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Ann Nelson, Travel Agent in Lake Villa, IL

Ann Nelson

Lake Villa, IL Travel Agent

Ann Nelson

Lake Villa, IL · 9 Years of Experience

Ann Nelson, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(33)
100% Recommended
Ann is amazing to work with! She makes traveling easy and takes all the stress out of planning a trip! She is helpful and attentive to... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Iceland, Ireland, Italy

Interests:

River Cruises, Solo Travel, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Holland America Line, Kensington, Tauck

About Me

Jökulsárlón beach, Iceland
Jökulsárlón beach, Iceland

My company is built on my lifelong travel experience and, more specifically, my personal history of luxury family travel.  A Well-Traveled Suitcase is based on the belief that the best gift is a passport full of stamps. 

As a child, I grew up overseas while my father served in the Foreign Service.  Experiencing different cultures has molded my world view in such a way that travel has been a priority ever since.  

Because how you travel is as important as where you travel, I focus on premiere experiences.  Whether you want an all-inclusive in the Caribbean or a world cruise, a unique trip to Ireland or a river cruise through Europe, I'm there for you every step of the way.  

I collaborate with my clients to find the perfect vacation and then take all the stress of planning and booking off their plates.  In addition to consistent communication, my clients get a detail itinerary, lots of travel hints and tips, and even a mobile app to keep them informed from the minute they leave till they return to their own beds!  




Specializing in Luxury Travel

From Heather S in Illinois:
Ann went above and beyond to plan a multigenerational family vacation in Puerto Vallarta. She was so accommodating to meet all of our families needs. The resort she helped us pick was spectacular and we look forward to doing another family vacation in the future.

From Ellene G-S in Oregon:
We just went to Portugal! Ann was so excited to assist us. She was always on the spot with recommendations, quick to respond to our questions, and had us traveling in style but also within our requested budget. She provides a nicely laid out "dossier" both electronically and hard-copy which is nice to be able to follow along while traveling. Don't hesitate to contact her for your next trip! Thank you, Ann, for all you did for us!

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
33 reviews
100% Recommended
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Best Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Kelsi - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Ann is amazing to work with! She makes traveling easy and takes all the stress out of planning a trip! She is helpful and attentive to all your wants and needs. I will definitely use her again when booking my future vacations.
Ann Nelson responded
"Thank you! You and Scott were a pleasure to work with and congratulations on your engagement!! Next up? HONEYMOON!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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More than I imagined!
Reviewed By Tamara - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I worked with Ann to plan my 50th birthday trip to Italy. It was a bucket list trip since my grandfather was born there and I'd always dreamed of visiting. Three weeks and trying to see as much as I could. Ann put together an amazing trip, hitting several highlights in the north and western part of Italy. She found unique food tours, bike tours and even a beer festival in the middle of Tuscany (for my hops loving husband). As I get older I find my time is both valuable and fleeting, so working with a Travel Advisor was a dream. She did all of the work and presented me with great options. Prior to our departure she sent a beautiful dossier with the entire itinerary, additional ideas, maps and directions for all of our lodging, etc. She even booked an additional museum tour while we were on our trip! I will never plan another overseas adventure on my own.
Ann Nelson responded
"Tamara - Thank you so much! I loved working with you and Andy and I'm glad that your trip was such a success. I look forward to collaborating on many more adventures!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket List Trips
Reviewed By Michelle - Oregon City, OR | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Ann is extremely thorough from the introduction as a new client, to pre-planning, specific planning and follow up! She really got to know us and our preferences and has given us options specifically tailored to our style. She is extremely thorough, professional and super organized! She's truly taken the stress out of traveling for us and made it ever more enjoyable. During travel, she is attentive and fantastic at problem solving when tours etc don't go as planned. Most recently on a trip to New Zealand, she tracked down the touring company that was supposed to pick me up and got them back on track to get me. I don't worry about a thing when Ann is involved in my travel planning. I know she will take care of us and ensure that all aspects of our travel are smooth and worry free.
Ann Nelson responded
"Thanks for the lovely words, Michelle! Working with you is an absolute pleasure and I look forward to planning MANY more adventures for you and yours. What's next?? "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Even Better than we expected.
Reviewed By The Wife is Happy - Lake Villa Il | Traveled to France ~ Europe
We wanted a trip to southern Italy, Paris and the French wine country. Ann did a wonderful job of asking questions and making recommendations based on the places we wanted to see and the timeline we were working with. We found Ann to be professional, courteous, and a great resource. We would recommend Ann for anyone interested in a wonderful trip.
Ann Nelson responded
"Thanks so much for your kind words. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and I'm glad we came up with an itinerary that surprised and pleased your gorgeous wife!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memories to last a lifetime!
Reviewed By Laura - Round Rock, Texas | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Ann is very knowledgeable when it comes to planning a vacation. She took care of every detail from flights, resort accommodations, airport transport, and excursions for us. We had the most amazing trip to Costa Rica! Every detail ran smoothly and we made memories to last a lifetime. Will use A Well-Traveled Suitcase for all our travel needs! We highly recommend for everyone when planning a vacation.
Ann Nelson responded
"I'm so glad you were able to get away with your gorgeous girl!! Helping create memorable moments is my favorite thing!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Travel Leaders of Tomorrow Graduate
Gold Certificate Ireland Specialist
Certified Iceland Specialist
Certified Italy Specialist
Certified AMA Waterways 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.
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