Kate Chianese

Danville, CA
Professional Travel Advisor

Your Dream Journey Starts Here

My name is Kate, and with a thorough background in the cruise industry, I bring extensive experience in managing logistics from land to sea. My passion for travel, coupled with my expertise, e...
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Professional Travel Advisor

Caribbean is calling! Let's book your next trip!
Caribbean is calling! Let's book your next trip!

Your Dream Journey Starts Here


My name is Kate, and with a thorough background in the cruise industry, I bring extensive experience in managing logistics from land to sea. My passion for travel, coupled with my expertise, ensures that your experience is seamless and unforgettable.


As a vacation creative, I am dedicated to turning your dream vacation into a reality. Whether you’re booking your honeymoon or visiting a once-in-a-lifetime destination, my goal is to provide concierge service for smooth take-off and landing. 


About Me


My journey in the travel industry began with Princess Cruises, where I worked directly with senior company management and ship officers in the corporate communications department. This work included instances when sudden changes to established cruise schedules had to be revised in real time due to storms and occurrences that could not be anticipated in advance. In this role, I was in charge of communicating information between the ship’s captain and officers and the carrier’s booking agents throughout the world. 


Services Offered - 


Vacation Planning: Personalized planning is my signature and the possibilities are limitless. I specialize in crafting unique itineraries that cater to your preferences.


Land to Sea Logistics: With experience in both land and sea logistics, I ensure that every aspect of your journey is meticulously planned and expertly curated. 


Ocean & River Cruises: My background in the industry provides me with the expertise to plan luxury cruises that offer exceptional experiences.


Family Vacations: Planning a family vacation? I create itineraries that ensure every member of your family has a memorable and enjoyable experience.


Luxury Travel: From first-class flights to five-star accommodations, I offer luxury travel planning that delivers the utmost comfort and elegance. 

Where will you go next?

Contact Me: Let me help you plan the adventure of a lifetime. Contact me today to start your journey!

Visit my blog for insider tips, packing lists, and travel experience:  https://travelwritenowblog.wordpress.com 

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My Reviews

Planes, trains, no automobiles
One thing I know about our trip is, we couldn't have done it without Kate! While I love being different places, I hate the process of travel-airports, airplanes, train stations, etc... Kate handled all of that for us right down to choosing our seats on the train. And when the airline cancelled our flights (both ways!) Kate went to work for us insuring our travel in Europe was as easy as she could make it from thousands of miles away.
We started in Paris for 5 days where we stayed at the beautiful Hotel Baume in the 6th, then off by train to Angoulême in southwest France for the Festival Angoulême for 4 days, then back to Paris to catch the Eurostar for Amsterdam, where we stayed 4 days at the elegant Canal House Hotel. The hotels were beautifully located with great rooms and exceptional service. Thank you, Kate Chianese at Going PlacesTravel, like I said, we couldn't have done it without you!
By  Jackie  from  Berkeley, California
Traveled to  Paris ~ France ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful experience in Japan!
Kate did a perfect job of helping me maximize my experiences for the relatively brief period of time that I had to work with. The arrangements that she made for me were absolutely great.
By  Mari  from  Shoshone, Idaho
Traveled to  Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Took the work out of planning and booking.
Kate maintains an abundance of patience and good humor while providing a thorough and professional service.
By  Stuart   from  Albany California
Traveled to  London ~ England ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Made things easy!
Kate has patience and good humor in abundance while providing a thorough and professional service. A great help in planning and booking my trips.
By  Stuart   from  Albany California
Traveled to  India ~ Central Asia
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Costa Rica
  • Lake Como
  • Santorini
  • Athens

Travel Specialist:

  • Air Travel
  • Luxury Cruises
  • Family Vacations
  • Independent Travel

Certifications/Awards:

  • MFA in Writing
  • BFA in Writing
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