About Watercolor Travel
We truly listen to clients’ desires so that they can co-create custom itineraries that deliver exceptional vacation experiences, complete with luxurious touches and extra special surprises.
At Watercolor Travel,
travel dreams… no matter how fanciful, become a reality.
Hi, I'm Lu Ann Haygood
founder of Watercolor Travel
I’m one of those people who’ve always known what they wanted to be when they grew up. In my case, a traveler. Even as a little girl, I was fascinated by other cultures and people, forever hungry to learn more. Later, as a teacher, I was thrilled to impart the wisdom I gleaned through my travels on my students — history and geography really come alive when you can actually say, “I’ve been there”!
Now, as a custom travel planner, I can draw on my experience in the travel industry to create adventurous, unforgettable escapes for my clients. I’ve been on a lifelong journey of exploration, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned.
Fun Facts About Me
I’m a self-proclaimed Francophile (lover of all things French)
I’ve visited most of the 21 regions of Italy and can’t wait to experience the rest.
I love the water and schedule time on the water, in the water, or under the water on all my trips.
I love historical fiction, especially the WW II era. I attended the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in honor of my father who landed at Utah Beach.
I’ve visited all 50 states!
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Meet the Team
Chris Ortego
Wilmington, NC
Travel Specialty: Cruises (Ocean and River), Faith-based travel, Custom Itineraries by Land, Group Travel, National Parks
MORE ABOUT CHRIS
Favorite Vacation: National Parks, Italy, Hawaii
Bucket List Vacations: Spain and Portugal, Australia, South Africa, South America, Canadian Rockies
Favorite Travel Quote: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing Cubes
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, keeping our grandkids!
Jennifer Harris
Denham Springs, LA
Travel Specialty: Disney, Universal, and large group trips are my specialty.
MORE ABOUT JENNIFER
Favorite Vacation: My favorite vacation was visiting the small island of Antigua with two other couples. The people are so inviting and the weather is amazing.
Bucket List Vacation: I would love to visit Hawaii
Favorite Travel Quote: Take the trip, spend the money, make the memories!
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing cubes.
Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, traveling of course, and going to college football games with my family.
Keith Piner
Madisonville, LA
Travel Specialty: Cruising, Theme Park Vacations, Island Getaways.
MORE ABOUT KEITH
Favorite Vacation: Cruise, Caribbean Island Resorts, National Parks.
Bucket List: Alaska Cruise/Land Tour, Grand Canyon, Mediterranean Cruise
Favorite Travel Quote: “Some of your best ideas come when you are on vacation”
Favorite Travel Accessory: Charging Station for technology
Favorite Hobby: Short day trips to new places.
Olivia Arnold
Danville, VA
Travel specialty: All Inclusive Caribbean Travel, Sandals Resorts, Walt Disney World Resorts, Universal Orlando, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Domestic Travel Packages with a love for planning trips to New York City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Key West/Florida Keys, & Charleston as some of my top destinations.
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Favorite vacation: Currently, my favorite vacations are those spent with my husband & two young daughters and doing all things Walt Disney World! We just sailed on the Disney Wish with Disney Cruise Line and it was the best family vacation I have ever taken thus far. It truly was magical. We love going to Walt Disney World as well and those are some of my most favorite vacations to plan for families! My husband and I have also enjoyed All Inclusive travel with Mexico and the Bahamas being our most recent trips!
Bucket List vacation: My bucket list vacation is to visit Greece! I would love to explore the Greek Isles by land and sea. I would also love to visit Italy one day and tour the Amalfi Coast.
Favorite travel quote? "To Travel is to Live." -Hans Christian Andersen
Favorite travel accessory: I love traveling with my camera and taking photos that will last a lifetime! While a phone camera is great...there is truly nothing like my Canon to capture the moments and views!
Favorite hobby: I love reading and try to make time daily to dive into a good book! Fantasy, Thrillers, Mystery, and Romance are my favorite genres!
Dan Haygood
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty : "Planes, trains, and automobiles" , Client Care, Electronic Itineraries
MORE ABOUT DAN
Favorite Vacations: Too many to name them all, but just a few include Italy, Greece, France, British Isles, Hawaii, and Exuma.
Bucket List Vacations: Japan, Antarctica, and Africa
Favorite Travel Quote: “I love those days when my only decision is window or aisle.”
