Ilja Chapman
Key Largo, Florida Travel Agent
Voyage Blue Travel, an independent agent with Travel Resources Group, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Cruise the World!
Ilja and husband Brad cruising
Hankering to take a cruise but don’t know where to begin?
I am a cruise specialist who can simplify the process for you, sorting through numerous options so that you don’t have to.
Before I became a travel advisor operating my own travel business, I worked on both the Holland America and Windstar ships and travelled extensively, stopping at ports in the United States, South America, the Caribbean and Europe.
I now live near the ports of Miami and Fort Lauderdale so I’ve checked out all the major cruise lines to learn about accommodations, amenities, meals, entertainment, etc. I do all the research so you don’t have to, answer all your questions, and pin down every detail so you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable cruise that exceeds your expectations, whether your cruise takes you to Alaska, Antarctica, the rivers of Europe or some other fascinating location.
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CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
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Ilja shares her passion for Holland America Line
Had a "Girls 60th Birthday Cruise, Best Ever!
Reviewed By Pam - Key Largo, Florida | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She is very professional, very friendly and is always very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Ilja Chapman responded:
Thank you Pam, looking forward to work with you again in the near future. My pleasure to help you and your friends and family find the perfect FUN getaway. Bon Voyage, Ilja
Thank you Pam, looking forward to work with you again in the near future. My pleasure to help you and your friends and family find the perfect FUN getaway. Bon Voyage, Ilja
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
Absolutely Care Free Cruise!
Reviewed By Beav - Newburyport, MA | Traveled to San Juan ~ Puerto Rico ~ Caribbean
Ilja is the best. She is knowledgeable, experienced, organized,and dependable. Because of Ilja our trip was absolutely care free.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
MANY best trips of our lives!
Reviewed By Happy Travelers - Hollis Center, Me | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
We have worked with Ilja on several trips and she brings not only a wealth of personal experience of the world - but an attention to every detail.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Trip(s) of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By CRobertson - Key Largo, FL | Traveled to Maldives ~ Central Asia
Ilja is attentive, organized, thorough, and everything you would in a travel agent!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Ilja-a must for domestic and international travel
Reviewed By Kathy - Danville, Vermont | Traveled to Azores ~ Portugal ~ Europe
Ilja has helped us with flight arrangements and accommodations for the past 6 years or so. She is the calming presence in the storm of traveling, helping us with cancelled flights, trips that were canceled as Covid began its world-wide spread. We would never plan a trip without her help and feel very lucky to have found her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A + Plus with travel arrangements
Reviewed By Connie - Littleton NH | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
llja was wonderful to work with planning our trip. She went above and beyond making sure every detail was set up for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Thank Goodness We Have a Travel Planner!
Reviewed By Homebrewer812 - Raymond, NH | Traveled to Colorado Springs ~ Colorado ~ USA
Ilja and Voyage Blue came through in a big way for us on our trip to Colorado Springs. Booking flights and rental car for us, checking in our flights went smoothly. Where Ilja and her team really shined was when our return flight was delayed for 2 days the morning of scheduled departure. All it took on my end was 1 phone and 1 text and Voyage Blue Travel made sure our flights were secured and got our rental car extended. My very first thought when I heard our flight was cancelled was "Thank goodness we have a travel planner!" No hassle for us and the best part was we got 2 extra 65 degree days with our daughter in Colorado while 20 inches of snow fell at home.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Tuscany Trip
Reviewed By GP - Naples, Florida | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Ilja and Voyage Blue Travel helped us book all aspects of our trip to Italy including a stay in Rome, travel and apartment and cars for a month in Lucca, hotels stays as we went north, and all flights. Excellent trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our Dream Vacation
Reviewed By Tracy - Littleton NH | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
There when you need her. Attention to detail.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Incredible trip
Reviewed By Dutchie - Cayman | Traveled to St. Petersburg ~ Russia ~ Russia & Northwest Asia
Very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Let ILja take you on the best adventure ever!
Reviewed By Colleen - Franconia, NH | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Every trip I have taken through Ilja has been wonderful. She is so open to new ideas for an adventure and is so sincere in her aim to find the best trip ever for you. I can really enjoy my time off knowing all the work she has done in planning my vacation. On one of my trips I was traveling with a person who had some health challenges and Ilja did everything she could to make sure the holiday was safe and comfortable for my companion. She even made some last minute changes for us when they were needed with grace and a smile.From now on EVERY trip I take I am going to put myself in Ilja"s good hands. She is just the best!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
My husband and I loved this trip!
Reviewed By Denise - Rex, GA | Traveled to Holland ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
Ilja was friendly, enthusiastic and professional. It was like traveling with your best friend. She made sure that we were taken care of from the minute we landed till we flew back home and everything in between. The small group was perfect! The lodging was comfortable and interesting. The food was fabulous! The excursions were interesting and fun. The biking was amazing. Hope to travel with Ilja again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The Bestest Best Trip!
Reviewed By E & B - Miami, Florida | Traveled to Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
I would recommend Ilja in a heartbeat! Professional and focused on every single detail.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Bucket List Travel Begins
Reviewed By The Riveras - Islamorada, FL | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Ilja was a wonderful help in planning our most recent trip to Asia. We can’t thank her enough for her assistance!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
First trip abroad since Covid
Reviewed By Kathy - Danville, Vermont | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
As always, Ilja provided superior service for our trip to Italy. When our flight landed in Munich, we learned the next flight had been canceled. But Ilja was right there ahead of us, booking another flight to our destination where we arrived tired but secure in our knowledge that Ilja always has our back.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Galapagos a 5/10 and Machu Pichu a 10/10
Reviewed By Tony - Key Largo | Traveled to Machu Picchu ~ Peru ~ South America
1st class. Very thorough. Very helpful. Very professional!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Amazing 50th Anniversary Celebration
Reviewed By Daniel P - Maple Valley, WA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Ilja and her assistant Megan did an exceptional job for us. We were a large and complicated group, with 19 people from 5 different family groups. We had six cabins, some with children from different families, making the booking quite complicated. Ilja and Megan took care of all of our questions and special needs professionally and promptly. We could not have asked for a better pair of cruise experts to help us. I highly recommend them as exceptional cruise specialists.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great trip with little time
Reviewed By Mike and Eva - St Pete, FL | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Ilja really listened to what we were trying to accomplish with the limited time we had in Europe and crafted a wonderful experience that blended history (Rome) with relaxation (Castel Gandolfo). We will definitely use Ilja the next time we travel to Europe!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful