Jeannie: Above average. Hopefully you can’t trip me up.

Q: How did you become a travel consultant?

Jeannie: I used to be a dietician and licensed in Ohio … but travel is what I liked best.

Q: Have you traveled to all seven continents?

Jeannie: No, I’ve never been to Antarctica, Africa or Australia, although I know people who have traveled to Antarctica, I have sent many honeymooners to Australia and have packaged many safaris to Africa.

Q: What are your favorite places to travel in North America?

Jeannie: I would have to say the Carolinas if wanting to take a relaxing vacation, or New York City for the excitement and ambiance.

Q: What about South America?

Jeannie: I absolutely loved Costa Rica. The people there are very friendly, plus you have volcanoes, rain forests, great sports fishing … the place is great.

Q: And Europe?

Jeannie: Italy. It may be my favorite place to travel. There is not a part of Italy I don’t like. You have to experience Venice when the tide comes in. It is very interesting. One of my favorite vacations is when my husband and I took a cruise from Monte Carlo to Venice. It is a trip where you will see everything.

Q: Name a place that everyone should travel to once in their life?

Jeannie: Istanbul. It is neat to be standing with one foot in Europe, the other foot in Asia. It is an amazing place.

Q: I thought you had never been to Asia (smiles).

Jeannie: Croatia is also a beautiful place that is worth seeing. No one ever says, “I want to go to Croatia,” but the country is absolutely breathtaking.

Q: Is traveling the world something only wealthy people can do, or can travel be accomplished by anyone for a relatively inexpensive price tag if the proper research is conducted?

Jeannie: Anyone can travel. I have done honeymoons for $900 and I have packaged vacations for $40,000. I can work with people and find the best deals for places most suited to their tastes and wants.