About us...

Escapades Travel & Events, Inc., is a boutique agency specializing in upscale travel experiences. We focus on satisfying our client's Wanderlust, their personal quest to explore all the world has to offer. From simple flight and resort getaways to custom existential experiences where they're immersed in Global culture, we're here to design your unforgettable Escapades!   

Not only do we plan travel, our repetoire includes Corporate & Social Event Planning: 

Corporate 

Executive Travel 

Small Meetings

Venue Selection

Contract Negotiations

Incentive Travel  

Social Scene 

Parties & Celebrations

Weddings

Vow Renewals  

Honeymoons  

Group Escapades

Girlfriend's Getaways  

Man-cations 

Music & Art  

Culinary for Foodies & Wine Aficianados 

Spa & Wellness

Sports Fans

Faith Based Excursions

Student Travel 

and more...

Credentials & Designations

Escapades is an Illinois Corporation, owned by a graduate of Echols Travel and Hotels Schools, with extensive experience including as a Virtuoso Travel Consultant, Corporate Travel Manager, Meeting and Event Planner. Our professional hospitality experience insures detailed, cost conscious, creative services in designing travel for our clients. We hold the following Industry Designations:

• Barbados Elite
• Caymankind Specialis
• Destination Honeymoon Specialist
• Fairmont Famous Agent
• Fiesta Americana Expert Agent
• Jamaica Travel Specialist
• Kempinski Specialist
• New Orleans Certified Agent
• Marriott Hotel Sales Specialist
• Mexico Travel Specialist
• Miami Specialist
• Orlando Travel Specialist
• Premier Spa Specialist
• Puerto Vallarta Pro
• Premier Spa Specialist
• Tanzania Specialist
• Wynn Ambassador

Clientele & Services

Escapades travelers are accustomed to traveling in style. The only requirement for new clients is a shared passion for Wanderlust. For the budget conscious, we aim to design affordable experiences. Our travelers range from Generation Z to Octagenarians, from active lifestyles to easygoing, experiencing the world as Global citizens. Consider Escapades your Personal Travel Concierge, at your service!

Industry Affiliations & Suppliers

• ENSEMBLE

• TRUE/CCRA  

Escapades works in partnership only with well established Travel & Meeting service providers, minimum 4 Star Hotels & Resorts, all recognized ASTA, CLIA, ARC & IATAN approved businesses.  

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