Travel Advisor

Katie McAvoy

She/Her

Expertise

Family Travel,
Group Travel,
Europe,
Hawaii,
Adventure Travel,
Family Travel,
“Ditch the Kids" Travel

Based in

Chicago

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

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...

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...

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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.

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

Premium resort on the shores of the Pacific Ocean with luxe studio and 1-to 2-bedroom villas.

The Hoxton, Williamsburg

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

Katie's reviews

Adam L.
Booked travel to Tokyo
October 2024

Katie was outstanding to work with. She was so helpful throughout the entire booking process, and she provided excellent insight and advice. She listened to our vision for our trip, and helped tailor the trip to exactly what we were looking for. She helped us strike the perfect balance between vacation relaxation in beautiful settings, along with our own fun touristy events that kept us moving! Katie provided the ultimate booking experience for us, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to put together an organized custom trip!

Meghan G.
Booked travel to Rome
October 2024

Katie was an awesome travel agent! She provided a good amount of options for hotels and experiences. She was also very flexible with our budget and requirements. We would recommend her to anyone!

Alex and Pat W.
Booked travel to Florence
August 2024

Katie's a rockstar - Made our experience super easy and smooth. Katie is great at providing recommendations but also very flexible and happy to mold your travels to what you need. Super responsive, and has a lot of awesome insights.

Jimmy (James) J.
Booked travel to California
June 2024

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