Meet Natalia Johnson | Travel Business Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Natalia Johnson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Natalia, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I started “Chateau of Beautie Travel” after observing that many people traveled merely to escape their daily routines, often missing the deeper beauty and transformative power of travel. The business name signifies a place of luxury and beauty, mirroring our agency’s mission: to offer experiences that rejuvenate the soul. Our tagline, “Don’t travel to escape life – travel to regain a beautiful life,” encapsulates this. We focus on handpicked destinations and activities, ensuring that each one of our clients find inspiration, healing, and enrichment in their travel journeys.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Chateau of Beautie Travel stands distinct in the saturated travel market with its commitment to transformative experiences rather than mere destinations. While the journey to carve our niche was not easy, our unwavering dedication to our philosophy and the glowing testimonials from our clients helped us navigate challenges. What truly sets us apart is our emphasis on deep, immersive experiences over standard tourist activities. We’ve learned the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and staying true to core values. Our message is simple: travel isn’t about ticking off places but uncovering beauty, both in the world and within oneself.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.

Chateau of Beautie Travel week-long itinerary for a best friend visiting Dallas, TX:

Day 1: Downtown Exploration

• Breakfast at Ellen’s.
• Visit the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park.
• Lunch at Mexican Sugar for some Tex-Mex.
• Evening stroll in Deep Ellum, known for its vibrant murals and live-music venues.

Day 2: Historical Day

• Begin at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
• Afternoon visit some other great museums: Perot, Rainbow Fault, Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights, African-American Museum, & George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
• Lunch at Terry Blacks BBQ.

Day 3: Uptown Vibes

• Start with brunch at The Henry & explore The Union area
• Ride the M-Line Trolley.
• Evening at Happiest Hour and/or Moxie’s for drinks.

Day 4: For Nature Lovers

• Morning at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
• Picnic lunch in the gardens.
• Sunset views at White Rock Lake.

Day 5: Shopping and Architecture

• Shopping at NorthPark Center.
• Lunch at Loro Asian Smokehouse
• Visit the Truck Yard in lower Greenville .

Day 6: Fair Park & Brewery

• Explore Fair Park, especially if the State Fair is going on like right now
• Lunch at State Fair
• Visit Texas Discovery Gardens
• Evening at Parliament

Day 7: A Culinary Farewell

• Brunch at Oddfellows in the Bishop Arts District.
• Afternoon of boutique shopping in the district.
•Happy hour at Al Biernat’s.
• Farewell dinner at Drake’s Hollywood

In Dallas, it’s a blend of culture, history, nature, and culinary delights. There’s something for everyone, making it an exciting place to explore and you can always find something to do!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to dedicate a heartfelt shoutout to my mother, Momma Jimmie. She was the epitome of everything pure and the true definition of an awesome woman. While she may have left us in 2017, her spirit and tenacity live on within me and my children. Every challenge I face, every success I achieve, I can’t help but think of her influence, guidance, and love. Her enduring spirit serves as a constant motivation for me. The values and lessons she instilled in me continue to shape my decisions and life path. I owe a significant part of who I am today to her unwavering love and belief in me. To Momma Jimmie: your legacy lives on, and I strive every day to make you proud.

Website: https://linktr.ee/chateauofbeautie

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cobtravel_

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliasjohnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chateauofbeautie

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