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Cynthia Wallbruch
Aurora, IL Travel Agent· 2 Years of Experience
Tailored Travels and Cruises, an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
12 reviews
100% Recommended
2 Years of Experience
5.0
(12)
100% Recommended
From start to finish Cynthia was responsive and attentive. She listened to what WE wanted instead of just trying to push "a package" on us. I'm... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, Italy, Portugal, Romania, AustriaInterests:
Family Vacations, Global Travel, Bucket List, Bespoke Travel, CruisesSuppliers:
Europe Express, BedsOnline, Rail Europe, ViatorAbout Me
Cinque Terre
I believe the best trips are the ones designed around you, not built from a template.
My approach to travel planning is highly personalized, taking the time to understand how you like to travel, what excites you, and what kind of experience you want to have. Whether you're planning a milestone trip, a multi-destination journey, or simply want a seamless getaway, I create itineraries that feel thoughtful, cohesive, and easy to navigate.
From accommodations and transportation to curated experiences and recommendations, I manage the details so you don’t have to. My clients value not only the customized itineraries, but also the confidence of having a trusted advisor guiding them every step of the way.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, Italy, Portugal, Romania, AustriaInterests:
Family Vacations, Global Travel, Bucket List, Bespoke Travel, CruisesSuppliers:
Europe Express, BedsOnline, Rail Europe, ViatorREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
12 reviews
100% Recommended
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Made our first European vacation a dream come true!
Reviewed By Miki - Dublin, Ohio | Traveled to Austria | Europe
From start to finish Cynthia was responsive and attentive. She listened to what WE wanted instead of just trying to push "a package" on us. I'm sure she could've done that to make things easier for herself, but she went out of her way to seek out the types of tours and activities we wanted and then followed up on all the details in email and in the itinerary. Additionally, she texted with us while we were on vacation to make sure we had arrived okay, found our shuttles, etc. We were a bit nervous having never traveled to Europe for an extended vacation and not speaking German, but she really assured us and made the vacation a dream come true! I have already recommended her to friends and family!
Cynthia Wallbruch responded
"Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a joy helping you plan this adventure, and I’m so happy you felt supported every step of the way. I loved creating a trip that reflected what you wanted and helping make your first extended European vacation feel smooth, exciting, and stress-free. Your trust and recommendations truly mean the world to me!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Never used a travel agent before.. new best practice to follow!
Reviewed By kdoyle44 - Woodbury, Minnesota | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Taking a family of 5 to Italy and finding activities for everyone to enjoy isn't easy. We had a lot of recommendations on things to see and places to visit but doing it efficiently and understanding the realities of hitting the ground and knowing where to go and what to do was a challenge. I reached out to Cynthia for guidance and she was able to use her knowledge of her own trips to Italy but also a deep knowledge of the different things to do and how to manage the logistics to maximize our time there. Everything was well planned and I had all the details at my fingertips in both the app as well as physical documents in advance of the trip. Cynthia's knowledge of tourist areas was great and helped us plan a great trip but she also knew the hotel and food scene and was able to give us recommendations that were fantastic. One of the biggest advantages was that while we could have filled 24 hours a day of activities, she helped us with guidance on downtime for just relaxing or wandering around. Great advice all around!
Cynthia Wallbruch responded
"Thank you so much for your kind review! Planning an Italy trip for your family, all with different interests, was such a fun project. I am so glad the recommendations, logistics, and trip details helped make everything feel smooth and manageable. I especially love that you mentioned the balance between sightseeing and downtime. It was a pleasure helping your family create such a special trip!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Northern Lights +
Reviewed By Lovetotravel - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Iceland | Europe
Took another trip arranged by Cynthia this year and it was amazing, just like the last one. Great hiking, beautiful waterfalls and Northern Lights that were extraordinary plus a very nice, centrally located hotel and lots of good suggestions for things to do. I will definitely work with her on future trips!
Cynthia Wallbruch responded
"Thank you so much for sharing this! It was such a joy working with you again, and I’m so glad this trip came together so beautifully, especially experiencing the Northern Lights.
It truly means a lot to be part of your travels, and I’m looking forward to planning the next adventure with you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Italian Adventure!
Reviewed By MGEich77 - Plainfield, IL | Traveled to Italy | Europe
My husband and I recently spent 7 days (+2 travel days)in Italy. We started in Milan to visit our son. After a couple of days in Milan, we traveled to Cinque Terra for a day and then onto Rome for 3 days. Thanks to Cynthia, we had great accommodations in all 3 cities, smooth transfers between destinations and tickets to all of the sites; Duomo, Last Supper, Pantheon, Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel as well as a day trip to Switzerland and a trip on the Red Train. Cynthia’s vast knowledge of Italy not only made this happen, but made it happen smoothly and efficiently! We would highly recommend Cynthia for your Italian vacation. We know that we will use her services again!
Cynthia Wallbruch responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure helping you design this special journey, from time with your son in Milan to experiencing Cinque Terre, Rome, and even Switzerland along the way. I’m so glad everything came together smoothly and that you were able to enjoy each moment with ease. I truly appreciate your trust and look forward to planning your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip!
Reviewed By Rowing777 - Chicago, il | Traveled to Hawaii | USA
Cynthia helped me and my family pull off an awesome trip filled with birthday, high school gradutation and vow renewal celebrations all in one amazing trip!! She was able to help us with all the details and we were thrilled with the results. Many thanks to Cynthia! I can’t wait to start planning the next trip with you.
Cynthia Wallbruch responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m glad everything came together so well and that all the celebrations were a success. I loved working with you and look forward to planning your next trip!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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