AFRICA SAFARI SPECIALIST: FROM SAFARI TO SEA
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Amanda Kelly
Sun City , AZ Travel Agent
Amanda Kelly
Sun City , AZ Travel Agent· 21 Years of Experience
Live Well Travel , an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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Kenya, Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, MoroccoInterests:
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Not Lion-Game Drive In Tanzania Is The Greatest!
Are you ready to check that African Safari dream trip off your bucket list? As your Africa safari travel specialist, I can truly say Africa holds a special place in my heart. Nothing excites me more than to help curate customized tailor made safari trips that highlight unique apsects of the regions tailored to each clients preferences and desires. From honeymooners to families to small groups and more, there is so much natural beauty and diverse cultures to explore around different regions of Africa.
Bucketlist Adventures:
- Big Five
- Hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara
- Shark cage diving in South Africa,
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosch
- Sunrises in the Serengeti,
- Partaking in a mokoro dug out canoe ride adventure o
- Sleeping under the stars in the trending 'star beds'
- Luxury tented glamping
Let me help you make your bucketlist trip to Africa a reality! Tailor-made African safari itineraries to such locations as the mighty Masai Mara, the mystical island of Zanzibar, the peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro, the game-filled plains in the Serengeti, and the wilds of the Laikipia Plateau to name a few. A luxury African safari is a genuine adventure; but with so many destinations, camps and logistics to consider, planning your safari can be a very daunting process! Reading up on the best place to go, the best time of year, the best itinerary and the best company to use is a very time-consuming process. I am here to answer and help navigate the planning process. At Live Well Travel, we can determine the best options for you - which country, destination, time of year and type of accommodation or camp - would make your African safari the best it possibly can be! Ready when you are!
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Kenya, Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, MoroccoInterests:
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Travel Answers, AmaWaterways, Kensington, Intrepid TravelREVIEWS
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Two great and worry-free weeks in Italy.
Reviewed By jac - MPLS | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Amanda was great! Responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thanks so much for helping me be part of the planning process! It was so much fun working with you!!!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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New Zealand - a truly amazing place!
Reviewed By WK - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Amanda was great to work with! Very responsive to all questions and helped us plan out many activities during our honeymoon to New Zealand.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thanks Wil and Jessica for being such fantastic clients to work with. It was so fun to help plan some of your honeymoon in New Zealand. What an epic place to make some amazing memories together! Thanks again for letting Live Well Travel be part of the journey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By chicacorriendo74 - Excelsior, MN | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Amanda was enthusiastic and so helpful throughout our trip planning. She responded quickly and answered our questions thoroughly. When we had a small hiccup, she took charge and helped us out. Have already given her name out to others that are planning travel.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you Erickson's for leaving your nice review of Live Well Travel. As you know, I've visited Hawaii several times and it holds a special place in my heart. Truly grateful to have helped to plan some memorable excursions including your snorkel sail, your visit to Pearl Harbor, and your wonderful time at one of my favorite Luau's in Maui. Thank you for sharing so many amazing videos and pictures throughout your adventures. Mahalo and cheers to many more travels in the future! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Never Booking A Trip Without Amanda Ever Again!
Reviewed By B n C in AZ - Gilbert, AZ | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Working with Amanda made our trip SO much more enjoyable! We didn't have to worry about booking or getting the best rates possible. All we did was tell her what we wanted and she took care of the rest. I won't book a trip by myself ever again!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so much fun to help customize your recent trip. I am grateful I could be a part of creating a memorable trip for you both, especially since it was around both of your birthdays! Thanks for trusting me to plan and create a fun itinerary for you. I can't wait to help with your next adventure! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The exact trip we were looking for!
Reviewed By Matt - Hanover, MN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
We are so happy we contacted and worked with Amanda! She listed to what we wanted and gave us options for just what we were looking for and with a few things we didn't even think of, and it was more affordable than what we were finding on our own. We could not have asked for a better trip!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so fantastic to connect and work with you both on your fun trip to Jamaica! Nothing makes me more happy than to hear great feedback about a wonderful stress free trip! Excited to connect with and help plan another getaway in your future! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Royalton at Negril was awesome!
Reviewed By The Wanners - Watertown, SD | Traveled to Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She was timely with her communication from quotes to payment to itinerary to checking in during & after the trip!!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time in Jamaica! Travel planning is truly about helping to take the stress and worry off of your plate, and helping to recommend the best places that work for your personalized needs. Thank you for trusting Live Well Travel to assist with your travels! Can't wait to do it again soon! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Why didn't we stay longer???
Reviewed By amringey - Eagan, MN | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Amanda was amazing from the get-go. She was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and helpful. We came in with the desire to go on an amazing trip and she delivered. She helped us find the right travel, accommodations, and adventure. She was able to get us into venues and excursions that others could not get into. Overall – it was an incredible experience. Our three girls asked, “Why didn’t we stay longer”. Thank you, Amanda.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Ann and family! As you embarked on your first trip to Hawaii, I know there were questions of where to go, what to see, where to stay, and even the covid testing requirements prior to travel. It was an absolute joy helping you create some wonderful memories together as a family. From the helicopter rides to the traditional luau to complete your family vacation, thanks for allowing Live Well Travel to be a part of it all. I guess another longer stay vacation is in order soon:) "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip to Mexico EVER!!
Reviewed By Jules - Apache Junction | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Amanda is the best. She is so well versed on travel around the world and does her research to ensure that nothing is missed. She helped me plan a 50th birthday trip to Cabo with friends which was originally scheduled for June 2020. Obviously, Covid-19 had other plans and that trip had to get cancelled. She dealt with all of the chaos of the daily changing issues due to the pandemic and made sure that we were able to recover the money we had already put into it to be used towards rebooking the trip. I have no idea how she maintained her sanity through it all but she was so patient in answering our questions and concerns. We rebooked for Sep with high hopes that it would work....and it did! Thanks to Covid, none of the friends that we were hoping would go could go but my husband and I had the time of our lives!! Best trip to Mexico EVER! She covered every detail for us.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Jules, I'm beyond happy that you were able to make your birthday celebration happen! Despite dealing with the hurdles of postponements and delays with covid, we worked through it all together to make it happen. Your pictures, stories and memories will remain with you for years to come, and I'm beyond grateful that you chose me to help throughout your journey! Cheers to more exciting adventures ahead! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stress-free Mexico Vacation with the Babies
Reviewed By Doris - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Working with Amanda was super easy and made my travel-planning stress free. It was our first internationals trip with the two babies and she made everything easy by doing the research for me, reading the fine print, and tailoring options for us to choose from based on what was important to us as a family. Loved the experience of working with her and the vacation was truly a vacation and was phenomenal! I highly recommend Amanda!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so much fun to partner together with you to find the perfect fit for your family's getaway that suited the interests of both the parents and the children. Looking forward to helping you plan future adventures and thanks for sharing your review! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great vacation!
Reviewed By Las Colinas - Ham Lake, MN | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Amanda answered all of our questions and promptly returned all of our emails, texts, and phone calls. She was a pleasure to work with and is very knowledgeable. She saved us quite a bit of money on the flights and accommodations, and we had a wonderful trip. We hope to book more vacations through her in the future and have already recommended her to friends.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Spain. I'm always so grateful to help other couples create lasting memories together. You two were so fun to work with and I'm excited to help in whatever way you need as you dream about your next vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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This trip was fabulous!!! Worry free!!
Reviewed By Linda Smith - Sun City West | Traveled to Danube ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Very easy working with Amanda. I told her we wanted to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with a river cruise and as she has taken a few different river cruises I asked her to send us on the one she loved the best!! She did and we had a wonderful time on the Danube River. Can't wait to see what she has planned for our next cruise!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you Linda and EJ for your kind review. Helping you plan your special 50th wedding anniversary with a River Cruise was beyond amazing and I so loved hearing all your stories you shared after your cruise. Congratulations on a huge milestone 50 years of marriage. Cheers to many more and truly looking forward to helping you plan many more bucketlist travels together! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Jamaica family vacation
Reviewed By Christine - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Amanda was fabulous to work with from day one! She helped my family of 5 plan our trip to Jamaica and we even had to postpone the trip due to covid 3 days before we were suppose to travel. Amanda made everything so easy and took all the stress off of me!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Gotta love it when covid puts some twists and turns into the planning of the trip, right? However, the new travel dates were worth the wait and it was wonderful to be able to help with planning it from start to finish! I can't wait to help as you start dreaming of your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Move Over Pandemic We Have a Wedding to Celebrate!
