Cultural Travel
What we value
A travel agency focused on cultural experiences with a hint of ecological conscience while honoring the local people.
Our travelers come away with the essence of a culture, curiously discovering
✔ Architecture
✔ Art
✔ Music
✔ History
✔ Scenic views
✔ Traditions
✔ Cuisine
✔ Wildlife
✔ connection with local people
If you have a desire to discover less traveled, more authentic experiences, we can help.
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Destinations...
...in Europe
Greece
Ireland
Cyprus
Portugal
Destinations...
...in America
Hawai'i
Chicago
Scenic Bliss
Picture yourself here
How can we help?
Our Services
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Accomodations
Quality Arrangements
While there are destinations we are focusing on, we are happy to help you find accommodations anywhere.
✔ Familiar brand families like
Hilton
Hyatt
Marriott
Four Seasons
Fairmont
Sandals
Wyndham, etc.
✔ Boutique hotels
✔ VRBO and similar properties
✔ Eco-friendly options
✔ Partnered with vetted locally owned accommodations
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Cruises
Ocean and River
We're here to help you sort out your options:
cruise lines, destinations, excursions, transport, meal packages,
pre and post stays, etc.
We can work with…
✔ Ama Waterways
✔ Celebrity
✔ MSC
✔ Norwegian
✔ Royal Caribbean
✔ Silverseas
✔ Royal Caribbean
✔ Virgin Voyages (Adult only)
✔ additional companies you may or may not know
Tours
Working with a trusted company is convenient. Details are coordinated and itineraries are well established.
Multi-day tours (private or mixed groups)
We can arrange a FIT tour which is flexible, unique and tailored around your specific interests.
One-day tours also available
Options from…
✔ Brendan Vacations
✔ CEI Tours
✔ Collette
✔ Exoticca
✔ G Adventures
✔ Insight Vacations
✔ Intrepid Travel
✔ Tauck Tours
✔ Trafalgar Tours
✔ additional companies that you may or may not know
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Flights
Working with most airlines
We prefer to book flights that are refundable or exchangeable, so we typically will not book the lowest level of economy.
Please keep in mind that unless it is an international flight or Business or First Class flights, we do not make commission, so we prefer to package a flight with other services. We will eventually charge a fee for booking flights alone.
✔ flights will need to be paid in full
✔ prices quoted not guaranteed until purchased
Bundles
Packages can be
cost efficient
We can find deals that combine things such as...
✔ hotels
✔ flights
✔ rental cars
✔ meals
✔ transfers
✔ exhibits and activities
and or
✔ tours
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Insurance
Even if you like to book your own trips, we are still happy to help you with insurance.
What would you like to cover?
Your preferences might be one or a combo of the following…
✔ Lost & stolen Luggage
✔ Flight delay / Cancelations
✔ Medical - on the spot payment or reimbursed later
✔ Medivac
✔ Pre-existing health conditions
✔ Option to Choose your hospital
✔ Cancel trip anytime/any reason
✔ 24 hour support and more
Payment Options
Designed for travelers who want to experience it all
Many vendors we work with provide the option of payment plans.
Also, there are some third-party choices we can access to help fund your trip.
Doing the right thing
If you desire to leave only footprints so to speak, we can assist.
While we cover the full gamut of options, we love to help you make good choices with sustainable travel if that is your goal too. It doesn't need to cost more and we know that there is power in how we spend our money where it can make
a difference.
Choose to...
✔Work with hotels & tour companies that care,
Including
Certified B Corporations that aim not just to benefit their shareholders, but also their employees, community & environment too.
✔ support the local economy
✔ ride trains and ferries over planes when possible & smaller ships over larger ones
✔ Choose to Volunteer for a day of your trip
(especially Hawai'i)
✔ Visit less traveled locations to have more authentic experience and be less disruptive to local life.
Responsible tourism just feels good!
Want to start the process?
Just answer a few questions...
and...
...Coming Soon
For those that prefer traveling with a small group, we will be putting together some unique curated trips where we will be the host and will work with dependable local tour professionals to give you one of a kind experiences. If there is a destination you are particularly interested in, let us know and we will keep you updated and can possibly incorporate your interests and availability into our planning.
A Travel blog
✔ Jet's travel stories
✔ Suggested travel gear
✔ Travel advice, including hints for those that want to travel solo
✔ Other travel inspiration
Artistic travel photography for viewing, inspiration, and for sale
DIY page for those that want to directly book...
✔ Travel Insurance
✔ Tours
✔ City passes
✔ Mega Bus
A Chicago resource page including links to discounted tickets, etc.
A private Facebook group dedicated to Culture, Cuisine, Art and Travel
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About Us
Crafting unforgettable experiences
MISSION: To serve our clients in pursuit of discovery, connection and growth.
VISION: a more well-adjusted society due to fulfilling and refreshing travel.
As a women-owned small business, we offer that human expertise that you don't get from online businesses. We will offer a few DIY options for those that prefer it, but we dedicate our time to curating trips that fit your unique preferences and style.
Whether you are looking for a turn-key vacation or need help with final touches, we can support your needs.
As we are a newer company, please understand that we want to work with clients who can allow ample time for best results. We are currently only taking on family and friends and will not be charging planning fees.
Our goal is to make your get-away dreams financially and logistically attainable.
Let us help you explore someplace new.
📍 Office :
Just outside of Chicago, IL
📞 Phone:
Please contact us via website, then we can give you a call if preferred.
⏰ Office Hours: We can be flexible, especially when you are traveling :)
📧 Email us:
Jet Thompson
Owner, Advisor
Using her initials, Jet is how she has defined herself in a family of J’s, and hopefully you see the connection to her new found profession. Jet grew up near the greatest city in the world, Chicago. She has also discovered over the years some of her favorite places to visit and wants to help you enjoy any or all of them too.
After creating curriculum for the classroom for the last 20+ years, she is now applying similar philosophies to adult development through world travel, curating meaningful experiences of destinations and connection with the local people. For years she has also been honing her leadership, communication, planning, budgeting, event management, and attention to details as a manager with symphony orchestras. She is now using these skills in her next chapter— just through a new lens.
Accredited through a top ranked host agency with access to travel credentials, equipped with continual training and a member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), Jet offers her expertise and time to research your dream experience and will provide you with stellar choices.
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