Travel for You.

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Custom travel plans by your personal advisor.

Global at Heart exists to help people travel the world mindfully, intentionally, and on their own terms.

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Travel Planning Services

Custom Itinerary Design

Travel your way, independently or with a guide. Bespoke, comprehensive planning services start at $75 per day of travel and include a 45-minute consultation call, detailed itinerary, and booking.

Hotels, Transport, & Activities

Know exactly what you want? I can book hotels, cars, tours, etc. for you, free of charge, with great rates, and maybe even some extra perks. No ask is too small, even if you just need a car or hotel for a night or two.

Vacation Package Matchmaking

Overwhelmed with all the options for all-in-one trips? After a free consultation call, I’ll match you with the perfect cruise, multi-day tour, or all-inclusive, with a nominal research fee. I can also help with flight selection, extra days, and more!

Research & Itinerary Review

Need help deciding where to go? Have a few gaps in your DIY travel plan? Get answers to your toughest questions and travel with confidence. Research and itinerary reviews start at $75 per destination and include a 25-minute consultation call.

Groups, Events, & More

Need help planning and booking group travel, retreats, corporate or private events, or something else not covered here? I’ll help you tackle your toughest travel tasks. Just ask!

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Hi, I’m Jean, founder of Global at Heart.

I’m here to ease the stress of travel planning, ensuring your experience is a perfect fit, a great value, and utterly unforgettable.

I’ve been planning trips my whole adult life, and I’ve been a travel advisor since 2015.

I’m up for any experience that reveals the soul of a place and its people, whether it’s haute or humble, and I encourage others to always keep an open mind. When I’m not on the road, I’m at home in Chicago, but I’m always “global at heart.”

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Trusted by Travelers

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“Jean puts a lot of time and effort into getting to know your tastes, interests, and exactly what you’re looking for. She provides detailed research into different travel options and makes various suggestions that accommodate location preferences, timing, budgets, and interests. I would definitely work with her again!”

Debbie F.

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“I never thought that getting a trip planner was worth it since you can search and book everything online… but wow was I wrong! Working with Jean was absolutely worth every penny!”

Carley K.

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“Jean helped us navigate our way through planning the trip and the must see destinations along the way. During our trip we had some plans change at the last minute and Jean came to the rescue and found a solution for us very quickly. This took all the stress out of our experience and let us continue to enjoy our trip while she navigated our problem.”

Isabel F.

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“Jean helped me plan my first all-inclusive hotel. I was leery of the experience with these types of hotels, but Jean worked with me to address all my concerns.”

Lydia F.

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Work with me.

So what happens after you contact me?

I get really excited. Then I’ll send you a short form to fill out about the services you need, who’s traveling, where / when you want to go, travel style, budget, etc. If you want, we can do this together on a short phone call or you can get started straightaway with my Trip Inquiry Form.
The ideas start flowing. After I review your answers, I’ll provide a proposal for my nonrefundable planning fee. When I receive your payment, I’ll get to work on preliminary research and planning.
We talk. We’ll mainly communicate by email or text, but after I do some preliminary homework, we’ll talk live via Zoom or phone to discuss details and get a solid plan in place.
The itinerary takes shape. I’ll follow up on any questions from our call, make a detailed itinerary, and submit for your review and approval.
You approve; I book. Once you approve the itinerary details, I’ll make your bookings and organize all the information you’ll need on your trip.
I keep an eye on things. Leading up to your departure, I’ll stay in close contact with you, keeping you updated, sharing tips, and answering your questions.
You have an amazing trip!

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