Travel Advisor

Katie McAvoy

She/Her

Expertise

Boutique Travel,
Luxury Travel,
Europe,
Hawai'i,
Adventure Travel,
“Ditch the Kids" Travel

Based in

Chicago, IL

Travel Advisor

Katie McAvoy

Profile details

About

Destination daydreamer and family CEO (chauffeur, entertainment concierge and organizer) for three boys and a dog. I love Chicago, live music, books, pasta, nature and feelings of discovery.

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Travel style

I mix exploration and relaxation. I enjoy adventure travel, national parks and scuba / snorkeling, followed by relaxing in the hot tub or with a glass of wine. I usually take kids and / or friends along!

Katie's travel guides & trip reports

Body of water next to cliffs and green mountains during daytime

Guide

7 Days of Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure on Maui

Maui is magic. There is so much natural wonder to explore, both above and below the water. Swim in waterfalls. Watch sunrise or sunset above the clouds. Snorkel in crystal clear water right off the...

Trip Report

Five Star Hotels in Chicago

Chicago might not be the first place you think of for a luxury getaway. As a local, I may be a bit biased, but if you love great food and fabulous five-star luxury hotels, you need to get here. Did I ...

An orange, yellow, green and blue geysir in Yellowstone National Park with people standing around the outskirts.

Guide

Winter Escape to Yellowstone National Park from Bozeman, Montana

Yellowstone National Park is on most bucket lists, for good reason. The vast majority of people see it in the warmer months. Visiting Yellowstone and Montana in the winter, though, provides a...

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Favorite hotels

andbeyond Benguerra Island

Castaway to this Indian Ocean paradise, all pristine white-sand beaches, calm lagoons and charming thatched-roof cabins with private pools and salas.

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

A modern hotel in Cusco featuring an array of traditional Peruvian artifacts and artisanal work.

Fora Perks

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VIP welcome & amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

Spacious villa accommodations, luxurious amenities and breathtaking oceanfront views combine for an unforgettable Hawaiian getaway in Maui.

The Hoxton, Williamsburg

Chic hotel in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood featuring industrial-style rooms and a rooftop with panoramic city views.

Katie's reviews

Katie is the best! Attentive to us as clients, and she handles every detail. The thing we like most about working with her is that she listens first. She is attentive to what we think we are looking for, and then she returns with a multitude of options that really appear to personalized to what we are looking for in a getaway vacation. She seems to have personal knowledge of the places she recommends and offers, and this works so well in our ultimate experiences while away!

Brian B.
Booked travel to Turks and Caicos
February 2025

Katie was amazing. Every detail of our itinerary to Spain taken care of. We had not one problem during our entire trip. The trip plans App was so useful and easy to navigate. Katie listened to all of our requests and allowed us to make our own decisions and travel at a pace we enjoyed. We will definitely use Katie for travel plans again ( in fact we already are!) and will refer her to friends and family.

Richard B.
Booked travel to Barcelona
February 2025

Katie is a pleasure to work with. She asks the right questions and easily makes adjustments for any changes.

Cathy N.
Booked travel to Palm Springs
December 2024

Adam L.
Booked travel to Tokyo
October 2024

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