Amy Bloemke - Travel Advisor Support Specialist
amy.bloemke@embarkbeyond.com
1-224-999-2983
My introduction to the travel industry was through my sister Julie Shifrin who, in 2011, had a growing clientele and needed an assistant. Travel is my third career. I previously worked as a Claim’s Specialist for a medical malpractice insurance company for 15 years and thereafter, was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years. Currently, Julie and I have been working together for 13 years and counting! We make a great team and complement each other with our different areas of expertise. Julie is truly the destination expert. I am all things back of house including but not limited to managing our clients’ database, paperwork and reconfirming itinerary details. Together Julie and I work to assure that our clients have a wonderful trip and seamless travel experience.
Favorite Destination and Why: I love visiting anywhere with a topography and history that is interesting. I was born and still live in Illinois where it is FLAT. I am drawn to the mountains and wide-open spaces. Recently visited Alaska on a Silversea Cruise which was rejuvenating, have been to Kenya and Tanzania which was life changing and loved Moab where I went with my family when the world was shut down from Covid. When there we felt at peace and lightyears away from all of the world’s drama at that moment.
Areas of Specialty: I work alongside my sister Julie Shifrin. I am her back of house wing person and her back up when she is traveling. Our specialty is Luxury Leisure Travel experiences for couples and multigenerational families.
My Travel Style Is: Outgoing but Relaxed. I do not love to be overscheduled. I like to be able to be spontaneous, to stroll and sometimes to just sit and have a coffee/cocktail to enjoy the energy and atmosphere of a destination.
Fun Facts About Me:
Married to Jeff for 30 years and a Mom to two kids, who are in their young 20s and just starting to figure life out as adults. Our family LOVES Dogs. We have two rescue dogs. We are big believers in Adopt Don’t Shop for family pets.
I enjoy baseball very much– Go Cardinals! Yes, I follow the St. Louis Cardinals although born and raised in Chicago Cub land.
I love to Golf and play Pickleball.
Contact me!
amy.bloemke@embarkbeyond.com
1-224-999-2983