Bespoke Travel Planning
Your trip, planned down to the last detail.
Travel Planning Services for People Who Value Their Time
The internet is an incredible tool for booking travel, but it is often a terrible tool for planning it. If you have ever spent hours navigating contradictory reviews or trying to get a straight answer from a chatbot, you already know that automation has its limits. Our travel planning services are for people who need more than a confirmation number and a prayer.
As Chicago travel agents with a background in Hollywood production logistics, we handle the research, we vet the suppliers, and we are on call when something goes sideways. A multi-generational family trip across three countries has the same logistical complexity as a film shoot on location. We manage it the same way. You pack. We handle the rest.
Tell Us About Your Trip
We start by understanding the “why” behind the trip. We do not offer cookie-cutter packages. Every itinerary is built from scratch around your pacing and your preferences.
Complete the inquiry form below. Once submitted, you will be invited to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call so we can talk through your trip in detail and confirm that our travel planning services are a good fit.
Your Luxury Travel Planning Consultation
During our 15-minute Discovery Call, we talk through your travel style and any concerns you have about logistics. We also explain how our Virtuoso network gets you access to perks that you cannot book on your own. This call is about making sure we are the right fit for each other before any commitments are made. We approach luxury travel planning with the same rigor used to manage a traveling film crew. Every detail is vetted, every transfer is confirmed, and there is always a backup plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I hire a luxury travel advisor
You can hire a luxury travel advisor by submitting an inquiry form on our website, then scheduling a short Discovery Call. That call covers where you want to go, what kind of trip you are looking for, and any logistics that need sorting out before the planning starts.
If our travel planning services are a good match for what you need, we move into the research and design phase. As your bespoke holiday planner, we build the full itinerary from scratch and vet every detail before you depart.
What should I expect during a travel Discovery Call?
During a travel Discovery Call, expect a direct conversation about your travel history and what you are hoping to get out of your next trip. If there are specific concerns or problems you want solved, this is the time to bring them up.
We also use this call to walk you through how the planning process works and what our Virtuoso network access actually gets you. There is no obligation and no pressure. It is a conversation, not a sales pitch.
Serving Chicago and the North Shore
Gilded Travels is based in Northbrook, Illinois. We design custom itineraries globally, but our home is the Chicago North Shore. As a luxury travel concierge for the greater Chicagoland area, we are available for in-person consultations and work closely with clients in Winnetka, Lake Forest, Glencoe, Wilmette, Highland Park, and the surrounding suburbs.