Reviewed By Molly - Conway, AR | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
OMG! Amanda has the patience of Job! She helped us maneuver our way through planning a destination wedding in the midst of the pandemic. She also stepped right in to be our "translator/interpreter" when language translation got a little tricky. Wouldn't have wanted to tackle this without her. She met all of our expectations and graciously helped us make changes to itineraries, travel dates, and wedding planning items to insure that my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. I highly recommend Amanda and her expertise of the travel industry.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Pandemic or not, the wedding did go on! Truly a joy to help this small group wedding play out. Despite the challenges of covid and all the crazy shifts that came along with it, we made it happen! The wedding week was spectacular and the pictures were gorgeous too! So grateful to have been a part of creating some amazing wonderful lifelong memories!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Beautiful Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Jess Berg - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Amanda is amazing to work with. She’s quick to respond and so insightful on any place you want to travel. She doesn’t visit a place here and there; she travels the world everyday and has been for years. This shows in her ability to connect you with the right destination or get you ready to explore whatever place you’ve chosen. It was also so nice not to have to deal with bookings and changes with the airport or even the hotel. Anything we needed, we went through her which made the experience easy and stress free. We just got to enjoy the excitement of where we were going for our honeymoon and she took care of the rest!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so incredible to help you both plan such a wonderful honeymoon. Knowing that you are excited to go back and want to bring other friends with you is even more exciting. Glad Live Well Travel could help in making it stress free and enjoyable! Congratulations again on your beautiful honeymoon and cheers to many more wonderful years together! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Honeymoon in Europe
Reviewed By Z - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Europe
Amanda was incredibly thoughtful in each of our travel styles and blending them together. She was very responsive and very thorough in all the information that we need to.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so wonderful to be able to help you with planning this very special honeymoon. You could concentrate on planning the wedding while Live Well Travel took care of the special travel plans for celebrating post wedding. Excited to help with your next adventure! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bonjour France
Reviewed By Matt & Beth - Peoria, Arizona | Traveled to France ~ Europe
This is our second time using Amanda Kelly as our travel agent, and once again she truly out did herself in planning a wonderful trip for my husband and I and a small group of friends.
We traveled to and toured the country of France for two weeks, and what a spectacular two weeks we had!
We started with a flawless one week river cruise and then toured the countryside of France for another week, seeing castles, medieval towns, vineyards and wineries, finally ending our trip with two days in Paris.
Our lunches and dinners were magnificent! All, let us experience authentic France!
All of our tours were private to our group traveling together with our own tour guides and made the trip so informative, fun and enabling all of us to see and experience so much more then we could of ever imagined!!!
Thank you Amanda Kelly for a vacation of a lifetime!
We would never have seen /done half of all we did without your impeccable planning!!!
Cheers to our next trip!
Matt & Beth Walker
We traveled to and toured the country of France for two weeks, and what a spectacular two weeks we had!
We started with a flawless one week river cruise and then toured the countryside of France for another week, seeing castles, medieval towns, vineyards and wineries, finally ending our trip with two days in Paris.
Our lunches and dinners were magnificent! All, let us experience authentic France!
All of our tours were private to our group traveling together with our own tour guides and made the trip so informative, fun and enabling all of us to see and experience so much more then we could of ever imagined!!!
Thank you Amanda Kelly for a vacation of a lifetime!
We would never have seen /done half of all we did without your impeccable planning!!!
Cheers to our next trip!
Matt & Beth Walker
Amanda Kelly responded
"Matt and Beth, I'm so thrilled you were able to experience some amazing off the beaten path locations and enjoy an unforgettable adventure together in France. You two are truly wonderful and I'm so grateful you continue to utilize Live Well Travel as a resource when planning your travels. The next adventure awaits. Where to next?:) "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Hawaii Whirlwind ... Life's too short, do it now!
Reviewed By MoMo - Owen WI | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Awesome Amanda!
We haven't traveled much so the comfort and security of having Live Well Travel guide us and support us was priceless. Informing us of the proper steps to navigate covid guidelines was our first hurdle and Amanda made it smooth going.
The flights and accommodations were great especially with a limited time to prepare. We only requested her help two weeks before leaving. Our resort was right on the beach yet still in our price range. We would not have been able to find something like that. The link to activities was very helpful. We used some of the suggestions and were not disappointed. And even if we didn't use some of the specific companies it still gave us ideas of what was available.
The helicopter ride was a highlight. We totally recommend it. We also snorkeled with the sharks which was awesome! We couldn't have done it without Amanda's help.
Thank you so much!
We haven't traveled much so the comfort and security of having Live Well Travel guide us and support us was priceless. Informing us of the proper steps to navigate covid guidelines was our first hurdle and Amanda made it smooth going.
The flights and accommodations were great especially with a limited time to prepare. We only requested her help two weeks before leaving. Our resort was right on the beach yet still in our price range. We would not have been able to find something like that. The link to activities was very helpful. We used some of the suggestions and were not disappointed. And even if we didn't use some of the specific companies it still gave us ideas of what was available.
The helicopter ride was a highlight. We totally recommend it. We also snorkeled with the sharks which was awesome! We couldn't have done it without Amanda's help.
Thank you so much!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Ahhh, Hawaii welcomed you with open arms. I so enjoyed helping you plan this fun and adventurous last minute getaway to Oahu! Life is too short not to make it happen and you guys made the absolute most of it all. I'm so grateful to have had this opportunity to help you with all the planning and can't wait to assist with you next adventure! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Travel Agent by Your Side
Reviewed By L Manhart - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
We have worked with Amanda to book our trip to Ireland and Scotland. In booking it, she was responsive, had unique ideas that would make our trips "ours." Then, in the COVID-19 world of canceled and delayed trips and confusion, Amanda has been amazing in her thoroughness. It gives me so much comfort, in a time where nothing is known, to have Amanda helping us through the process. I was already grateful for the her planning, ideas, and savings. This experience has solidified that I will never choose to plan another trip without her expertise. She is worth her weight in gold.
Amanda Kelly responded
"I cannot wait for you and your family to experience Ireland and Scotland. While covid may have put a pause on your getaway for a bit, when the timing is right to travel again, we will partner together to make it one amazing journey for everyone! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Easy to work with for amazing trips
Reviewed By Brian and Diana - Jersey City | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Amanda was so easy to work with as we planned our honeymoon during ever-changing COVID restrictions kicked in. And then… she was even more impressive when we had to delay it over a year. I tend to obsess over vacations I plan, making sure every detail is accounted for and that we don’t miss a thing and everything we do is the best option in the area. Amanda got to know us, our tendency to over-plan, and made us feel confident she was planning the best trip possible. And while on the trip (across three Hawaiian islands) her recommendations and plans hit the mark every time. In the age of the Internet I used to wonder why anyone would use a travel agent… and Amanda is why. From the towns, to the hotels, to the restaurants, to the tours, even the weather - she knows all the best spots and makes sure they’re the best for you, not just highly rated on all the review sites. Amanda makes booking a vacation just as enjoyable as being on vacation.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so fantastic to see this honeymoon happen in the midst of the pandemic. You two were fantastic to work with to create an adventure and action packed trip. Thank you for reaching out and putting your trust in me to help with this special getaway. Now, the question is, where to next....:)"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesone Rhone River Cruise & land trip to PARIS!!
Reviewed By N/A - Sauk Centre, Minnesota | Traveled to France ~ Europe
She is a very great travel agent!! she looks ahead at options when booking your vacation, weather for excursions, meals, hotels, bus or ship travel.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Ken and Mary, what a TRIP! It was so wonderful to see this trip unfold in such a beautiful way and everyone enjoying themselves immensely. I'm so glad you two were able to experience France and the beautiful Rhone River Valley. I have no doubt this leaves you so excited to experience the Rhine and Danube in 2022! Thanks for allowing Live Well Travel to be a part of making some lifelong memories together!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Magical Rest and Relaxation Trip!
Reviewed By Kala - Duluth, Minnesota | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It was an absolute pleasure working with Amanda. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to book my trip with her. I was looking for a peaceful long weekend in a tropical location to rest and relax and my expectations were met and exceeded. All of my travel documents and information was extremely clear and I had no issues. I will definitely be using Amanda for planning trips again in the future.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you Kala for sharing your kind words and wonderful review. I'm beyond happy that I was able to help you plan your well needed rest and relaxation trip. Solo travel planning is so much fun for me as I'm a huge solo traveler myself. To help others plan their solo trips and make it as stress free as possible is what I always strive for! I'm glad you enjoyed your peaceful getaway! Can't wait to help with your future travels!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Side trip to tour Connemara
Reviewed By Ann - Afton, MN | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Amanda took care of everything for us, she made traveling so easy!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Ann, thank you for reaching out to Live Well Travel to be a part of planning such a fantastic getaway for the entire family (20 people). From the adults to the teenagers and infants, everyone had a great time and the pictures you shared reflected those wonderful memories. Thanks for dropping a review! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Truly was the best trip of our lives!
Reviewed By Rae - Ewen, MI | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Amanda was excellent in planning everything. She explained everything very well and kept in touch with us through each phase of planning. When we had an issue when arriving on our island, she was right there, available by phone and text to assist us and get it taken care of immediately!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was WONDERFUL helping you two plan your exciting and well deserved anniversary getaway! Thanks for putting your trust in Live Well Travel to help throughout your fun journey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket list trip!!
Reviewed By Lisa O - Hugo, MN | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Amanda was amazing from the very first email! My husband and I were looking to take a bucket list trip to Greece. It was both of our first times to Europe and needed some guidance.
