When planning a bucket list trip to Walt Disney World for a family of 11 you definitely need a travel agent. We selected Kira Gartner and what a fantastic decision. From the first phone call to the follow-up after our trip she was remarkable! Our family consists of ages 1 to 61 … and Kira made sure everyone was a priority. She helped us with resort accommodations, dining plans and reservations, park reservations that included Genie+, etc. She was very knowledgeable and detailed in her approach; however made certain we were not stressed but rather enthusiastic and excited for our vacation. We had a blast and I can assure you we made memories for a lifetime. Our grandchildren, our children and my husband and I loved every moment. I highly recommend Kira and will certainly call on her again. <br/>
Ronin - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Kira was right on top of everything. Emailed often with what<br/>we should get in order. How to do it and where to do it. She was so helpful in every aspect of our trip. Which during Covid and different protocols it was great to have her knowledge and experience guiding us. Thanks soo much Kira!!!
Karen - Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Kira was helpful in planning our trip. She let us know from the beginning that she needed to gain more experience with Ireland, and she quickly partnered with someone in Ireland who provided valuable information. Some of the hotels could have been more desirable, and I let Kira know that in our follow-up call. I appreciated the preparation email before our departure and the follow-up call upon our return.
Karen - Ireland ~ Europe
Kira has helped us with a few trips now and it has been such a humongous help to have her knowledge and support! I knew I could have planned the cruise we took myself but I also knew that she would be able to ensure that everything was done correctly and that we had two rooms for our family as close as possible with the best deal. She was able to find us two balcony rooms right next to each other, hold them until we confirmed and then made sure we had all the documentation we needed since we were bringing our daughter's two friends with us. I knew she was looking out for me so I didn't have to spend tons of time researching to make sure everything was taken care of. It was a huge relief to have her expertise to help us!
Carol Y - Mexico
She is incredible to work with. Very responsive, easy, and takes care of everything.
Doctorj101 - Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Kira is very friendly and knowledgable about river cruises. She covered all bases with us, worked easily with us, had good suggestions and made this experience super easy. She took all the pressure off of us trying to figure it out for ourselves. She replied promptly to all our correspondence. We enjoyed working with her and will again in the future. I have already been recommending her to friends!
Sue - Rhine Valley ~ Germany ~ Europe
Kira was perfect. Our trip was fairly extensive and involved a portion in Leuven Belgium -- a hidden gem, but not a regular tourist destination. Kira handled it all with grace and insight. Our trip also involved different arrival and departure cities and multiple rail connections including Eurostar. Again, Kira was fantastic. She is easy to deal with, knowledgable and willing to work with idiosyncratic interests and needs. She is my new go to .
JJG - Europe
Kira has done an amazing job choosing just the right river cruise that met all of our desires and more. Like many others, the pandemic had greatly curtailed our travel ability, and online searches only proved to be more confusing. Kira to the rescue! After an initial phone conversation, she was able to coordinate the perfect trip, which proved to be the trip of a lifetime. Thank you Kira. We’re already discussing our next adventure and will continue to recommend Kira to friends and family.
MLB - Moselle ~ Luxembourg ~ Europe
Kira was amazing. Took all the pressure off of trip planning a complex trip with 8 people from 4 different cities, including a child and a wheelchair-bound senior. She professionally coordinated with everyone and was extremely fast and flexible with all of our disparate needs! Thank you Kira! We had the trip of our lifetime.
AMC - France ~ Europe
Kira was fantastic - not only perfect on the logistics and support - she took time to understand our family's interests and personalities. She made outstanding recommendations, guided us through international COVID regulations and was available every step of the way to help us have a smooth and outstanding trip. We highly recommend Kira and cant wait to book our next adventure. Thank you!!!
Mary GS - Madrid ~ Spain ~ Europe
Kira was tremendously helpful in planning a great getaway in NYC for my wife and I. She really exceeded my expectations. Was extremely communicative and responsive regardless of how many or how small our questions were.
Luke - New York City ~ New York ~ USA
My wife and I had dreamed of traveling to Italy for a long time. After saving up, we wanted this special trip to be perfect but weren’t sure how to plan it. Recommendations and research only took us so far, so we turned to Kira for help.<br/><br/>From the start, Kira’s communication was clear, helpful, and prompt. She truly listened to our wishes, and every option she provided aligned with our vision. Her expertise and advice made the planning process seamless and stress-free. <br/><br/>During the trip, Kira’s support and reassurance were invaluable. Her recommendations ensured we had an unforgettable experience, and everything went smoothly thanks to her guidance. <br/><br/>We’re so grateful for Kira’s help in making our Italy trip wonderful. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, professional, and caring travel agent. Thank you, Kira!
