Gwynne Chafer, Travel Agent in La Crosse, WI

Gwynne Chafer

La Crosse, WI Travel Agent
Super Agent

Gwynne Chafer

La Crosse, WI · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(21)
100% Recommended
Gwynne was very accommodating in planning a rather complex family trip for 14 people, 5 of whom live overseas. All of Gwynne's arrangements went off... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

China, Italy, New York City, India, Thailand

Interests:

Adventure, European Culture, Luxury, Food & Wine, Couples & Romance

Suppliers:

Delta Vacations, CIE Tours, Funjet Vacations, Globus, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Luxury Travel Experience Planner

Traveling the world allows us to gain insight into different cultures, religions and food, as well as explore ancient ruins, natural wonders & historic landmarks that most people only read about. I pride myself in my attention to detail & the knowledge I have gained throughout my years of traveling. My travels have not only made me a better travel agent, but a better person, with a deeper understanding of how people live & survive around the world. I recently visited Saudi Arabia, which was about as different to my life as could be. I found myself fascinated by the women of the country. 90% of the women encountered were fully veiled, even though wearing a Niqab is not required. However, it is an important part of Saudi culture & in most Saudi cities (including Riyadh, Mecca, Medina, etc.) the vast majority of women do cover their faces. The Saudi niqab usually only leaves a long open slot for the eyes…their eyes are the only thing the world sees of them.

My Travel Specialties

Luxury Vacations Experiences

Luxury Vacations Experiences
What is a luxury? Webster’s definition defines it as the state of great comfort and extravagant living. Does this define what a luxury travel experience is? Some clients might define a luxury travel experience as a very expensive trip, with 5-star accommodations along the way. Ot...Read More ▶

Italy Extravagant Escapes

Italy Extravagant Escapes
Visiting Italy is a feast for your senses … from the scent of lemons in Capri, to the delicious flavors of the many pastas and sauces which is known for, to viewing the crumbling ruins of the Roman Empire. Did you know that Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country in the worl...Read More ▶

Asian Adventures

Asian Adventures
Asia is a fascinating area of the world that I think everyone should visit at least once in their life.  In my quest to learn as much as I can about the culture, food and religions throughout Asia, I have visited China and Thailand twice, Japan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and India.  I ...Read More ▶

Escape to the Big Apple

Escape to the Big Apple
I have traveled to New York City MANY times, yet I still seem to find a new place to explore and a new restaurant to dine at every time I go. Needless to say ... you will never run out of things to do! Here are just a few things that I have personally experienced in New York: ...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
21 reviews
100% Recommended
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Magnificent 50th Anniversary family trip
Reviewed By LJ - Genoa, Wisconsin | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Gwynne was very accommodating in planning a rather complex family trip for 14 people, 5 of whom live overseas. All of Gwynne's arrangements went off without a hitch.
We are totally satisfied and highly recommend Gwynne's services. We'll use her again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Trip of a Lifetime!!
Reviewed By Colleen R - Sun Prairie, WI | Traveled to Florence ~ Italy ~ Europe
Gwynne was recommended to me by a friend when they learned we planned on visiting Italy. We had many details such as meeting my daughter who was already in Italy, and having my son leave earlier than the rest of us, and also having a large number of people making different payments and also needing various different requirements while traveling...a bit overwhelming for me to plan since I had never been to Europe before!! Gwynne was invaluable to the process of planning our trip!! She provided everything we needed even before I knew it was needed...She recommended beautiful hotels and priceless experiences. We visited Florence, Rome and Paris, and Gwynne provided us with private tours with lovely, knowledgeable tour guides. She arranged a cooking class and food tastings, gave us lists of restaurants in different price ranges with all of their contact information. Everywhere we went we had transfers to and from our hotels, airports, train stations and tours! Best experience ever!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The easiest planned vacation ever!
Reviewed By SandiR - Athens, Ohio | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Gwynne was amazing. From day one she answered every question I had. She was able to get me a deal that I couldn't come close to getting with any online site. She is truly wonderful at her job. When I was concerned about a flight due to a hurricane coming in, she promptly changed my flight and sent me the updated itinerary. Thank you again Gwynne.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Travel Agent for many years
Reviewed By Traveler - Tomah, WI | Traveled to Europe
Gwynne has been our travel agent for many years. She is a delight to work with, is attentive, thorough, and proactive. Our most recent trip was to France. She arranged air, hotel, train tickets including detailed guidance on verifying tickets prior to boarding, and a map. She has always made whatever travel arrangements we needed even if she was under a deadline for other responsibilities. If she is away, she provides a backup plan "just in case." All details are efficiently handled well in advance of the start of any trip. Several times over the years, when some misadventure befell our flight plans, she rescued us by re-booking for us so we could journey on. It's just so nice to know, whatever travel arrangements I might need, Gwynne will handle it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic Family Trip to Switzerland
Reviewed By Thompson Family - Lake Mills, WI | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
Having known Gwynne for many years, when our entire family of 15 wanted to plan a trip to Switzerland she was the only call we made. She offered great advice from the very beginning as we were planning our itinerary, selecting cities and fine tuning the details. She was quick to reply to any questions or concerns we had through the entire process. You could feel she wanted to make sure we had the best travel experience possible - and we did. Thank you Gwynne!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Alitalia Travel Specialist (Italy)
Sandals Certified Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
College of Disney Knowledge Graduate
Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Incredible Italy
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    My Travel Stories

    Dark Tourism

    A visit Ukraine with emphasis on visiting the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the abandoned town of Pripyat, was fascinating for me...especially as a photographer. The haunting images of forsaken apartments, schools, recreational areas; the infamous ferris wheel and bumper cars from the "May Day" Celebration that never came, have been etched i...
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    Authentic Experiences with Il Chiostro

    Il Chiostro was established by Linda Mironti and Michael Mele, both Italian Americans with backgrounds in the arts. At Il Chiostro their goal is to bring Italy to people. They are all about “Slow Travel” and full immersion travel experiences. You will stay in one place long enough to become familiar with the people and customs. Get involved in t...
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    Incredible India

    Wanderlust.  Webster’s definition of this word is a “strong desire to travel.”   This is me.  I’m barely back from a trip, and I’m thinking about my next great adventure.  This desire to travel to far off places began in 1989, while living in Buffalo, New York.  I was fresh out of travel school, and eager to get my foot in the door anywhe...
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    Cruising the Mekong River

    River Cruising… it does bring to mind castle lined slopes and picturesque villages, doesn’t it?  These are some of the sights you will see on a European River Cruise.  Now, picture farmers bathing their cattle along the river banks, women working in the rice fields, and beautiful sunsets on the horizon….these are the sights you will see on a Sou...
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    Client Testimonials

    Everything went like Clockwork
    "Hello, Gwynne. Everything went like clockwork. Thank you so much for everything you did to make our trip so wonderful. Your expertise and organizational skills were greatly appreciated."
    Richard R.
    GREAT Vacation
    "Gwynne - Because of you, we were able to quickly turn what could have been a not-so-good vacation into a GREAT vacation. I will be recommending you to all my friends!"
    Peggy
    On Top of it All
    "Hi, Gwynne. We had an awesome trip and have you to thank for it. You were so 'on top' of things and kept us advised of everything. On the trip, I heard horror stories from other couples that didn't have the neat experience we had with you. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you for all you did to make this a very memorable trip."
    Jan H.
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