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Mary Krueger
Mary Krueger

Mary Krueger

Lino Lakes, MN Travel Agent

Mary Krueger Travel LLC

16 Reviews
100% Recommended
21 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Luxury Europe & Focused Alaska by Land & Sea

My own love of travel comes from the desire to learn, to reflect & reset and for the experience of Joy found in those unique memories created only through those moments.   

I have traveled extensively in Europe & North America and specialize in River Cruising, Private Touring, Group Travel and Ocean Cruising. Certifications and Destination Training are a high priority for me as the world of travel is ever-changing.  

I love what I do and my dedicated team reflects that commitment to excellence with a staff of 4 ensuring that every trip is meticulously prepared and executed. 

We know not all customers are the right fit for our focus and expertise.  I would love to schedule a video call, phone call or meeting time to see if partnering together is right for you as a client.

Mary Krueger Travel LLC is a boutique travel agency working with clients focused on exceptional experiences.  If you are planning the trip you have dreamed of for years, and you know that doing it yourself is too much - that is our space.  We are as excited to create the perfect trip for you as you are to experience the adventure of travel.

If you have a destination that has been on your heart, don't wait any longer...it is time...

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Germany
Greece
Ireland
Alaska
Switzerland
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Northern Ireland
Netherlands
Hungary

Interests:

Arts & Culture
Cruises
River Cruises
All Inclusive
Coach Tours
Escorted Tours
Groups
Luxury Cruises
Heritage
Religious
Celebration Travel
Couples & Romance
Luxury

Suppliers:

Princess Cruises®
Viking
AmaWaterways
Holland America Line
Celebrity Cruises

My Travel Specialties

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River Cruising Specialist

Sparkle Event The Mauritshuis Museum - The Hague

River Cruising Specialist

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<p>In March 2024, I attended the ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisers) River Cruise Expo hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  This extraordinary event was an opportunity to experience 12 separate river cruise ships along with training and updates on the latest trends in the River Cruise Industry.  1,200 Travel Counselors descended upon Amsterdam for this event which was sold out for over a year.</p>
<p>I had the privilege to be invited by Viking Cruises to sail with them before the conference and experience their product as a guest.  Viking truly does have the best staff in the industry.  They have their own employee training center and the attention to detail is very impressive.  I loved the simple calming decor of the ships with a focus on bringing the "outside" in - large windows in the lounge and dining venues create this illusion.</p>
<p>Viking ships do sail with more guests than most cruise lines, and the rooms are a bit smaller.  Therefore, it is my recommendation to upgrade to the Deluxe Veranda Rooms to maximize comfort.</p>
<p>At the Expo, we were able to experience Avalon Waterways, Ama Waterways, Emerald River Cruises, Uniworld, Riviera River Cruises, Riverside, Viking and Tauck ships.  Each has it's own unique strengths and features.</p>
<p>At the end of the conference, I was invited to sail as a guest with Tauck River Cruises.  Tauck is known for their excursion experiences, specifically their "Sparkle Events".  I have to say, I have traveled quite a bit and these Sparkle Events were the best overall excursions I have encountered worldwide.  I LOVED the Tauck Tours.  They are all included with this brand with no additional charges.  All of their tours are Premium Experiences.  I do highly recommend Tauck if you are looking to make memories that your friends and family will envy you for when you return home.  My favorite memory from this journey was our private viewing at The Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, featuring "The Girl With The Pearl Earring".  Then a private dinner at the museum with live classical music by candlelight.</p>

Other Specialties

Alaska Cruise Expert by Land or Sea

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Greece - Natural Beauty & History Side By Side

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Ireland Travel Expert

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Luxury Europe & Featured Alaska by Land and Sea

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Reviews

16 Reviews
Mary did a wonderful job asking questions concerning what we were looking for on our vacation to Great Britain. She provided several bus tours to choose from and helped us decide which would fit our criteria. Mary was available to answer all our novice questions concerning international travel plus other helpful tips . She booked our extra excursions, and hotels. We appreciated her extra steps to make this trip a reality. We highly recommend Mary to be your travel agent.
K &amp;S Brown - United Kingdom ~ Europe
Mary took a skeleton description of what we wanted to visit in Italy, made all the airline, high speed train reservations, hotel reservations, and guided tour reservations for us to independently tour the country and visit all the highlights we had selected. We literally just had to show up at the designated tour meeting place, or respective train station in order to get to where we had to go. Mary selected comfortable hotels near the train stations making it easy to walk to with our luggage. It was an amazing trip made so smooth by all the coordination Mary did. We absolutely loved the trip!
AKinder - Italy ~ Europe
It is a pleasure working with Mary, she is very efficient and always replies straight away to any query and if she is not in the office her assistant will pass any messages on to her.
Seabee - Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea

Certifications & Awards

AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent

Additional Certifications

  • ECC - Elite Cruise Counselor
  • CTC - Certified Travel Consultant
  • VTA - Verified Travel Advisor
  • Luxury Travel Specialist - Travel Leaders
  • Viking Certified Expert

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