Northeast Ohio · family owned since 1918
The world, thoughtfully arranged.
For more than a century, Cleveland travelers have trusted us to turn a place on a map into the journey of a lifetime, composed, entirely, around you.
Fairlawn, Ohio · 41.09° N, 81.60° W
Stop 01 — Our philosophy
We don't follow the crowd.
We follow your curiosity.
We are not a booking website. We are travel advisors: real people, a few miles from you, who listen first and design second. Since 1918 we have held to one timeless philosophy: helping people create lasting memories through travel.
Stop 03 — Experience the
extraordinary.
We believe travel should be transformative: rare access, real moments, and personal connections that stay with you long after you're home. Each journey is a tailored story, designed to awaken your senses and widen your view of the world.
The magic lies in the unexpected. A courtyard few have seen. A table the guidebooks never mention. The unforgettable begins where the familiar ends.
Stop 04 — Travel experiences
However you like to move.
Stop 05 — The house
A century of
knowing the way.
Established in 1918 by Peter Chima, our legacy of crafting unforgettable journeys spans more than a century. We have evolved with every era, yet stayed true to a timeless belief: that great travel is personal, and the finest memories are made by hand.
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★★★★★
4.9 · 301 Google reviewsThe guest book
The kind of travel
that stays with you.
Three hundred and one travelers have written about their Chima trips on Google. Four generations in, the reviews still read like postcards.
We felt completely prepared and never once had a moment of stress or concern. Thanks to their meticulous care our vacation was memorable and we look forward to working with Brian and his staff in the future.
My family of four just returned from a two week trip to Japan. We visited Kanazawa, the Kiso Valley and Tokyo.
Our agent Teri was helpful and professional. She planned our trip to Italy. The tours she recommended were amazing!
Brian Chima planned our trip to the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. It was amazing and every detail was outlined on a spreadsheet.
Michelle Stauch has handled several of our international trips. She is very knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful when decisions have to be made.
We wanted to plan a trip to Italy for our 30th anniversary. Chima made the entire experience effortless and stress free on our part. They handled everything from airline reservations, booking tours, transportation and accommodations.
Cristina was great helping with my trip to Riviera Maya. She answered all my questions and made the trip very easy. Highly recommended.
I've been using Chima since 2024 for three trips to Europe and the UK, and each experience has been outstanding. I've worked with Will every time.
Michelle at Chima Travel was extremely helpful in planning an Alaskan cruise for my wife and our 56th wedding anniversary.
Brian planned the best trip for my fiancé and I with our best friends! We went to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
Allyssa from Chima planned our week-long trip to Italy last month, and we are thrilled with the result!
Every detail was in our binder. We really appreciated all of the information, from when to meet our drivers, guides, to providing tickets. We particularly loved Amsterdam. I would definitely recommend Chima Travel for your travel plans.
We just got back from a trip to Punta Cana that Brian Chima set up for us. Everything was fantastic!
Will at Chima Travel assisted us with planning a trip to Italy. We had an amazing trip and were so grateful for Will's expertise.
Brian and his team are so easy to work with and provide so many options for travel decisions. I've used Chima Travel for work with large groups and have always had such a great experience.
Our trip was wonderful. Alyssa set up our flights, hotels, and tours itinerary. The result was a very enjoyable time.
Our trip was the best of our lifetime, and we have had many amazing vacations. We had one week in England and another week in Scotland.
Can't say enough about the care and support we got from Brian at Chima Travel in planning and preparing for our New England Cruise on Holland America.
We shared our ideas and Brian listened well and met all our travel needs. Highly recommend Brian and Chima Travel.
We recently took a two week trip to Italy starting in Naples, touring the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sicily. The trip exceeded our expectations.
Stop 06 — Let's begin
Tell us where you havealways wanted to go.
We will handle everything else.