About
I absolutely love traveling and helping others experience the joy of travel. This love took hold of me while living in Rome during college. Since then, some of the most amazing experiences in my life have come from my travels. Italy has a special place in my heart, and I have a deep affection for Switzerland, Scotland, and the beautiful rivers of Europe. I've traveled parts of the USA, Canada, Europe, and the UK, and have relaxed on many tropical beaches. Before I started Ticket To Explore Travel, I specialized in business development, sales, and management in the travel, non-profit, and pharmaceutical industries. Those years taught me the value of partnership, the importance of follow-through and the benefit of long-term relationships. My skillset adapts beautifully in my role as owner and independent travel advisor, where I see myself primarily as a matchmaker. I take the time to understand your reasons for traveling, your preferred style, and your unique goals. Then, I apply that information while consulting with you to select options, plan your trip, and book everything just the way you like it. I'm thrilled you stopped by and can't wait to help you explore the world.
Travel Specialization
Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Family Travel, Group Travel, Cultural Tourism
Destination Specialization
Canada, Continental US, Europe
Chapters
Greater Chicago
reviews (3)
Reviewed on 2025-07-01T16:20:26
What a great trip!
I recently returned from a wonderful trip to Washington, DC, and I owe a huge thank you to Jolie Freeman for making it all so smooth, memorable, and stress-free. From the moment we began planning she was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail was just right.
Everything went off without a hitch, and I felt completely taken care of. It was such a relief to travel knowing I had someone reliable and professional behind the scenes. I highly recommend Jolie to anyone looking for personalized, top-tier travel planning. I’m already looking forward to my next adventure—and I’ll definitely be calling her again.
on Jul 01, 2025
Reviewed on 2025-03-24T14:10:00
A Consummate Professional
Jolie Freeman is a consummate professional. My husband and I are more than satisfied with the advice and care she provided before and during our recent 15 day Ocean Cruise. Ms. Freeman pays attention to detail, listens intently to what her clients have to say, and follows through with the actions and research that she promises.
Weeks before we left, she spent time helping us select shore excursions that would not only be of interest, but would be suitable for travelers with some mobility issues.
She double checked with the airlines so that wheel chair services would be provided both coming and going from our port. Everything went smoothly!
We felt confident about embarking on our voyage because the documents she sent us prior to departure were so complete; emergency phone numbers, travel insurance policies, and relevant information about our international travel destinations were all at our fingertips.
We look forward to working with Jolie Freeman again when we plan our next adventure. Her skills as a travel advisor are top-notch.
on Mar 24, 2025
Reviewed on 2025-06-26T19:45:26
A BFF Trip to remember
My best friend and I decided to take a trip to Prince Edward Island. With both of our schedules it was hard to sit down and plan together. That is why we worked with Jolie.
She took the time to understand what our vision was for the trip and the budget we had. She found a fantastic bed and breakfast and with the car packaged it was all within both our budget and our vision. She was always willing to answer questions and provide information about the area so we could self plan many activities. I had a dietary request for the bed and breakfast and not only did she confirm the dietary need could be met I could tell with my interactions with the b&b staff that they took it very seriously.
She also stepped in when something didn't go quite to plan and was very responsive.
I highly recommend Jolie and her services for a perfectly planned vacation.
on Jun 26, 2025