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family and our five granddaughters, playing golf, and traveling
the world!
Christi Ramares
Franklin, TN
Travel Specialty: Cruises are a core focus, guided by firsthand experience and a love of thoughtful travel planning. I design ocean and river cruises, including hosted and group sailings, along with relaxed, romantic all-inclusive escapes for couples. For travelers dreaming of something more personal, I also create individualized itineraries across France, the United Kingdom, and beyond, bringing care, insight, and attention to detail to every journey from start to finish.
MORE ABOUT CHRISTI
Favorite Vacation: Any vacation I can take that includes a body of water, small or large … I am happy with that adventure! I love to explore new places, big cities with public transportation to navigate or small towns to enjoy a quaint local coffee shop.
Bucket List Vacations: Any country I haven’t visited!
Favorite Travel Quote: "A day spent (in a new place) with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered." – Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing cubes and my trusty travel noise machine! Good rest on an adventure is a must!
Favorite Hobby: Watching the sunset from our back porch, time with family, travel with my husband, and pickleball!
Sandra Eldridge
Baton Rouge, LA
Travel Specialty: Romantic Destinations, Cruises, and Europe
MORE ABOUT SANDRA
Favorite Vacation: Anywhere in Europe, but I have to say that Ireland is my favorite. I feel so at home while there.
Bucket List: My bucket list is so very long, but I'll start with France.
Favorite Travel Quote: “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” - J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Travel Accessory: My Zestt Organics Dreamsoft travel scarf. Email me and I'll send you the link.
Favorite Hobby: Writing novels - usually set in Regency England.
Jennifer Johnson
Gonzales, LA
Travel Specialty: Disney vacations are a true specialty of mine, supported by extensive firsthand experience and expert-level knowledge. Alongside Disney, I curate luxury ocean and river cruises, bespoke FIT itineraries, and romantic all-inclusive escapes, bringing the same level of care, insight, and attention to detail to every journey I plan.
MORE ABOUT JENNIFER
Favorite Vacation: My favorite travels have taken me through Europe, most recently to Italy, Greece, Malta, and France—an unforgettable journey rich in culture, history, and experiences I can’t wait to revisit.
Bucket List Vacation: At the top of my bucket list is either an Antarctic expedition cruise or an immersive African safari.
Favorite Travel Quote: “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience it to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Travel Accessory: A phone charger is always my must-have travel accessory.
Favorite Hobby: When I’m not planning trips, I’m doing what I love most: traveling, exploring new destinations, and experiencing the cultures that make each place unique.
Katherine Kennedy
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty: Disney vacations for the family, Sandals honeymoon, and European river cruises
MORE ABOUT KATHERINE
Favorite Vacations: Exploring Ireland - so magical
Bucket List Vacations: Vacations: Many places in Europe - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy!
Favorite Travel Quote: “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
Favorite Hobby: In my spare time, I love to needlepoint and spend time at the beach.
Linza Cross
Wilmington, NC
Travel Specialty: Disney Vacations, Family Travel, All Inclusive Caribbean Travel, Cruises
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Favorite Vacations: Taking my three little girls to Disney World, Sandals All Inclusives
Bucket List Vacations: I would love to explore Scotland and Ireland!
Favorite Travel Quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain
Favorite Accessory: A hanging toiletry bag to save counter space!
Favorite Hobby: I love reading, being outside gardening or walking on the beach and spending time with my three little girls!
Candice Corrigan
Charlotte, NC
Travel Specialty: USVI, Cruising, Hawaii, Solo Travel, Disney for Adults, Customized European Itineraries
MORE ABOUT CANDICE
Favorite Vacations: Honeymoom on Seabourn Ovation from Lisbon with stops in Porto, Ferrol, Holyhead, Waterford, Londonberry, Saint Malo, Cherbourg and ending in Dover outside London. Solo trip to Munich and Neuschwanstein Castle!
Bucket List Vacations: Maldives
Favorite Travel Quote: “Oh, the places you'll go!" - Dr Seuss
Favorites Travel Accessory: I recently invested in new carry-on luggage from BEIS that makes it so easy to stack and roll! Ditching the bakpack was a game changer.
