Luxury Travel Specialist
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Kellie Bishop
Charlottesville, VA Travel Agent· 25+ Years of Experience
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
Great help, advocated for us to receive some Sandals specials that I was unaware of. Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, Mediterranean, CaribbeanInterests:
Luxury Cruises, All Inclusive, River Cruises, Beach Vacations, Couples & RomanceSuppliers:
Tauck, Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Journese, Abercrombie & KentAbout Me
Cooking lessons at La Mirande, Avignon, France
Whether you dream of exploring Europe by river, swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos, the thrill of an African safari or a trip by private jet, I have the expertise to weave all of the pieces into your perfect journey. I am a Certified Luxury Specialist with nearly 40 years of experience. . Experience counts. Travel isn’t just a profession to me, it’s my passion. I love to explore and am a curious and avid traveler, lured by the food, wine, art, archaeology, music, history, culture and people unique to any destination. The world is my classroom and I love sharing insider tips and tricks that only a travel professional who consistently travels could know. Connections count. For three years I have been invited to ILTM Cannes (International Luxury Travel Market) to network and establish strong relationships with luxury travel suppliers around the globe. At ILTM and everyday, I am your personal shopper looking for your perfect travel fit. I know these relationships add value to my clients’ travel and are something technology truly cannot replicate. I have access to 60 carefully vetted correspondent offices around the world and selects travel suppliers I know will provide exceptional experiences, value, and something extra. In addition to being a Certified Luxury Specialist, I have earned the title of CTC; Certified Travel Consultant from the esteemed Travel Institute. I also recently became a Tauck Certified Specialist, a title that can be used by less than 1% of travel advisors.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, Mediterranean, CaribbeanInterests:
Luxury Cruises, All Inclusive, River Cruises, Beach Vacations, Couples & RomanceSuppliers:
Tauck, Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Journese, Abercrombie & KentREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
100% Recommended
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The best trip of our lives!!
Reviewed By ChrisS - Hooksett NH | Traveled to Exuma
Great help, advocated for us to receive some Sandals specials that I was unaware of.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our special River Cruise.
Reviewed By Marci - Charlottesville, Virginia | Traveled to Europe
Kellie has helped us plan many trips over the years and there has never been a hitch in any of them. She makes suggestions to us about places we should visit that we would not have thought of. She has traveled to many of the same places that we want to visit, so she has first hand knowledge about different cities and countries, cruise lines, etc. She takes the time to investigate flights, insurance policies, hotels, room numbers and we trust her with all aspects of our travel plans. I might initially search online for trips, but would always have Kellie doing the booking and making the arrangements for us. I would never do that online. Working with someone you know personally is invaluable and gives me peace of mind.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A wonderful experience. In the top three.
Reviewed By Woody - Beaufort, S.C. | Traveled to Tamarindo Beach ~ Costa Rica ~ Central America
Working with Kelly was wonderful. We explained to her what we were wanting to experience and what the occasion was and she came through with a perfect solution.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Traveling with Kellie
Reviewed By Andy - Charlottesville, Va | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Kellie Bishop is an amazing travel agent and woman! I first met Kellie when my best friend was using her for her destination wedding. My husband and I had never been out of the country. Kellie made sure we were ready with passports and that all the details were taken care of! She covered everything from places to eat and local customs to all of the lodging and flights. That was last January and we have since used her two other times for trips to Scotland and now a fourth trip to Amsterdam!! Kellie works very hard for her customers to make sure they are happy with the hotels and resorts she books. She really wants you to have a great time and will go the extra mile to answer questions and make you feel prepared (I was nervous!) and ready for your trip. I have been so pleased and will continue to use Kellie for my travel needs and I'm even happier too call her a friend!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Saved my sanity!
