Isabel Chalem, Travel Agent in Wheeling, IL

Isabel Chalem

Wheeling, IL Travel Agent

Isabel Chalem

Wheeling, IL

An independent agent with Travel Leaders Wheeling, IL
5.0
(8)
100% Recommended
Isabel was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful with our cruise and our tours to China and Japan Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

East and Southeast Asia, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Europe

Interests:

Arts & Culture, Cruises, European Culture, Luxury, Luxury Cruises

About Me

Independent Exotic Destination Specialist

I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where I went to school, got a Master’s Degree in Child Psychology, married and had three children. We moved to the United States in 1983. At first, my profession involved working with children while my husband, who had purchased a travel agency, worked in the travel industry. It was my passion to know about other cultures, different people, and parts of the world and with my previous travel experiences, I was attracted to this great industry. I became more and more involved in the agency until I took over the business.

After 20 years of managing my own agency, we merged with Travel Leaders. This merge allowed me to travel more and visit remote and exotic places, like India, Turkey, Africa, Egypt, Israel and most of Europe, increasing my ability to recommend, plan and design more independent and complex itineraries for my clients.

Thanks to this job, I've become great friends with my co-workers and my clients, which has enriched my life and given me the satisfaction to assist my clients for many years.

Additional Languages
Spanish

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
8 reviews
100% Recommended
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Amazing Vacation-One more of our Bucket List.
Reviewed By Liz D, - Miami, Florida | Traveled to China ~ East and Southeast Asia
Isabel was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful with our cruise and our tours to China and Japan
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Could not have done it without her.
Reviewed By Leslie - Parkland FL | Traveled to Morocco ~ Africa
Normally I make all of my own vacation plans, but once we had decided on Morocco I knew I needed help. I was lucky to find Isabel through a Google search that I probably couldn't duplicate today. I chose her because she had in depth knowledge of Morocco. Once I got to know her I realized that she is in fact expert in a lot of areas. She has been in the business long enough that she could adapt to any of our requests. This is unlike many travel agents/agencies that don't deal in anything beyond a brochure and tours.
My husband and I met with her and explained the things we wanted to do. She took the time to get to know us and came back with a personalized tour. We reviewed it together and she made suggestions and changes to reflect our comments about the itinerary. Additionally, she told us what to expect with the driver and guide and what to expect from Morocco itself.
We recently returned and I cannot recommend Isabel, and for that matter Morocco, enough.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Amazing Trip to Remember
Reviewed By Penny - aventura | Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
We recently traveled abroad and could not have had a more perfect experience. Everything was pre-arranged for us and we loved our itinerary and accommodations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding Travel agent
Reviewed By Jaime - Delray Beach, Florida | Traveled to Edinburgh ~ Scotland ~ Europe
Always a pleasure working with Isabel. She is fantastic at narrowing down numerous possibilities for a hotel down two a few good choices, and I have never been disappointed, only amazed. This was the sixth trip I have booked with her help, and I suspect there will be more in the future.
Isabel Chalem responded
"Thank you Jaime for your words. It has been also a pleasure working with you. I also hope you and I continue working together for much longer. Kind Regards Isabel"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Beautiful trip
Reviewed By LINDA - SOUTHWEST RANCHSES | Traveled to China ~ East and Southeast Asia
It was very nice working with Isabel and I recommend her very highly
Isabel Chalem responded
"Thank you Linda. It was also my pleasure working with you - Glad that the cruise and all the tours worked out so well. Kind regards Isabel"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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