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About Us
Meet the Team
Lee Ann Howe
Founder & Private Travel Advisor | Affluent Passport
Arizona, USA
Lee Ann Howe founded Affluent Passport to provide discerning travelers with a more personal, sophisticated, and highly attentive approach to seeing the world.
Her passion for travel began at an early age aboard her father’s private plane, where each flight sparked a curiosity about new places and the possibilities that awaited beyond the familiar. That early sense of discovery continues to shape the journeys she designs today.
Since becoming a luxury travel advisor in 2011, Lee Ann has advised individuals, couples, families, executives, and private groups on thoughtfully customized travel around the world. Her expertise spans private villas, exceptional hotels and resorts, luxury cruises and yachts, premium and private air, milestone celebrations, and complex multi-destination itineraries.
Lee Ann is known for her discerning eye, intuitive understanding of her clients, and ability to transform personal preferences into journeys that feel effortless and entirely individual. Through trusted global relationships and a boutique advisory model, she delivers exceptional access, seamless execution, and a level of personal attention that extends far beyond traditional travel planning.
Based in Scottsdale, Lee Ann has shared her lifelong sense of adventure with her children, Chandler and Lili—proof that curiosity about the world can become a family legacy.
Favorite Destination:
”The Maldives is pure serenity for me. Picture powder-soft sand, endless shades of turquoise, and the rare luxury of true quiet. Sitting on a secluded sandbar in the middle of the Indian Ocean, with nothing but sea and sky, is my definition of total escape.”
Joanne Socha
Travel Advisor | Travel Far & Well
Massachusetts, USA
A former attorney and accomplished travel writer, Joanne Socha brings exceptional attention to detail, thoughtful judgment, and a deeply informed perspective to every journey she designs.
Joanne advises discerning travelers who value expertise, trust, and a highly personalized approach. She takes the time to understand each client’s interests, priorities, and preferred pace of travel, then translates those insights into carefully considered itineraries that feel seamless, meaningful, and entirely individual.
Her legal background shapes the precision and diligence she brings to complex travel arrangements, while her experience as a travel author gives her a nuanced understanding of destinations, culture, hospitality, and the details that elevate an itinerary beyond the expected.
From exceptional hotels and immersive cultural experiences to thoughtfully paced international journeys, Joanne manages each element with care and intention. Her clients benefit from informed recommendations, meticulous coordination, and the confidence of knowing their travel is in capable and trusted hands.
Favorite Destination:
“Japan inspires me endlessly—a place where timeless tradition and modern elegance exist in perfect balance. From serene temples and extraordinary hospitality to vibrant city streets and remarkable cuisine, every detail feels purposeful. I especially love sharing Japan with travelers seeking a journey that is culturally rich, deeply meaningful, and truly unforgettable.”