Reviewed By Lex - Va | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Kellie was absolutely phenomenal to work with. I won a trip and she took care of every single detail and answered all of my million questions over the course of four months. On the day of the trip I was so nervous about my flight that kept getting delayed (there was only one connecting flight to cancun that day) and she got on the phone, was emailing back and fort and did everything she could to keep me at peace and on my way! We made it and had a great week!!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
Tauck Certified Agent
CTC,Certified Travel Consultant
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
Sandals WeddingMoon Specialist
Sandals And Beaches Certified Specialist
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Client Testimonials
A Great Experience!
Kellie,
Got back early this morning from our trip. I really wanted to thank you for all of your help. All of the travel, hotels, etc you helped set up were perfect. The hotels were all amazing. It was a great experience and Molly and I truly enjoyed the entire trip.
Thanks so much for your help.
Michael, North Carolina
HATS OFF TO KELLIE BISHOP AT TRAVELLEADERS
I love travel and especially cruises! Just unpack once and you are on your way to a different city every day. I took many bus tours when I was younger and lots of big ship cruises but no more. I have taken river cruises in Russia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia and on most of the rivers in Europe and would highly recommend them.. I just recently took a 15 day ocean cruise on a small (900+passengers) vessel. That was so enjoyable that there is another one planned for 2017. The small ships are wonderful. I have sailed on ships from several companies and Kellie works with all of them .She has arranged all of my travel including pre and post hotels and air transportation. She is widely traveled herself and can give you a worms eye view of the many places she has visited. I could not ask for a more dedicated, knowledgeable and personable travel agent.
Give her a call if you have a destination in mind and she has probably been there.
A very satisfied client in Charlottesville, VA
Wonderful Viking River Experience
As children who grew up during and after WWII who had parents and relatives who served in Europe, my wife and I often talked about visiting France, the Normandy beaches and the American Memorial and Cemetery. In 2012, we contacted Travel Leaders and Kellie Bishop to help us make that a reality and to assist us in planning the trip. The result was the most wonderful travel experience Sue and I could have imagined. Included were a couple of nights in Paris, and Viking river cruises on the Seine (Paris to Normandy) and Rhone (Paris to Avignon) rivers. Beyond the endless photo opportunities, the service on Viking exceeded our expectations; from the meals, to the accommodations, to the many guided tours, and the courtesy and helpfulness of the crews. Without qualification, if you are planning to travel anywhere in the world, and wish to have a predictably great experience, Sue and I recommend that your first contact should be Travel Leaders and Kellie Bishop; the best of the best.
Tom and Sue Weaver
Travel Guru!
"Dear Kellie,
Just wanted to thank you again for your kindness, PATIENCE, and expertise in helping me book flights yesterday. It's never easy with our family. So glad that I could use some of my miles sitting in my lowly account. You definitely are a stellar travel guru!"
SC from Charlottesville
Fabulous!
Dear Kellie, Just a quick note to tell you how fabulous the Tauck tour to New Zealand was, and how grateful we are to you for making all of the arrangements. It was a care free, once in a lifetime trip that we will never forget. It was top of the line all of the way (accommodations, travel, and cuisines), and we had plenty of time to enjoy things on our own with new found friends. Without the tour, we would have missed so many beautiful sights and wonderful adventures. We truly appreciate your attention to details and your constant availability. Thanks again.
Your friends,Jeff and Pamela
Expert Advice!
We had the pleasure of working with Kellie Bishop and the team at Travel Leaders in planning our recent two week trip to Italy.
Her expert advice guided our choices every step of the way - train versus auto, Pompeii options, using the train system, travel insurance. Air travel was seamless. Every option in every category of travel was offered to us - with no pressure.
Most of all, Kellie is an excellent communicator - answering questions for us immediately, regardless of how inane the questions were! Polite, courteous, informative, and, very importantly, a great sense of humor (which we ALL need when traveling out of country).
I must tell you that her services, and the services of the company, were excellent Not only did she work within our budget, but she found the best values in the neighborhoods we requested, and secured guide services where needed.
Thank you Kellie and team! See you down the road!
D.F., Millbrae, CA