Amanda asked all the right questions to ensure we were getting the trip that best fit us. We decided on Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Amanda planned a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation at each stop which is exactly what we wanted. All three hotels recommended were wonderful and had excellent customer service.
What I personally struggle with when planning a trip is transportation and timing. Having a knowledgeable travel agent made the trip so much less stressful. I will definitely use Amanda for our next vacation!!
Amanda asked all the right questions to ensure we were getting the trip that best fit us. We decided on Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Amanda planned a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation at each stop which is exactly what we wanted. All three hotels recommended were wonderful and had excellent customer service.
What I personally struggle with when planning a trip is transportation and timing. Having a knowledgeable travel agent made the trip so much less stressful. I will definitely use Amanda for our next vacation!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for allowing Live Well Travel the opportunity to create such a wonderful and magical trip for your first time to Europe! Cannot wait to help in planning the next adventure ahead!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First time to Europe.. Amazing!
Reviewed By KMS/SMS - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Rhine River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
We just returned from a 3 week vacation to Europe.
Amanda went above & beyond to make sure it was the trip of a lifetime. She organized so many wonderful excursions & experiences, not sure how we will top this one!
Amanda went above & beyond to make sure it was the trip of a lifetime. She organized so many wonderful excursions & experiences, not sure how we will top this one!
Amanda Kelly responded
"I'm beyond thrilled that you had a trip of a lifetime! I know this was your first trip to Europe, but it certainly won't be your last. Truly so happy that Live Well Travel could be a part of making so many amazing memories that you can share with family and friends! Cheers to many more adventures ahead!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Secrects Aukumal was the up most beautiful resort
Reviewed By Syversons - Akumal mexico | Traveled to Mexico
She is amazing, she has been just about everywhere in the world so can give the best recommendations to just about any where. Will always take trips with Amanda on our side.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Cheers to many more fun travel adventures in the future! "
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Amazing Australian Adventure
Reviewed By Patty - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Amanda was a delight to work with. She helped lay out a tentative travel plan for us to review and helped us make changes to an itinerary both my husband and I were comfortable with. Amanda was prompt and professional in her responses and always positive.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Planning your trip to Australia was truly so much fun. As Australia opened up its door, it was fun to have your travel plans in place with some unique activities and special location. Thank YOU for reaching out to Live Well Travel to help plan this fantastic getaway. Now the next adventure awaits! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Family Trip!
Reviewed By Jake - Plymouth, Minnesota | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
I don’t know where to begin. Amanda was absolutely wonderful! From my first call with her, I knew my family vacation was in good hands. I told her what we wanted for a family vacation and she came up with the perfect trip. In a matter of days, she called me with the costs for the entire trip. She had coordinated flights for two families from different states, a travel van to accommodate all 9 of us and a beautiful villa with five bedrooms, complete with a pool and hot tub. After these essentials were booked, Amanda suggested activities/excursions we might enjoy. She maintained contact throughout the process and kept us on track. She logistically booked activities based on where we were and how far we’d need to drive on any given day. I will absolutely use Amanda again and will recommend her to others! She remained cheerful, upbeat, understanding and attentive throughout the entire process. A++, Amanda!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words. Partnering with you and the family to plan this special trip was truly so fantastic. I am grateful that you reached out and that we could customize some a wonderful trip for every one! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever.
Reviewed By Kelly W - Prior Lake, MN | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Amanda was awesome! She spent initial time talking with us, getting to know us and our travel dreams and found us the perfect anniversary trip. We would not have traveled to Costa Rica without her. She was available for every question we had throughout the entire process. We never had any worries at anytime especially when we had questions come up while traveling.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Pura Vida Costa Rica. Loved seeing all your pictures throughout your memorable journey, and so grateful to be part of the planning process!"
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An amazing trip
Reviewed By Kathy - Sun City West, Arizona | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Amanda is cool, calm and unflappable! I never would have had this great experience if it wasn't for Amanda. I was so glad that she was on this trip with us. No Worries!!!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Kathy, what an amazing and wonderful trip with all of you! Thank you for putting your trust in Live Well Travel to help create this journey together with the River Cruise and all the pre and post extension adventures too! Truly looking forward to the next trip with this amazing group! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One Fantastic Trip
Reviewed By EJ - Sun City West | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Amanda is one special lady. Very professional, very caring and very knowledgeable. This is the third trip we have booked through Amanda and every one has been better than the last.
Amanda Kelly responded
"EJ and Linda! Always so much fun to plan your trips and ensure that you create some amazing memories together. You have experienced some fantastic milestones together and I'm just so happy to be a part of helping to create some of these special moments! Thanks, as always, for connecting and always being such a great advocate of using travel advisors! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best family vacation
Reviewed By OBroen - Minnesota | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My family has been trying to take a vacation for years but the timing never worked out. I was referred to Amanda at Live Well Travel and she was just what we were looking for! She not only was available to answer our questions but really cared about making our vacation the best. Amanda is extremely professional and got us an amazing package deal. I highly recommend her if you are wanting a stress free and fully organized travel experience. Thanks Amanda for our first family vacation!
Amanda Kelly responded
"I could not be more excited that you were finally able to make your long awaited family trip happen! I know how much it truly meant to you to have some quality family time together. Thank you for letting me be part of the fun planning journey. I'm so excited to help you start planning your 2022 getaway. Let the dreaming begin! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip ever!!!!
Reviewed By Tj - Crystal, MN | Traveled to St. Thomas ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Amazing...she met needs I didn't know I had! She made our trip very cost effective. She set up tours with fantastic companies. The app she uses held all of our info at a moment's notice. I think helping us navigate through the covid 19 rules was the best perk. It calmed us, relieved fears and enabled us to actually relax and enjoy our vacation.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so much FUN planning this long awaited trip for your family. Even though we had to pivot and shift the dates around due to covid, I'm so glad I could be there as a resource to help navigate all those questions surrounding travel, testing requirements, documentation and everything in between. I'm beyond excited to be planning your Iceland trip later this year. Thanks for putting your trust in me to help with this wonderful vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Company LT Retreat
Reviewed By LE - Minneapolis | Traveled to Sedona ~ Arizona ~ USA
Super flexible...as we needed to adjust our plans multiple times.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amanda Enhanced our Travels to the Maximum!
Reviewed By Patsy - Fargo, ND | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
Amanda was always available, always cheerful, and very confident in making the right decisions for us.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Patsy, thank you for your trust in allowing me to help in the planning of your trip to Africa. It was a once in a lifetime experience for all of you and I'm thankful that you and your friends were able to experience such a fantastic journey together before the chaos of the pandemic hit. When this travel pause lifts, looking forward to help you in the planning of future getaways! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amanda is your gal for traveling to Hawaii !
Reviewed By HeidiL - Woodbury, M | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Amanda helped us plan a dream trip to Kauai with the family. It was complicated so that is why I asked Amanda to help us out. Everything worked out perfectly and planned out. Knowing she had our back, was a relief and we could sit back and enjoy the vacation.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Mahalo for your review and so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and your family to plan a stress free Hawaiian getaway! You truly packed so much in...from surfing lessons to helicopter rides to catamaran sails, you soaked up every minute of your time in tropical paradise. Always so thankful to help you with your travels! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best vacation Ever--Thank-you Amanda!!
Reviewed By Ardie - Edina, MN | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Basically, I told Amanda what I was looking for & she made it all happen! She is very knowledgeable in all areas of travel - thinking of things I never would have considered on my own. She saved me a lot of money with airfare, excursion ideas, Things to Do recommendations, etc. If you want a worry-free vacation with everything taken care of, you've found your home here with Amanda. She is 360 Amazing!!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thanks for your kind review Ardie. I LOVE planning solo travel for fantastic women and you are truly one of a kind. Truly a joy to be part of the planning process for your time in Cabo. Cheers to many more amazing adventure ahead! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Beautiful New Zealand!
Reviewed By Kris - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Amanda was topnotch and very helpful!
Amanda Kelly responded
"New Zealand is truly magical and it was such a joy helping to plan such a unique itinerary for you guys! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Kids’ first time out of country success!
Reviewed By Sarah Sotillo - Minnetonka, MN | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Amanda is fantastic! She created the perfect vacation getaway for our family of five. Amanda kept us well informed of what to expect before and during our trip. We enjoyed the activities Amanda planned for us and the transportation she arranged went seamlessly. Amanda is quick to respond to requests and we felt well taken care of. Wonderful memories were created thanks to Amanda’s expertise.
Amanda Kelly responded
"I'm beyond thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful family trip to Costa Rica; especially as it was the kids first time out of the country. Thank you for leaving your testimonial as it means so very much. Can't wait to help with the next family adventure! Until then, enjoy all the wonderful photos and memories and thanks for letting me be part of the special travel planning!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Dream trip finally came true!
