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Carol Scotty
Carol Scotty

Carol Scotty

Chicago, IL Travel Agent

Trekese

10 Reviews
100% Recommended
7 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Adventure, Gastronomy, Culture, Nature,

 "Love what you do, do what you love."  Those words from Ray Bradbury ring true for me in my career as a travel advisor. 

Navigating foreign landscapes, people, cultures, cuisines, smells, transportation systems and geography is thrilling for me.  My curiosity of the world runs deep and I strive to place my like minded clients in the middle of it all.  

2021 brought me to Africa, South America, Europe, Mexico and throughout the U.S. in search of unique contacts and suppliers.  2022 will take me to Mexico, Machu, Ecuador, a 6 week trip throughout the Southeast, Costa Rica, Colorado and more.  

As a travel agency owner & trip designer,  I am eager to share my enthusiasm and expertise with clients.  My goal in building a fantastic itinerary for you is to take hours of trip planning out of your hands and make the process easy and enjoyable.  I strive to exceed your expectations, and sneak in a meal, side trip or adventure that will be unexpected, yet one of the highlights of your vacation.     

Whether you are looking to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, relax on a tropical beach, cruise rivers or oceans, tour Italy for the wine crush, plan a group trip, or trek through the jungles of Africa or Asia, I am eager to build an authentic experience that meets your dreams. 

I look forward to travel advising adventures in 2022 and hope you will be part of the journey!

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Costa Rica

Interests:

Adventure
Bespoke Travel
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Beach Vacations
Spa & Fitness

Suppliers:

UnCruise Adventures
AmaWaterways
CIE Tours
Rocky Mountaineer
G Adventures

My Travel Specialties

Adventure, Gastronomy, Luxury & Culture Specialist

Adventure, Gastronomy, Luxury & Culture Specialist

 "Love what you do, do what you love."  Those words from Ray Bradbury ring true for me in my career as a travel adviso...

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Reviews

10 Reviews
Carol is knowledgeable, thorough and really fun to plan with! She has provided terrific ideas for family vacations and girls trips!
Sarah T - Puerto Viejo Beach ~ Costa Rica ~ Central America
Carol is very knowledgeable about her work and enthusiastic about creating awesome personal experiences for travelers. When our travel had to be canceled due to travel bans related to the Corona Virus, Carol was sympathetic and went beyond our expectations in relieving our stress and helping us to recover lost expenses. Thank you, Carol :)
Kat - Spain ~ Europe
Everything was scheduled perfectly. The pandemic is no one's fault. We are in constant contact on the next steps: IE re-booking etc. I hope to finally get to my destination. Have already recommended and will so in the future.
Jennifer (Gigi) - Galapagos Islands ~ Ecuador ~ South America

Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

  • Active And Adventure Specialist
  • Aussie, Peru, & Switzerland Specialist
  • Yoga & Wellness Certifications
  • G-Adventures, Uncruise, Ama Certifications
  • REI, Ski, Tauck, Treck, Backroads Certifications

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