About Us
Travel with Len and Dawn is a full-service travel agency dedicated to helping clients explore the world through thoughtfully planned vacations. We share expert insight on global travel, a wide variety of cruise lines, and Disney destinations around the world, with a passion for creating meaningful and memorable experiences. We specialize in ocean and river cruising, world travel, and Disney vacations—including Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line. With personalized guidance and attention to detail, our goal is to turn your travel dreams into seamless, exciting journeys filled with lasting memories. Ready to start planning your next adventure? LenAndDawnCMV@gmail.com
Specialties:
We plan unforgettable vacations designed around you. Whether you’re dreaming of fairytale magic, European adventures, or a relaxing escape by the sea, we specialize in crafting seamless, stress-free travel experiences for every type of traveler.
Destinations we love to plan:
Disney Destinations • Europe • Caribbean • Mexico • Hawaii • Alaska • South Pacific • U.S. National Parks • Mediterranean & Beyond
From Disney magic to bucket-list adventures across the globe, we take care of every detail—so all you have to do is show up and enjoy your trip.
Certifications:
Earmarked by Disney Authorized Travel Agency - Earmarked Gold, Accredited Cruise Counselor (CLIA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and others in progress.
Travel Tip/Pro Hack:
The earlier you plan and book, the better! Not only do you snag the best deals, but you can spread out payments over time. Plus, if a special offer pops up later, we can usually apply it to your trip—it’s a win-win!
Travel story:
Before kids, we managed a couple of amazing trips to Hawaii and Mexico—but looking back, we wish we had traveled much more instead of always focusing on “someday”, while we worked on our Master degrees in Education. Fast forward to life with two little ones, and everything changed the moment we took them to Disney. Picture it: a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old dashing through the parks with us—pure magic! That trip opened our eyes to how incredible it is to travel as a family, soaking in the Disney bubble and realizing how much kids can learn from seeing the world.
From then on, we made it a tradition: every 5th birthday would be celebrated with an adventure of their choice! Donatello enjoyed his 5th birthday at Disney World, just like we did for his sister. Francesca dreamed of Japan, and while the pandemic delayed us, she still woke up in Tokyo for her 12th birthday—talk about unforgettable! Donatello picked a Disney Cruise for his 10th birthday, complete with stops at Disney’s two private islands and the Bahamas. These moments have become our favorite memories, and we’re so grateful we chose to experience the world together. We look forward to so many more with some extra special occasion trips in between. Some of these “in-between” trips that have been our favorite include Anaheim, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Naples, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salem, Santa Monica, Wisconsin Dells, amongst others, and with a few others already planned for the remainder of this year and next year.
With our skills and this love of and yearning to travel, we decided to help others create memories with their families all over the world.
Favorite Destination We Traveled To:
Japan
Dream Destination:
Cruise to the Netherlands and African Safari
Favorite Client Moment:
It’s hard to choose just one favorite client moment—because every one of them means so much. We’ve shared phone calls filled with relief when plans fall perfectly into place, and moments of pure excitement when we surprise clients with new promotions that save them hundreds of dollars. We’ve opened emails, texts, and photos from travelers glowing with happiness in their dream destinations—and those smiles are what make it all worth it. Each message, each joyful update, is a reminder of why we love what we do: helping people create memories that will last a lifetime.
Address
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone
312-678-2272