Favorite Hobby: Travel to new destinations
Hillary Haygood
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty: Disney Vacations, Family Travel, All Inclusive Caribbean Travel, Cruises
MORE ABOUT HILLARY
Favorite Vacations: Switzerland, Vienna, and Amsterdam
Bucket List Vacations: Egypt, Amalfi Coast, Finland (Northern lights/ Glass Igloos)
Favorite Travel Quote: “I wish I was a postcard. For under $2 you can travel the world to any location in the world.
Favorite Travel Accessory: Noise canceling earbuds
Favorite Hobby: Photography
Olivia Arnold
Danville, VA
Travel Specialty: All Inclusive Caribbean Travel, Sandals Resorts, Walt Disney World Resorts, Universal Orlando, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Domestic Travel Packages with a love for planning trips to New York City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Key West/Florida Keys, & Charleston as some of my top destinations.
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Chris Ortego
Wilmington, NC
Travel Specialty: Cruises (Ocean and River), Faith-based travel, Custom Itineraries by Land, Group Travel, National Parks
MORE ABOUT CHRIS
Jennifer Harris
Denham Springs, LA
Travel Specialty: Disney, Universal, and large group trips are my specialty.
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Keith Piner
Madisonville, LA
Travel Specialty: Cruising, Theme Park Vacations, Island Getaways.
MORE ABOUT keith
Favorite Vacation: National Parks, Italy, Hawaii
Bucket List Vacations: Spain and Portugal, Australia, South Africa, South America, Canadian Rockies
Favorite Travel Quote: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing Cubes
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, keeping our grandkids!
Favorite Vacation: My favorite vacation was visiting the small island of Antigua with two other couples. The people are so inviting and the weather is amazing.
Bucket List Vacation:: I would love to visit Hawaii
Favorite Travel Quote: Take the trip, spend the money, make the memories!
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing cubes.
Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, traveling of course, and going to college football games with my family.
Favorite Vacation: Cruise, Caribbean Island Resorts, National Parks.
Bucket List: Alaska Cruise/Land Tour, Grand Canyon, Mediterranean Cruise
Favorite Travel Quote: “Some of your best ideas come when you are on vacation”
Favorite Travel Accessory: Charging Station for technology
Favorite Hobby: Short day trips to new places.
Favorite vacation: Currently, my favorite vacations are those spent with my husband & two young daughters and doing all things Walt Disney World! We just sailed on the Disney Wish with Disney Cruise Line and it was the best family vacation I have ever taken thus far. It truly was magical. We love going to Walt Disney World as well and those are some of my most favorite vacations to plan for families! My husband and I have also enjoyed All Inclusive travel with Mexico and the Bahamas being our most recent trips!
Bucket List vacation: My bucket list vacation is to visit Greece! I would love to explore the Greek Isles by land and sea. I would also love to visit Italy one day and tour the Amalfi Coast.
Favorite travel quote: "To Travel is to Live." -Hans Christian Andersen
Favorite Travel Accessory: I love traveling with my camera and taking photos that will last a lifetime! While a phone camera is great...there is truly nothing like my Canon to capture the moments and views!
Favorite hobby: I love reading and try to make time daily to dive into a good book! Fantasy, Thrillers, Mystery, and Romance are my favorite genres!
Jennifer Johnson
Gonzales, LA
Travel specialty: Disney vacations are a true specialty of mine, supported by extensive firsthand experience and expert-level knowledge. Alongside Disney, I curate luxury ocean and river cruises, bespoke FIT itineraries, and romantic all-inclusive escapes, bringing the same level of care, insight, and attention to detail to every journey I plan.
MORE ABOUT JENNIFER
Dan Haygood
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty : "Planes, trains, and automobiles" , Client Care, Electronic Itineraries
MORE ABOUT DAN
Christi Ramares
Franklin, TN
Travel Specialty: Cruises are a core focus, guided by firsthand experience and a love of thoughtful travel planning. I design ocean and river cruises, including hosted and group sailings, along with relaxed, romantic all-inclusive escapes for couples. For travelers dreaming of something more personal, I also create individualized itineraries across France, the United Kingdom, and beyond, bringing care, insight, and attention to detail to every journey from start to finish.
MORE ABOUT CHRISTI
Sandra Eldridge
Baton Rouge, LA
Travel Specialty: Romantic Destinations, Cruises, and Europe
MORE ABOUT SANDRA
Favorite Vacations: Too many to name them all, but just a few include Italy, Greece, France, British Isles, Hawaii, and Exuma.
