Advisor - Renee Schneidewind

Renee Schneidewind

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    Based in Chicago

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    English

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Family Travel
All-Inclusive Travel
Boutique Travel
Chicago
Kona
South Korea

My Story

I’m a Chicago-based hockey mom, professional chauffeur to two busy boys, dog lover, and lifelong travel seeker with an adventurous spirit. Traveling as a family—both close to home and across the globe—has shaped how I approach travel planning today: intentionally, thoughtfully, and with a long-term vision in mind.

I also understand that travel evolves as life does. Some families are traveling with children, others are planning trips now that their kids are grown, and many are exploring the world as couples or across generations. No matter the season of life, I believe the most meaningful journeys are built over time—planned around your interests, lifestyle, and bucket-list dreams.

Whether it’s island escapes in the Caribbean or Hawaii, a long-anticipated European journey, or mapping out an unforgettable experience through Asia or the Middle East, I help turn those aspirations into a realistic, beautifully curated travel plan.

Travel Style

Travel, to me, is about more than booking a single vacation—it’s about creating a thoughtfully curated collection of experiences over time. From milestone trips and cultural journeys to relaxed island escapes or once-in-a-lifetime adventures, each trip plays a role in a bigger picture.

As a FORA Travel Advisor, I design highly personalized itineraries and long-term travel plans for families and couples who want to travel with intention. I curate every detail—from destinations and accommodations to guides, experiences, and logistics—while layering in preferred partnerships, VIP perks, and insider recommendations whenever available.

My role is to help you move from dreaming to doing—turning long-held travel goals into reality and creating memorable trips you’ll treasure for years to come.

Turning your travel daydreams into memorable trips—so all you have to do is show up and enjoy.

I specialize in thoughtfully curated journeys that reflect how you want to travel—now and in the years ahead. Each itinerary is customized, never templated, and designed with intention, pacing, and meaningful experiences in mind.

• Luxury Family & Multi-Generational Journeys

Seamless trips that balance elevated accommodations, engaging experiences, and ease—whether traveling with children, extended family, or across generations.

• Couples & Empty-Nester Escapes

Refined travel for couples whose time is now their own—romantic European itineraries, wine country weekends, island escapes, and milestone celebrations.

• Caribbean, Mexico & Hawai’i Island Escapes

Elevated resort stays and private villas with the right mix of relaxation, service, and unforgettable experiences.

• European Cultural Journeys

Italy, Spain, France, London, Scotland, and Ireland—designed with private guides, exceptional dining, and immersive experiences that go beyond the highlights.

• Asia & Middle East Explorations

Thoughtfully planned itineraries through Japan, South Korea, China, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi—balancing luxury, culture, and discovery.

• Wine Country Getaways

Napa Valley and Sonoma escapes featuring boutique hotels, curated tastings, and relaxed luxury.

• Ski & Alpine Adventures

Ski vacations in the US and Europe—carefully planned with the right resorts, accommodations, instructors, and après-ski experiences.

• Long-Term Travel Planning & Bucket-List Roadmaps

A strategic, multi-year approach to travel that turns long-held dreams into a cohesive, achievable plan.

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Reviews (4)

6 months ago

5 stars!!! Renee was wonderful to work with—thoughtful, attentive, and really tuned in to our family’s preferences. She offered great insight and advice for traveling with small children, including fun things to do and see that we wouldn’t have thought of on our own. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend and I’m recommending her to my friends and family for all their travel plans.

8 months ago

Renee is outstanding!! Her communication was fantastic! Always timely and made sure to take extra care when trying to accommodate our needs and requests! She offered suggestions for tours and other activities along with places to eat! Absolutely loved our experience with Renee!

8 months ago

Renee was prompt, thorough and, very informative in assisting us in booking the cruise

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10 months ago

The experience with our travel agent, choosing this hotel for us and giving us the extra perks was over-the-top. Using Renee has helped us save time and given us more perks than if we could book this on our own through some external website. It’s well worth it to use our travel agent to get these extra bonuses that make our trip extra special. Thank you for your help and making our trip exceptional.

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