Return home with memories you'll treasure for a lifetime
Meet Cindy
I plan every journey with the same care and attention I’d want for my own family.
Travel has been one of the greatest gifts in my life, and it’s a privilege to help others experience that same sense of discovery, connection, and joy.
No two travelers are alike, and I don’t believe their journeys should be either. With trusted relationships throughout the travel industry and a thoughtful, personalized approach, I’ll guide you through every step of the journey - helping you know when to splurge, when to simplify, and how to make the most of your time together.
Because the greatest luxury isn’t simply where you go. It’s returning home with memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
I’d be honored to help you plan your next journey.
The Jacali Story
Before Jacali had a name, it was already a way of life.
People often ask where the name Jacali came from. It's a name I created using the first two letters of each of my children's names, in birth order. Long before Jacali became a business, it represented what has always mattered most to me: family.
When my children were young, we made travel a priority. Some of our family's most treasured memories were made exploring new places together, experiencing different cultures, and seeing the world through curious eyes.
Those journeys taught me that travel is about so much more than where you go. It's about slowing down, connecting with the people you're with, and creating memories that stay with you long after you've returned home. That belief continues to guide every journey I plan.
My hope is that your travels become part of your story, just as they have become part of mine. That's the heart of Jacali.
JACALI TRAVEL DESIGN
Endorsed by Forbes Travel Guide
Our team has been endorsed by Forbes Travel Guide, a prestigious acknowledgment of our unwavering commitment to the unparalleled travel experiences we provide for our clients, and a testament to our dedication to excellence, signifying that we stand among those select few who prioritize an elite standard of service.
Our Philosophy
Every Journey Begins With Listening
The first conversation is never about destinations. It's about how you like to move through a place - fast or slow, structured or open, alone or with people who know the back roads. Once Cindy understands that, the itinerary follows naturally. Properties are chosen because they fit, not because they're famous. Guides are selected for what they know and how they share it. The result is a trip that feels less like it was planned and more like it was made for you.
Deeply Personal
You work directly with Cindy, not a team, not a portal. One advisor who knows your preferences, remembers your last trip, and anticipates what you'll love next.
Thoughtfully Curated
Every hotel, guide, and experience we recommend has been personally vetted. We only suggest what we would book for ourselves.
Thoughtfully Arranged
From the moment you land, a dedicated local concierge is privately assigned to you for the duration of your trip - handling transfers, reservations, and every detail in between so you never have to think about logistics.
Always Available
When you're on the road, we're reachable. If something changes, we adapt. You are never navigating a problem alone.
What Sets Us Apart
Why Clients Choose Jacali
No Packages. Ever.
We don't sell pre-built itineraries. Every journey is designed from a blank page, shaped entirely around you.
Access Others Can't Offer
Years of relationships with the world's finest properties, operators, and guides give our clients access that simply isn't available through standard booking channels.
One Point of Contact
You speak to Cindy. Not a junior agent, not a chatbot. The same person who designed your trip is the one who answers when you call.
Luxury Without the Noise
We believe luxury travel should feel effortless - not overwhelming. Our job is to remove every friction point so your only task is to be present.
VALUE-ADDED, EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES
We are connected through Virtuoso to an adept network of vetted partners around the globe that help hone the Jacali Travel experience. We embody the industry knowledge, fresh philosophy, transparent passion, and a keen eye for polished personalization.
Whether you're set on a destination, or need a little dose of inspiration, let us create a journey that is seamless, authentic, and sustenance for your wanderlusting soul.
Founder & Travel Advisor
Cindy Nolan
Cindy Nolan founded Jacali Travel Design on a simple belief: that the best travel experiences come from a deep understanding of the people taking them. With decades of experience planning journeys across six continents, she brings an unmatched combination of industry relationships, destination knowledge, and personal attention to every itinerary she creates.
A proud member of Virtuoso - the world's leading luxury travel network - Cindy has been recognized by Forbes as a top travel advisor. Her clients return year after year not just for the access she provides, but for the trust she has earned.
When she isn't planning someone else's adventure, Cindy is living one - from Alaskan expeditions to Moroccan riads, her travels inform every recommendation she makes.
Favorite destination
Morocco
Must-have travel item
A great book and good walking shoes
Dream journey
A slow train across Japan
VP, Marketing
Catie Nolan
Catie serves as VP of Marketing at Jacali, where she leads brand strategy and client experience for the firm founded by Cindy Nolan. Catie holds an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and a B.A. in Quantitative Economics from Dickinson College.
Favorite travel memory
Family trip to Ireland
Must-have travel item
Compression socks
Dream destination
Antarctica's emperor penguins
The best journeys don't happen by accident. They happen because someone who cares deeply took the time to listen to their clients and design experiences around them.
Cindy - Founder, Jacali Travel Design
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