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DeJuan Shorter

DeJuan Shorter

Chicago, IL Travel Agent

DeJuan Shorter

Chicago, IL Travel Agent
The Timely Traveler, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
6 reviews
100% Recommended
14 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
Spanish

Luxury Travel Advisor

I am am a seasoned travel advisor with experience helping plan luxury travel all around the world for my clients. Whether you dream of dipping your toes in the warm Caribbean sand, or exploring the cobblestone streets in Rome, or enjoying the best of Disney or stealthily searching for wildlife on a Kenya Safari. I help plan custom travel for honeymoons & couples, adventure travelers, families, babymoons and sabbatical trips. I will handle the logistics, hand picked recommendations and all the expertise that is needed to plan an unbelievable trip. All you have to do is enjoy the best trip of your life and I'll handle the rest. Sounds good, right? I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
My Travel Specialties

Certificates & Awards

Travel Stories & Media

Client Reviews

My Places

Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Kenya
Cayman Islands
Thailand
Hawaii
Orlando
South Africa
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Interests
Adult Only
All Inclusive
Beach Vacations
Disney Vacations
Safari
Adventure
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Supplier Partners
Disney
Funjet Vacations
Travel Answers
Europe Express
Tauck

My Travel Specialties

Custom Luxury Travel Advisor
Custom Luxury Travel Advisor
I am am a seasoned travel advisor with experience helping plan luxury travel all around the world for my clients.  Whether you dream of dipping your toes in the warm Caribbean sand, or exploring the cobblestone streets in Rome, or enjoying the best of Disney or stealthily searching for wildlife o...
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Luxury Africa Experience & Safari Expert
Luxury Africa Experience & Safari Expert
Are you looking for that bucket list safari trip that you have always dreamed of taking?  Let us help put together the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. I have traveled to the African continent several times and explored the best safaris available, along with so many other things to ...
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Cayman Island Specialist
Cayman Island Specialist
Dreaming of that perfect beach getaway?  The Cayman Islands are an excellent option. This location is an excellent option for US travelers, as there are non-stop flights from most major hubs and it's a relative short distance to paradise.  I have been fortunate to send many clients here over the ...
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Thailand Luxury Advisor
Thailand Luxury Advisor
Experience Thailand from a Certified Expert Specialist Is Thailand on your bucket list to experience? Do you want to visit, but not sure the logistics and the "go-to" places to travel?  I have traveled the country and also have been fortunate to plan hundreds trips for our...
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Family Travel - Disney Vacation Planner
Family Travel - Disney Vacation Planner
I am a certified Disney Specialist planner.  I have been fortunate to enjoy many of the properties and cruises first hand across the Disney suite of products. Let our team help put together an unbelievable Disney experience for you and/or your family!  ...
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Hawaii Luxury Master Specialist
Hawaii Luxury Master Specialist
Aloha! Hawaii is an excellent destination for just about any type of travelers.  I have been fortunate to plan travel for honeymooners, adventure seekers, families and solo travelers who all just want to enjoy the great state of Hawaii. As a Hawaii Islands Specialist, it's very important t...
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Certificates & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world.Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Hawaii Master Specialist
Safari Travel Planner
Thailand Certified Specialist
Aussie Specialist
Universal Studios Specialist
Australia Specialist
Thailand Specialist
Cayman Island Specialist
Africa Specialist
My Photo Albums and Videos
Italy Client Travel
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    CLIENT REVIEWS

    Rating: 5
    6 reviews
    100.00% Recommended
    Luxury Thailand Honeymoon
    Reviewed By Elyse - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
    DeJuan and his team did a fantastic job planning our honeymoon in Thailand! Since our honeymoon involved quite a lot of moving pieces and coordination traveling between cities within Thailand, I really appreciate the preparation documents and app we received prior to our trip. It made everything a breeze! We would 100% use The Timely Traveler again! Thank you DeJuan and team.
    DeJuan Shorter responded
    "It was a pleasure helping you on this special honeymoon! I'm so happy that you were able to experience so many different areas in Thailand. Looking forward to helping you again in the future!"
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
    22 of 34 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
    Fantastic service, highly recommend!
    Reviewed By Lenny and Amanda - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
    My wife and I were referred to Dejuan by a friend when we began to plan our honeymoon. Not only did he help us choose a destination based on the experience we wanted, but he set up an amazing trip that fit our budget. We were slightly apprehensive, as we had never traveled to Europe before, but Dejuan set us up with a detailed itinerary and all of the arrangements needed to make out trip run smoothly. He offered fantastic recommendations and activities that allowed us to get the most out of each of our stops throughout Italy. He was extremely accessible during the planing process and even while we were on the trip, taking several phone calls during odd hours to ensure we would have the best trip possible. He was even kind enough to arrange for a bottle of wine to be waiting in one of our hotels upon checkin. Thank you Dejuan for an unforgettable trip and making our honeymoon so special. Would highly recommend to anyone planning a trip, especially to Italy!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
    16 of 26 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
    AMAZING!!!!
    Reviewed By Gloria E - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
    The timely traveler went above and beyond to make our girls trip to Turks and Caicos one to remember. The attention to detail from finding the best flights, to the best hotel within your budget, and will even book fun local activities for you based on your interests. We took a sunset boat cruise that included music, drinks, food and an exploration of another island. I will never try to book another vacation on my own! Save yourself the stress of sitting in front of your lap top for hours hoping you chose a good hotel with the right amenities and the shortest flight and let the experts take care of it! They know how to find you that deal better than you can!!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
    15 of 26 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
    Our dream trip to AFRICA.. and now we're hooked!
    Reviewed By Lauren - Chicago, IL q | Traveled to Kenya ~ Africa
    The Timely Traveler recently sent us on our dream trip to AFRICA! The trip was part South Africa (Cape Town & wine country) and part safari in Kenya (Masai Mara & Lewa Conservancy) and it was a great mix of adventure, relaxation, authentic experiences and luxury. We are so pleased with the way The Timely Traveler paced, planned and executed the trip of our dreams. We're addicted to safari now and can't wait to go back with the help of The Timely Traveler again!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
    22 of 44 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
    Epic Honeymoon - Tanzania, South Africa & Egypt
    Reviewed By Chrissy Bell - St. Paul, Minneapolis | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
    Timely Traveler was amazing! DeJuan planned the most epic month long honeymoon in Tanzania, South Africa and Egypt. We wouldn’t have changed a thing and we kept getting surprised by all the amazing things we had planned that we may not have been able to find ourselves. It was such an easy process and exceeded our expectations. We really felt like the trip was exactly what we wanted at every turn
    DeJuan Shorter responded
    "Thanks Chrissy. We had an amazing experience helping you plan the month long honeymoon. We look forward to helping you again in the future!"
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
    15 of 31 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO

    My Places

    When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

    Client Testimonials

    Iceland Anniversary Travel!
    Honestly feeling great as that was one of the top 5 trips of my lifetime. Can' THANK YOU enough for all your help/planning as well as the extra nice little present in Vik. You're a natural at this!!!:)) Happy to provide additional feedback as well, if you like, and do whatever I can to promote your company. We've already had 3 people email us and ask "we want your itinerary" - so I'm hoping we can get you some good referral clients from this!
    Beau Davis
    Mexico Group Celebration
    Excellent service! DeJuan was available to answer all questions and even provide some bonuses when we asked for them; he assured us along the way and it was nice to not worry about all the behind the scene details! Highly recommend. The Timely Traveler definitely took care of us!
    Amanda B. Chicago, IL
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