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Jeannie Cartier Sauleau,
- CTC – Certified Travel Consultant
- MCC – Master Cruise Counselor
- ATC – Adventure Travel Consultant
- DS – Destination Specialist (France and Tahiti)
- TCS - Specialist (Private Jet Expeditions)
- Bon Appetite Travel Board
Travel is a big part of Jean's life, which include family visits in France (on a very regular basis and excursions throughout Europe and Africa. Other favorite exotic excursions include the South Pacific, especially exotic Marquesas for diving and exploring, and luxury cruising on the high seas. She holds certifications as a France Specialist, Tahiti Tiare Agent, and is pending certification as a Spa Specialist and Africa Specialist. Jean is an accredited Space Agent for Virgin Galactic and is authorized to sell passage into outer space.
Check out Virtuoso Life Magazine featuring Virgin Galactic
Jeannie's career in the travel industry started in high school working with Mexicana Airlines. During her tenure at the University of Tampa, she continued her career in the travel industry, following her father's footsteps in the hotel industry. On her return to St. Louis, she worked with Maritz Incentive Travel Company, INTRAV and various travel companies, gaining retail and wholesale travel experience.
At the age of 23, Jeannie was calling on Fortune 500 companies as director of marketing for a large St. Louis corporate travel company while continuing her education at Maryville University in Business Management.
By 1985 she was ready to venture on her own, and with the help of her close-knit family, she founded Cartier Travel & Cruises in St. Louis, MO. Cartier Travel became a very successful Virtuoso travel agency, specializing in the luxury market, and excelling as a top performer in luxury cruise sales. The same year of the company's founding was also the year she met her future husband, Christian Sauleau, Executive Vice President of Operations for Silversea Cruises, and past Executive Vice President for Regent Seven Seas and Royal Viking Cruise Line.
After 15 successful years as owner of Cartier Travel, she sold her company and moved to South Florida in 2002 where she started Sixth Star Travel. Jean currently resides with her husband and son, Jean-Christian, in South Florida.
Now in it’s 8th year of service, Sixth Star Travel also maintains an office in St. Louis, MO headed by Monika Dysart.
For more information on making your travel dreams come true, contact Jeannie at: Jean may be contacted through the following jean@sixthstartravel.com Direct: 954-475-7700 Toll Free 1-800-808-0320 Fax (954) 475-7729

Monika Dysart
- CTC – Certified Travel Counselor
- MCC – Master Cruise Counselor
- DS – Destination Specialist
- ATS - Adventure Travel Specialist
Monika has traveled extensively throughout the world. Her travels have provided her with the knowledge and expertise to plan trips to any destination. Her fluency in German is an added plus when it comes to traveling abroad.
Monika’s travel career started with family vacations by car in the U.S. with family in Europe, she got her passport and took her first international trip in 1969. Her travels continue from there.
Monika has recently been chosen as one of 45 accredited Space Agents for Virgin Galactic to sell passage to outer space. Watch this site for soon to be announced updates on this exciting travel experience!
“Travel is so much more than making a reservation. It’s developing a rapport to find out what each client is looking for, then developing an experience and wonderful memories. I can arrange details from beginning to end: air, private cars for transportation, luggage shipping, dinner reservations, customized tours, theater tickets, special performances and more. I work on making the trip as seamless as they want. Whether it’s a weekend get-away, an exotic adventure, cruise, tour or something in between, it’s a personalized, customized trip for my clients.”
Born and raised in St. Louis, Monika studied hotel and restaurant management in college prior to entering the travel industry. She began her travel career in Tampa, then moved back to St. Louis where she spent 17 years with Cartier Travel. Starting as an agent, her talent was quickly noticed and she was promoted to manager in her second year with the company. Her education continues with regular travel courses, and earning numerous certifications.
She travels annually, with clients to new destinations. Her 20 years as a travel consultant has provided the knowledge and expertise to plan trips to any destination. Fluency in German is an added plus when it comes to traveling abroad. Personal travel has taken Monika all over Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cambodia, the Caribbean, Central America, and numerous destinations in the US, Canada, Mexico, Botswana, Zambie, Zimbabwe and South Africa
Monika may be reached at the following e-mail address: monika@sixthstartravel.com Direct: 636-227-9356 Toll Free 1-800-808-0320 Fax 636-227-9359

Helga Thalheimer Independent Agent
- Received Virtuoso Accreditation
- Certified Specialist - Germany and Pleasant Holidays
Helga’s love of travel began with family vacations by car to visit relatives around the U.S. As family vacations escalated to Europe, so did her love of travel. Her travels have taken her to Mexico, Canada, and all over the U.S. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Caribbean and has recently added Africa to her list. Check out her award winning photograph of elephants draining the pool in Zimbabwe.
Helga’s favorite method of travel is cruising and she has cruised throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean, across the Baltic and North Seas, around the Black Sea and even across the Atlantic. She has sailed with a variety of cruise lines, including Cunard, SilverSea, and Radisson. Helga is a certified specialist with SeaDream Yacht Club and Celebrity Cruises. In December 2004, Helga was chosen to represent Oceania Cruises on the Virtuoso LBD Team.
“I love to see the excitement in a person’s eyes when they begin to talk about traveling. I love to get them even more excited about new destinations, and unique stays or things to do when they get there.”
Helga can be reached at the following email address: helga@sixthstartravel.com.
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