Althea Wyman
Beavercreek, OH Travel Agent· 3 Years of Experience
Setters Point Travels, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
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We partnered with Althea Wyman at Setters Point Travels for our anniversary trip to Alaska this summer. It was outstanding. From the first conversation to the... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
South Korea, Alaska, Europe, Italy, AnchorageInterests:
Adventure, Bespoke Travel, Culinary & Foodie, Escorted Tours, European CultureSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Princess Cruises®, Avalon Waterways, Globus, SilverseaAbout Me
Culinary & Culturally Luxury Experience Designer
Culinary & Cultural Luxury Travel Designer
At Setters Point Travels, I design culinary and cultural journeys centered on connection, discovery, and rhythm — not checklists or rushed itineraries. While my signature destinations include Alaska, Italy, and South Korea, along with carefully curate river cruises, every journey I create follows the same philosophy: personalized, boutique, immersive, and thoughtfully paced to match each traveler’s energy and interests.
From hidden neighborhood streets and local markets to dramatic landscapes and family-run eateries, my itineraries are designed to help travelers explore authentically, savor regional cuisine, and connect meaningfully with culture and people.
Whether traveling by land, luxury ocean cruise, or river cruise, each experience is crafted to feel enriching rather than exhausting — so you return home restored, inspired, and deeply connected to the places you’ve explored.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
South Korea, Alaska, Europe, Italy, AnchorageInterests:
Adventure, Bespoke Travel, Culinary & Foodie, Escorted Tours, European CultureSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Princess Cruises®, Avalon Waterways, Globus, SilverseaMy Travel Specialties
Cultural & Culinary Travel Advisor
▶Cultural & Culinary Travel Advisor
Hi, I’m Althea Wyman, founder of Setters Point Travels and a cultural travel advisor specializing in thoughtfully paced, culinary- and culturally immersive journeys.
I’m an Alaska destination specialist, Korea Travel Specialist, and Italy specialist, with advanced training in designing foo...Read More ▶
How I Design Thoughtfully Paced Journeys
▶How I Design Thoughtfully Paced Journeys
Thoughtful Pacing as the Foundation of Every Journey
Thoughtful pacing is the foundation of every journey I design. It isn’t about slowing travel down for the sake of it — it’s about creating space for understanding, energy, and genuine connection.Many itineraries focus on efficiency: cove...Read More ▶
Travel That Leaves You Restored, Not Exhausted
▶Travel That Leaves You Restored, Not Exhausted
Why I Design Travel Around Pace, Not Momentum
Travel is often planned around momentum — moving quickly, seeing more, filling every day with activity. While that approach can look impressive on paper, it often leaves travelers tired, disconnected, and needing a vacation after the vacation.<...Read More ▶
Designing Culinary Travel, Unrushed
▶Designing Culinary Travel, Unrushed
How I Design Culinary Experiences Without Over-Scheduling:
Culinary travel is often mistaken for a series of reservations — restaurants lined up back-to-back, markets squeezed between sightseeing, meals treated as events rather than experiences. While food is central to how I design travel...Read More ▶
What Culinary Travel Really Means
▶What Culinary Travel Really Means
What Culinary Travel Really Means
Culinary travel is often misunderstood as a pursuit of reservations — Michelin stars, famous dining rooms, and “must-eat” lists planned months in advance. While exceptional restaurants can certainly be part of a journey, true culinary travel goes much deep...Read More ▶
Italy, Unrushed
▶Italy, Unrushed
Italy: Designed for Slow Discovery
Italy reveals itself slowly. Beyond the famous cities lies an Italy shaped by daily rituals, regional traditions, and landscapes that invite lingering rather than rushing.
This is the Italy I design for — experienced through fewer bases, longer sta...Read More ▶
South Korea, unrushed
▶South Korea, unrushed
South Korea: Designed for Understanding, Not Speed
South Korea is often approached as a destination to move through quickly — a few days in Seoul, a short stop elsewhere, and a tightly packed itinerary meant to cover as much ground as possible. While this may look efficient, it rarely allo...Read More ▶
Alaska, Experienced with Intention
▶Alaska, Experienced with Intention
Alaska leaves an impression not because of a single moment, but because of how those moments unfold—slowly, expansively, and with a sense of scale that resets your perspective almost immediately.
Beginning in Anchorage allows travelers to orient themselves to the land before moving deeper ...Read More ▶
Should You Visit Alaska by Land or Cruise?
▶Should You Visit Alaska by Land or Cruise?
Cruise vs. Land in Alaska:
Choosing the Right Experience
Alaska can be experienced in more than one way, and how you choose to explore it shapes the entire journey. While cruising and land-based travel both offer access to Alaska’s remarkable landscapes and wildlife, they deliver ve...Read More ▶
River Cruising, Unrushed
▶River Cruising, Unrushed
River Cruising, Unrushed
There is a moment on a river cruise when everything slows down — the movement of water, passing vineyards, church spires rising quietly from the trees. You are not in transit; you are arriving, gently and repeatedly, into the heart of a place.
This is the es...Read More ▶
Alaska: Designed for Scale, Silence, and Time
▶Alaska: Designed for Scale, Silence, and Time
Alaska: Designed for Scale, Silence, and Time
Alaska is not a destination to rush. Its scale, silence, and raw beauty ask for time — time to adjust, to observe, and to let the landscape set the pace rather than the itinerary.For first-time visitors, Alaska can feel overwhelming not because...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
4 reviews
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Amazing Alaska Trip to Remember
Reviewed By ReadytoTr@vel - Dayton, OH | Traveled to Alaska | USA
We partnered with Althea Wyman at Setters Point Travels for our anniversary trip to Alaska this summer. It was outstanding. From the first conversation to the end of the trip, every detail was considered and we simply enjoyed our trip without a worry.
