So, What’s the “851” in 851 Travel?

People ask me all the time — what does the 851 stand for?

Is it a flight number?

An area code?

A lucky number?

Nope.

It’s an address. A small, ordinary house with extraordinary meaning.

The Story Behind the Numbers

851 was the number on the mailbox of my grandparents’ home — a little white house tucked on the corner of a quiet street. The kind of place that might not catch your eye if you were just passing by. But for those of us who knew it, it was the center of everything. The heartbeat of our family.

A Home Full of Legacy and Love

That house was more than just four walls and a roof. It was history. It was legacy. It was the house my grandma grew up in alongside her five siblings — a place echoing with memories of laughter, chaos, love, and life. Years later, after raising families of their own, my grandma and grandpa returned to that same house when they retired. They made it their home once again — a full-circle kind of story that I’ve always found deeply beautiful.

The Magic in the Ordinary

And though it was never fancy — mismatched furniture, carpet that had seen better days, and a back door that was never locked — it was magic. There was always someone coming or going, the kitchen was always busy, and no one ever left hungry or unnoticed. It was the kind of place where you walked in and instantly felt seen.

Memories That Made the House a Home

The smell of tater tot hot dish baking in the oven.

The creak of the floorboards in the hallway upstairs.

The sound of cousins running around the yard.

The quiet hum of stories being told around the kitchen table, again and again.

It was warmth, without pretense.

Joy, without effort.

To me, it was the happiest place on earth.

Why I Named My Travel Agency 851

When I started this travel agency, I knew I wanted to carry that feeling with me. I didn’t want to create just another service that books flights and hotels and checks boxes off a list. I wanted something more intentional. More personal. I wanted to build something rooted in connection — in belonging.

Designing Travel That Feels Like Home

I wanted it to feel like 851.

Because yes — I design beautiful vacations. Unique, seamless, memorable adventures to all kinds of incredible places. But the heart of what I do is this: I help people find their own version of that little white house.

Creating That “Exhale” Moment

That place where you feel completely at ease.

Where you can exhale.

Where the noise fades and the good stuff rises to the surface — laughter, love, stillness, discovery.

Whether it’s a balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea, a hidden trattoria on a cobblestone street in Rome, or a cabin nestled deep in the pines — it’s not just about where you go. It’s about how you feel when you get there.

What 851 Travel Is Really About

That’s what 851 Travel is all about.

Not just vacations — but experiences that feel like coming home, even when you’re halfway around the world.

So no, it’s not a flight number. Or an area code.

It’s something much more meaningful than that.

It’s the place that taught me what joy feels like.

And the reason I help others find it for themselves — wherever they choose to go.

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