People use both terms. I use travel advisor because my work goes beyond booking a trip. I am based near Spokane in Veradale, WA and work with clients nationwide on custom itineraries, river cruises, ocean cruises, Alaska cruises and hosted group trips.

Yes. I’m based in Veradale, WA near Spokane, but you do not need to live in Washington to work with me. I work with clients across the United States, including Eastern Washington, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene and clients well beyond the local area. You can reach me at 303-378-7351 or jess@jesspeterman.com.

Yes, and I’m a strong advocate for it. Building a custom itinerary takes real time and real expertise. The planning fee reflects that work and it means my recommendation is based entirely on what fits you, not on what’s easiest to book or what pays the highest commission. You’re getting an advisor who is fully in your corner.

Jess Peterman specializes in European river cruises with Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon and Uniworld, custom Europe itineraries, hosted group trips, Alaska cruises and ocean cruises with lines such as Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages and Princess. Every trip includes a custom-built itinerary designed specifically for the client.

A custom travel itinerary is built from scratch for one client, not a template and not a standard package. Every destination, hotel, excursion and connection is chosen because it fits that specific person’s travel style, interests, budget and timeline. It’s the difference between a trip that’s close to what you wanted and one that’s exactly what you wanted.

Jess Peterman holds Viking Cruises Expert certification and AmaWaterways Specialist certification. She personally sailed AmaWaterways on the AmaCello in France. She works with Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld and Riverside Luxury Cruises for river cruises. If you’re comparing lines, that comparison is exactly what she does.

Yes. Jess Peterman holds Viking Cruises Expert certification and actively books Viking river and ocean cruises. She also hosts group Viking Rhine River sailings. Schedule a consultation through Calendly or call 303-378-7351.

Yes, hosted group travel is a primary focus. Jess hosts small group trips, typically 8 to 10 people, on European river cruises and to European destinations. She coordinates logistics and group details. She also plans private group bookings for friend groups, families and milestone celebrations.

Jess Peterman is based in Veradale, WA and serves clients in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene, Kennewick, Richland and throughout Eastern Washington. She also works with clients nationwide across the United States. Location doesn’t limit what she can plan for you.

Online booking tools give you options. A travel advisor gives you the right one. Jess Peterman researches and compares across cruise lines, hotels and itineraries, identifies what fits your specific travel style and budget, builds a custom itinerary from scratch and handles logistics and problem-solving throughout. For complex trips, river cruises, multi-country Europe itineraries and group travel, the difference is significant.

If you’re booking a simple trip you’ve done before and you already know the hotel, flights and timing, you may not need a travel advisor. A quick weekend stay or a repeat route can be easy to handle on your own. It makes more sense to work with an advisor when the trip has moving parts, like a river cruise, a custom Europe itinerary, an Alaska cruise, a group trip or several cities that need to fit together cleanly.

Schedule a travel planning consultation through Calendly, call 303-378-7351 or email jess@jesspeterman.com. The first conversation covers where you want to go, your travel style and your budget. From there, Jess builds a custom itinerary designed specifically for you.