Julie Callas, Travel Agent in Buffalo Grove, IL

Julie Callas

Buffalo Grove, IL Travel Agent

Julie Callas

Buffalo Grove, IL · 7 Years of Experience

Hammock Hideaways Travel, an independent agent with The Journey Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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100% Recommended
Julie is amazing and wonderful and not only understands travel but also relates as a parent, a wife and a world traveler! Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Mykonos, Santorini, Riviera Maya, Jamaica, Punta Cana

Interests:

All Inclusive, Adult Only, Family Vacations, European Culture, Cruises

Suppliers:

Sandals Resorts, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Small Luxury Hotels, Virgin Voyages, Beaches Resorts by Sandals

About Me

Europe & Caribbean Travel Specialist

Hawaiian Magic
Hawaiian Magic

My epitome of bliss is swinging in a hammock. Whether I'm swaying on a sunny beach where i can dip my hand in the ocean or in a secluded tree house resort, I'm always searching for that new favorite. My goal is to give my clients that same feeling of complete contentment I experience in a hammock while they are on their vacation. 

I grew up seeing the world from a road trip perspective until my first plane ride at 15 years old opened my eyes to a new world of travel. Since then, I have visited 20+ countries and replaced countless passports. After years of recommending locations to friends from personal travel experiences, I realized my true passion was as a vacation matchmaker. Travel experiences are like dating and as a vacation matchmaker I want to pair clients' wants and dreams with the perfect destination.

I love recommending what I know. It allows me to give you those coveted little details and information on must do and not to miss items. The research that goes into a destination to find those nuggets is what I love about traveling to a new destination!

Planning travel for two people is different than planning travel for ten! Between my husband I, we have six children, and I am well versed in the nuances that go with large family groups. When I'm not planning travel for my big brood, my husband and I are off exploring new locations to recommend and maybe one day retire too!

My team and I cultivate personal relationships with the properties we book to ensure that our clients are treated fabulously. Time is precious...spend it vacationing. I'll spend it researching for you!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
13 reviews
100% Recommended
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Disney World MVP
Reviewed By B - Boston, MA | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Julie is amazing and wonderful and not only understands travel but also relates as a parent, a wife and a world traveler!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best honeymoon we could have asked for!
Reviewed By Brian619 - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
With the stress involved in planning a wedding, the honeymoon was something we were hoping to not have to put the same level of effort into planning so that we could just enjoy our time away together without worry. This was our first time using a travel agent for any trip, and we are very glad we did. Julie was incredible in helping us book and prepare for our trip. Everything was included. The hotel stay, flights, transportation to and from the airport, travel insurance, checked bags, and more were all included for us so there was absolutely nothing to have to worry about or plan ourselves, other than getting checked into our flights and to the resort. While we did experience some issues with our airline and the check in process, Julie was extremely helpful and responsive when needed and was a huge help in getting us through that process smoothly. Overall the level of detail Julie put in to helping us book our trip, including all of the information provided to us in our itinerary that covered just about any questions you could think of, was phenomenal and above and beyond our expectations. We would both highly recommend Julie and Hammock Hideaways Travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Into the Arctic
Reviewed By TravelStephanie - Salt Lake City | Traveled to Finland | Europe
When I learned that 2025 was going to be the best year for the northern lights, I knew it was the year I had to check them off of my bucket list, but I had no idea where to begin. That's when Julie from Hammock Hideaways came in! She sent us a few great options, all with very different itineraries for us to choose from. From there, we hit the ground running and chose Into the Arctic! Julie answered any questions we had along the way. I loved the app that Hammock Hideaways used that broke down each day so I could refer to it along my trip. The app even updated me when my flight was delayed! It was a great experience from start to finish.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip!
Reviewed By Iris B. - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
We had the pleasure of working with Julie from Hammock Hideaways Travel to plan our honeymoon. We've used Julie in the past and we can't say enough good things about our experience. Julie listens carefully to our needs, preferences, and budget. She always goes above and beyond to make sure we have an unforgettable trip. The knowledge, recommendations, and inside tips that Julie brings is exceptional. Every aspect of the journey was seamless and always makes herself available before, during, and after the trip. Julie is professional, attentive, and passionate about creating the perfect travel experience. We will definitely continue to use her for future trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Wizardkar - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Amazingly easy and she took great care of me.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

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