Virginia Poynor is a luxury travel advisor based in Birmingham, Alabama.

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ABOUT ME

Virginia Poynor

Virginia’s love of travel started young - from a family trip to the Galápagos to backpacking through Europe in high school. That curiosity deepened during a semester studying French in Paris, where every weekend was a new country. Her travels have since taken her to five continents and counting.

She studied information systems and international business at the University of Georgia, built a career in cybersecurity consulting in Austin, Texas, and spent over two years growing Virginia Poynor Travel alongside her cybersecurity career before making the leap into travel full time. Virginia Poynor Travel was created to share that same love of the world with her clients, curating meaningful and unforgettable travel adventures.

EXPLORE THE SERVICES

Today, she specializes
in luxury leisure travel

Honeymoons, milestone celebrations, group and multi-generational family trips - working as an independent affiliate of Brownell, a Virtuoso member, and an accredited Forbes Travel Guide advisor. She partners with world-class and boutique properties, local tour providers, and other teams around the globe to craft unique experiences tailored to each client. 

INQUIRE
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    A Honeymoon Made Extra Special

    "Virginia was SO amazing to work with and made our honeymoon extra special. She booked Le Barthélemy for us and handled every detail, making sure the hotel knew it was our honeymoon and adding thoughtful touches we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. Everything was seamless and stress-free, and we felt so taken care of the entire time. Highly recommend Virginia if you want someone who truly goes above and beyond."

    — Sarah M.

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    A Flawless Key West Escape

    "Virginia went above and beyond by not only finding us the most perfect resort on Key West, but also checking in and providing additional references during our stay. She did a great job of working with our budget and making the reservation and search process very hands-free during a busy work season. The trip was flawless and I literally wouldn’t change a thing!"

    —Monica W.

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    Wonderful Places, Seamlessly Planned

    "Virginia was GREAT. Super responsive and listened to our needs and found us WONDERFUL places to stay and eat. She checked in on us periodically! I would use her again over and over!"

    —Hannah D.

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    From Research to Reservation, Made Easy

    "Virginia made this a seamless process from start to finish! She started by researching hotel options in/around Ericeira and efficiently delivered a full suite of options. From there, booking and finalizing was made easy. Because we booked with Virginia, we got a complimentary welcome drink and in-room treat at the hotel… what more could we have asked for?! Thank you, Virg!"

    —Henry H.

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    The Perfect Solo Escape

    "Virginia found the perfect hotel for my taste and helped make my solo Oaxaca trip extraordinary. She went above and beyond and made it so easy for me! Can’t wait to have her help me with my next trip!"

    —Hope S.

A Few Destinations Close to My Heart

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Preferred Partners

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Your next unforgettable trip starts here.

Whether you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, a meaningful family getaway, or simply somewhere new to explore, your journey should feel exciting from the very beginning. Share what you’re dreaming of, and let Virginia take care of the details that bring it all together.

START PLANNING YOUR TRIP