Travel Advisor
Jean Zelt
She/Her
Expertise
- Food & Wine,
- Iceland,
- Spain,
- Portugal,
- Japan,
- Arts & Culture
Based in
Chicago, Illinois
Minimum booking Budget
$500/night
Profile details
About
Independent travel doesn't mean you have to go it alone when planning your adventures. Here to ensure your experience is as unique as you are. Based in Chicago, but "global at heart."
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Travel style
I'm up for any experience that reveals the soul of a place and its people, whether it's haute or humble, and I encourage others to always keep an open mind.
Jean's travel guides & trip reports
Your Guide to Gdansk
Chicago Neighborhoods Craft Beer Adventure
Summer Sips: Drinks to Cool You Off in Spain
Enchanting Iceland: 8-Day Itinerary for First-Time Travelers
Insider Iceland: Not the Typical Stopover Itinerary
Favorite hotels
Chicago Athletic Association
Chic hotel with a fun vintage sports theme set in a historic building overlooking Chicago's Millennium Park.
Fora Perks
- ★
Hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Welcome amenity.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Clos Apalta Residence
Retreat to an exclusive wine lover's haven, where luxury accommodations and vineyard vistas create an unforgettable escape in Chile's Colchagua Valley.
Fora Perks
- ★
VIP welcome treats
- ★
Breakfast daily
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
This award-winning luxury resort features a spa, a fine dining restaurant, top-notch amenities and and its own geothermal lagoon for guests to enjoy.
Guesthouse Brouwershuis - Watao
Step into historic charm and modern comfort, where Belgian hospitality and timeless elegance converge in this enchanting boutique hotel.
Jean's travel photos
Jean's reviews
Very responsive to our every travel question, and there were many. Looking forward to working with Jean again.
- Thomas K.
Booked travel by cruise
- June 2024
Jean helped me plan my first “All Inclusive” hotel. I was leery of the experience with these types of hotels, but Jean worked with me to address all my concerns. Planning a big trip for myself and my two small children and making sure everyone will be happy is no easy feat. Jean took the time to dive into every option, scour reviews, and put me at ease that I was picking the best option for my family. I plan on working with Jean again on our next big family vacation!
- Lydia F.
Booked travel to Jamaica
- March 2024
Jean was very helpful in coordinating the travel as pertaining to keeping us together on the flights and scheduling our excursions. Responses to questions or concerns were quick and thorough; informative and reassuring. Booking though Jean was a pleasure.
- Barbara F.
Booked travel by cruise
- June 2024
Jean puts a lot of time and effort into getting to know your tastes, interests, and exactly what you're looking for. She provides detailed research into different travel options and makes various suggestions that accommodate location preferences, timing, budgets, and interests. I would definitely work with her again!
- Debbie F.
Booked travel to Bahamas
- March 2024
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