Reviewed By Christine - Laurel, MD | Traveled to Serengeti ~ Tanzania ~ Africa
Amanda was amazing! Super communicative, and really eased my anxiety about doing a solo trip to Tanzania! Would highly recommend her! She will make sure you get to your destination and enjoy every minute of it! She really takes care of you!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your incredible review of your wonderful trip to Africa. I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that your trip with Live Well Travel to Tanzania was truly unforgettable. It means the world to me that contribute to making your birthday celebration so special. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your travel story, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable trips in the future!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Aussie trip
Reviewed By JCK - Brainerd, Mn | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Amanda did a great job planning our trip. She listened to what types of things we wanted to do and see. All the arrangements made for tours, drivers and hotels went well. Some things we would have never thought to do but we enjoyed them. We planned the trip with somewhat short notice but Amanda made sure we could see and do everything we asked for.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! I'm so happy to hear that our careful planning and attention to your preferences resulted in a memorable trip for you. It's fantastic to know that the arrangements for tours, drivers, and hotels went smoothly. Your amazing feedback reinforces our commitment to excellence. Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of My Life!
Reviewed By Tameka J. - Little Rock, AR | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
Working with Amanda was both easy and enjoyable. I'd been looking for a travel expert to plan my dream trip to Tanzania, and I knew she was the one after our initial meeting! She knocked it out of the park and made my dream/bucket list/birthday trip the experience of a lifetime!! I was truly amazed and thoroughly satisfied from beginning to end. I can't wait for her to plan my next adventure!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Birthday celebration safari trip is complete. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to help plan such a wonderful dream trip for you. Can't wait to help plan your next adventure! Cheers to fulfilling many more bucket list trips.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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LOVED OUR MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE ON THE VIKING SKY
Reviewed By Jacky - Plymouth, MN | Traveled to Athens ~ Greece ~ Europe
Amanda was wonderful. Always responsive and informative.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for dropping a review. What a fun itinerary you had enjoying Istanbul all the way through Greece. It was fun to coordinate this travel experience for you guys and can't wait for the next one! Cheers. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The DREAM vacation
Reviewed By Hannah - Rochester, MN | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Amanda did a great job at creating a vacation trailered to what we wanted. Our trip was the perfect cycle or long tour, short tour, free day which made it both relaxing and allowed us to have our own adventures. She was very responsive to our needs and accommodating to our request. We will definitely be using Amanda again!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Hannah, planning this trip to Japan for you was a blast. We are so happy to hear it was a great mix of touring, relaxing and exploring! You have so many wonderful moments and memories to take with you from this special trip. Thanks for having us be a part of it in some small way!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Costa Rica Trip !!
Reviewed By Chels - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Amanda was very helpful when planning this trip. Any questions i needed answered she was quick to respond. Also was available for us while we were on the trip having misunderstanding with transportation. We had an amazing trip all because of Amanda’s making everything going smoothly without us having to lift a finger or worry.
Amanda Kelly responded
"This was such a fun trip to plan. Even better that it was also to celebrate a very special birthday! Cheers to another year around the sun and more travel adventures ahead. Thanks for allowing Live Well Travel to plan this very special Costa Rica adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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30th Anniversary
Reviewed By Bill & Keri - Farmington, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Amanda listened to our needs and followed through with an excellent vacation! It was exactly how we wanted to spend our 30th wedding anniversary. We will treasure these memories for the rest of our lives...
Amanda Kelly responded
"Planning this fun adventure in the midst of a pandemic was no small matter, and it all came together beautifully. It was so fun to hear you share all the fun memories and moments you experienced along your journey. Truly makes my heart so happy! Thank you for allowing Live Well Travel to help plan this very special anniversary getaway. Excited to start planning your next trip for 2023! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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ALAKSA WAS OUR AMAZING "BACKUP PLAN"
Reviewed By LINDSEY M - MAPLE GROVE, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
AMANDA WAS AWESOME. OUR TRIP WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPOSED TO BE IN 2020 AND TO A DIFFERENT DESTINATION. AMANDA HELPED US CANCEL THE INITIAL TRIP, ADVISED ON OUR OPTIONS FOR 2021, AND HELPED US EXECUTE AN AMAZING TRIP TO ALASKA. THANKS TO HER EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE, WE HAD AN INCREDIBLE TRIP. I'LL NEVER PLAN ANOTHER TRIP LIKE THIS WITHOUT HER.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Alaska or bust! I'm so glad to be able to help shift the travel plans around and make Alaska happen for all of you! Your pictures were fantastic and I know you will have some wonderful memories to share for months to come! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Never disappointed!
Reviewed By Terri - Nashville Tennessee | Traveled to Puerto Rico ~ USA
I have used Amanda for two of my vacations and have loved each one !
Amanda Kelly responded
"Always so much fun to help you with planning your fun and well deserved vacations! Thanks for putting your trust in Live Well Travel to help take the stress out of planning or figuring out where to go. Can't wait to do it again soon!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Travel Made Easy!
Reviewed By Kristen - Albertville, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Amanda is a wonderful friend and travel consultant pro! From our very first interaction, Amanda carefully listened to our desires for travel, areas of interest and also took into consideration the budget we were working with. She did all of the research for us and then brought us three simple ideas to choose from, making it extra easy to select the trip that met our needs most.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was such a joy helping plan your family's getaway to some sun and fun! You work so very hard, and it's nice to be rewarded with relaxation and quality time with the entire family! Can't wait to partner together on your next destination! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Perfect mix of adventure and relaxation :-)
Reviewed By Sarah - Minneapolis | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Easy to work with, available when we needed her, accommodating to all of our requests
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so fun to help plan and follow your Hawaii adventures! Truly a joy to be part of the planning, and am excited for your upcoming travels too! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Italy Trip
Reviewed By Rford - Minnesota, USA | Traveled to Italy | Europe
We had the best time on our trip to Italy. Everything that Amanda prepared for us was so enjoyable and stress free. From the travel arrangements (trains, car services) to the tours (group and private) we were able to take it all in and enjoy because it was so thoughtfully planned for us! This trip exceeded my expectations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful trip
Reviewed By Amanda - Hugo Minnesota | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Amanda is extremely thorough and she gets right back to you if you have any questions. We have had Amanda before and will continue to use her, she is the best!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another Great Trip
Reviewed By Tammi - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
Amanda helped plan the exact relaxing beach get away we were looking forward. She listens carefully to what you desire and does her best to deliver!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for your thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure designing another fun getaway for you. This time to Costa Rica. I’m so glad it delivered the relaxation and experience you were looking for."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip to Australia and New Zealand
Reviewed By S&C - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Australia | Australia & New Zealand
From the moment we started planning with Amanda to the day we traveled home, we could not be happier with her services. She helped us decide where to go based on the time we had and our interests. She really listened and put together an amazing itinerary. It was clear from us that she knew these places well. Further, she set up hotels, transportation, activities, and had all the information in an easy to use App. Australia and Northern New Zealand were beautiful, fun, and filled with friendly people. Amanda helped us experience it!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. I loved helping you bring this journey to life, and it means so much to hear that you felt supported from planning all the way through your return home. Australia and New Zealand are truly special places, and I’m thrilled you were able to experience them so fully!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Costa Rica Jungle Adventure
Reviewed By Dave - Scottsdale, AZ | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Amanda did it again! Absolutely an amazing trip to Costa Rica for the family. No details were missed with our itinerary and exceeded all our expectations.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for trusting me with this unique trip. I’m so glad every detail came together and that Costa Rica delivered in a big way. Cheers to another amazing adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amanda has helped us plan most of our trips
Reviewed By Jen - Princeton, MN | Traveled to Mexico
Amanda is absolutely amazing! She has helped us plan 3 trips which all have been exactly what we were looking for and in our budget. They all have been truly amazing! She goes above and beyond to make sure every trip is perfect! I highly recommend Amanda and tell all our friends who are planning to reach out to her. Thanks for helping us plan another amazing anniversary trip!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This means so much—thank you! I absolutely love planning your trips and am so grateful to be part of your anniversary memories. Your trust and referrals truly mean everything to me."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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UnBelizeable
Reviewed By Tyhk6226 - Norton Shores, Michigan | Traveled to Belize | Central America
We have been planning this trip for 3 years, but I have been wanting to go on this trip for close to 9 years. Amanda took care of everything, every little detail was planned and explained to us. We had the best vacation we have ever had. The staff at the resort were so kind and thorough. Our excursions were fantastic and unforgettable. We are already planning to go back.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for sharing this — it truly means more than you know!
Knowing this trip was a few years in the making makes it incredibly special to me, and I’m so honored you trusted me to bring it to life after such a long wait. Hearing that it turned into the best vacation you’ve ever had is the greatest compliment I could receive. I'm excited we are already planning for your next visit back. Thank you again for allowing Live Well Travel to be part of such a special journey. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Adventurous Australia
Reviewed By Rick - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
This complex and lengthy trip required lots of help from Amanda, as we were in several different hotels and took many internal flights to access remote areas. Thanks to her help, we were able to see much more of the country than we would have on our own.
Accommodations were all top-notch and we especially enjoyed the Silky Oaks Lodge and Saffire Freycinet. The staff at both places were attentive and engaging. At the Saffire, the GM (Cameron) even made sure we all got to experience the Tim Tam Slam as an after-dinner treat. They went beyond expectations in every way.
We also enjoyed the excursion staff. They made us feel that we had made a real personal connection with Australia. "Lunchie" and Doug with Australian Coastal Safaris were particularly accommodating, as was Bailey (our guide in Tasmania).
