Inga
Kalinichenko-Cenatiempo

2025 Condé Nast Traveler's Top Travel Specialist

My passion for travel began early, when my parents took me on childhood adventures through Georgia and Abkhazia, and later to Uzbekistan. I dreamed of becoming a flight attendant - and then a ship captain - as a way to satisfy my wanderlust. While my career initially took a different path, the call of the world never faded.

After earning a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia (the U.S. state, not the country!), I spent over 20 years at top advertising agencies in New York before finally following my true passion and becoming a Luxury Travel Advisor.

Today, I specialize in designing tailor-made itineraries to some of the more “exotic” corners of the world. Still, I’m just as thrilled to help plan a long weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime round-the-world journey. Travel means something different to everyone, and I’m here to help craft your dream experience.

Some of my favorite destinations are those that bring you face-to-face with wildlife, like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, South Georgia, Borneo, and the African bush—or leave you in awe of nature’s raw beauty, like Patagonia, Palawan, or Tasmania. I’m also deeply inspired by cultures very different from my own: homestays in remote Bhutanese villages and immersive journeys through Iran and Egypt have been some of the most memorable experiences of my life.

Having traveled to all seven continents, I believe the journey itself is an essential part of the adventure. I’ve mastered the art of maximizing airline miles and credit card points to fly Business and First Class (especially on long-haul flights) with minimal out-of-pocket cost - and I bring this same expertise to my clients. Whether you need help with mileage redemptions, seat selection, or the best routing and aircraft, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned.