After 23 years of being in the technology world, I decided
to go back to what I always had a passion for, travel.
“Having visited over 30 countries, Travel became a form of artistic expressions
of thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and desires. Still, it is even more personal than
that its about sharing how we experience the world, which is an extension of
our personality for many. The communication of intimate concepts cannot be
faithfully portrayed by words alone, that is why I curate travel as my form of expression.”
I was fortunate to be able to fulfill my one dream which was to see the world and be paid for my
adventures while working in the industry for seven years. I had the nickname "Sea Hag"
Unsurprisingly, I met my husband Kevin while we both worked on a cruise ship!
I specialize in customized exotic adventures, wellness vacations, and small ship cruising.
Are you on the lookout for something out of the ordinary ?
Try Bucket List Dreaming
How About UnCruises Adventure in Alaska, Hawaii, or Baja
Explore the Big 5 on an all-inclusive African Safari.
Hike and Stay in Iceland Local Deluxe Cabin's
Villa Rentals from Bali to Italy and Beyond.
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Chessine’s Travels
Your World Your Trip Your Way!
Unparalleled Value. No Lines. No Crowds. Big Adventure
You Get a Backstage pass.
Small .group travel that is only about a dozen in size
Expert guides have vast and deep experience, plus an impressive collection of advanced degrees in curiosity-piquing subjects from whales to fungi to geology.
Home away from home
The boats are comfortable, welcoming, and unique in style and personality. All are adventure-ready for gearing up, kicking back, and mixing and mingling.
Adventure for all ( Active as You Like)
Kayak or paddle board. Snorkel or skiff. Beach stroll, hike, or mountain goat climb. There are plenty of options and equipment for everyone to enjoy the fun.
Do as much or as little as you like. On top of the daily activities, ease into the day with sunrise stretches on the top deck. There’s exercise equipment at the ready, anytime. Or watch the landscape go by.
Fresh, hand-crafted cuisine
You don’t know how great the food is. Chefs (including pastry chefs) create meal after meal with locally sourced ingredients, mouth-watering desserts, and baked-on-board loaves of bread.
An astounding array of beverage options, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic (signature cocktails every night!) And it’s all included.
Zero hidden costs
What most defines your trip is included in the fare—excursions, adventure equipment, unlimited food, and beverages, including alcohol, transfers, and baggage handling. Put your wallet away (until it’s time to recognize your top-notch crew).
Platinum Customer Service … and then some.
Dietary restrictions? Special occasion? Need a little extra help on a hike? It’s my business to ensure your adventure matches your needs and expectations and surpasses them. Just ask me
You Get a Backstage pass.
Small .group travel that is only about a dozen in size
Expert guides have vast and deep experience, plus an impressive collection of advanced degrees in curiosity-piquing subjects from whales to fungi to geology.
Home away from home
The boats are comfortable, welcoming, and unique in style and personality. All are adventure-ready for gearing up, kicking back, and mixing and mingling.
Adventure for all ( Active as You Like)
Kayak or paddle board. Snorkel or skiff. Beach stroll, hike, or mountain goat climb. There are plenty of options and equipment for everyone to enjoy the fun.
Do as much or as little as you like. On top of the daily activities, ease into the day with sunrise stretches on the top deck. There’s exercise equipment at the ready, anytime. Or watch the landscape go by.
Fresh, hand-crafted cuisine
You don’t know how great the food is. Chefs (including pastry chefs) create meal after meal with locally sourced ingredients, mouth-watering desserts, and baked-on-board loaves of bread.
An astounding array of beverage options, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic (signature cocktails every night!) And it’s all included.
Zero hidden costs
What most defines your trip is included in the fare—excursions, adventure equipment, unlimited food, and beverages, including alcohol, transfers, and baggage handling. Put your wallet away (until it’s time to recognize your top-notch crew).
Platinum Customer Service … and then some.
Dietary restrictions? Special occasion? Need a little extra help on a hike? It’s my business to ensure your adventure matches your needs and expectations and surpasses them. Just ask me
Do A Self-Drive Adventure through New Zealand!
Milford Sound
Auckland, seduces visitors with its laid-back pace, world-class museums, galleries, and gardens. The North Island of New Zealand is a geology geek's paradise.
South Island's one of the biggest highlights is Queenstown.
Queenstown is a mecca for outdoor lovers as New Zealand's adventure capital. Still, it has plenty to offer for the less active visitor, including food, gondola ride, and trekking on the famous Shotover jet boat.
I work with in-country experts to design personalized itineraries to suit your special interests, tastes, and budget. So let me arrange your private ultimate travel experience today.
Learn more about New Zealand and all its wonderful adventures!
- Waitomo Caves are 2 million years old due to their large population of glow worms and beautiful stalagmite formations.