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. I loved designing this very special itinerary that allowed you to experience Australia’s remote and remarkable regions with ease. I’m thrilled Silky Oaks Lodge and Saffire Freycinet exceeded expectations—and that special touches like the Tim Tam Slam made it unforgettable. It was an honor to plan this journey for such an amazing group!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Relaxing traveling
Reviewed By Linda - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Amanda with Live Well Travel was able to create our own personal itinerary for 16 days in Ireland without using a car! We did not want to rent a car and drive on the opposite side of the very narrow roads. Instead, we used the trains to move from town to town. We visited Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Galway. We traveled from the end of October to November 11th which was the off-season. Amanda selected very nice hotels near the center of towns for activities and close to the train stations. She also put together a nice mixture of touring activities which was more difficult in November. All the many day tours took place without any problems. The tour guides were extremely informative and enlightened us on the history and culture of the areas we toured. We really appreciated having access to the Tern app which provided our daily itinerary, confirmation information, and access to the local tour coordinators. It was relaxing knowing Amanda had our trip planned out with true forethought. We highly recommend Live Well Travel agency and Amanda Kelly.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you SO much for this incredible review! ??Designing your 16 day adventure through Ireland was so much fun, and I am thrilled to hear the trains, hotels, tours, and guides all came together seamlessly for you! Ireland is pure magic in every season.
I'm thrilled to hear you loved the mix of experiences in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Galway. Excited that you enjoyed the Tern app making everything simple and stress-free — exactly how travel should feel!
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Galapagos cruise
Reviewed By Agentfan - Mound, MN | Traveled to Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | South America
Amanda did a great job planning all aspects of the trip, from the cruise itself to flights and excursions.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was truly a pleasure planning another adventure for you. I’m thrilled to hear you loved the Galapagos expedition, flights, and excursions — it's truly a joy and pleasure to help you with your unforgettable travels!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fabulous trip!!!
Reviewed By Wendy - Washington NC | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
We had a wonderful time exploring Ireland!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for sharing your review— I’m thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring Ireland! It’s truly one of those destinations that captures the heart. I so appreciate your feedback and the chance to be part of planning your adventure.
Can’t wait for Portugal in 2026"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spain and Porto
Reviewed By Love2Travel - Minneapolis MN | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Amanda did an excellent job booking our trip and supporting us from the beginning to the end. We asked her to plan our travels with another couple and she is incredibly responsive to our questions/needs. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. We had excellent hotels in great locations enabling us to immerse ourselves in the cities we visited and easily walk to our pre-booked tours. In country travel arrangements were great. We had an excellent trip with so many memorable sights and experiences.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was such a pleasure helping you plan this journey and coordinating the experience for both couples. Knowing you were able to enjoy the cities, tours, and memorable moments together is exactly what makes this work so rewarding. Thank you again for sharing your testimonial. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spain/Portugal
Reviewed By Johnny - Onalaska,WI | Traveled to Spain | Europe
The trip was as we had expected. Excellent. Timing and transportation was flawless. Not having any experience in Spain we may have over booked some days .( that was on us) and would have made some different decisions. The app was great to follow or day to day trips. The Hotel locations were perfect at all the cities we visited.
Amanda Kelly responded
"I’m so glad to hear the trip met your expectations and that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know the hotel locations worked well and that the app helped keep your day-to-day on track. Traveling somewhere new—especially a place as rich and layered as Spain—can definitely lead to some jam-packed days, but I hope each experience still brought its own kind of magic. Thanks again for putting your trust in me to help plan this special getaway!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Bucket List Win!
Reviewed By A Down Under Fan - Shakopee, MN | Traveled to Australia | Australia & New Zealand
Our trip to Australia was fabulously planned from beginning to end by Amanda. Everything went so flawlessly, I am in awe. All of the providers that were selected for us were excellent. From the Airport transfer personnel to the excursion companies and their tour guides and additional personnel, everyone was just awesome. I think Cairns was a favorite! Being so close to the Esplanade and walking everywhere was so much fun. It was also great being there during their festival! We had never seen anything like it before! The two snorkeling trips on either end of the Great Barrier Reef were so much fun. I would recommend those as a "Must See" for anyone traveling "Down Under". I am so glad that we found Amanda to work with for this trip! My daughter and I wouldn't have changed a thing about it!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m beyond thrilled that your Australia trip was seamless and unforgettable—from the amazing reef snorkelings to the energy of Cairns during festival time. It was a joy to bring this adventure to life for you and your daughter. I so appreciate your trust and would be honored to help with your next journey when the time comes! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A stunning trip to Croatia!
Reviewed By Andrew - Cincinnati, OH | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Amanda was amazingly helpful for planning our trip! We finally locked in on dates with only 7-8 weeks ahead of time, and Amanda was great at a quick turnaround and getting things set for a great trip.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was such a joy helping you plan your Croatia adventure — especially on a tight timeline! I’m thrilled we were able to lock everything in and create a memorable trip with just weeks to spare. Travel planning can feel overwhelming when you're short on time, but that’s exactly where I love to step in — turning the stress into excitement and making sure all the pieces come together seamlessly. I so appreciate your trust and can’t wait to help you dream up your next journey when the time is right!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Alaska trip!
Reviewed By Alaska 25 - Hugo, Mn | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Amanda was so helpful, and responded back to us right away! Being with our family was so great and we had no worries , Amanda made sure of that!
Amanda Kelly responded
"I’m so glad your Alaska cruise was a seamless and special time with your family. It means the world to know you felt cared for every step of the way—just how travel should be. Thank you for choosing Live Well Travel!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Iceland Extravaganza
Reviewed By DDRuegg - Scottsdale, AZ | Traveled to Iceland | Europe
Amanda once again went above and beyond, creating and executing a truly unforgettable trip for us to explore the incredible island of Iceland. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the customized itinerary captured exactly what we were hoping for. Her attention to detail and ability to tailor experiences to our interests made this adventure seamless and exceptional from start to finish.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to craft your Iceland adventure—so thrilled it exceeded expectations. On behalf of myself and the entire Live Well Travel team, thank you for trusting us to bring your travel dreams to life! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By H - Mn | Traveled to Europe
We have been working with Amanda for 4 years and she is our favorite travel agent. We've recommended her several times and love her attention to detail. I highly recommend working with her. She provides an extremely great value
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words and continued support over the past four years! It means the world to me that you’ve trusted us with your travels and shared your experience with others. Always grateful to be part of your adventures!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank Goodness for a Skilled Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Tammi - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We booked a once in a lifetime trip to Australia with Amanda. We met and discussed our travel wishes and she created an itinerary that checked all the boxes! Midway through the trip the first cyclone to hit land in this area for 30 years interrupted our trip. Amanda was in contact with us well outside of business hours rerouting our trip not once, but twice, as the cyclone took an unexpected turn. Once we were home, she helped us to navigate through the travel insurance maze. We are so thankful for Amanda and her experience. She helped us to have a trip very close to the one we imagined, despite the cyclone!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I'm thrilled we could adapt to that unexpected cyclone and still create those special memories you were hoping for. Your trust and patience during those moments meant everything. I'm so grateful you had a fantastic trip and I look forward to helping you plan your future travels!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible immersive trip!
Reviewed By Jay and Molly - Conway, AR | Traveled to Australia | Australia & New Zealand
We were blown away by the detailed agenda of this trip! Amanda executed everything with grace and professionalism. It was terrific to have her with us to navigate everything. Her knowledge, experience, and camraderie with the vendors, with whom, she planned our events made for a seamless and terrific experience. This is the first trip we have taken where planning was taken off our plate, and all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the ride. And enjoy, we did. It was the best milestone birthday present we could have given ourselves! We can see many more trips curated by Amanda in our future.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for this incredible review! It brings me such joy knowing you could truly relax and enjoy every moment of your milestone birthday celebration. My hope is to take the stress out of planning so you can focus on making memories. I'm thrilled it exceeded your expectations and can't wait to curate many more amazing adventures for you both!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome first trip to mexico
Reviewed By astumne - otsego, mn | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
We had an amazing time on our first trip to mexico and are immediately hooked!! Thank you so much andria for making this trip amazing!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thrilled to hear you had an incredible time in Mexico! Looking forward to helping you with your future travels and are grateful for your trust in Live Well Travel's planning! Cheers to many more adventures."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Australia/New Zealand
Reviewed By KMSSMS1 - Phoenix AZ | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Kurt & I do want to send a special thanks to Amanda Kelly!
@livewelltravelagency.
Amanda is a pleasure to work with in planning any trip or adventure. Her knowledge, experience care and concern for the client and their experience is unmatched.
Every aspect of our 25 day adventure went perfectly.
We will always work with her for any future getaways and highly recommend you do too!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was truly my privilege to help orchestrate your 25-day adventure, and I'm overjoyed to hear that everything unfolded seamlessly. Creating personalized travel experiences that exceed expectations is what drives me every day, and knowing I could contribute to your special journey brings me immense satisfaction. With sincere appreciation for your review!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Australia/New Zealand
Reviewed By KMSSMS1 - Phoenix AZ | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Kurt & I do want to send a special thanks to Amanda Kelly!
