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Cathy Hawk
Cathy Hawk

Cathy Hawk

Medina, OH Travel Agent

From Dreams to Destinations

38 Reviews
100% Recommended
7 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Agent specializing in Europe and Cruises

Hello, my name is Cathy Hawk and I love to travel.  I spent many hours when I was young at the airport either dropping my Dad off or picking him up but also we traveled to visit family all over the world. My Grandparents lived in Greece and England, so my family vacations were unconventional but amazing experiences which I have carried with me and have passed onto my own family.

I have been married to Dan for almost 30 years and we have 2 beautiful daughters. I have always wanted my kids to be comfortable traveling out of the country. It is a running joke in our family to compare how many countries we have visited and as of now my kids are quickly starting to catch up. I feel the education you get from experiencing different cultures, foods, and people gives you interesting stories and a compassion and understanding for different ways of life. Anyone who has traveled no matter where has had that moment when you are at a place you have never been and you just stand in awe of what you are seeing. Travel has that ability to leave you speechless but also to turn you into a storyteller.

For 15 years I had been in Customer Service and for 7 of those years I was a certified Acceptance Agent for the US Department of State. So, I am trained and can help answer questions regarding passports and international travel. I have 8 years in the Travel Industry on the “sales” side and combining my customer service skills and my traveling experiences I feel I would be a great asset to planning and organizing personal vacations for clients. . I love planning US destination vacations like Hawaii, Alaska, Canyonlands, Sedona, Las Vegas and relaxing beach vacations. But over the years I have traveled to roughly 29 countries including some of my favorites: Italy, England (which I have family and have been visiting for over 35 years) Costa Rica, Croatia, Malta, Spain, France, Scotland and Bermuda just to name a few. I love finding off the beaten path cities, towns or even restaurants and fully submerging myself into the culture. One such place that holds my heart is a small town 30 minutes north of Rome called Tivoli. I recommend this place to anyone I hear is going to Rome, it is the true essence of Italy and Italian life

I have traveled using many popular cruise lines such as Princess, Viking, Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. I am also a big fan of tour companies such as Tauck, Collette, Globus, Insight Vacations, CIE, and Trafalgar which offer amazing itineraries for international travel. I am also able to customize a unique trip to fit any destination you may want.  I love exploring different excursions and have used many resources to find the perfect experiences.

I am so excited to have my own business, From Dreams To Destinations, and have the guidance of Nexion Travel Group.  I want to share my love and passion for travel with people who are ready to explore amazing destinations. I hope that with my guidance you are able to sit back and let the world open up to whatever dreams you have. It is time to start exploring!

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Italy
United Kingdom
Greece, Athens
Italy, Civitavecchia
Alaska, Anchorage
Italy, Florence
Spain, Barcelona
Alaska, Denali National Park
Bermuda
Greece
Croatia, Dubrovnik
Italy, Rome
Alaska, Icy Strait
Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii
Costa Rica
Gibraltar
Italy, Vatican City
Alaska, Juneau
Greece, Mykonos
Italy, Venice
Alaska, Inside Passage
Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu

Interests:

Cruises
Escorted Tours
Groups
Family Vacations
Global Travel
All Inclusive
River Cruises
World Cruises

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent
Beaches Resorts by Sandals
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Tauck
Avanti Destinations
Iberostar
Princess Cruises®
Europe Express
Insight Vacations
Palace Company
Celebrity Cruises
Viking
Marriott Hotels
Sandals Resorts
Silversea

My Travel Specialties

My Travel Story

My Travel Story

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Italy Specialist

Italy Specialist

Italy is a very special country to me.  I have been going for many years and I feel like there is always a reason to g...

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European Tour Specialist

European Tour Specialist

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Cruise Specialist

Cruise Specialist

Cruising is the perfect way to introduce yourself to cities and countries around the world. I have a list of cities and ...

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Alaska Specialist

Alaska Specialist

I have had great success booking groups to Alaska.  I traveled on Norwegian Cruise Lines in 2024 and did Land and Sea w...

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Verified Travel Advisor through ASTA

Verified Travel Advisor through ASTA

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) created VeriVacation to help consumers connect with ethical Verified Trav...

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Reviews

38 Reviews
Cathy worked very hard to make sure our trip was exactly what we wanted.
Ashley - Italy ~ Europe
Cathy was a dream to work with. From the very beginning she understood our expectations and she exceeded each and every one. Her knowledge was spot on and she went above and beyond! The day of our sailing we noticed that my daughter's birthdate was wrong on the paperwork. So on the way to the port, she called the cruise line and took care of it, so that there was no confusion once we checked in. She took the stress away from what could of been added while checking-in. Thank you Cathy!!!
Tricia B - Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
From start to finish, Cathy made sure that our daughter had an amazing trip to Italy. She found the best flights and great hotels. Her knowledge of Italy was fantastic. Cathy thought of all the little things that made life much easier! Our daughter had an amazing trip with no hiccups. Thank you Cathy! You are amazing!
Diane - Florence ~ Italy ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert

Additional Certifications

  • Collette Specialist Adviser Learning 101
  • Completed The Travel Corporation Training 2022
  • The Travel Corporation Training
  • Completed Norwegian Cruise Line University 2019
  • Completed OneSource Acadamy For Princess 2019
  • Tauck Advisor Training
  • Completed The Hawaiian Island Course 2019
  • Completed Celebrity Cruise Lines Course 2024

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar