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Karen Gordon
Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon

Rosemount, MN Travel Agent

Tailored Travel

11 Reviews
100% Recommended
11 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

River Cruise Specialist

Hello, I'm Karen, a vacation planning consultant specializing in personalized travel for individuals and groups.  I not only love to travel, I love to plan travel too.  So, I am doing what I love.

Whether you are looking for a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled in the mountains of Ecuador, a 14th century castle in Europe, a hike in the Alps, an African Safari, getting up close and personal with wildlife in the Galapagos or partying on a cruise ship, I personalize your itinerary to ensure your experience is just the way you want it. My goal is your complete satisfaction.

First we identify the what, why and how - What experience and memories you want? Why this trip? How much you want to be involved in the planning? Second, we decide on the basic itinerary and I work out all the details.  Before your departure I walk through your itinerary and travel packet with you to ensure all your questions are answered and you are setup for an awesome vacation.

My personal travels include: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, Curacao, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Panama, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, 44 States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and many cruises.My short list of soon to visit destinations: Africa, Cuba, Ireland and Iceland.My current bucket list destination is Antarctica.

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Australia
Germany
Italy
France, Normandy
France, Paris
France, Avignon
France, Strasbourg

Interests:

Groups
River Cruises
Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways
Royal Caribbean
Avalon Waterways
Celebrity Cruises
Viking
Explora Journeys
MSC Cruises

My Travel Specialties

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Australia Land and Cruise Vacation Specialist

Cuddling with a Black-headed python???

Australia Land and Cruise Vacation Specialist

<p>I've been tailoring travel to fit my client's interests and travel style since 2009 and became a certified Aussie Specialist on 1/31/2017.</p>
<p>I believe travel experiences are best when they are thoughtfully planned and tailored to your specific interests and travel style. Whether it’s experiencing everything that Sydney has to offer, snorkeling or diving the Great Barrier Reef, spending time in the Outback, adding New Zealand, or something entirely different; travel tailored specifically for you creates unforgettable memories.</p>
<p>I’ll work with you to tailor your Australian vacation to include the experiences you want and make remarkable memories. Together, we’ll design a trip that exceeds your expectations!</p>

Other Specialties

River Cruise Specialist

I personally love to travel and especially love river cruises. Everything from t...

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Independent and Group Travel Specialist

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Reviews

11 Reviews
Karen is very organized and conscientious. She goes the extra mile to provide the best experience for her clients. She maintains her composure when things don’t go according to plan. Karen is a joy to travel with and makes it easy to relax and enjoy the trip while she works out the details.
Mama T. - Germany ~ Europe
Karen did an awesome job of planning/coordinating our trip to Germany in 2015 and our trip to Germany, Austria and Czech Republic (moved from 2020 to 2022). Loved both trips! I would recommend Karen for help with all of your travel needs.
Group traveler - Germany ~ Europe
Karen is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is easy to talk to and can answer any questions a person may have (or find the answer if she doesn’t know). Karen did a great job arranging a multitude of tours and amazing stops along our way from Berlin into Prague, Salzburg , Oberammergau and finally Munich for the opening day of Oktoberfest. The passion play was an amazing stop in Oberammergau!
Shannon - Germany ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

  • Certified Travel Advisor, CTA
  • AmaWaterways Specialist
  • Aussie Specialist
  • Southwest Germany Specialist
  • Silversea Academy
  • Alaska Certified Expert
  • Windstar Star Specialist

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