About Irene

I plan travel the way I would want someone to plan it for me.

I’m Irene Yusim, owner and travel advisor at Irene’s Travel, helping clients plan vacations since 2008.

Irene Yusim of Irene's Travel
Irene Yusim receiving the Iberostar 2025 Top Star Agent award
Iberostar 2025 Top Star Agent — recognition I'm proud of.

Experience that comes from doing the work every day

I specialize in Mexico, the Caribbean, cruises, Hawaii, Tahiti, Africa, honeymoons, family vacations and groups — and I plan these trips constantly, not occasionally. That repetition matters: I know which resorts have renovated, which cruise cabins to avoid, which safari reserves deliver at which time of year, because I'm comparing these details for clients every week.

I specialize in Mexico, the Caribbean, cruises, Hawaii, Tahiti, Africa, honeymoons, family vacations and groups. My business has grown primarily through repeat clients and referrals.

Why Africa became a major focus

After experiencing South Africa and Victoria Falls firsthand, Africa became one of the destinations I most wanted to help clients understand and experience for themselves. I use trusted local partners when an itinerary benefits from strong on-the-ground expertise.

How working with me works

It starts with a conversation — by phone, email or video — about what you want the trip to feel like, not just where you want to go. I then research and compare real options: specific resorts, room categories, cruise cabins, safari lodges, flight routings. You get my honest recommendation with the reasoning behind it, not a list of prices to decode alone. Then I handle the booking, the details and the what-ifs, and I'm here if anything needs attention before or during your trip.

My planning style

I do not believe that the least expensive option is automatically the best option, or that the most expensive one is automatically better. I look at the details that change the actual trip.

Ready to plan?

Tell me what you have in mind and what matters most to you.

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