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Rani Cheema

Hello, I'm Rani, the Founder, Business/Life Coach, and Culinary Travel Curator at Cheema’s Travel, a boutique travel agency specializing in culinary travel and coaching for both travelers and travel professionals.

As a Puerto Rican & Punjabi individual, I grew up in the diverse culinary landscape of New York City, navigating between Queens and Brooklyn throughout my life.

After earning my degree from The School of Visual Arts, I embarked on my dream career as an art director at the Food Network & Cooking Channel. For five years, I lived the dream in the heart of NYC. But then, I decided to make a change. I ventured to Dhaka, Bangladesh, to design textiles, indulged my passion for Spanish cuisine in Lugo, Spain, and found myself in Gwangju, South Korea, teaching English to students with grammar skills that put mine to shame. Finally, I returned to the U.S., determined to build something meaningful. While I wasn't quite sure what that was at the time, I knew it involved helping others explore the world, whether near or far. Today, my team and I create safe and immersive travel experiences, centered around gastronomy and deeper connections.

Since founding Cheema’s Travel, I've had the privilege of connecting with travelers and travel professionals seeking additional support in their journey planning. Whether it's dealing with fears, indecisions, or discomforts, I realized there's another way I can be of service—through coaching. My mission is to support everyone in their travel visions and beyond.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. coaching.

Hillari Hawkins

Drawing from my extensive experience as a dedicated solo traveler, I derive immense joy from delving into research, meticulous planning, and immersive exploration. This enthusiasm is not only limited to my own journeys but extends to my fervor for aiding others in uncovering their newfound cherished vacation spots. My shift towards the travel industry is fueled by an unwavering passion for exploration that was deeply rooted in my upbringing as a military brat. Having had the privilege of living in both the United States and Germany due to my family's military commitments, I've also embraced the opportunity to spend a year in Afghanistan, contributing as a civilian to the operations of the U.S. Army. These diverse experiences have uniquely positioned me to blend my love for travel with a genuine desire to assist others in their voyages of discovery.

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? Germany, Croatia, Brazil, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Canada, France, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Afghanistan, Austria, Belgium, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Cuba, and Dominican Republic.

RACHEL GARCIA,
RN, BSN

I’m a registered nursed with 14 years of experience under my belt, with more than 8 of those years working in pre-travel medicine (ie: the vaccines and medications recommended for international travel). I started TripMedRx because there is a gap in the availability and quality of pre-travel medicine for both short term and long term travelers as well as families with young children. It’s daunting for people to figure out where and how to get what they need and even more so when you add children into the mix. I aim to simplify this process by offering telehealth visits to discuss each traveler's needs, their unique risk-tolerance, as well as give high quality education so they are making the best decision for themselves and/or their families.  

Along with virtual travel medicine consults, I offer prep consult for those who are bogged down and anxious about the details of everything to remember prior to departure as well as research consults to help those who know where they want to travel but aren't quite sure how to find the best "personal fits" for their trip. My niche lies in supporting individuals and families by alleviating their uncertainties and guiding them to embrace the unfamiliar. 

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? Mexico, Israel, Japan, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, India, Malawi, Zambia, England, France, Germany, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Jordan + Israel again 😉

Amy Zainfeld

I believe that travel is more than just bookings; it's an investment in creating lasting memories. With over 20 years of experience in travel operations and logistics, I excel at crafting personalized experiences that seamlessly integrate client travel goals. My resourcefulness ensures a smooth, stress-free experience, even when unexpected challenges arise.

Beyond logistics, I possess a deep passion for cultural immersion.  A transformative semester abroad in London ignited a lifelong love of exploring new cultures, which I continue to cultivate through extensive solo and group travel. This passion fueled me to start Where to Next Travel with the commitment to being a collaborative travel partner, providing clients with in-depth expertise and insider tips to make their travels unforgettable.
  

WHERE HAVE I BEEN: Aruba, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Argentina, Cuba

On-Demand Trips

Pre-designed itineraries to our favorite destinations. You select your adventure, we fill in the blanks.

2 Hour Planning Call

For those who don’t need the hand holding of a full trip planning service and just need a little guidance.

TRAVEL COACHING

For both Travelers looking for support in their planning or fears. Travel Professionals looking to expand.