About Kraus Travel Studio

Our FounderΓÇÖs Story

Traci Kraus is the ultimate luxury traveler. From her upbringing in Chicago to her travels abroad in college, adventure and exploration are rooted in the way she has always lived life. Kraus was the VP of Events at Produce Alliance for 15 plus years where she dedicated the first part of her career to hospitality and the attention to detail in her work.



It was during a family trip that Kraus realized her career calling and shifted from her personal hobby of travel to a professional dedication to the industry. She has taken the learnings of being focused on the details and her personal travel experiences to launch Kraus Travel Studio ΓÇô a luxury travel firm, focused on bringing the best experiences to life for her clients around the world.
meet the Team

Natalie
After 15 years in advertising sales, building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions, Natalie transitioned into a role that combines her professional strengths with her personal passion: travel.
Throughout NatalieΓÇÖs sales career, she has thrived on understanding what clients truly need, crafting the right strategies, and delivering service that builds long-term trust. Now, as a travel advisor, Natalie brings that same commitmentΓÇöoffering personalized, seamless travel experiences backed by deep industry insight and genuine enthusiasm.
Whether itΓÇÖs a dream vacation, a corporate retreat, or a last-minute getaway, Natalie will bring the perfect mix of service, sales expertise, and real-world travel knowledge to make every trip unforgettable.
LetΓÇÖs plan something extraordinary.
Nicole
Nicole Glass is a Luxury Travel Advisor at Kraus Travel Studio and a mom of three, with an unwavering love for exceptional hotels, unforgettable meals, and authentic experiences. Her passion for travel began while studying abroad in Florence, where she spent a semester exploring EuropeΓÇÖs most inspiring cities, discovering her love of culture, food, and beautiful places along the way.
Today, Nicole brings that same curiosity and appreciation for design, cuisine, and connection to every trip she plans. She believes the right hotel can define a journey and often chooses destinations for their standout stays and culinary scenes. With a deep understanding of what travelers crave- comfort, connection, and a touch of indulgence- Nicole crafts bespoke itineraries that make every journey as seamless as it is inspiring.


GIOVANNA SIRNA
With 12 years of experience in high-level marketing and PR, and a lifelong connection to the restaurant and food distribution world, Giovanna brings impeccable taste, cultural curiosity, and a keen eye for beauty to every itinerary she creates for her clients. A proud 100 percent Italian and devoted mom, she leads with heart and a love for extraordinary food, meaningful travel, and design that balances luxury with ease. Above all, Giovanna is driven by connectionΓÇöcrafting journeys that deepen relationships, inspire wonder, and create memories that last long after the trip ends.
HANNAH LEWIS
Hannah is a seasoned travel professional who specializes in designing trips to all Disney theme parks and resorts, Disney cruises and Universal Studios. Hannah draws upon her vast industry knowledge and personal experience of traveling with three young children to provide each of her clients with a comprehensive and completely customized travel plan. Her services range from hotel and theme park bookings, dining reservations, airport transfers, stroller reservations, guiding clients through DisneyΓÇÖs ever-changing technology and policies and everything in between. HannahΓÇÖs unique angle to approaching Disney and Universal vacations aims to maximize each clientΓÇÖs time spent in theme parks and minimize the stress. Prior to joining Kraus Travel Studio, Hannah was a Disney and Universal concierge travel planner at an agency in Chicago.

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