Expedition cruises
Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galápagos on small expedition ships, matched to how you actually want to travel.
Learn moreEdwardsville, Illinois
Travel Agent in Edwardsville, Illinois
Travel GHR is a travel agency on North Main Street in Edwardsville, led by Nicci Grotefendt. We plan expedition cruises, river and ocean cruises, safaris, private villas, and corporate group travel for people in the Metro East and across the country.
Visit or reach us
- Address
- 1012 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States
Find us on Google Maps - Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central
- Phone
- 618-954-7979 (text preferred)
- nicci@travelghr.com
What we plan for Edwardsville travelers
River and ocean cruises
European rivers and ocean itineraries, planned around the ship, the cabin, and the pace that fits you.
Learn moreSafaris and private villas
Camps and villas chosen through direct relationships with the people who run them.
Learn moreCorporate and group travel
Incentive trips, training events, and group programs handled end to end, including the parts nobody enjoys.
Learn moreWorking with a local travel advisor
Most of what we do could be done from anywhere. Being in Edwardsville still matters for a few practical reasons. Trips out of the Metro East usually start at St. Louis Lambert International, which shapes routing, connection times, and how early a departure has to be. We plan around that instead of around a generic flight search.
Being local also means we can sit down together. For a first expedition cruise, a multi-generation family trip, or a company incentive program, an hour across a table usually settles more than a week of email. If meeting in person is easier for you, we will meet in Edwardsville. If it is not, we work by phone, text, and video the same way we do with clients in other states.
Travel GHR is a member of Travel Leaders Network. Our clients are worldwide, primarily U.S. residents, and the practice is led by Nicci Grotefendt. More about Nicci.
Questions we get from local travelers
Where is Travel GHR located?
Travel GHR is based at 1012 North Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois, serving the Metro East and Greater St. Louis area, with clients across the United States and abroad.
What are your office hours?
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central. Texting is usually the fastest way to reach us at 618-954-7979.
Do I have to live in Edwardsville to work with Travel GHR?
No. We work with travelers worldwide, primarily U.S. residents. Being local simply means we can meet in person when that is easier for you.
What kind of travel does Travel GHR plan?
Expedition cruises, river and ocean cruises, safaris, private villas, and corporate or group travel. We do not sell everything to everyone; we plan the trips we know well.
How do I start?
Send a message from the contact page or text 618-954-7979. We start with a conversation about what you want out of the trip before anything is priced.