- Rotorua is where spouting geysers and boiling mud pools showcase geothermal New Zealand at its best.
- Maori concert and Hangi (feast) to taste New Zealand's indigenous culture
- Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and home to many of the country's best museums and galleries.
South Island's one of the biggest highlights is Queenstown.
Queenstown is a mecca for outdoor lovers as New Zealand's adventure capital. Still, it has plenty to offer for the less active visitor, including food, gondola ride, and trekking on the famous Shotover jet boat.
- No stay here is complete without a day cruise trip to Milford Sound.
- A 16km fjord carved by glacial ice
- Dunedin is a Scottish-influenced beautiful town where you may enjoy visiting the Royal Albatross and Yellow-eyed Penguin colonies of the Otago Peninsula.
- Historic Christ church, where the earthquake recovery can still be seen.
I work with in-country experts to design personalized itineraries to suit your special interests, tastes, and budget. So let me arrange your private ultimate travel experience today.
Learn more about New Zealand and all its wonderful adventures!
African Safari
Extraordinary game viewing, not just the Big 5!
A safari is when you hear your first hyena's laugh echoing across the unmistakably unique plains with different landscapes. It’s coming across animals you’ve seen in your favorite zoo and never set eyes on before and see now in the wild. It’s sitting out at night, sharing your day’s experiences beneath a sky glittering with stars, a way to connect with diverse ancient cultures and rich traditions by land, air and water.
Hopefully, the day will never come when we can only see these incredible locations in a picture or a video. Additionally, I work with safari agencies that work in the conservation of both wildlife and local communities.
Why you should experience an African Vacation
- An Escape into the Real World
- Wildlife
- African culture and lifestyles.
- Safaris, Support Conservation, and Local Guides
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Iceland
Classic Iceland
Discover the magnificent scenery of Iceland’s national parks, including the Vatnajökull area. This magnificent glacier is the largest in Europe. Moon-like volcanoes and brooding grey deserts contrast with shimmering icecaps, vibrant green valleys, peaceful fjords and sleepy fishing villages. Naturally there are countless waterfalls in all shapes and sizes! This classic self-drive tour includes comfortable accommodation in a variety of hotels, farms and country hotels along Ring Road No.1. From Stykkishólmur at Snæfellsnes, you will find the option for a boat tour on the bay. Riding tours, whale watching, golf, hiking, glacier tours, cave tours, and more.
Details
Discover the magnificent scenery of Iceland’s national parks, including the Vatnajökull area. This magnificent glacier is the largest in Europe. Moon-like volcanoes and brooding grey deserts contrast with shimmering icecaps, vibrant green valleys, peaceful fjords and sleepy fishing villages. Naturally there are countless waterfalls in all shapes and sizes! This classic self-drive tour includes comfortable accommodation in a variety of hotels, farms and country hotels along Ring Road No.1. From Stykkishólmur at Snæfellsnes, you will find the option for a boat tour on the bay. Riding tours, whale watching, golf, hiking, glacier tours, cave tours, and more.
Details
- Highlights of South Iceland
- Gullfoss and Geysir
- Waterfalls and Black Beaches
- Skaftafell-Glacier Largoon Jokulsarl on (Longer day-tours)
- Vestmannaey Jar
- Highlights of the West
- BorgarfJordur Area
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Villa Rentals
With COVID rules lifting, Are you the vacation planner for the big family reunion or friends getaway this holiday season? Let me be your one-stop problem solver.
Villas offer a distinctive design. Luxury villas are often impressive, one-of-a-kind properties such as châteaux, penthouses, ski chalets, modern beach houses, rural estates, and unusual locations. Because villas are built & designed by private individuals, they will always feature the owner’s personal sense of style without losing all the modern conveniences.
Villa rentals are great for multi-gen groups, couple retreats, family, wedding groups, and reunions. From Colorado, Italy, Bali, Costa Rica, and beyond.
Here are some of my favorite reasons why I think there is excellent value in this type of accommodation
https://chessinestravels.com/your-adventures/f/10-reasons-to-rent-a-villa-instead-of-a-resort
Villas offer a distinctive design. Luxury villas are often impressive, one-of-a-kind properties such as châteaux, penthouses, ski chalets, modern beach houses, rural estates, and unusual locations. Because villas are built & designed by private individuals, they will always feature the owner’s personal sense of style without losing all the modern conveniences.
Villa rentals are great for multi-gen groups, couple retreats, family, wedding groups, and reunions. From Colorado, Italy, Bali, Costa Rica, and beyond.
Here are some of my favorite reasons why I think there is excellent value in this type of accommodation
- Ultimate privacy and peacefulness
- Price
- Child-Friendly – Adult Friendly
- Tailored Experience
https://chessinestravels.com/your-adventures/f/10-reasons-to-rent-a-villa-instead-of-a-resort
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