Ian Cambata
Chicago Executive Airport , IL Travel Agent· 14 Years of Experience
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
Ian did an amazing job planning/arranging our entire honeymoon. My involvement was limited to identifying the two countries of interest (South Africa and Zimbabwe). Ian did... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
India, Caribbean, East and Southeast Asia, Europe, GreeceInterests:
Air Travel, Honeymoons, Luxury, Special Needs, Luxury HotelsAbout Me
President of Business and Luxury Travel
As a luxury travel professional with decades of personal experience, personal connections, and a strong reputation, I'm passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences for my clients. Travel has been a part of my life since childhood, and I believe that everyone should be able to see and experience the world. I've acquired a unique perspective on luxury travel by experiencing a wide array of travel experiences throughout my life. From business and first-class seats to luxury hotels, resorts, and far-off luxury camps, luxury ships, charter aircraft and ships, my experiences and personal connections allow me to create bespoke experiences for my clients. In addition to my personal experience, I'm a Certified Travel Advisor (CTA) from the Travel Institute and a Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP) from the IBCCES, enabling me to create bespoke trips for sensory-sensitive/ASD individuals and their families.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
India, Caribbean, East and Southeast Asia, Europe, GreeceInterests:
Air Travel, Honeymoons, Luxury, Special Needs, Luxury HotelsMy Travel Specialties
Luxury Travel Specialist - CEO
▶Luxury Travel Specialist - CEO
As a luxury travel professional with decades of personal experience, personal connections, and a strong reputation, I'm passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences for my clients. Travel has been a part of my life since childhood, and I believe that everyone should be able to see a...Read More ▶
Certified Autism Travel Professional
▶Certified Autism Travel Professional
As a Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP) from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), I'm passionate about making travel accessible and enjoyable for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or other Sensory Sensitivities, and their fa...Read More ▶
Luxury Air Specialist
▶Luxury Air Specialist
As a luxury air travel professional with decades of personal experience and relationships with major airline partners, I'm passionate about providing my clients with the best possible business and first-class air travel experience. Having grown up essentially living on an airplane (Boeing 747), I...Read More ▶
Honeymoon Travel Specialist
▶Honeymoon Travel Specialist
Honeymoons are something that I know well, having recently married and planned my own, I know just how daunting it can be for a couple. The last thing you want is more stress when you have to plane your honeymoon - which is exactly where I come into the picture! With so many choices for your wedding...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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Amazing honeymoon in Africa
Reviewed By Michael - Chicago, IL | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Ian did an amazing job planning/arranging our entire honeymoon. My involvement was limited to identifying the two countries of interest (South Africa and Zimbabwe). Ian did the rest. I was impressed by the amount of activities/site we were able to fit into the two weeks without feeling rushed. Ian was even available over the weekend to help when one of our flights was cancelled due to weather. I would happily work with Ian again!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A wonderful Costa Rican adventure
Reviewed By T - Colorado Springs, CO | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Ian was a true professional and went above and beyond for our trip. His recommendations and itinerary were exactly what we needed. It is always a pleasure working with him to plan our next vacation. I would highly recommend working with him.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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INCREDIBLE family trip
Reviewed By Carpenters - Phoenix AZ | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
We're all so glad we worked with Ian and his team. We had a massive trip that required a lot of details being tended to, and a lot of conflicting priorities and preferences. Ian was able to sort it all out and determine what would be the best opportunities for us. Some of us had bigger budgets than others; some of us wanted intense hotel services, others wanted more hands-off - Ian and his team sorted all of it out ofr us, we are so happy.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Very happy working with Ian!
Reviewed By SassyAunts - Chicago | Traveled to Europe
LOVED every minute planning this trip with Ian. He knows the right people in the right places to make for an incredible trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip
Reviewed By Dave and Cheryl - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Maldives ~ Central Asia
Best service from door to door
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP)
Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
Young Travel Professionals - Chicago Board
Travel Leaders Golden Legacy Award, 2021
Travel Leaders Associate of the Year Award, 2023
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
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Fiji Island Escape
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Las Vegas
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My Travel Stories
Montage Laguna Beach
I recently had the opportunity to stay at The Montage Laguna Beach. I found it to be one of the nicest properties I've experienced in California, and would highly recommend it to any traveler.
From the moment you arrive at Montage Laguna Beach, you get a sense of how special this property is. Unlike other properties in the region, there i...
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Qatar's New Q Suite
Qatar’s new Q Suite has quickly become my go to premium product in the air. The seats are spacious and incredibly comfortable. For the first time in my life, I find my self drawn to one of the middle seats, as I found them to have a little extra room and privacy – who would have thought!
Traveling with a companion allows for plenty of sp...
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96 Hours in Marrakesh
Morocco is often seen as a far off destination that is too exotic for most travelers. However, the reality is that its quick to get to, easy to navigate, and an incredible blend of exotic, yet, comfortable given its long standing French routes.
How do you get to Morocco? Actually, it’s easy! Personally, I took Royal Air Maroc's direct flight from...
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All Access Las Vegas!
Las Vegas is many things, but one thing that tends to go overlooked is the cities unparalleled commitment to high touch service and the cities ability to be equal parts "over the top" and "discrete".
I was privileged to see some of the premier Las Vegas properties which are still teaching people a thing or two about service, attention to detail an...
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Romantic Escape to Fiji
I found Fiji to be one of the best island getaways I've taken. Getting there was almost out of a movie - a plane across the US (East Coast to West Coast), then another plane from LA to Fiji, then a small single engine plane from Fiji's main airport to a small regional one, and lastly a boat to our stunning island resort (located on its own island),...
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Client Testimonials
Happy Honeymooners!
My wife and I had Ian Cambata help plan our honeymoon. We could not have been more satisfied.We really didn't know what we wanted in a honeymoon, so we didn't know where to start. Ian sent us some resorts and we commented on what we liked and didn't like - after a few iterations of this he found us the perfect place. Throughout the selection process, Ian was very responsive to email and phone calls which was nice. He would promise a new group of resorts within a couple days and always deliver on time.We went to a small resort in Antigua for 7 nights and had the best vacation either of us have ever had.We will certainly be contacting Ian when we start to plan our next vacation.
Michael A.