The right journey for you
Personal recommendations based on your pace, priorities, interests, and preferred level of service.
Luxury Travel Planning
Experience travel,
beautifully planned.
Thoughtful, personal guidance for ocean cruises, river cruises, land tours, and custom itineraries—designed around the way you want to travel.
Personal guidanceElevated experiencesEvery detail considered
Your journey, thoughtfully matched
Four beautiful ways
to see the world
The right journey is deeply personal. I help you compare ships, itineraries, accommodations, and experiences so your vacation feels right from the very beginning.
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Ocean cruises
Sophisticated voyages
to captivating ports
Unpack once and experience multiple destinations while enjoying exceptional dining, attentive service, and beautifully designed ships. I’ll help you choose the cruise line, itinerary, and accommodations that match your personal travel style.
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River cruises
An intimate way
to experience a destination
Sail through remarkable landscapes and arrive near the center of historic cities, charming villages, and celebrated wine regions. With fewer guests and immersive itineraries, river cruising offers a relaxed and enriching way to explore.
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Land tours
Thoughtfully guided journeys
without the planning stress
Experience iconic sights and meaningful local discoveries with transportation, accommodations, and many activities arranged for you. From elevated escorted tours to comfortable, value-conscious adventures, I’ll help you find the right pace and experience.
Explore land tours
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Custom itineraries
Your journey, designed
from the ground up
Have something different in mind? I can create a personalized itinerary with thoughtfully selected accommodations, transportation, experiences, and destinations—built around your interests, preferences, and travel style.
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Featured Journey of the Week
Costa Rica · Rainforest, wildlife and Pacific coast
Volcanoes, Cloud Forests and a Tropical Beach Escape
This 12-day Costa Rica journey blends guided nature experiences with time to slow down. Explore Arenal Volcano, walk through Monteverde’s cloud forest, watch for wildlife after dark, and finish with sunshine and beach time in Tamarindo.
Why it stood out: It balances immersive wildlife and adventure with comfortable pacing and opportunities to relax, making it a strong choice for travelers who want to experience more of Costa Rica without planning every detail themselves.
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The travel trends shaping the year ahead, from solo travel and restorative escapes to river cruises, passion-led journeys, and thoughtful planning.
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Airline schedules and fares can shift as fuel costs and capacity plans change. Popular cruise dates and preferred staterooms also fill early. Choosing your dates sooner gives you the best selection and more time to compare.
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A trusted advisor for every detail
Choosing the right journey is only the beginning. You’ll have a knowledgeable, approachable partner helping you make confident choices before, during, and after your ocean cruise, river cruise, land tour, or custom itinerary.
A complete journey
Guidance with airfare, travel protection, transfers, excursions, accommodations, and pre- or post-trip extensions.
Support you can count on
Clear communication, important deadline reminders, and a familiar person to call when questions arise.
Meet your travel advisor
Travel planning should feel exciting—not overwhelming.
I’m Jackie Bohannon, owner of Golden Ports Travel. After more than 25 years as a small-business owner and lifelong entrepreneur, I’ve learned that the best experiences begin with genuine relationships and careful listening. I bring that same personal attention to every journey I plan.
To me, luxury means creating the right travel experience for you. Whether you’re considering a river cruise, an ocean voyage, a guided tour, or a trip of your own design, I’ll help you sort through the possibilities and take care of the details. My goal is to make planning feel easy and enjoyable, so you can travel with confidence knowing I understand what matters to you.
Experience you can trust
Professional Training & Credentials
My ongoing professional education includes destination, cruise, river, and guided-tour training with respected travel partners. These credentials strengthen the personalized recommendations I provide, while my planning services are not limited to the brands represented by my training.
Professional credentials
- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
- American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
- Travel Agent Education Certification (TAEC)
- Certified Accessible Travel Advocate (CATA)
Areas of ongoing education
- Luxury and premium ocean cruising
- River cruising
- Guided land journeys
- Destination and travel-planning education
Begin your journey
Where would you love to go?
Tell me a little about the trip you’re imagining. I’ll personally follow up to learn more and help you take the next step.
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