Announcing the launch of Barefoot Journeys

Lidiya Ivanova and Baron Jacob announce the launch of their boutique travel agency, Barefoot Journeys, based in Grand Cayman and operating virtually for the time being. The agency handles travel arrangements complete with unique personalised experiences for families, business travellers, and individuals. Barefoot Journeys takes care of it all from planning, booking, and everything in between down to the tiniest detail so that clientele can travel without worries and focus on enjoying unforgettable memories.

Barefoot Journeys helps clients navigate travel insurance options which have changed drastically during the global COVID-19 pandemic. If travel plans go wrong, Barefoot Journeys provide access to a 24-hour support line to alleviate any emergencies.

Ivanova is a travel concierge who specializes in the intersection of luxury and sustainability. She’s lived in Bulgaria, the UK, and France. Her first trip to Cayman changed her life and she moved to the island two years later. Her mission is to provide those tired of mass-produced itineraries with an eccentric mix of ethical and eye-opening travel, all crafted specifically for individual clients.

By partnering with knowledgeable, locally available experts, customers receive personalised, curated itineraries. Barefoot Journeys’ qualified experts and agents save travellers precious time by handling pre-trip research and ensuring the most memorable trips. Travellers can sit back and relax knowing that Barefoot Journeys will put together a complete, enjoyable itinerary?based on their desires.

Through the travel concierge service, travellers answer a series of questions to provide clarity around flight requirements, accommodation needs, personal information, interests, outdoor activities, budget, scheduling, and more. After completing the questionnaire, travellers receive an easy-to-read, step-by-step proposed itinerary that matches their interests, style, and profile.

As a VIRTUOSO member by their affiliation with Travel Edge, Barefoot Journeys clients benefit from many perks. Virtuoso is an organization of the top travel agencies, travel providers, and destinations worldwide. “Through Virtuoso, we offer our clients exclusive amenities, upgrades, privileged access, and unique experiences,” Ivanova says. Barefoot Journeys is also proud to be the only member of the Family Travel Association in Cayman, having completed training for many factors including special needs and multi-generational trips.