Travel Advisor
Jen Plants
Expertise
- Luxury Travel,
- Europe,
- Chicago,
- American City Weekend Getaways,
- Traveling with Teenagers,
- Cocktails,
- Fine Dining,
- Theatre
Based in
Madison, Wisconsin
Profile details
About
A veteran world traveler, connoisseur of luxury hotels, classic cocktails, fine dining, fashion history, and the performing arts. I curate unforgettable escapes across the globe.
Travel style
Wherever I may be, you can usually find me making friends with bartenders at the best cocktail bars in the city, enjoying a great night at the theatre, or getting to know a city by visiting its antique shops and record stores.
Jen 's travel guides & trip reports
Hotel Peter and Paul, New Orleans
A Midwest Foodie Paradise: Madison, Wisconsin
Favorite hotels
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
In the Gold Coast district, this family favorite delights with oversized rooms, Lake Michigan views and four excellent eateries, including the 12th-floor Italian steakhouse and alfresco bar.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Standard London
Contemporary property in a Brutalist-style building from 1974 with modern rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
- ★
Food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Breezy beachfront all-inclusive property with modern rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
- ★
Hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Jen 's travel photos
Jen 's reviews
Jen was excellent to work with, super-responsive, and full of options and ideas. When we changed our stay from two nights to a single night she adapted the plan in a blink. She also got us free cocktails at the hotel we stayed at which was a very nice welcome after a long afternoon getting into the city. I’m always only going to book travel with her!
- Zara C.
Booked travel to Chicago
- February 2024
Jen is a terrific travel advisor! She made a few suggestions for hotels in the city after asking a little about our preferences. She was able to get us a great rate in a perfect location. She checked in the day of our travels to make sure everything was ok. Jen was super responsive and helpful. We will definitely have her help us arrange our next adventure!
- Kathryn M.
Booked travel to Chicago
- February 2024
Thank goodness for Jen Plants! I had originally booked my own hotel in Leeds, and they cancelled my reservation on me days before my stay because of overbooking! There was a big cricket tournament in town, and I couldn't find anything decent and affordable on such short notice. I knew Jen was a travel agent and asked for help, and she found me a great hotel at a good rate days before I traveled, which wouldn't be canceled, I learned, because it was a priority booking through Fora. Whew!
- Martin F.
Booked travel to UK
- January 2024
Jen was extremely helpful with helping book our stay at the Chateau Marmont. She sent quotes for a few different room options and then confirmed our choice with the hotel. She also followed up with the hotel to make sure everything was in order and that our requests had been met. Very easy and seamless process.
- Lars M.
Booked travel to Los Angeles
- January 2024
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