Great Adventures Inc. Curating Elevated Journeys Since 1989
Founded in San Antonio by Ellen Sims in 1989, Great Adventures Inc. has spent over 35 years curating travel experiences that go beyond expectations.
Our greatest strength is our team—a group of passionate advisors who live and breathe travel. Ellen brings decades of leadership and expertise; Monica infuses her Acapulco roots and creative insight; Pris shares her global perspective shaped by years abroad; Brigitte combines precision, marketing expertise, and client-first service; and Bob contributes more than five decades of marketing leadership. Together, we craft journeys defined by care, detail, and inspiration.
From ultra-luxury cruises—with “by-invitation-only” hosted events and private shore excursions—to bespoke resort escapes and tailor-made itineraries, we specialize in seamless, elevated travel. Whether it’s a sun-soaked island getaway, a wine-country retreat, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, every detail is meticulously designed. At Great Adventures Inc., we believe travel is more than a destination—it’s the journey itself.
Our Staff
Ellen — Founder, Owner
Monica — Senior Travel Advisor, Manager & Owner
Prios — Senior Travel Advisor
Brigitte — Senior Travel Advisor | Assistant | Marketing Specialist
Linda — Senior Travel Advisor
Bob — VP Marketing
At Great Adventures Inc., we make your journey feel effortless from the start. Use this guide for helpful resources and tools to travel with confidence - from Visas, Passports, and Real ID to Vital Records, Health Resources, and Useful Travel Links.
Our Digital Magazines turn travel dreams into reality: The Travel Magazine provides insider tips and inspiring destinations, Ultimate Experiences offers high-end stories and stunning photography for the affluent traveler, and Ready to Roam delivers curated guides for family, romantic, and adventure seekers.
Save money and escape the crowds. Hot Deals and multi-port packages. Savings of up to 50%!
Reserved exclusively for Great Adventures travelers, the app serves as your personal digital concierge, housing every expert detail you need for the journey ahead.
Just another expense, right? Wrong. A travel insurance plan can cover you for unexpected costs incurred before or during your trip so that expenses can be less likely to come out of your own pocket. A vacation insurance plan from Travel Guard helps to protect your trip investment with coverages like trip cancellation and interruption, medical expense and evacuation, lost or delayed baggage and more.
As a bonus - most travel insurance plans also include 24/7 emergency assistance services to re-book flights and hotels on your behalf and act as a personal travel assistant while you are away from home.
Cruise line check-in is a mandatory two-part process-typically done online 2-3 months prior, then finalized at the terminal-to register passengers, verify passports/IDs, set up cashless payment accounts, and select boarding times. Completing this via the cruise line's app or website is essential to receive boarding passes and avoid long delays.
Checking in for a flight is the process of confirming your intent to travel, usually 24 hours to 1 hour before departure, which secures your seat, allows baggage check-in, and issues your boarding pass.
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