Meet Our Team!
Silke Eze
Founder & Senior Trip Designer
Eric Watson
CFO, COO
Megan Acheson
Travel Advisor
Lisa Nipp
Trip Designer
Liz Weemes
Support & Customer Service Advisor
Silke Eze (Founder & Senior Trip Designer)
Phone: 919-815-0200 (office) | 919-423-8588 (cell)
E-mail: silke@eze2travel.com
Hello, I’m Silke Eze, your guide to the incredible world of travel. Originally from Germany, I made the exciting move to North Carolina in 1990, bringing with me a zest for exploration. Since 1991, I’ve been a proud Certified Travel Counselor. My journey in the travel industry began with renowned firms, American Express Travel and Carlson Wagonlit, where I honed my skills.
In 1996, I pursued my passion further by founding Eze2Travel. Here, I dedicate myself to crafting breathtaking itineraries that embody the unique tastes and desires of my clients. From dreamy Caribbean locales to intricate European journeys, idyllic ocean and river cruises, multi-country South American adventures, or unforgettable African safaris, I am committed to transforming your travel dreams into reality.
Outside of designing bespoke travel experiences, I am the proud mom to three grown children ( 2 sons & 1 daughter) and enjoy life as an empty nester with my husband and our spirited “Covid Puppy,” Gizmo, a feisty West Highland Terrier. I love hosting tours to share the beauty and vibrancy of my home country, Germany, while continuously seeking new destinations to explore for my clients and attending conference to further educate myself with new product and destination knowledge as well as fostering and strengthening partner and supplier relationships.
My Specialties: Customized European Itineraries, including river cruises, Africa, as well as Australia & New Zealand
Favorite Destination: Germany, Greece, Cuba, Turks & Caicos – simply too many to list.
Bucket List Trip: Antarctica Cruise crossing the Drake Passage, Egypt and Patagonia
Favorite Hotel: Canaves Epitome, Santorini, Greece
Favorite Resort: Jade Mountain, St Lucia
Favorite All-Inclusive: Impressions Playa Mujeres
Favorite tour: Romantic Carriage Ride through Salzburg, Austria
Favorite restaurant: Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck, Hungary
Eric Watson (CFO, COO)
Phone: 919-815-0200
E-mail: eric@eze2travel.com
Hi, I’m Eric, a passionate traveler and driving force at Eze2Travel. I grew up in Baltimore and took the leap into adventure by joining the Army right after high school. This led me to experience amazing places like Japan and Panama.
After my military service, I pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, which opened doors to exciting roles at several high-volume financial institutions and hedge funds. In 2019, everything changed when I met Silke and decided to join Eze2Travel. Together, we’ve transformed the agency into a multi-million-dollar enterprise and expanded our team, providing exceptional travel experiences to our clients.
In my downtime, you’ll find me practicing on my flight simulator or sharing great times with Silke and our spirited Westie, Gizmo. We relish exploring new restaurants and interesting spots around North Carolina on our Can-Am Spyder, continually seeking out new adventures.
My Specialties: Being the “money” guy.
Favorite Destinations: Germany, Mexico, Arizona, Croatia
Bucket List Trip: Ireland & Scotland
Megan Acheson (Travel Advisor)
Phone:920-960-0608
E-mail: Megan@eze2travel.com
I got into the travel business after connecting with Silke thru the Atelier in Mexico and then had her book a family vacation trip for us. We just hit it off and in 2022 I came on board as a Travel Advisor. My background is sales, advertising, and marketing as well as working with individuals with disabilities. I like to golf and read and love to travel, especially where it is warm and sunny, probably due to living in Wisconsin. I have an adult daughter(and yearly travel companion) and an adult son who is married and living in Minnesota.
My Specialties: Mexico and Caribbean
Favorite Destination: anywhere where its warm and sunny
Favorite All-Inclusive Resort: Atelier Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Bucket List Trip: Greece and Maldives
Lisa Nipp (Trip Designer)
Phone: 202-412-3467
E-mail: lisa@eze2travel.com
Based in Washington, D.C., I traveled extensively as a photojournalist before joining the team at Eze2Travel in 2022. I have visited over 40 countries and lived abroad in Bulgaria and in Russia. An avid scuba diver since the age of 13, I am happiest 60 feet underwater photographing sharks. My best travel memories were hiking 250 miles across the Himalayas; helicoptering between remote towns in eastern Greenland; and diving the wrecks of the WWII Japanese fleet in the Philippines. I love to explore new cities on e-bike tours, sample regional wines, and cheer on the local football club whenever she visits a new destination. I have a son in college who has no idea how lucky he is to be dragged along on these adventures, and two cats that never leave the house. My dog is an excellent flier and would be A-List Preferred on Southwest if only pets could earn elite status.
My goal with my clients’ trips is to immerse them in the destination and get them away from the crowds. Italy, Spain, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Peru, and Costa Rica are her most requested countries, but I am happy to send you anywhere you dream of.
Favorite Hotel: The College Green Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Favorite Resort: Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Favorite All-Inclusive: Holiday Village Valle, Utsjoki, Finland
Favorite Dive Resort: Bruce Bowker’s Carib Inn, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Favorite Dive Destination: Verde Island Passage, Philippines
Favorite tour: Guided Vespa tour of Rome
Favorite restaurant: Nepenthe, Big Sur, California
My Specialties: adventurous travel for families and retirees, off-the-beaten path in Europe, scuba diving
Favorite Destination: the next one!
Bucket List Trip: Diving the Sardine Run off South Africa
Liz Weemes (Support & Customer Service Advisor)
Phone: 919-815-0200
E-mail: liz@eze2travel.com
I am an avid animal lover. I have 5 large dogs – 2 of which are borzois. I enjoy taking my borzois to compete in conformation. I also take all of our dogs to do sports such as barn hunt, dock diving, coursing/racing. In the rest of my free time I enjoy music and documentaries.
My Superpower: Keeping the owner organized, build beautiful client itineraries and provide team support.
Favorite Destination: Anywhere I can bring my dogs and my family.
Bucket List Trip: I would love to go to Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