Althea spent time asking what type of trip we were looking for, what experiences were attractive to us, what level of physical activity was a good balance, and how many people in a group was enjoyable (but not too much). We enjoyed a land based tour with small tour groups and had all of the travel arrangements prearranged between destinations. The accommodations were fitting for each location. The meal suggestions were on target. We honestly never would have created this itinerary on our own. It fit us perfectly. It truly was a trip of a lifetime.
We highly recommend Althea’s thoughtful planning, attention to every detail, with careful consideration to experiences which would be enjoyable and meaningful to us.
Althea Wyman responded
"Thank you so much for trusting me to plan your special anniversary trip! It was my joy and honor. It means the world to hear it was a “trip of a lifetime” and that every detail fit you perfectly. I loved working with you to create an itinerary that reflected your travel style and preferences. Knowing you could simply enjoy the experience without worry is why I love what I do.
I’m so grateful to have been part of your celebration and can’t wait to help with your next adventure!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Alaskan Adventure
Reviewed By AK2025 - Ohio | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Althea did an amazing job planning our vacation to Alaska! She took all the stress out of such a big trip. The lodging was fantastic and the tours were incredible (my favorite was the glacier hike!) She really personalized our trip to make it perfect for us. Overall a great experience. I highly recommend Althea!
Althea Wyman responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was my absolute pleasure to plan your family vacation to Alaska, and take the stress out of the planning process so you could just focus on making memories.
I’m thrilled you loved the lodging and tours—especially the glacier hike! Personalizing your trip to make it perfect for you was my top priority.
Thank you for your recommendation, and I’d be delighted to help you plan your next adventure whenever you’re ready! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Family International Trip was superb!!!
Reviewed By Jill J - Dayton, Ohio | Traveled to Cejkovice ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
Setters Point Travels planned an extraordinary trip to the Cech Republic (Prague) and UK for me and my family. Althea spent time understanding and clarifying our desires for this international excursion. She paid attention to detail and tailored a trip just for us. Packed full of fun, exploration, food, and history. I'm confident to hop around the world with her help. Thanks again for such a wonderful and memorable trip for me and my family. You're 5 stars in our book!!! We'll be using you again.
Althea Wyman responded
"Thank you so much for choosing Setters Point Travels to plan your European family trip. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Your review means the world to my business. It was my joy and honor to plan your trip for you and your family. I look forward to planning your next vacation! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible Euro Trip!!!
Reviewed By Caroline - Wilmington, Ohio | Traveled to Prague ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
Althea created a timely itinerary that made our trip smooth and enjoyable. She planned many activities and adventures including knowledgeable tour guides, private cooking class, medieval dinner, dinner cruise and plenty more!! Althea does her research and creates the perfect trip custom to her clients. We could not be more impressed with her!!.
Althea Wyman responded
"Caroline,
Thank you so much for you wonderful review. It was a joy to plan your European adventure. I hope you have gained memories that will last a lifetime. Please let me know if I can help you with any other travel dreams that you have. I hope this trip will stay in your heart and mind forever.
Thank you kindly for your business, and your review,
Althea Wyman
Setters Point Travels"
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Certifications & Awards
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
My Photo Albums and Videos
Italy: Liguiria and Tuscan coastal gems
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Alaska
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Austrian Adventures in Salzburg and Innsbruck
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Alaskan Adventures
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Italy: Liguiria and Tuscan coastal gems
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My Travel Stories
My Italian Adventure: Liguiria and Coast of Tuscan
Italy: A Journey to Explore, Savor, Connect, and Fall in Love. Italy invites you to slow down, savor every moment, and connect deeply with its people and places. On my recent journey, I explored three remarkable destinations—Sanremo, Nervi, and Forte dei Marmi—each offering its own kind of magic. But it was Nervi and Camogli that truly captured ...
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A Dream Come True: Exploring Austria’s Charm in Sa
Austria had been on my bucket list since I was a child. When I finally had the chance to visit, it truly felt like a dream come true. We planned to explore Salzburg and Innsbruck to experience Austria’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Our stay in Salzburg started in a charming apartment located right in the heart of the city. The ...
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Adventures in Alaska
Our recent trip to Alaska was nothing short of extraordinary, filled with breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and moments of awe at every turn.
From the moment we arrived in Anchorage, it was clear that this adventure would be one for the books. We started with a guided tour that took us through...
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My Itineraries
Tuscany in Depth: Wine, Villages & Cuisine
Countries visited
Italy
Suggested Duration
5 Days
Client Testimonials
Thank you Althea Wyman with Setters Point Travels
Thank you Althea Wyman with Setters Point Travels for setting up our travel plans for this wonderful trip. It was a trip of a lifetime!
Our trip to Prague, Cambridge UK, London with side trips to Sussex and Salisbury England was perfect!
Althea Wyman paid attention to details and tailored a trip just for us. Packed full of fun, exploration, food, and history. Just what we wanted.
The guided tours and dinners were absolute gems from a dinner cruise on the Vltava River and medieval dinner both in Prague to a private cooking class with a renowned Chef in Sussex England.
Setters Point Travels, you are my go-to travel company. Thanks again for such a wonderful and memorable trip for me and my family. You're 5 stars in our book! We'll be using you again!
Jill J., Beavercreek, Oh