Independent travel advisor

Go where you've been dreaming of.

Cruises, ski and snow trips, and whatever comes next. Tell me where you want to go and I'll plan it, book it and look after the details.

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Trips I plan

One advisor for every kind of trip. Pick a starting point, or just tell me what you have in mind.

Cruises

Ocean, luxury, expedition and river cruises with more than 30 cruise lines. I compare the ships, sailings and cabins with you, then book it.

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Ski & adventures

Ski trips worldwide, from Zermatt and the Alps to Japan, Canada, the Rockies and Chile: lodging near the lifts, lift tickets, rentals, lessons and transfers.

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Everything else

Hotels, resorts, tours and travel insurance, on their own or around a bigger trip. If it's travel, ask.

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My story

A lifetime on the go.

I've been traveling the world my whole life. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you I'm rarely in one place for long. "Where is Jon now?" is a running question in my family, and if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you've seen the photos I post with one caption: "Where am I?"

Now I'm turning that passion into something more. I've become a travel advisor so I can put everything I've learned on the road to work for the people I care about. For now, I'm planning trips just for family and friends.

— Jonathan VanKim

How it works

Cruise lines, resorts and tour companies pay travel advisors a commission when they book, so in most cases you pay the same price as booking direct and get someone in your corner.

Tell me the trip

Where, when, who's going, budget, and what matters most to you.

I compare the options

I'll line up the choices that fit, with what's included and any promotions, so you can decide with confidence.

I book and follow through

Deposits, payment reminders, add-ons and insurance, plus help if plans change before you go.

About me

Hi, I'm Jonathan.

I'm an independent travel advisor based in Central Ohio. I work with Atlas Coast Travel Group, a host agency in the Travel Leaders Network, which gives me access to cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and the booking tools behind them, plus agency support.

JVK Travels is home base. JVK Cruises and JVK Adventures are where I go deep on each kind of trip.

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Training & certifications

Atlas Academy graduateAtlas Coast Travel Group

Master of AdventureRoyal Caribbean University

Bachelor of AdventureRoyal Caribbean University

Certified Royal Weddings ProfessionalRoyal Caribbean

MSC Start Smart, Voyagers Club & Yacht ClubMSC Cruises training

Ready to look at dates?

Tell me a little about the trip and it comes straight to me. I'll get back to you with options. You can also email me at jonathan@jvkcruises.com.