@livewelltravelagency.
Amanda is a pleasure to work with in planning any trip or adventure. Her knowledge, experience care and concern for the client and their experience is unmatched.
Every aspect of our 25 day adventure went perfectly.
We will always work with her for any future getaways and highly recommend you do too!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Your thoughtful review means the world to me. It was an absolute pleasure helping plan this very special adventure, and I'm thrilled to hear everything went perfectly! Working with clients like you who appreciate the care and attention that goes into crafting a memorable travel experience makes my job incredibly rewarding. I value the trust you've placed in me and Live Well Travel Agency. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I look forward to helping plan your next getaway!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Jamaica again!
Reviewed By Rae0117 - Ewen, michigan | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
Every detail from start to finish was perfect!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Truly grateful to be part of your amazing travel planning!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Birthday Ever!
Reviewed By Traveler246 - Shoreview | Traveled to Puerto Rico | USA
Amanda at Live Well Travel provided amazing support from planning through completion of our trip. She asked all the right questions, to understand our personal interests and what we really wanted out of our trip. Amanda found the perfect hotel for us – it aligned with all of what we had shared with her on what we were looking for. She found unique activities that we would not have found on our own. She provided very useful information to help prepare for our trip. Even though we were traveling somewhere that we had never been, we felt confident when we left on our travels. An issue came up during our trip, completely out of Amanda’s control, but she and her team were right there with us to help us work it out. All in all, it was an amazing trip that would not have happened without Amanda’s services. She is clearly passionate about her work.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy crafting your special trip. Even when issues arise, I'm glad we could help resolve them quickly as we are here to help throughout. Excited to help you plan your next adventure. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Hawaii Family Trip
Reviewed By 1 - Poipu | Traveled to Kauai Island | Hawaii | USA
We have worked with Amanda for many trips and each time, she continues to amaze us with anticipating our needs during a trip. We kept saying, yep she was right on, yep she knew we would need a couple days of rest at the end, yep these restaurants were a home run. Amanda truly understands us and we always feels like the itinerary is personalized for us.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m truly delighted to know the itineraries feel perfectly tailored to you. It’s always rewarding to help create unforgettable experiences, and just continues to fuel my love for helping others see the world!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Australia, New Zealand = Awesome
Reviewed By Strider - Kansas City | Traveled to Auckland | New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
We had a 14 day trip in late October. We hit New Zealand for a week and did an east coast tour of Australia! Amanda handled everything and the trip was seamless. The planning was extensive but Amanda took the time to really understand what we wanted out of this trip and she got us what we wanted. We had multiple excursions (Lord of the Rings, Hobbiton, The Great Barrier Reef, cage diving, wine and food) and multiple flights and we had no problems whatsoever. The tours she chose for us were excellent. They were small group and in some cases it was just my wife and I. The tour operators were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I am using Amanda's services for my next trip and any trip in the foreseeable future. I can't recommend her enough!!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for sharing your testimonial. It was an absolute joy to help plan such an epic adventure through New Zealand and Australia. I’m thrilled to hear everything went smoothly and that the excursions and tours were exactly what you envisioned. I can’t wait to work with you again on your upcoming family trip!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cruising the Eastern Caribbean
Reviewed By frawl1vg - Grand Rapids, Michigan | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
We had an amazing time. The cruise itself was lovely and Andria made everything seamless and stress free! We are already making our next travel plans with them!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to have made this cruise stress free. Reviews like this truly help others know the value an advisor brings to others. This means the world to us. Thanks!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Happy travelors - Hugo, Minnesota | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Wonderful, Amanda took care of everything!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind review-it’s always a pleasure to make your travel seamless and enjoyable! Excited for your upcoming 2025 trip with the family! Thanks for entrusting us to help with the travel planning."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Go-To travel agent for unforgettable vacations
Reviewed By Val - St. Paul, MN | Traveled to Tulum | Mexico | Mexico
Our experiences with Live Well Travel have been nothing short of exceptional! The team expertly partners with you to craft personalized, worry-free vacation plans that for us has created lasting memories. We’ve worked with Amanda twice and love her process. In both cases, she started by understanding our desires, helping us make trade-offs when our wish list exceeded our budget, and ultimately delivered more than we could have imagined.
Their attentiveness and quick responses ensured a seamless experience, while their expertise helped us maximize every dollar spent on our all-inclusive trip. Live Well Travel truly cares about delivering value and unforgettable experiences. I can’t recommend them enough and look forward to working with them again!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It means the world to me that you’ve had exceptional experiences with Live Well Travel. Partnering with you to create personalized, worry-free vacations is what I'm truly passionate about, and it's so fun to work with you time and again on your special trips. Thank YOU!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best of Australia & New Zealand
Reviewed By T&L - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Professional, experienced, well organized and tailored our trip to our desires.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you to create your dream trip to Australia and New Zealand. Tailoring each journey to reflect our clients’ unique interests and desires is what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to hear that you found the experience well-organized and fulfilling. I’m thrilled we could help you make the most of your adventure. I look forward to working with you again in the future to plan more unforgettable trips!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip met our expectations
Reviewed By Kerry - Wayzata MN. | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
very good planner and communicator. listens to our needs.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Hi Kerry! It was so fun to work with you on your group trip to Ireland. I hope it provided you with some unforgettable memories. Thank you for the opportunity to help plan another wonderful adventure. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Travel the world with Amands
Reviewed By Nancy - Rockville centre. NY | Traveled to Budapest ~ Hungary ~ Europe
Amanda is extremely professional. She provided many options for our trip with extensive details. Amanda was very knowledgeable about each option as well.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy! It's truly so much fun to help you plan your special adventures around the globe. Cheers to the next trip that awaits!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A week in paradise!
Reviewed By Matt - North Fort Myers, Florida | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Amanda was great to work with and very reponsive to questions we had along the way! We will definitely be using Amanda again.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that I could help answer all your questions. I look forward to working with you again on your future travel plans! Welcome home!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon adventure in Australia and Fiji
Reviewed By Tommy - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We had an excellent experience working with Amanda for planning our honeymoon to Australia and Fiji. She was able to really gauge our vibe and what we were looking for and turned that into an incredible itinerary full of adventure, romance, relaxation, and of course, absolutely stunning scenery!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! I'm thrilled to hear that your honeymoon to Australia and Fiji was everything you hoped for and more. It was a pleasure to craft an itinerary that matched your vibe and desires. I'm truly looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stress free vacations can be yours!
Reviewed By Vaishali - Wilmington NC | Traveled to Grand Cayman ~ Cayman Islands ~ Caribbean
Amanda and her staff are extremely thorough and always available during travel. I have appreciated her recommendations on restaurants and tour activities. She gets what we are looking for and books a stress-free vacation for my busy family! We will definitely use Live Well Travel again!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your review of your family's trip to the Cayman Islands. It brings us immense joy to hear that you had a wonderful and stress-free vacation experience with Live Well Travel. We do strive to provide thorough assistance and personalized recommendations tailored to your preferences. Here's to many more fantastic trips together!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Spring Break 2024
Reviewed By Carly - Plymouth, MN | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We had an amazing experience working with Amanda! She took in everything we wanted for our trip and helped us plan an amazing Spring Break.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was an absolute delight to help with this fun family vacation! I know this was a long anticipated break for you all and I'm so happy to hear it all went so smoothly and created a stress free trip for everyone! We can't wait to help you plan your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Elise + Ben - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Amanda had wonderful attention to detail, was extremely organized, and was quick to get back to us with any questions we had. She took the stress out of planning our honeymoon and we couldn't be happier with how the trip panned out!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! I'm thrilled to hear that your honeymoon was a success and that Live Well Travel's dedication to detail, organization, and responsiveness made the planning process stress-free for you. Creating unforgettable experiences is our ultimate goal, and it brings us immense joy to know that we played a part in making your trip special. When you are ready to embark on another adventure, we are here to help."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another wonderful anniversary get away.
Reviewed By Jen - Princeton mn | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Amanda has been absolutely wonderful to work with, she listens to what our “wants” are in a resort and has highly succeeded in her recommendations. This is our second trip booked with her, and we will continue to use her for all our future trips.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for taking the time to share a review about your most recent trip. Wow, your words just made my day! It means the world to me that you trust me with planning your getaways. Your loyalty as a returning client is much appreciated, and I look forward to assisting you with your future travel plans. Welcome home and stay warm! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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It was a very memorable trip with our family
Reviewed By Kerry - Wayzata MN. | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Even though I haven't met Amanda in person I felt that she understood our family's needs and expectations and followed through with our requests
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for leaving a review. It was an absolute delight helping to plan this very special family getaway! Travel out of the country can be stressful when you are uncertain of all the details, and we are so glad we could take some of that stress out of the planning for you. We look forward to helping you plan your next amazing getaway!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Hire an Expert and get a fabulous trip
Reviewed By twetzler - Fort Garland, CO | Traveled to Wales ~ Europe
Amanda knows her stuff and does her research. We gave her very little to work with, but she kept asking questions and she put together an awesome trip to Ireland/Wales. I can't believe how much we fit in as everything was so organized. We were a group of six and everyone agreed that this was the best trip we have taken. We will never do another trip without with Amanda and LWT's help!!!!! Our ancestors hailed from Wales and we were able to trace a lot of our heritage. Family church and cemetery, ancestral home and more than we ever imagined being able to find.
