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Why I Started Journey Well Travels

At Journey Well Travels, my mission is to create personalized, stress-free travel experiences that allow you to focus on what matters most—making memories with the people you love.

I believe travel has the power to restore our well-being, strengthen relationships, celebrate life's milestones, and create experiences that stay with us forever.

Every traveler deserves a vacation designed around their unique dreams, interests, budget, and needs.

After spending more than 20 years helping people navigate life's most challenging seasons as a Registered Nurse, care manager, and healthcare leader, I discovered another passion—helping people experience life's most joyful moments through travel.

 
​Why Book with a Travel Advisor?

Many people don't realize that working with a travel advisor often costs no more than booking online—

and in many cases, you may receive additional amenities and personalized service that aren't available through online booking sites.

My goal is to help you get the best value for your investment while creating a travel experience that's seamless, memorable, and uniquely yours.

When you work with Journey Well Travels, you receive:

  • Personalized recommendations tailored to you

  • Expert planning and destination guidance

  • Assistance before, during, and after your trip

  • Access to trusted travel partners and exclusive amenities at select properties

  • One dedicated point of contact throughout your planning journey

 

My Story

Hi, I'm Nicole.

Travel has the power to reconnect us with the people we love, restore our well-being, celebrate life's milestones, and create memories that last a lifetime. I believe every journey should be as unique as the person taking it.

For more than 20 years, I've helped people navigate life's most complex moments as a Registered Nurse, care manager, and healthcare leader. Throughout my career, I've learned that thoughtful planning, compassion, attention to detail, and genuine relationships can make even life's biggest challenges feel more manageable.

Today, I bring those same values to travel.

I believe planning your vacation should feel just as enjoyable as taking it. That's why I take care of the details—from researching destinations and finding the perfect accommodations to coordinating transportation, excursions, and those little touches that make a trip truly unforgettable—so you can focus on what matters most: making memories.

Personalized Just for You

As your Travel Advisor, I take the time to truly get to know you—your travel style, priorities, dreams, and budget—to create an experience designed specifically for you.

Whether you're planning:

• A romantic getaway
• A family vacation
• A girls' trip or friends' getaway
• A multi-generational adventure
• A cruise
• A bucket-list journey
• An all-inclusive escape
• A much-needed vacation to rest, reconnect, or simply breathe again

My goal is to make every step of the planning process simple, enjoyable, and stress-free. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, creating lifelong family memories, living with a chronic condition, caring for a loved one, or a busy professional ready to recharge.

Travel for Every Season of Life

Everyone deserves the opportunity to travel with confidence.

While Journey Well Travel serves all travelers, I have a special passion for helping people who often believe travel has become too difficult or overwhelming—including those living with chronic illnesses, disabilities, mobility concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or those navigating serious or terminal illness. I also offer optional JourneyWell Care Plans. This unique service combines my healthcare experience with thoughtful travel planning to provide additional confidence and peace of mind before and during your journey.

Whether it's ensuring accessibility, planning around medical needs, or simply helping families feel prepared, I'm here to make travel more comfortable and less stressful.

A Little More About Me 

When I'm not planning vacations, you'll usually find me exploring somewhere new with my family, wandering historic cities, relaxing by the ocean, discovering local restaurants, or dreaming about my next adventure.

Some of my favorite memories have been made while traveling, and that's exactly what I hope to help create for every client I work with.

Let's Plan Your Next Journey

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, reconnecting with family, checking off a bucket-list destination, or simply taking a much-needed break from everyday life, I'd be honored to help you create a vacation that's thoughtfully planned and uniquely yours.

Thank you for considering Journey Well Travels. I look forward to helping you plan a journey that's as meaningful as the memories you'll make along the way.

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Nicole Krenik
Founder | Travel Advisor

Helping travelers of every season of life explore the world with confidence.

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A Few of My Favorites

✈️ Favorite Part of Travel: Travel reminds me how big, beautiful, and connected our world is. I love discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting people whose stories broaden my perspective.

🌊 Vacation Style: A mix of adventure, beautiful scenery, amazing food, and time to truly relax

📍 Bucket List: Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, an African safari, and more European adventures

❤️ Travel Philosophy: The best souvenirs aren't things—they're memories shared with the people you love.

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Proud Affiliate of Fora Travel

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Nicole Krenik, RN, PHN

Fora Travel Advisor 

Phone: 612-756-2980

Based out of Minnesota

Preferred Partner Benefits Available
Through my affiliation with Fora Travel, many hotel and resort bookings may include complimentary perks like breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and more at participating properties.

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