Hello! I am Chris
I am a travel agent located in Jacksonville, FL. I work with people who want to travel independently but don’t want to feel alone while doing it. I also make traveling easier for busy professionals. Also, I work with LGBTQ+ travelers, as I have already traveled in their shoes and know how difficult travelling can be at times.

Many of my clients have dreamed about trips they keep postponing. Not because they don’t want to go but because planning feels overwhelming, or the idea of being on their own in an unfamiliar place feels exposed.

That’s where I come in.

I design and host small group trips that give you freedom, with support built in. You don’t have to manage the details, navigate everything solo, or force yourself into constant group interaction. You get independence with reassurance nearby.

With years in the travel industry and extensive time at sea, I anticipate needs before they become problems and create trips that feel calm, intentional, and well-supported. My role isn’t to control your experience; it’s to make sure you never feel like you’re figuring things out alone.

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to go… I just don’t want to do it by myself,” you’re in the right place.
Chris Matin | CCC, CTA
BLACK DIAMOND TRAVELS
FOUNDER & LEAD TRAVEL ADVISOR