About Us
When Passionpreneurs unite, adventure is almost inevitable. And that’s exactly what happened with Robert Riesmeyer and Jill Davies.
We’re adventurers. Wanderlusts. Cultural enthusiasts if you will.
This is a mantra that is firmly planted in the foundation of our companies. We venture in search of the ends of the Earth, we always have a suitcase half-packed, and our eyes are perpetually peeled for undiscovered destinations around the globe. Because we believe a life coated with curiosity and painted with raw, adrenaline-pumping, soul-freeing experience is the true essence of existence. To us, life is not measured by the breaths we take, but rather by the number of stamps in our passports, and stories we have to tell of adventures gone by. Anything less than living life to the fullest and traveling the farthest, seems to be a waste of the wonders we’ve been given in this world. After all, travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
Introducing Your Advisors
So, consider us your “Wealth Advisors” so to speak.
We operate with service standards that have a local feel, with itineraries that span a global scale.
We realize that adventure means something different to everyone, and we pride ourselves on tailoring each trip to create the perfect fit.
We’ve deliberately designed our company to serve the best of both worlds. Suitcase of Dreams has mastered the individual excursion, the plan completely personalized to you. On the other hand, Travel Unrivaled prides themselves on bringing you the unparalleled group experience.
Robert Riesmeyer
Founder | Experience Curator
As Robert puts it, “For me, travel has been an integral part of my life as long as I’ve been alive. And it’s so much more than just the destination. It starts the moment you leave your comfort zone.”
That is why he prides himself on providing the entire experience for clients. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a small-town boy with worldly aspirations and an itch to scour the globe. Fed up with running an insurance business, he decided to take the concept of customization and apply it to his passion instead. And Travel Unrivaled was born.
Certified in personal protection and safe travel, Robert is well-versed in the types of and ways to voyage. He’s a serial-entrepreneur and philanthropist with a passion for expedition. But, most importantly, he’s a dreamer. The idea man who refuses to settle for an experience that’s anything less than epic. And he uses his powers of imagination to create one-of-a-kind group experiences his clients won’t soon forget.
Since great minds think alike and the power lies in numbers, Robert was looking to work alongside someone proficient in the hand-crafted custom experience, to offer clients the best of both worlds whether they were flying solo or wanting the group experience. Long story short, he and Jill Davies met, it was kismet, and together they’ve brought this epic brand to life.
Jill Davies
COO | Experience Architect
With a penchant for planning, and a love for all things travel, Jill founded Suitcase of Dreams in 2010 to create magic for those wanting to discover all the mesmerizing places this world has to offer. Fully certified since 2012, her footprint covers the globe. Simply put, Jill prides herself on curating itineraries that perfectly blend the needs, desires, and experiences her clients never knew they always wanted.
According to Davies, “Travel has taught me more about people than any educational institution ever has. In fact, there is no place I wouldn’t want to go if given the opportunity just to experience another world so to speak, for at least a little while,”
Therefore, Travel Unrivaled is based on the unparalleled experience. Authenticity. And customization. It’s about trading in the one-size-fits all approach for an experience tailored to you. It’s about creating your bucket list of all the experiences you wanted to have, and then checking them off, one passport stamp at a time. We’ve scoured the globe to find the greatest adventures this side of the Earth has to offer, to help you create those monumental memories that you’ll proudly wear for the rest of your life.
Christie Nordmeyer
Creative Curator
Obsessed with travel, and oozing with ideas, Christie is a content mastermind. She’s internationally published, has run two magazines, hosted two radio shows, crafted video compilations, directed many a photo shoot, and made too many social posts to count.
However, she realized where creativity and culture collide is her favorite place to reside. That’s why she’s made it her mission to use her skillset to showcase all the amazing spaces the world should be showing off. To invite people to see life through her pen & lens is nothing less than a sensory experience. A deliberate one at that. As she puts it, “Life is too short to be spent sitting on the sidelines. It’s meant to be savored. Adventured. And appreciated for all it gives back to us. And if I can play a small part in making others see the extra in the ordinary, then I’ll consider it a job well done
It’s why she launched Freestyle Adventures, a company built around helping DMC’s, DMO’s, and other travel providers highlight remote regions, bucket-list worthy excursions, and all the hidden gems across the globe. It’s where she gives a first-person glimpse inside often overlooked areas to break through the clutter and shine a brighter light on some of the earths most spellbinding destinations.
Laura Smith
While always fond of travel, Laura really cultivated her experience living as an ex-pat in England for a year when her children were young. This former curriculum creator has crafted her organizational expertise, a penchant with pupils, and 30 years of teaching into a career that has successfully led over 150 students across Europe. And she’s just getting started.
When it comes to specialization, Laura is a voracious learner, determined to stay abreast of the
latest developments in all things European travel. Further, this overachiever holds credentials with the Tourism Boards of Ireland, Scotland, & Spain, as well as general coursework concerning Euro travel.
An adventurist at heart, her priority lies in hand-crafting an ideal and individualized experience for each of her clients. Whether that is sledding in the Swiss Alps, deep sea fishing in the Mediterranean, or searching out the best spot for seeing the Northern Lights, she’s prepared to do all the leg work and then some, so all you have to do is enjoy every moment.
Emily Beddall
An event-coordinating, wedding-planning, destination-designing mastermind, Emily Beddall is nothing short of a fete fanatic. And a fantastic one at that. Boasting 100’s of celebrations under her belt from California to Montana, and Texas, she’s now shifted her focus and using her skills for couples and corporations in the Kansas City market. But, with a penchant and passion for travel, she specializes in both destination wedding and meeting planning. Whether you want to say I do on the beaches of Ibiza, a castle in Ireland, or along the shores of Cape Town, she’s ready to make it a reality. And if you want your next corporate function held in Cabo or want to break bread with the bigwigs in Barcelona, she’s your go-to guru. Your plan is her priority, and if you’re looking for something especially off the cuff, she’s ready to accept that challenge!
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Brenna Goodness
A believer in the paths less traveled, and formally an Experience Designer and Planner, Brenna is brimming with Goodness. Literally. This wedding planner turned destination specialist nurtured a specialty in helping other couples wed against the most stunning backdrops the world has to offer, after hosting her own wedding in Sedona, Arizona.
This husband loving, Husky raising, forest exploring, nature immersing, wedding planning, Honeymoon creating, lover of love is the go-to girl for your next romance related rendezvous. Think Honeymoons. Destination weddings. Vow renewals. Anniversary trips. Or even a just-because-we’re-in-love-and-want-to-get-away getaway.
Whatever you can dream, Brenna can deliver.
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