Carol Horner, Travel Agent in Virginia Beach, VA

Carol Horner

Virginia Beach, VA Travel Agent

Carol Horner

Virginia Beach, VA · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(62)
100% Recommended
Carol is so knowledgeable and organized. She is very detail oriented. We had a complicated itinerary and she was on top of every single aspect of... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Australia, Israel, Bamberg, New Zealand, Rothenburg

Interests:

Historical Sites, Luxury, Honeymoons, Luxury Cruises, Religious

Suppliers:

Pleasant Holidays, Viking, Globus, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Travel Answers

About Me

Your Travel Advocate

For more than 30 years, travel has been more than my profession — it's been a way of life. During college I began working part-time in a travel agency in order to do filing and answer the phones. As a travel consultant, I work with clients who are looking for extra special experiences with a high touch. I know where luxury meets adventure, and I provide expert recommendations for every destination I book.

My Travel Specialties

Israel and The Holy Land

Israel and The Holy Land
A journey to Israel is a journey to a place where the past and present call out to travelers in astonishing ways. There are layers of meaning everywhere you turn in this intense land, and why not? This land and it’s history lie at the very center of the consciousness of Western civilization. Isr...Read More ▶

Cruising the Heart of Germany on Viking Njord

Cruising the Heart of Germany on Viking Njord
Sailing Europe on a river cruise has always been on my list, but sailing the heart of Germany in November could not be resisted. Germany know for their Christmas markets and shops is a wonderful time of year to visit Germany. Our adventure began in Nuremberg, after arriving at the station, a shor...Read More ▶

Australia, New Zealand, S. Pacific & Japan Expert

Australia, New Zealand, S. Pacific & Japan Expert
By the time I was married, my husband and I decided to purchase our own agency, and we have dedicated our careers to helping people taking fantastic luxury vacations to incredible destinations across the globe. We have instilled a love of travel in our children as well, all of whom have studied a...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
62 reviews
100% Recommended
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Our European Grand Slam Dream Trip
Reviewed By Mike and Ellen - Virginia Beach,Virginia | Traveled to Europe
Carol is so knowledgeable and organized. She is very detail oriented. We had a complicated itinerary and she was on top of every single aspect of our trip. She is personable and has a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure to work with her from start to finish. Can’t wait to plan another trip with her !!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Absolutely loved our trip!
Reviewed By Linda - Richmond, Virginia | Traveled to Baltic Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Very knowledgeable about our cruise and was able to guide us in the right direction. She was coordinating us with friends, and she did a very good job making everything go smoothly for us. This wasn't easy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever.
Reviewed By The Gordons - Virginia Beach, VA | Traveled to Europe
We have used Carol as our travel agent for many years and have referred many friends to her. Carol has always gone above and beyond with her help, her advice and her dedication to making your trip both easy and memorable.
Carol Horner responded
"Thank you for the review. It has certainly been a pleasure to work with you and your family over the years. Carol"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anniversay trip
Reviewed By Kathy - Chesapeake, VA | Traveled to San Pedro ~ Belize ~ Central America
Carol and her team are always very easy to work with. They are professional and are very comprehensive with all the details when booking our travel arrangements. I have utilized her services for many years and will continue to do so in the future.
Carol Horner responded
"After all your instagram pics and videos makde me put Belize on my short list. Always love working with you both! Carol"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Wonderful Travel Agent
Reviewed By Beau - Norfolk, VA | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Carol is wonderful!!! Her planning and suggestions for travel are just what we needed... Her planning is complete and we know exactly where to go and what to expect. She has excellent ideas and alternatives for seeing a different place.
But when something goes unexpected she is right there to assist and solve the problem..She know when you are suppose to take off and land and if there is a glitch you can count on your email to "bing" with a question from her on your status and follow up solutions. We once missed a tour due to the in country agency mistake and she got our money back.
We have recommended her to our traveling friends and they have all had the same great experience.
You may think that just a travel guide book is enough but you will be missing
some great experiences if you don't talk to Carol and see what her ideas of what additional things to see and do.
Carol Horner responded
"Thank you so much for your kind review. I have enjoyed all the vacations I have planned for you and your family and look forward to the upcoming ones. You know you can always count on me. Carol"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
Travel Leaders Agency of the Year recipient 2X
Travel Leaders Agency of Excellence for 17 years

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.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Paris & The Heart of Normandy
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    My Travel Stories

    Cruising Paris & The Heart of Normandy

    On our bucket list was always to visit the beaches of Normandy invasion and the US National Cemetery.To experience this we decided to Travel aboard the Viking Kadlin from the port of Le Pecq outside of Paris to the heart of Normandy.We arrived in Paris and stayed one night at the Pullman Eiffel Tower, just blocks from the Eiffel Tower. A great l...
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    Japan - Tokyo to Hiroshima

    Japan from Tokyo to Hiroshima including Hakone (Mt. Fuji) and Kyoto was an exciting adventure in natural beauty, history and religion....
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    Carol in Prague with the Castle Hill behind.

    The Danube Waltz on the Viking Ingvi

    The Danube River brings to mind Mysteries of Central and Eastern Europe.Flowing from Eastern Germany south through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and on to the Black Sea, The Danube River is a waltz through history. Our adventure began flying into Budapest, Hungary a day early to enjoy the flavor of the city and prepare for the voyage ahead.T...
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    Stop off from Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Adventure In New Zealand "Land Of The Long Cloud"

    New Zealand has always been on my bucket list, and finally that adventure has come true. My husband and I arrived in Auckland in conjunction with a Travel Leader International Summit.We stayed at The Langham Hotel a short distance to the Auckland waterfront district. The next few days we explored the city including the Auckland University area, ...
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    Sailing the Rhine Getaway on Viking Alruna

    Sailing The Rhine Getaway on Viking River Cruises’ Viking Alruna in May 2016 was a wonderful adventure. But before we departed on the cruise, exploring Basel Switzerland was our goal. Basel is the northern most city that river cruises venture on the Rhine River. The history of the area goes back 3000 years to the Roman Empire and Celtic settleme...
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    Client Testimonials

    Our Favorite Award Winning Travel Agent
    We leave most of our travel headaches to our favorite, award-winning travel agent, Carol Horner at Travel Leaders in Virginia Beach. Carol, an old friend and professional travel agent has managed dozens of trips for us from her agency in Kempsville. Carol and Travel Leaders are good at what they do and she has access to discounts and deals we normal people don’t usually see. I like having her on my side when travel-related issues rear their ugly head.
    Mark K. Chesapeake VA
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