Meet the Team

Hello and welcome! 

I'm Leslie Marquez, owner of Brightside Travel Co. 

A little bit about me:

First, I'm a mom! Im beyond blessed that God chose me to care for a handful of the most kindhearted, fun-loving boys you'll ever meet. 

I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers), and consider myself a master of multi-tasking! 

Nothing makes me happier than  making memories with my family, especially through travel. We love all things Walt Disney World and Universal Destinations & Experiences, cruising, the Bahamas, skiing and everything in-between. 

I've been a Travel Advisor since 2019 (Yep, I dug myself out of the Covid-19 trenches and learned a great deal along the way) and have loved assisting countless families with their vacation plans.

One thing that separates me from others, is that I do NOT consider my role as a travel advisor a sales position. Vacations are not only a financial investment, but they're also how many valuable, lifetime memories are made. When I book travel for families, some of whom I've never met before, we work together closely through the planning period.  Our relationships strengthen during the process and by the time my clients travel, I now consider them friends. 

I love their passion for travel at such a young age!  These boys are always willing to try a new adventure or explore a new destination which in turns allows me to  better serve my clients interested in family travel.  They share feedback with me from their perspective, (regarding theme park attractions, resorts, experiences and dining), which believe it or not is helpful when considering certain aspects of my client's vacations. Each one of these kiddos contributes in their own special way, and has provided great value to my business! 

Additionally, I may or may not volunteer them for marketing material, as well ;).