About Prescription Travel
Providing Extraordinary Travel Experiences
Prescription Travel was founded in love. Love of culture. Love of new experiences with family and friends. Love of helping others. Love of life. Our goal from the start has been to create fabulous vacations for you to explore spellbinding destinations, on your own terms, with your loved ones by your side. Give yourself the mental break you deserve. Come home revitalized, reconnected, and ready to give your job — and your life — your all again. Our expert travel advisors are here to help you. Schedule your complimentary consultation call to discover how we make travel planning as easy as 1-2-3.
Meet Our Team
Gayle Smith
Founder & CEO
Leading Travel Expert
Gayle Smith is the visionary founder and Co-Owner of Prescription Travel, Prescription Travel Group, and Red & Black Travel. Gayle's commitment exceeds transactional travel planning; it's about cultivating a team that strives to create meaningful and personalized client experiences. Travel, for Gayle, is so much more than jumping on a plane to say you have been somewhere. Travel educates. Travel inspires. Travel creates memories to last a lifetime. As the driving force behind Prescription Travel and Prescription Travel Group, Gayle has extended her passion for travel beyond exploration to the mentorship and coaching of young travel advisors. While not in the office, Gayle enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason and her two dachshunds, Dagny and Maggie.
Sam Johnson
Lead Travel Advisor
Sam hails from Big Sky, Montana, and a sense of adventure has followed his whole life. Taking him from skiing in his hometown to exploring the ancient temples of Angkor Wat and scuba diving in the Galapagos. Sam believes that travel opens the mind to new possibilities and invokes excitement for the future. Sam looks forward to helping you curate your next unforgettable experience.
Emily Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Meet Emily Taylor, Pharm.D., BBA in Finance, a dynamic professional dedicated to fostering community health through her diverse skill set. After earning her degree in Finance from the University of Georgia, Emily embarked on a journey that led her through the financial industry and education sector. Drawing inspiration from her family's medical background, she pursued a career as a Pharmacist, serving her rural community at the local hospital.
Now, as the Co-Owner and Chief Financial Officer of Prescription Travel, Prescription Travel Group, and Red & Black Travel, Emily joins forces with the travel industry to offer a novel approach to wellness through curated travel experiences designed to alleviate stress and nurture relationships. When she's not crunching numbers, Emily cherishes moments with her husband, John, their two boys, Jack and Hank, and their beloved pup, Shug.
Kelsie Casey
Travel Advisor
With a background in art history and design, Kelsie is passionate about extraordinary travels that delve into art, culture, and immersive experiences. She loves to get people inspired by the beauty and rich history that rests in art. Kelsie is excited to help you discover unforgettable fusions of exploration, understanding, and creativity through a unique experience!
Meghan Keeler
Travel Advisor
Meghan is a firm believer in the transformative power of travel! With a deep passion for adventure and appreciation for diverse cultures, she will ignite your wanderlust. In addition to her degree in tourism management, she possesses expertise gained from immersive experiences such as studying abroad in Italy, embarking on a solo expedition to Portugal, and leading group adventure trips in British Columbia, Canada to name a few. Meghan can't wait to work with you in curating a memorable and personalized travel experience!
Jason H. Smith, M.D.
Travel Medicine Consultant
Dr. Jason Smith is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician with over fifteen years of experience. As a Fellow of the Wilderness Medical society and diplomate of the international Society for Travel Medicine, Dr. Smith is an expert in the field of travel medicine. Wherever your destination and whatever your medical history, he can ensure that you are prepared for all the hazards you might face on even your most adventurous journey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.