Amanda Kelly responded
"This was a long and exciting anticipated duo destination trip for all of you. It was an absolute delight to help in the planning and preparation. The fact that you also got to see the long awaited Navy/Notre Dame game in Ireland was a treat as well. And what a delight to explore beautiful Wales at the end! Thank you for sharing your testimonial and allowing Live Well Travel to be part of the journey! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best 40th Anniversary Ever!
Reviewed By Mardi and Rod - Sun City AZ | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
From start to finish we had excellent care with Amanda. She was with us all the way!!! She is very accommodating to our special travel desires. So very glad we had her take care of our 40th anniversary!
Amanda Kelly responded
"You two had quite an amazing 3 week adventure in the Hawaiian islands. Having traveling here several times, it was so fantastic to follow your adventure and travel virtually along with you throughout your journey. Happy anniversary and cheers to many more adventures to come!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic Fiji & Amazing Australia Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Fiji & Australia Honeymoon - San Diego, CA | Traveled to Fiji ~ South Pacific
Amanda is a pro! She perfectly planned a 3 week, multiple destination honeymoon for me and my husband from Minneapolis to Australia and Fiji. The trip was seamless, from hotel pick ups and excursions, to flights and hotels! Everything truly was so easy for us, she put all of our travel information in an app for us to easily view our daily itinerary! Amanda took great care of us and all of her recommendations were top notch. She made the honeymoon planning process so easy, after first speaking with Amanda about what we had in mind for our vacation, she took it and ran with it! And planned the perfect vacation for us, taking an otherwise, tedious, extensive project off our plate and executing better than we ever could have! I will 100% be using Amanda for our future travels and would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This was such a FUN trip to plan. I was living vicariously through you guys as I absolutely love both of these destinations and am so thrilled you were able to enjoy them as part of your very special honeymoon. Thank you for entrusting Live Well Travel with your travel planning. Exited for all your future travels to come!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing "pampered" vacation
Reviewed By Liza Jane - Fort Mill, SC | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Amanda was extremely responsive before and during the trip. She listened intently to what we indicated we desired for our trip and delivered 100%.
Amanda Kelly responded
"So very happy that Live Well Travel could help you with your very very very special anniversary getaway. I know this was a long anticipated trip, and beyond excited this ticked all the boxes for you. Truly excited to help you with planning your next adventure! Thanks for letting us be part of the journey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Everything was exactly what we wanted!
Reviewed By Lindsey - Wyoming | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
Everything was so smooth and Amanda made us feel comfortable while planning our trip! We had a great experience working with her and our trip was exactly what we hoped it would be.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for allowing Live Well Travel to be part of the planning process to create such a wonderful journey. Bucketlist to Peru fulfilled! I'm so happy we could help to make it all come to life!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic 40th anniversary celebration!!@
Reviewed By Mardi - Sun City West, AZ | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
We are so pleased with Amanda. Her commitment to customer service is outstanding!! So glad we used her service to plan a fantastic 40th anniversary ??
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was a pleasure to help you with this very special anniversary trip! Truly appreciate you dropping us a review and letting others know the value a travel advisor brings to creating special travel moments. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing family Asia trip
Reviewed By J.E. - Twin Cities, MN | Traveled to Singapore ~ East and Southeast Asia
Amanda Kelly helped us set up a dream family trip to Bali and Singapore. It was an amazing trip and we were supported every step of the way!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This was such a special trip for you to experience with your family. I'm so glad that it all came together with all the planning we did leading up to the trip. If you feel compelled to share some more pictures, I would love to share these with our travel community to get them dreaming about a special trip to Asia too! Thank you for reaching out to Live Well Travel to plan this absolutely amazing trip!!! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Heavenly Honeymoon!!!
Reviewed By TK - Fountain Hills, AZ | Traveled to Maldives ~ Central Asia
Amanda, to me, is known as Amazing Amanda!!! She always makes sure we are taken care of WAY ahead of time with personalized trip documents, app instructions and trip information downloaded for our trip. :)
If you are looking for someone to provide you with First Class AWESOME Service with creative destinations and beautiful properties, you have GOT to use Amanda! WE LOVE HER and she books ALL of our travel for us!!! We have been using her since 2016 and I've been working with her since 2004! We look forward to you booking our next adventure coming up soon! THANK YOU AMAZING AMANDA! :)
If you are looking for someone to provide you with First Class AWESOME Service with creative destinations and beautiful properties, you have GOT to use Amanda! WE LOVE HER and she books ALL of our travel for us!!! We have been using her since 2016 and I've been working with her since 2004! We look forward to you booking our next adventure coming up soon! THANK YOU AMAZING AMANDA! :)
Amanda Kelly responded
"So overjoyed that we could make your honeymoon to the Maldives one for the books! Than you thank you thank you for always entrusting me with your travel planning. It truly does mean the world to me and I'm grateful in so many ways! Now to keep checking off that bucketlist-What's next on the list? :) "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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55th Wedding Anniversary Trip !
Reviewed By Mary - Minnesota | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
I was desperate to find an agent with experience booking a month long trip to Australia and New Zealand !
Just a few months before our trip, I was lucky to find Amanda at LiveWellTravel! She was able to put together a trip of a lifetime !
She listened to our interests and arranged hotels, lodges , transports and tours all based on our goal of seeing the exceptional beauty of these two countries. We valued her experience and insight which made our planning fun and exciting! Amanda was always available for questions and happy to assist us. We enjoyed our trip and Amanda tremendously!!
Just a few months before our trip, I was lucky to find Amanda at LiveWellTravel! She was able to put together a trip of a lifetime !
She listened to our interests and arranged hotels, lodges , transports and tours all based on our goal of seeing the exceptional beauty of these two countries. We valued her experience and insight which made our planning fun and exciting! Amanda was always available for questions and happy to assist us. We enjoyed our trip and Amanda tremendously!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This trip was truly an amazing one to plan. You allowed me the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge of these two beautiful destinations and plan a very customized and unique itinerary for you both. I appreciated the stories and pictures you shared throughout your journey! What an amazing anniversary getaway! Thank YOU for reaching out to Live Well Travel to help make this dream trip a reality!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip
Reviewed By Two older travelers - Sanborn, MN | Traveled to Mexico
Amanda was great about explaining everything to us, and making us feel like she was there for any questions. Though we didn't need to contact her during our trip (everything went very smoothly!), it was just so good to know that we could.
Amanda Kelly responded
"I'm beyond excited that you two had such a smooth and stress free trip. That is truly what it's all about. Just packing the bags and not worrying about all the details. Looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure! Until then, thank you for your review and sharing some amazing pictures of your journey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip!
Reviewed By Raemie - Ewen, Michigan | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Extremely easy to work with and very responsive. Makes everything so easy!!! Won't plan a trip without her help!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was fantastic to help plan another great trip for you both. Cheers to helping you customize your next special trip!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A trip with my daughter to remember!
Reviewed By Daddy/Daughter Greece Trip - Columbia, MO | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Amanda is extremely well traveled herself & really took the time to understand our trip desires/needs and budget.
Amanda Kelly responded
"This special trip that you planned with your daughter was truly something that brought me so much happiness to plan. Life is all about creating amazing memories and this trip was chalk full of those special moments together. Thank you for reaching out to Live Well Travel to plan this wonderful vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Sister getaway of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Megan - County Mayo, Ireland | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Amanda recently planned a getaway to Costa Rica for my sister and myself. We put it all in her hands, and it was the trip of a lifetime! She had every accommodation, transfer, and tour completely planned and booked, and everything was of the highest standard. As I live in Ireland, I had some extra overnight stays on the journey to and from Costa Rica, and she arranged all the accommodation for this as well. She was always accessible prior to and during our trip. The personalised travel app was brilliant! I couldn’t recommend her services highly enough!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This trip was truly a delight to plan as I know you both were long awaiting a sister reunion in the midst of the pandemic. Thank you for your kind words and we are already working on another trip for your sister in the coming months!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing
Reviewed By JFM - Boulder, CO | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
She was incredible exactly what we wanted and within budget
Amanda Kelly responded
"John and family~ It was so FUN to help you plan your amazing self drive around Iceland! I truly enjoyed hearing about your stories and highlights upon your return, and am happy to have played a part in helping you plan this bucket list trip! Cheers to more adventures ahead! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Big Island Fun
Reviewed By Dyanna - California | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Amanda was very friendly, helpful, and attentive! I appreciate her help as travel during Covid could be a bit daunting, especially to Hawaii with the restrictions that are in place. All went well and I'm happy to have worked with her! Looking forward to the next adventure! Thanks again!!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Move over covid, you guys had some wonderful exploring to do on the Big Island. Loved helping you plan this memorable trip and I know you are already anticipating your next one! Thanks for reaching out to Live Well Travel to help along the journey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Had one FANTASTIC trip.
