Samantha Gagni
Chicago, IL
Group Travel Specialist
I wanted to work for myself. I left the corporate world as a management consultant of nearly a decade to pursue my true dreams and passions, and I want to help you live yours. Today, I’m a licensed real estate agent with EXIT Realty and the owner ...
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I wanted to work for myself. I left the corporate world as a management consultant of nearly a decade to pursue my true dreams and passions, and I want to help you live yours. Today, I’m a licensed real estate agent with EXIT Realty and the owner of VS1 Travels, a travel planning company specializing in group travel and destination weddings.
Basically, if you go on vacation and you really like it…I can help you stay there!
I have experience planning travel in various capacities all over the world, i.e., destination weddings, honeymoons/romance travel, groups, bucket list travel
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I took a gap year in 2017 to travel the world and it was absolutely life changing - I love helping people find their own change through travel!
- I’ve been to 6 continents, 54 countries and 36 states so far…would love to experience it all - and I love helping others do the same!
- I started investing in property and currently house hack in my first 4-flat building - let’s talk about creating your own portfolio!
- I want to help you live the life you want, where you want!
Can Be Reached At
1-847-722-5999
Destination Wedding & Honeymoons
You’re dreaming of a destination wedding and the gorgeous experience you’ll have as you say “I do” - but the complexity of planning and coordinating all of the travel for you and your guests can start to make that dream a nightmare.
Leave the stress of travel planning to the experts at VS1 Travels!
Whether you are planning a small intimate wedding or a large celebration with all of the people you love, we will help you select your perfect wedding venue to fit the needs of you and your guests.
We’ll also manage all of the travel needs for not just you, but all of your guests - including booking their rooms, coordinating ground transportation, arranging flights, managing their extended stays, and answering all of the questions they are bound to have.
Our team of travel experts will also coordinate the once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make destination weddings so unique. Want to do a sunset cruise to welcome all your guests? Adventure off to swim in a cenote? We got you covered with unforgettable excursions that will create a lifetime of memories.
All that’s left is for you to pack your bags and focus on the best day of your life, with complete peace of mind that we have it all covered. VS1 Travels makes it easy to bring your dream destination wedding to life - schedule your complimentary consultation today!
4 Simple Steps to the Perfect Destination Wedding
Step 1 - Book your complimentary call. Share your dream wedding wishlist for venues, accommodations, group experiences and more, and we’ll recommend the perfect solutions for you.
Step 2 - Make your travel booking easy. With a custom travel booking page just for you and your guests, it’s easy for everyone to see hotel and transportation options available to them in one spot, along with all the other exciting moments you’ll enjoy together.
Step 3 - Get excited over the details. We will do all the work to ensure you and your guests are booked and ready for your wedding celebration, down to the last confirmation. Our team will answer everyone’s travel questions so you can stay focused on the fun you’ll enjoy in your gorgeous wedding destination.
Step 4 - Celebrate your wedding with your loved ones. With concierge-level service available before, during, and after your travel experience, the only thing that’s left to do is marry the one you love, surrounded by all your favorite people!
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12 of 19 people found this review helpful
Definitely the best trip of our lives!
She’s very detail oriented. We’ll definitely use her again for our next travel.
By
David Von
from
Park Ridge, IL
Traveled to
Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
80+ Family reunion at Crystal Mountain in Michigan
Samantha was an amazing pleasure to work with! Perfect mix of easy going, enthusiastic and professionalism! She did not hesitate or skip a beat at planning our 80 + attendee family reunion this past June 2022. Sam helped us not only FIND a venue that could accommodate our large group, but also took on the hard task of booking all the appropriate sized townhomes for EACH FAMILY that attended. I was impressed by her use of surveys, excel sheets and even pie charts to help our large group of varying and opiniated family members come to a consensus on multiple topics for our trip. She made planning for this special event stress free. I would HIGHLY recommend her for ANY of your travel needs. Thanks Samantha! =D
By
Thara
from
Thompsonville, MI
Traveled to
Michigan ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
A perfectly tailored trip
The trip to Egypt that Sam curated -- from picking the places to visit to the highly educated and incredibly informative guides -- was really one of the best trips that we have taken. Sam was in touch with us throughout checking in several times a day to make sure that the trip was smooth. We are now planning a personalized group tour with her. Sam's professional yet friendly, prompt yet patient, Really couldn't ask for anything more her.
By
Bhrugu & Ananhita
from
Newton MA
Traveled to
Egypt ~ Africa
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
BEST TRIP EVER & FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE!
We have worked with Sam before and choosing to work with her again was the best choice. We loved how she customized our trip and made it so easy for us. Everything we asked for, she delivered. She even gave us suggestions for apps that will help us navigate language barriers and ideas of what is appropriate to tip in a different country. Things that we did not think about she had covered. We always referred back to her itinerary if we questioned anything. All I know is we will continue to use Samantha's services for any trip in the future. Thank you so much for everything. We had the best trip ever because of you, Sam!
By
Amanda
from
Chicago
Traveled to
Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Unforgettable honeymoon in Paris, Nice & Cannes!
Sam is super friendly, well-organized and very knowledgeable! She’s easy to communicate with and addressed any questions we had. Her suggestions and recommendations were thoughtful and made our honeymoon unforgettable.
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Jorge & Jillian
from
Chicago, IL
Traveled to
France ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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