun. Throughout the years we have remained acutely aware that we are planning or outfitting your vacation. We simply want it to be the best vacation ever.
As a Travel Concierge, I have the privilege of being the first point of contact for our travel clients. It’s my responsibility to ensure our clients understand how we work and guide them as they embark on planning their next adventure. I genuinely enjoy setting the tone for collaboration with our exceptional team. As a travel enthusiast myself, I love hearing about the unique travel plans people are eager to make happen. It’s inspiring and motivates me to get out and explore the world even more! My favorite travel destination is Italy, where I lived briefly as a child and return to every few years.
At Peace Frogs Travel, our specialty is curating vacation experiences that are perfectly aligned with the way you want to travel. We understand that every traveler has their own set of interests, tastes, and needs, and I make it a point to keep those in mind with every client interaction.
Here’s a quick overview of how we work when it comes to travel planning:
- We begin with an initial 30-minute consultation where you can share your dreams and goals for your ideal vacation.
- Based on this conversation, we create a customized itinerary proposal tailored specifically to your needs.
- Once you approve the itinerary, we take care of all the arrangements, leaving you free to relax and enjoy an extraordinary journey.
Feel free to reach out through our website or drop by our store to start planning your next amazing adventure. We can’t wait to meet you!
As a lifelong traveler, I’ve picked up quite a few packing tips for all types of trips-whether it’s road trips across the US, visits to Egypt (where I have family), or adventures to other far-off destinations
At Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters we look at packing as an art and a skill. I am here to help our globetrotting clients pack for their unique trips using the most effective packing strategies and tools that we can find. I know the products we carry in the store inside and out and am also always looking for the latest in travel gear innovation.
I host group and private packing demos, both virtually or in person, for clients interested in taking a deeper dive into packing tips and tools
…but I am also happy to advise you if you just want to pop into the store for a look.
I love that so many of the products that people invest in for a special vacation can also be used for a weekend getaway or even in their everyday lives.
After working as the Travel Concierge at Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters for over 10 years, I relocated to my hometown of San Antonio, Texas, with my pup, Sally. Now, I work remotely, handling much of the trip research and planning that allows Julie to craft unique, one-of-a-kind adventures for our clients. While I miss the day-to-day interaction with our wonderful clientele, I enjoy working from home and immersing myself in the travel planning process.
Given the many details involved in most of the trips we organize, I put in the effort to ensure we don’t miss a single thing.