Founded by a retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service officer, Tradecraft Travel helps you evaluate options, avoid costly mistakes, and design trips that are thoughtful, efficient, and well-executed—including exclusive espionage-themed experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Serving clients in the United States and Canada.
Three articles that explain how Tradecraft Travel thinks about planning, meaningful travel, and expert-led experiences.
Before Jack built itineraries, he built intelligence assessments. This briefing explains how structured thinking, risk evaluation, and clear objectives shape better travel decisions.
The best trips are not always built around destinations. They are built around interests, priorities, and the kind of experience travelers actually want to have.
Most spy tours lean on mythology. Tradecraft Travel’s Cold War journeys are designed around context, historical stakes, and expert-led interpretation.
A selection of small-group and specialist travel experiences designed with depth, access, and intention.
An expert-led exploration of Cold War espionage guided by former CIA officers and limited to a small group to preserve depth, access, and discussion.
An adults-only Virgin Voyages sailing from San Juan featuring Bonaire, Curaçao, and late-night access in Aruba. Well-paced and built for variety.
Reserved group space on Norwegian’s newest ship for those looking for a polished Caribbean option with added group value.
A spring break escape on Norwegian Luna with something for every age—easy, flexible, and built for families to enjoy together.
This structured approach ensures every itinerary is intentional, efficient, and aligned with your priorities.
Travel decisions improve with better information. I help you understand your options clearly—what matters, what doesn’t, and where tradeoffs exist.
No templates. Each itinerary is built around your interests, pace, and priorities.
Through trusted partners and expert-led experiences, you gain access to people, places, and context that elevate the trip.
Planning is only part of the job. The real value is in getting the details right—before and during travel.
These articles break down travel decisions, cruise strategies, and destination insights so you can plan smarter and avoid common mistakes.
These destinations reflect firsthand travel experience and inform how I design trips—from the Caribbean to Europe and beyond.
Based in Virginia, Tradecraft Travel serves clients nationwide seeking cruises, custom trips, and expert-led travel experiences.
Founded by Jack Buchanan, a retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service officer, the company applies a structured, analytical approach to travel planning—prioritizing clarity, preparation, and sound decision-making.
The objective is not to sell trips, but to design experiences that align with your interests, timeline, and budget.
For more complex itineraries, consultation services are available to ensure the planning process is as deliberate as the journey itself.
Here’s what clients say about working with Tradecraft Travel.