Oz - Italy ~ Europe
Responsive and helpful Kira was a big help in planning our trip to portugal. I also added a late surprise engagement to our trip and Kira was very helpful in providing options and planning to make it a perfect moment.
JD - Portugal ~ Europe
I used Kira to help arrange a family trip to Europe for me and my three children. She was instrumental in researching, making arrangements and following up through our trip. I would highly recommend her services if you’re planning a trip abroad.
Francie - Europe
Loved it. Super simple and she made travel easy and without incident!
Amanda & Andy - Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My wife and I worked with Kira for over a year to plan our trip. Communication, attention to detail, and her obvious desire for US to have a great experience are her hallmark's. All smiles here!
Andrew - Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
We had an amazing trip to Switzerland, thanks to the hard work of Kira and her impeccable ability to find only the best places to stay, eat and travel. She was extremely quick to write back, answer calls and always had an excellent attitude. Her years of experience clearly show and we can't wait to book again with her.
Andreas - Switzerland ~ Europe
Having help from a skilled travel agent made a huge difference for us. Kira helped us use our vacation budget and time wisely & reduced our stress levels as we navigated pandemic era travel hurdles. We highly recommend working with Kira!
Jessie - Alaska ~ USA
Kira was instrumental in creating a family trip for five adults and a young child. Her efforts included finding accommodations (amazing!!) in Roma & Firenze as well as tours in Roma, Firenze & Venezia. She also got us a great deal for a 8-person van we used from Firenze until our return to Roma! Additionally, she was a great resource for traveling with a child (as she had traveled to Europe with four!).<br/><br/>She recommended a tour of Pompeii and Sorrento that checked off a bucket list item for my mother-in-law. It was one of the highlights of our trip.<br/><br/>Kira was involved in choosing the tour guides we used in each of the cities we visited. We even added a tour while we were in Italy; she was available to consult via email during the trip which was very helpful. I would recommend Kira without hesitation for anyone's upcoming travel needs!
Michael - Italy ~ Europe
Kira is the epitome of a professional. I love working with Kira. She's fun, super knowledgeable, and organized. I know my family is in good hands whenever Kira plans our trips. She takes care of every single detail, and then some!
Lisa R - Ireland ~ Europe
Enjoyed working with Kira as she eliminated the burden of scheduling flights. She also was instrumental in keeping us focused on the trip via messages and calls.
Dennis and Marge - Hawaii ~ USA
Kira was great to work with. She is very responsive. She gains an understanding of your travel goals and then she makes great practical suggestions to help you achieve them. We loved working with her!
SXM Vacation - St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Working with Kira was terrific. She addresses all of our concerns and made an impossible vacation dream come true. She was responsive to all of our questions and followed though on everything ! A pleasure working with her
Linda - France ~ Europe
Kira is wonderful to work with. She is easy to communicate with and thorough in her planning. She thinks of everything!
Valerie - Norway ~ Europe
She was great!
Cancun - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Kira is amazing! She is knowledgeable, available, and fun to work with. We have the pleasure of traveling often and we would never make a move without Kira's advice. Once the trip is planned, her services are not over! I remember one time, we were in San Francisco, leaving in the morning for Hawaii and the airlines were having a computer glitch. We called Kira, who answered immediately. Considering the time delay, we were shocked ourselves. She advised us through the process and everything worked out fine! Kira Gartner is a traveler's best friend!
The Taylor Family - Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Kira was a delight to work with from the first moment we spoke to her. She had FABULOUS tips and suggestions, helped us save money on car rentals, etc and was always available for any questions we had. I would HIGHLY recommend using her expertise - we definitely will be contacting her again in the future!
4Horsts - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
We had a fabulous family adventure to Italy and I can't imagine that we could have pulled it off without Kira's help. We didn't do an "arrive in Italy and join a tour group." Our trip was custom made for traveling with a family of 6 including a 1 1/2 year old.. Our apartments were booked and individual tours to a few requested sites were arranged. Kira's suggestions and advise served us well. <br/>Ultimately we had an amazing trip with wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Ellen - Italy ~ Europe
Kira planned our 2018 trip to Disney World because we were so overwhelmed. She made it a truly seamless, stress-less, enjoyable experience for us so that we could have the best time as a family. In 2019 Kira planned our trip to Negril, Jamaica and again - we were blown away by how easy she made it for us. She was able to help with little details as well as recommend fun excursions to take. Kira will plan our 2020 trip to Italy because we are so confident that she just "gets" our family and understands how we like to vacation. I cannot recommend Kira enough!!
Brooke Pekula - Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Kira understood what we wanted and asked the right questions. She set up our trip from start to finish. We always felt taken care of.
Lsmiley - Costa Rica ~ Central America
