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Stephanie Kowacz

Stephanie Kowacz

Chief Operating Officer
Worked at Holbrook Travel since: 1992
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Central America for 500!

Stephanie graduated from Webster University with a degree in accounting. Stephanie’s various positions at Holbrook prepared her for her current role as Chief Operating Officer where she focuses on the operation of our travel programs, translating Holbrook's vision into operational terms, improving efficiency of workflow, and managing the Pricing and Operations team. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, photography, birding, and spending time with family including her 2 Boxers. Stephanie has visited Australia, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Iceland, Madagascar, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama. Peru, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates. Her hidden talent is creative writing, and she dreams of writing a novel.

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Photo of the Month: December 2025
Above: The critically endangered Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) is a magnificent species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. These macaws heavily rely on the mountain almond tree
Holbrook’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the world traveler or nature lover in your life — or want to drop a hint about your own wish list — here are a few ideas to inspire you!

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