CARY TRAVEL EXPRESS Years of Excellence in Travel 36% (847) 639-3300 www.carytravelexpress.com Behind the Best 2025 Best of the Fox Winners rom tours to family trips as well as planning destination weddings, Travel Express has the tools that put their clients in vacation mode. At a time when it's possible to book a trip from the palm of your hand, clients know the secret to stress-free planning is leaving it to the professionals. The team at Cary Travel Express brings a wealth of experience in planning. "With us you get personal service," Neelie said. "We're local so you can come in and talk to us." Neelie isn't just sitting at a computer. She and her team are always checking on destinations and locations. This fall she led a tour with 124 individuals in Europe, and said groups are a great opportunity for someone who is ready for a trip but not interested in going it completely solo. "With group travel there's security, but you don't have to be with the group every moment," Neelie said, adding while there is plenty of time to explore, it's also proven a great way to connect with others. "A lot of great friendships have forged on these trips." For the last 46 years, Neelie has been traveling and helping clients reach destinations, from big cities to beachfront towns. Cary Travel Express employs a team of travel designers, including members who specialize in areas such as cruises, destination CARY TRAVEL EXPRESS weddings and even those trips to visit the home of a special mouse and his friends in Florida and California. Travel professionals do not charge their clients a fee, as they are compensated by the vendor. And, Neelie said, they often can help their clients get the best deals. TRAVEL EXPRESS LOVE "If you call a cruise line, they only know their cruise line, while we can look at the whole picture," Neelie said. Travel often includes a few hiccups such as plane delays and weather, which can cause flight changes and cancellations. At Cary Travel Express clients have access to assistance 24-hours-day. Neelie, a graduate of Cary Grove High School, opened Cary Travel Express in 1989 and has witnessed travel evolve from paper tickets to using one's phone for a boarding pass. What hasn't changed is helping clients take the vision of their trip and creating an itinerary to make it possible. While many of their clients reside in McHenry, Lake counties, Neelie said she's loved helping friends of friends, taking referrals and helping clients from across the country. "I have a client from a referral, who lives in Arizona. We've never met, but we've developed a rapport of trust and they love the trips I plan," Neelie added. And she loves having her business in the heart of downtown Cary, where she and her team have front-row access to events. Through the years she's opened their office doors to be a part of seasonal celebrations. "I love being downtown," she said. This isn't the first time Cary Travel Express has earned a Best of the Fox award and Neelie said each award from the readers' choice is an honor. "To us, it feels like a huge honor that it comes from the community," Neelie said. "We work hard to make everyone's travel dreams come true." 9 Jandus Rd, Cary, IL 60013 847-639-3300 carytravelexpress.com CARY TRAVEL EXPRESS Years of Excellence in Travel 36 % ( 847 ) 639-3300 www.carytravelexpress.com Behind the Best 2025 Best of the Fox Winners rom tours to family trips as well as planning destination weddings , Travel Express has the tools that put their clients in vacation mode . At a time when it's possible to book a trip from the palm of your hand , clients know the secret to stress - free planning is leaving it to the professionals . The team at Cary Travel Express brings a wealth of experience in planning . " With us you get personal service , " Neelie said . " We're local so you can come in and talk to us . " Neelie isn't just sitting at a computer . She and her team are always checking on destinations and locations . This fall she led a tour with 124 individuals in Europe , and said groups are a great opportunity for someone who is ready for a trip but not interested in going it completely solo . " With group travel there's security , but you don't have to be with the group every moment , " Neelie said , adding while there is plenty of time to explore , it's also proven a great way to connect with others . " A lot of great friendships have forged on these trips . " For the last 46 years , Neelie has been traveling and helping clients reach destinations , from big cities to beachfront towns . Cary Travel Express employs a team of travel designers , including members who specialize in areas such as cruises , destination CARY TRAVEL EXPRESS weddings and even those trips to visit the home of a special mouse and his friends in Florida and California . Travel professionals do not charge their clients a fee , as they are compensated by the vendor . And , Neelie said , they often can help their clients get the best deals . TRAVEL EXPRESS LOVE " If you call a cruise line , they only know their cruise line , while we can look at the whole picture , " Neelie said . Travel often includes a few hiccups such as plane delays and weather , which can cause flight changes and cancellations . At Cary Travel Express clients have access to assistance 24 - hours - day . Neelie , a graduate of Cary Grove High School , opened Cary Travel Express in 1989 and has witnessed travel evolve from paper tickets to using one's phone for a boarding pass . What hasn't changed is helping clients take the vision of their trip and creating an itinerary to make it possible . While many of their clients reside in McHenry , Lake counties , Neelie said she's loved helping friends of friends , taking referrals and helping clients from across the country . " I have a client from a referral , who lives in Arizona . We've never met , but we've developed a rapport of trust and they love the trips I plan , " Neelie added . And she loves having her business in the heart of downtown Cary , where she and her team have front - row access to events . Through the years she's opened their office doors to be a part of seasonal celebrations . " I love being downtown , " she said . This isn't the first time Cary Travel Express has earned a Best of the Fox award and Neelie said each award from the readers ' choice is an honor . " To us , it feels like a huge honor that it comes from the community , " Neelie said . " We work hard to make everyone's travel dreams come true . " 9 Jandus Rd , Cary , IL 60013 847-639-3300 carytravelexpress.com