Bucket List Vacations: Japan, Antarctica, and Africa
Favorite Travel Quote: “I love those days when my only decision is window or aisle.”
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family and our five granddaughters, playing golf, and traveling
the world!
Favorite Vacation: Any vacation I can take that includes a body of water, small or large … I am happy with that adventure! I love to explore new places, big cities with public transportation to navigate or small towns to enjoy a quaint local coffee shop.
Bucket List Vacations: Any country I haven’t visited!
Favorite Travel Quote: "A day spent (in a new place) with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered." – Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Travel Accessory: Packing cubes and my trusty travel noise machine! Good rest on an adventure is a must!
Favorite Hobby: Watching the sunset from our back porch, time with family, travel with my husband, and pickleball!
Favorite Vacation: Anywhere in Europe, but I have to say that Ireland is my favorite. I feel so at home while there.
Bucket List: My bucket list is so very long, but I'll start with France.
Favorite Travel Quote: “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” - J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Travel Accessory: My Zestt Organics Dreamsoft travel scarf. Email me and I'll send you the link.
Favorite Hobby: Writing novels - usually set in Regency England.
Favorite Vacation: My favorite travels have taken me through Europe, most recently to Italy, Greece, Malta, and France—an unforgettable journey rich in culture, history, and experiences I can’t wait to revisit.
Bucket List Vacation: At the top of my bucket list is either an Antarctic expedition cruise or an immersive African safari.
Favorite Travel Quote: “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience it to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Travel Accessory: A phone charger is always my must-have travel accessory.
Favorite Hobby: When I’m not planning trips, I’m doing what I love most: traveling, exploring new destinations, and experiencing the cultures that make each place unique.
Katherine Kennedy
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty: Disney vacations for the family, Sandals honeymoon, and European river cruises
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Kim Avant
Lindsey Dunlow
Sevierville, TN
Travel Specialty: Disney
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Linza Cross
Wilmington, NC
Travel Specialty: Disney Vacations, Family Travel, All Inclusive Caribbean Travel, Cruises
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atlanta, GA
Travel specialty: Luxury cruises and all-inclusives.
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Favorite Vacations: Exploring Ireland - so magical
Bucket List Vacations: Many places in Europe - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy!
Favorite Travel Quote: “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
Favorite Hobby: In my spare time, I love to needlepoint and spend time at the beach.
Favorite Vacation: Taking my three little girls to Disney World, Sandals All Inclusives
Bucket List Vacations: I would love to explore Scotland and Ireland!
Favorite Travel Quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain
Favorite Travel Accessory: A hanging toiletry bag to save counter space!
Favorite Hobby: I love reading, being outside gardening or walking on the beach and spending time with my three little girls!
Candice Corrigan
Charlotte, NC
Travel Specialty: USVI, Cruising, Hawaii, Solo Travel, Disney for Adults, Customized European Itineraries
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Hillary Haygood
Hampstead, NC
Travel Specialty: Cruises, Adventure, Family and Luxury Travel
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Favorite Vacations: Honeymoon on Seabourn Ovation from Lisbon (Portugal), Ferrol (Spain), Holyhead (Wales), Waterford (Ireland), Londonberry (Ireland), Saint Malo (France), Cherbourg (France) and ending in Dover (outside of London). Solo Trip to Munich and Neuschwanstein Castle!
Bucket List Vacations: Maldives
Favorite Travel Quote: “Oh, the places you"ll go!" Dr. Seuss
Favorite travel Accessory: I recently invested in a new carry-on luggage from BEIS that makes it so easy to stack and roll! Dithing the backpack was a game changer
Favorite Hobby: Travel to new destinations!
Favorite Vacation: Switzerland, Vienna, Amsterdam
Bucket List Vacations: Egypt, Amalfi Coast, Finland (Northern lights/Glass Igloos)
Favorite Travel Quote: “I wish I was a postcard. For under $2 you can travel the world to any location in the world.
Favorite Travel Accessory: Noise canceling earbuds
Favorite Hobby: Photography
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Our travel experts truly listen to clients’ desires so that they can co-create custom itineraries that deliver exceptional vacation experiences, complete with luxurious touches and extra special surprises. We also believe that part of what makes a “luxury vacation” genuinely luxurious is being taken care of every step of the way, so you can count on the support and guidance of our travel experts during every part of your journey.
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— no matter how fanciful —
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