Julie Durso
- Scott Dunn Private Travel Manager
- San Diego Office
- 13 years' Experience in Travel
I am one of the lucky few to have started working the travel industry at the start of my career. I love adventure and got my start as a guide, leading luxury hiking and cycling journeys all over Italy and the rest of the world.
When I travel, I try to find a balance of the bucket‑list must‑sees with hidden gems. I'll take some weather to avoid the crowds anytime. I love traveling with all my senses - weather it's feeling the wind in my face from the deck of a boat on the Adriatic Sea, soaking my feet deep in hot Thai sand, waking to the sound of ancient bells ringing in Italy, or eating whatever the locals eat in Japan!
What My Guests Say
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"I appreciated the details like having a handwritten note in our hotel room upon arrival from the team at Scott Dunn. Julie suggested we see the Summer Papal Palace in Gandolfi and we really liked that and our tour at the Capitoline Museums. Great guides both days."JWS - October 2025Traveled to Italy
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"This trip was perfect. The two water venues were different enough to make us feel like we were on two separate vacations. Julie understood our concerns about ground transportation and how we have been stranded in the past. No issues with Scott Dunn. "MS - December 2024Traveled to Maldives
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"Julie and the Scott Dunn team made our trip so seamless. EVERYTHING was perfect including all the excursions, restaurant references from the concierge team and our hotel selection was a Roman dream come true. Thank you Julie and Scott Dunn."YD - October 2024Traveled to Italy
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"I was extremely happy with the trip and how it was arranged. Julie was fantastic to work with, very organized, professional, and easy to communicate with."DC - August 2024Traveled to Europe
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What is the best hotel you've ever stayed at and why?
Belmond Maroma - this took me by surprise because I usually prefer a boutique hotel rather than a large resort, but I call Maroma a resort with a soul!
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What is the best piece of travel advice you've ever received?
Welcome the detours along the way! Often it's those little missteps or alterations that make the trip memorable.
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What's the best thing you've ever brought back from your travels?
Custom tailored clothing from Hoi An, Vietnam! It's very touristic, but this trip, I didn't know how great you can feel in clothes custom made for your body!
My Favorite Scott Dunn Hotels and Tours
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VIEW TOURLimitless Tanzania and Rwanda
Limitless Tanzania and Rwanda - Gorillas are still on my bucket list, but I love that this tour combines two once-in-a-lifetime experiences by offering gorilla trekking and a traditional safari. -
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VIEW HOTELBensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild
Shinta Mani Wild - There is more to Cambodia than Siem Reap! Shinta Mani Wild is an incredible way to see more of Cambodia in this pristine wildlife and nature reserve.
