About OK Travel Agency
Learn about our Chicago heritage, our dedicated travel advisors, and thirty-five years of designing seamless global journeys for families and couples.
Crafting Memories Since 1989
We craft bespoke global vacations, luxury cruises, and relaxing resort getaways from our long-established Chicago office.
Operating near Midway Airport since 1989, OK Travel Agency provides comprehensive, personalized vacation planning. Our advisors guide you through every choice with firsthand insight gained across 88 countries and seven continents.
Whether you are arranging a family cruise, an all-inclusive beach escape, or a guided tour across Europe, we manage flights, accommodations, and transfers so your entire journey unfolds smoothly from beginning to end.
We believe vacations should feel effortless. Our team combines over three decades of supplier connections with dedicated client advocacy and bilingual English and Polish support to build truly memorable journeys.
- Global Reach
Firsthand destination insight across eighty-eight countries and all seven continents.
- Awarded Excellence
Honored as an ALG Vacations 2025 Elite Emerald Agency and Southland favorite.
- Bilingual Service
Dedicated Polish and English speaking consultations tailored directly to your schedule.
- Full Coordination
Comprehensive handling of flights, resort stays, ocean cruises, and regional logistics.
Our Journey Over Time
From our founding in 1989 to industry recognition today, explore the key milestones that shaped our travel practice.
1989
Agency Established Under Current Ownership
Karen Kimmey acquired OK Travel Agency, establishing a dedicated, complete-service vacation planning practice near Chicago Midway Airport to serve leisure travelers across the region.
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OK Travel Agency
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Chicago, IL
2010
Patrycja Kobak Joins Consulting Team
Patrycja Kobak joined the agency after earning her degree in Travel Business Management, introducing customized resort itineraries and modern family package design to our clients.
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OK Travel Agency
- Location
Chicago, IL
2024
Three Decades of Continuous Client Service
The agency marked over thirty years of continuous support for recurring vacationers, multi-generational families, and honeymoon couples seeking reliable booking guidance.
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OK Travel Agency
- Location
Chicago, IL
2025
Honored as ALG Vacations Elite Emerald Agency
OK Travel Agency earned recognition as an ALG Vacations 2025 Elite Emerald Agency and continued its fourteenth consecutive year honored across Chicago's Southland community.
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ALG Vacations
- Location
Chicago, IL
Meet the Advisors
Our Chicago advisors combine over three decades of travel expertise and firsthand knowledge across seven continents to design your perfect getaway.
Karen Kimmey
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Karen acquired OK Travel in 1989 and has guided travelers for more than thirty-five years. She specializes in crafting personalized leisure itineraries, river voyages, and complex worldwide group vacations with reliable care.
Patrycja Kobak
Travel Consultant
Patrycja joined OK Travel in 2010 with a degree in Travel Business Management. She crafts bespoke family itineraries, tropical beach retreats, and curated international adventures designed around each guest's specific wishes.
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Ewa
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Ewa provides specialized travel consulting for Polish-speaking travelers ('Mowimy po polsku'). She coordinates custom international routes, European getaways, and group departures with detailed logistical attention.
What Our Travelers Say
Hear from longtime clients who rely on our advisors for seamless escapes and perfectly orchestrated family holidays.
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Let's Plan Your Next Unforgettable Journey
Connect with Karen and our Chicago travel team to design your custom itinerary, from all-inclusive resort getaways to worldwide luxury ocean and river cruises.
- Over 35 years travel expertise
- Firsthand insight across 88 countries
- Bilingual Polish support available