Luxury Family & Adventure Travel Specialist

Who I Help I'm Karen Rubel, a luxury travel advisor based in Austin, Texas, with 7 years of experience and have traveled to 45+ countries across all 6 continents. I specialize in high-end family travel, expedition adventures, luxury cruising, and immersive cultural journeys for busy families and executive professionals who want extraordinary experiences — without spending hours planning them. If you want the best, I'll make sure you get it.

Why I'm Different I focus on selling trips I've taken. I've personally traveled Adventures by Disney in both Australia and Europe, sailed AmaWaterways river cruises on the Rhine and Danube, cruised the Greek islands and Croatian coast on Virgin Voyages, done a 12-night Celebrity Cruises journey through Japan, and sailed Disney and Royal Caribbean in concierge. I've hiked through the Amazon, stood at the edge of Antarctica, and explored the Great Barrier Reef. When I recommend something, it's because I've been there myself.

I also bring a specialty very few advisors can offer: expert travel planning for guests with celiac disease. My husband and son both have celiac disease (gluten free), and I've spent years learning how to navigate international dining, cruise lines, and resorts safely. Dietary restrictions should never hold you back from traveling the world.

Types of Travel I Specialize In

• Luxury Adventure & Expedition Travel — Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, African safaris, Antarctica, Patagonia
• Luxury & Expedition Cruising — Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Seabourn, Silversea, AmaWaterways river cruising, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages
• Concierge Cruising — Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, both in concierge class — I've sailed both personally
• Disney & Universal VIP Experiences — Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Paris Disneyland, and Universal Studios — concierge resorts, VIP tours, and private experiences. I've done Disney and Universal VIP tours myself and know exactly how to make the magic effortless for your family
• Custom Private Tours — Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond, built around your pace and interests
• Business Class & Premium Travel — I fly business class regularly and know how to maximize value at the front of the plane

Destinations I Know Firsthand

• Europe: France · Italy · Greece (Athens & Santorini) · Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split) · Montenegro · Ireland · United Kingdom · Iceland · Czech Republic (Prague) · Corfu · and 15+ more European cities
• The Americas & Expeditions: Antarctica · Patagonia · Ecuador (Amazon rainforest)
• Asia-Pacific: Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima) · Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane) · China · Singapore · Thailand · India · Malaysia · Philippines

FAQ

Q: I want a Disney trip but I don't want the chaos — I want it done right. Can you help? A: That's exactly my sweet spot. I specialize in high-end Disney experiences — concierge resorts, VIP guided tours, and private experiences that eliminate the lines, stress, and guesswork. I've done Disney VIP tours personally and know how to make it feel like a luxury vacation, not a theme park marathon.

Q: Do you plan trips for families with celiac disease or gluten-free dietary needs? A: Yes — this is one of my most unique specialties. My husband and son both have celiac disease, so I have years of firsthand experience navigating gluten-safe travel worldwide, including international destinations, cruise lines, and adventure trips.

Q: I'm interested in a river cruise in Europe — where do I start? A: I've personally sailed AmaWaterways on both the Rhine and Danube rivers, including with Adventures by Disney. I can walk you through every itinerary, cabin category, and shoreside experience from real firsthand knowledge.

Ready to start planning? Let's talk about where you want to go next — reach out today.