Reviewed By EJ - Sun City West | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
What can we say. Amanda was fantastic. There are many, many businesses that could take the example this wonderful young lady shares.
Amanda Kelly responded
"It was so much fun helping you all plan your Costa Rica vacation! It's such a beautiful destination with so much to explore, and I was truly honored to help plan it from start to finish! Pura Vida friends!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska, Here We Come!
Reviewed By LC - Fort Mill SC | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Amanda is so responsive to our questions and makes trip planning so easy!
Amanda Kelly responded
"The countdown is on for your wonderful anniversary adventure. A fun luxury cruise followed by a pretty amazing extension in Denali. Let's do this!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Girl’s trip!
Reviewed By Stephanie - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Andria has gotten us to Florida twice now. Very last second. And it was the most amazing experience. I’m so grateful to have found LiveWell travel!
Amanda Kelly responded
"We are so happy you have found Live Well Travel to help with your fun getaways. We can't wait for your upcoming summer adventure and spring break 2024 already in the works. Cheers to creating lifelong memories together!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Senior Year Spring Break Trip
Reviewed By AndreaK - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Amanda is thorough & receptive
Amanda Kelly responded
"Always happy to be part of the planning with your family! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Service Far Exceeded Expectations
Reviewed By KG - Bismarck, ND | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Amanda Kelly is excellent! She partners with you to understand your desires, interests, and budget to propose ideas as to what you may like and listens to feedback to further tailor suggestions to find that perfect trip for you. No two travelers are the same as to what they find imperative for a successful and fun trip. So much comfort is provided knowing she has visited multiple properties, allowing her to knowledgeably answer multiple questions regarding each property. I had multiple questions, and never once did she seem frustrated but instead, always answered promptly and ensured she addressed my concerns. She relieved much anxiety of traveling with COVID protocols by laying out exactly what needed to be done prior to the trip, what to expect at arrival, and the requirements for departure. I would have not felt comfortable traveling international right now without her assistance. I will continue to capitalize on Amanda’s vast travel experience as I plan future adventures!
Amanda Kelly responded
"This was a long awaited fun and sun getaway for you. Throw in a pandemic and the extra hurdles it took to get to your destination, I'm so happy to hear you all had such a wonderful time. Thank you for your kind words as it means so much! It's always important to me that you have the information and resources to feel comfortable and confident traveling stress free on vacation. Thank YOU for partnering with Live Well Travel for this memorable trip. Can't wait to start planning the next one!
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Pure Relaxation!
Reviewed By Macarena - Edina, Minnesota | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
As health care workers, my husband and I had a very difficult year in 2020 and we were dreaming about a trip where we could relax and recharge. The trip Amanda planned delivered! We spent a week at the most perfect location and resort and we are so thankful for that time. Of note, prior to the trip we had several concerns regarding COVID and weather, and Amanda was so patient with us and answered our questions, calmed our anxiety, and was so responsive. We couldn't recommend her more!
Amanda Kelly responded
"We all need to rest and recharge, and I'm so happy that Live Well Travel could help in making this a stress free and relaxing getaway for you two! Excited to be planning your Costa Rica family adventure for 2022! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip and visit to Sweden
Reviewed By Mikey - MPLS, MN | Traveled to Sweden ~ Europe
Amanda , was very easy to work with, very helpful, and easy to reach and communicate with. She also provided may great suggestions and traveling tips.
Amanda Kelly responded
"Mike and Heidi, thank you for reaching out to Live Well Travel to help in planning your European adventure travel. From visiting family and friends in Germany to exploring Sweden and much more, you truly had a fun filled couple weeks in Europe. Truly so happy to have been part of the planning in some small way, and am excited to help you with future travels too! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best vacation ever! Exceeded all our expectations!
Reviewed By Tara and Joe P - Ham Lake, MN | Traveled to Scotland and Ireland
Amanda worked with us to find out what we were looking for in our vacation and made several suggestions. She put together a wonder vacation plan for us. The plan included tours with great companies, excellent hotels and transportation.She set up an app for us which helped us go place to place smoothly and seamlessly. The app included info and highlights of each city, things to do and even restaurant and pub recommendations. We 100% recommend her for any and all of your travel needs. I will never take a vacation out of the country without working with her!
Amanda Kelly responded
"Tara and Joe, it was an absolutely joy to connect with you to create an action packed itinerary in both Ireland and Scotland. Thank you for leaving this wonderful review and also for the incredible feedback you provided post trip. I am truly excited to help you plan your next getaway! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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No Stress Express to Mexico
Reviewed By Andy - Duluth, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Amanda was wonderful to work with on planning our family vacation. She is very responsive and attentive. She really listened to our wants and desires for the trip and found places that fit what we were looking for. I feel like Amanda didn't push any places or agendas on us, which was appreciated. You can tell that Amanda really loves connecting people with a wonderful experience. She does a great job of following up and ensuring that you are set to go right up to take off. I really appreciated how she mailed us a folder containing all of your reservations and travel documents instead of just emailing them and directing us to print them; nice touch. I would absolutely recommend working with Amanda to anyone.
Amanda Kelly responded
"What incredible memories you all have to share as a family! I am glad I could be a part of making this trip happen for all of you. Thanks again for trusting me with your custom Mexico getaway! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Trip
Reviewed By Happy Traveler - Fargo, North Dakota | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Amanda does an awesome job planning your trip, She works with you making sure all your paper work is in order, goes the extra mile making sure your trip is what you want, recommending things you didn't think of... We were lucky to have Amanda travel with us which made it extra special....
Amanda Kelly responded
"Thank you for the kind words, Jeanette! Love going the extra mile to ensure that everyone has some magical moments that last a lifetime. I can't wait to help plan the next adventure for the group! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket List Trip To Peru-EPIC Trip To Remember!
Reviewed By Carol - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
Amanda was nothing short of amazing helping us to plan for a bucket list trip to Peru. She asked such great questions to get my husband and I to the heart of the trip we wanted to create. When paired with the airfare it was much less than we were quoted by another agency. Since Amanda has been to Peru, her personal experience and random trip tips (that we didn't even think to ask) were more than helpful.
Amanda stayed in touch with us from start to finish. She thought of everything, including a surprise gift for us upon our arrival in Cusco-after a long day of flying. Our trip was customized to everything we had envisioned. She planned excursions for us based on our interests and we loved all of them. From our mountain climbing zip line adventure to our trek up Huayna Picchu-it was priceless.
Our only wish is that we could have stayed longer! I highly recommend reaching out to Amanda. We are currently working with Amanda on our upcoming trip to Ireland!
Amanda stayed in touch with us from start to finish. She thought of everything, including a surprise gift for us upon our arrival in Cusco-after a long day of flying. Our trip was customized to everything we had envisioned. She planned excursions for us based on our interests and we loved all of them. From our mountain climbing zip line adventure to our trek up Huayna Picchu-it was priceless.
Our only wish is that we could have stayed longer! I highly recommend reaching out to Amanda. We are currently working with Amanda on our upcoming trip to Ireland!
Amanda Kelly responded
"You guys were so fun to work with! And to see your bucket list adventures come to life was nothing short of amazing. I loved hearing about your hike in Macchu Picchu and all the great foods you enjoyed along the way too. Can't wait for your European adventure next!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We loved our vacation, thank you Amanda!
Reviewed By Wayne and Michelle - Rogers, MN | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Amanda is a special gem in the travel industry. She is excellent at listening to vacation dream specifics and works diligently to find a destination with accommodations and atmosphere to match. Her vast experience is a big bonus. Amanda loves travel and truly loves to see others get out and experience the world. Amanda helped us with every detail and organized our travel information in an App that she personally keeps to help out if needed. Our trip was smooth from start to finish and budget friendly. Thank you Amanda!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 60 Times
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Great Barrier Reef, Koala Spotting, Sand Duning, And Much More
Ring of Kerry, Ireland, Europe
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Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe
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Adare, Ireland, Europe
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Galway, Ireland, Europe
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Aran Islands, Ireland, Europe
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Blarney, Ireland, Europe
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Burren, Ireland, Europe
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Clare, Ireland, Europe
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Cobh, Ireland, Europe
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Dingle, Ireland, Europe
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Donegal, Ireland, Europe
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Doolin, Ireland, Europe
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Glendalough, Ireland, Europe
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Kildare, Ireland, Europe
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Killarney, Ireland, Europe
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Kinsale, Ireland, Europe
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Limerick, Ireland, Europe
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Londonderry, Ireland, Europe
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Portrush, Ireland, Europe
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Shannon, Ireland, Europe
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Wicklow, Ireland, Europe
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How To Safari In Kenya
If you’re looking for a magical African experience, Kenya is the place for you. One of the most diverse countries in East Africa, Kenya really does have it all. It’s a country full of diverse landscapes and cultures, along with some unforgettable wildlife experiences. With endless plains that are full of wildlife, rolling hills, lush mountains, ...
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