Meet The Team!

Cathy Hoffman

Travel Designer

As a travel designer I will plan your vacation or travel based on vast personal experience, knowledge and education.
With over 30 years in the travel services and prior experience in public relations I have a vast network of providers and specialists all over the world to make your experience a unique and unforgetable one.
Personal Travel and Expertise in Planning for these regions around the world
Training and Certification -
- Signature Network - Travel Expert Select - Expedition Cruising & River Cruising Certified Expert
- American Express Travel Insider, a unique and highly specialized designer service for France and United Kingdom, Africa, Expedition and River Cruising
- Masters from the James L. Knight School at the University of Miami in media and travel
- Bachelors degree from Northwestern University, Psychology
- Master Cruise Counselor with Cruise Line International Association

Focus and Expertise

River cruising and small barge experiences
Exploration/Expedition tours & cruises
Group Customized Cruises and Tours
- Expedition - Arctic, Antarctica, Galapagos, Iceland, Greenland and more
- River Cruises
- Safaris
- Immersion Travel
- Architecture
- Wine & Culture
- Ocean Cruises

World Cruises, Private jets and charters, private yachts. Personally traveled on over 100 cruises
Space Travel - we are one of the few agencies that have contracts for the new Space travel spots!

Laurie Zelnio

Travel Designer

Over 40 years of global business and leisure travel
Personalized Travel Design Examples
- Germany
- Italy
- Norway
- Iceland
- China
- Alaska
- Caribbean
- Mississippi
- Great Lakes
- Door County, Wisconsin
Focus on Groups, Individual and Family Trips
Extensive Ocean and River Cruise Experience
Certified Travel Insurance Agent – Allianz Insurance
Ability to Design Travel with History, Military, Science and Sustainability Focus
Experience with cross-U.S. continent travel with sleeper train accommodations

Mary Horstmann

Travel Designer

Over 20 years of travel and professional business experiene
Focus on Group and Individual Travel
Specialist in Active and Outdoor travel including:

Hiking,

Kayaking

Boating

Rafting

Service Commitment

Personalized Services

Value-Added Benefits and Amenities

We are travel designers creating unique and captivating travel experiences.

Our team offers you personalized travel experiences as well as exciting dreamed-for-vacations or those once-in-a-life-time journeys.

Collectively we have over 30 years of experience as we unite to help you plan and book your dream vacations.

Value-Added Benefits and Amenities

As an American Express Travel Representative, we are a selected few that offer American Express credit cardmember benefits such as Pay with Points which allows American Express Card members to use their points towards their vacation costs. In addition, we are top producers with the best brands in travel and can offer you the most unique travel experience at a very competitive price and added value - plus exclusive vacation packages, low fares and special amenities. We know life can be unpredictable, that's why we offer some of the best travel insurance options so you can relax and enjoy your next getaway.

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Your Travel Advisor

Value-Added Benefits and Amenities

Your Travel Advisor

Your vacation is a huge investment for the memories that define who you are or aspire to be.
We learn from our experiences, gaining wisdom and appreciation from diverse cultures.
So, yes, it is an investment in your life's journey!
Let us create and inspire those journeys

Peace of Mind

Your Personal Advocate

Your Travel Advisor

We are here for you. We stay abreast of the most current and timely promotions. No two travelers are alike. Through our knowledge and research, we make sure you get the best value at the best price for the trip that is right for you. We are destination specialists and experienced travelers and can give you insider tips based on our experiences and connections.

Your Personal Advocate

We have a pulse on the industry and have up-to-date information on what’s hot and happening in travel. We are here to help if something should go wrong before or during your trip, such as canceled flights or revised itineraries. Your well-earned vacation time is precious. Vacations are investments – just like you would want to hire a professional to manage a cash investment, you should consider using a professional travel advisor to help with your vacation investment. We'll help put the fun back into planning your vacation by relieving all the stress.

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One-Stop Shop

Your Personal Advocate

Like a personal shopper, we can provide one-stop travel shopping for you. We can handle air arrangements, rental cars, shore excursions, cruise accommodations and hotel stays, tours, weddings and events, honeymoon and celebration registries, travel insurance, passport and visa services and so much more - with suggestions that are in the best interest of you, not the supplier.