Frequently Asked Questions - Gourmet Getaways

We specialize in culinary and experiential travel. Whether it's a wine-tasting river cruise, Michelin-starred dining in Europe, or street food tours in Asia, our trips are infused with flavor and curated with passion by a Certified Executive Chef with over 20 years of culinary and hospitality experience.

Yes! We book both ocean, river, and U.S. Gret Lakes cruises, including:

• Ocean: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Princess, Holland-America, Disney, Virgin Voyages, Viking Ocean, Celebrity, Cunard, MSC, and more
• River: Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, American Cruise Lines, and Uniworld We'll help you choose the best line and itinerary for your style and budget.
• Great Lakes: Victory and Viking Cruise Lines

Most of our planning services are completely free to clients—travel agents paid by suppliers with a portion of the price you are paying if you use a travel agent or not. For complex custom itineraries (i.e. multi-country, heavy customization, or group travel), we may charge a planning fee, which will always be discussed up front.

Yes. We offer complete trip planning, including:

• Flights (domestic and international)
• Hand-picked hotels and resorts
• Restaurant reservations
• Ocean, River, and Great Lake cruises
• Guided and Independent tours
• Excursions and experiences
• Transfers and rail
• Travel insurance
• Private tours and culinary experiences

We can book it all for you—or just the parts you need help with.

We plan trips around the world! Popular specialties include:

• European getaways
• Asian adventures
• African exploration
• Caribbean cruises and resorts
• U.S. National Parks and road trips
• Culinary tours and river cruises
• Custom group travel

Absolutely. We organize:

• School, church, or nonprofit group travel
• Corporate incentives or retreats
• Culinary-themed group tours
• Destination weddings and honeymoons

We handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.

• Cruises: 6–18 months in advance for best pricing and cabin choices
• Europe or custom travel: Ideally 6+ months ahead
• Last-minute trips: We can help with those too—but your options may be more limited

Easy! You can:

• First, fill out the trip request form .
• After we review your goals we will schedule a planning session.
• Email info@gourmetgetawaystravel.com
• Call or text Jordan at (812) 269-2406

We’ll chat about your goals and design something just for you.

Yes. We never sell or share your data. All bookings are processed securely through trusted travel partners, and we only use your information to build and confirm your travel plans.

Yes! In most cases, you can earn and redeem loyalty points when booking with Gourmet Getaways. Just let us know which loyalty programs you're part of—whether it's a cruise line, airline, or hotel—and how important those points are to you.

We’ll make sure your member numbers are correctly attached to your bookings and will work directly with our suppliers to ensure you're earning or redeeming your rewards properly.

That said, there are times when better pricing or perks are available through vendors that don’t participate in loyalty programs. If maximizing points is your priority, we’ll tailor our recommendations accordingly. The more we know about your travel goals, the better we can customize your trip for value, comfort, and rewards.

We’re happy to help. Reach out anytime for a quick answer or to start planning your next adventure.