Encounters Unlimited:

Travel With an Expert By Your Side.

private customized all-inclusive travel experiences with your very own expert to elevate your trip focused on wine, culture, photography, art , wellness or theater (coming soon!)

Our Services

Encounters Unlimited arranges customized private group trips with an expert by your side. Choose one of our already curated destinations or join one of our upcoming trips (see below). For more information on a customized trip, email us: info@EncountersUnlimited.com

Enjoy an all-inclusive trip to Oregon wine country or Virginia wine country with your very own sommelier as your guide! Learn more.

Our Women’s Wellness Encounters trip to Nevis is the perfect way to unwind, refresh, and recenter. Take in the historical & culinary richness that Nevis has to offer while focusing on your own health and wellness. Learn more.

Discover Sicily like a local. Skip the tourist traps and experience the generosity and hospitality of small towns in western Sicily. Explore hidden gems, indulge in the delicious food and wine, and tour an untapped area of this beautiful island. Learn more.

Whether you are just starting out in photography or looking to refine your professional skills, our photography encounters combine beautiful destinations with expert photography instruction by photographer, Kristi Mitchell. Learn more.

In partnership with the University of Illinois-Springfield Performing Arts Center, Encounters Unlimited is offering a series of luxury, all-inclusive theater trips for donors of the 2nd Act Campaign who have donated $125 or more. Each adventure is thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment. Travel with ease knowing that Performing Arts Center staff and a dedicated guide from Encounters Unlimited will be with you every step of the way.. Learn more.

Paint beautiful views while on the island of Sicily and bring home your own canvases. An artist in residence guides all painting sessions while a tour guide leads all other excursions: wine tastings, Greek temples, hot springs, experience Carnevale (Sicilian Mardi Gras), and discover Sicily like a local. Learn more.