about us
About Our Core Values – Dedication to Exceptional Travel
Welcome to Gilded Travels, your friendly, boutique travel agency devoted to designing extraordinary, tailor-made experiences for discerning adventurers like you. Our warm, personalized approach combined with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail truly set us apart. At Gilded Travels, we redefine travel planning by delivering top-notch service, crafting innovative itineraries, and designing unforgettable, bespoke journeys that cater to your unique tastes and interests. Let us whisk you away on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, exceeding your wildest dreams and expectations.
Meet Your Agent
Our luxury travel agency in Chicago, was founded by Steven Callas, a passionate traveler with over 20 years of experience. Steven has journeyed to all seven continents and explored over 50 territories, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights to create unforgettable vacations tailored to your desires.
Before establishing Gilded Travels, Steven worked as a travel planner and coordinator for Hollywood productions, both domestic and international. Navigating airline fine print, managing customs and carnets, and designing custom itineraries honed his expertise as a worldwide travel specialist. As the sole employee of Gilded Travels, Steven’s dedication to excellence and personal touch are integral to being the best Chicago vacation planner.
Our Personal Travels Enhance Your Personal Itineraries
Over 50 countries visited, and the list keeps growing. As avid wanderlusters ourselves, Gilded Travels relies on both primary and secondary sources to craft the perfect itinerary for your destination. We would never send you someplace we ourselves wouldn’t have an amazing time in.
50+
Countries Visited
41
Airlines Flown
6
Cruises Cruised
1,899
Restaurants Tasted
Country List
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Artsakh
- Aruba
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- France
- French Polynesia
- Georgia
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Patagonia
- Peru
- Poland
- Puerto Rico
- Romania
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
