Hi there! I’m Gretchen, mom of two, Marine Veteran wife, Chicago native, forever home in San Jose, and passionate about all things travel! Whether you’re looking for a once in a lifetime South Pacific getaway, or an adventure in an old-world European city, I’m here to guide you and provide the upmost service for your next voyage.
My personal travel experience, intuitive sense and certified training makes me a great fit for all of your traveling needs! I love to discuss new places to explore, bucket list excursions, quirky hidden gems and how to make each individual trip unique and tailored to YOU. Become a local, submerse yourself in the culture, lay back and relax (you deserve it!) and let’s plan your dream vacations time and time again.
I’m here to help! Please don’t hesitate to reach out, tell me about yourself and your vision, and I’ll take it from there! Take out feeling overwhelmed and just enjoy the ride - I’ll be right by your side.
I look forward to our chat and curating your next authentic and unique vacation!
We booked a 10-day Southern Mediterranean cruise with Gretchen Ode.
Gretchen was amazing to work with. I told her what I was looking for and she found it! She was very prompt in answering any questions I had (even the dumb ones). She walked me through booking excursions. She got us GREAT deals on our trip. She was upfront with pricing and costs for everything! Airfare, hotel and cruise! She took care of it all!!
I would recommend her any day of the week!!
-Lisa S.
We wanted to thank you for all your help planning our Panama Canal cruise! We had a fantastic time and can't thank you enough for making it all fall together for us!-Cindi S.
Gretchen was awesome helping us book our trip to Disneyland and Universal studios! Everything was so easy and the trip went smoothly. She listened to our needs and our trip turned out perfect! Highly recommend.-Kelly P.
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my destinations
All-Inclusive Resorts
Anniversary Trips
Beach/Sun
Couples only
Cruises (Ocean)
Cruises (River)
Custom Vacations
Honeymoon/Romance
Luxury Travel
