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Kate Schweiger, Travel Agent in Newtown Square, PA

Kate Schweiger

Newtown Square, PA Travel Agent
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Kate Schweiger

Newtown Square, PA · 25+ Years of Experience

Prestige Travel Group, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(132)
100% Recommended
Kate was always available and was happy to do as much or as little as we needed. She offered great suggestions and was extremely detail... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Jamaica, Dominican Republic

Interests:

Luxury Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Honeymoons, Spa & Fitness, Safari

Suppliers:

Crystal, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Tauck, Azamara

About Me

enchanting Madeira
enchanting Madeira

My life is travel! I divide my time between planning trips, traveling, and spending time with my family. I also love photography, so traveling and taking pictures make a great combination,

I am a travel agency owner with over 20 years of experience in luxury cruising and customized trips around the world. Through my ongoing relationships with preferred suppliers, I am able to provide exceptional deals and privileged treatment for my guests.

As a European custom travel specialist, I have created over 100 unique trips all over the continent. Whether it’s a journey for a couple, extended family, or a group of friends, I’ll do all of the planning and legwork in advance to provide you the best Europe has to offer.

The tour companies that I work with like Tauck, Tradesco, and Abercrombie & Kent regularly deliver impeccable experiences and service for my most discriminating explorers.

I’ve personally traveled to a dozen countries in Europe, with the majority of my time spent in Italy. I have sent many guests to Italy on custom trips, including cooking classes, winery visits, heritage touring, and more.

An Italian vacation can please anyone, from honeymooners to extended families! You might stay at a restful villa in the countryside, explore romantic Venice during the carnival season, or possibly discover the beautiful lakes district where you could spot George Clooney!

I have also arranged many European river cruise tours on Viking Cruises and AMA Waterways. These lines provide the luxury amenities cruisers expect and offer unmatched access to the quaint villages and towns that dot the Danube, Loire and Rhine.

I’ve also designed combination land-cruise trips with customized itineraries to make the most of your vacation time.

I’m a Luxury Cruise Specialist certified by CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) with personal experience on over 30 cruises and a dozen cruise lines.

Lest you think I only have experience with Europe, let me tell you I’ve traveled extensively to Mexico, the Caribbean and other exotic locations to experience the finest resorts and restaurants first-hand.

My most recent trip took me to Belize. I stayed in two Francis Ford Coppola resorts and snorkeled with stingrays and nurse sharks.

Before I send a couple to a romantic destination, I always ensure they’re going to a place I have seen and approved.

My favorite honeymoon to book? Africa. For a recent honeymoon couple who wanted something exotic, I planned a trip to South Africa. This exceptional journey combined the exciting contrasts of Africa. From private touring in the cosmopolitan city Cape Town to the natural wonders of game drives in Kruger National Park.

This lucky duo saw the "Big Five"—5 astonishing African animals to see in the wild—including leopards at night! Stops included 2 different luxury safari camps and then on to a beach resort in Zanzibar to relax and refresh. I’ve enjoyed sending honeymoon couples to Africa to form memories that will last a lifetime. I can’t wait to go back myself!

Regardless of the occasion, I can take the planning off your plate and arrange the accommodations, transportation, and other details to make it effortless for you. Put me to work on your next trip and see the difference a customized vacation can make in your life!

My clients expect top-notch service and I deliver! I like to keep my business small, which allows me to provide superior customer service to each individual.

Contact me and you'll understand what makes Prestige a preferred travel resource for discerning travelers.

Testimonials

"You are the best travel agent we have ever worked with! I know this is a service business—but you go way beyond what anyone would expect. Every detail, no matter how small was always addressed." —Shelley & Saul

"Thank you so much for everything you did for our honeymoon. We couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent. Everything was taken care of; we literally had to worry about nothing! This is huge when you’re planning a wedding and have really no time to focus on anything else. Costa Rica was such a great experience! If it weren’t for the packages you showed us, my wife and I probably would have missed out on some great adventu

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
132 reviews
100% Recommended
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Always thrilled to plan a trip with Kate!
Reviewed By ladero - Cherry Hill | Traveled to Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Kate was always available and was happy to do as much or as little as we needed. She offered great suggestions and was extremely detail oriented.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fabulous Northern Italy 2019
Reviewed By Michele B - Phoenixville, PA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We've been booking trips with Kate for 10+ years and have relied heavily on her to make all of our trips memorable. Her expertise and guidance are immeasurable. Every detail is carefully planned and thought out. We truly appreciate the value she provides throughout the planning process all the way to trip completion. Kate has a knack for knowing what we like and has never steered us wrong. We've had so many wonderful and unforgettable trips and look forward to many more in the future.
Kate Schweiger responded
"I am so happy that you had a great trip! It makes my job rewarding! I always enjoy working with you. Thank you again for your business."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent trip!
Reviewed By Laura - Newtown Square, PA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Kate is very well informed, professional, attentive to clients expectations and anticipates all details. She is extremely pleasant to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Making Our Vacation an Outstanding Success
Reviewed By Happy Traveler - Philadelphia PA | Traveled to Canada
Kate provides valuable assistance in all phases of our trip planning including itinerary, accommodations and travel arrangements drawing on her first hand knowledge and experience
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Highly Recommend Kate Schweiger For Travel Needs
Reviewed By MJ - Newtown Square, PA | Traveled to Austria ~ Europe
Kate Schweiger arranged a beautiful river cruise for us on the AMASonata. She took care of everything and was dependable, thorough and just delightful. Highly recommend Kate.
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.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Island Destinations Rising Star Award 2014
Luxury Cruise Specialist - Cruise Line Intl Assoc
Conde Nast Traveler - Cruise Specialist 2015
AM Resorts Master Agent
Luxury Alliance Member - Travel Leaders

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 Travel Stories

Lovely Maderia by catamaran

Magical Maderia - the amazing Atlantic Island

Are you looking for someplace off the beaten path for New Year’s eve? Madeira Portugal is an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco and has a temperate climate. It has the best fireworks in all of Europe in Funchal Bay! And it’s a great year round destination. We stayed as two couples in Maderia for a week over New Y...
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Interesting ruins in Sardinia

Fabulous Mediterranean cruise Seabourn Sojourn

In October 2024, I was the Travel Leaders Distinctive Voyage Host on the Seabourn Sojourn for 7 nights from Barcelona to Monte Carlo. This was my eleventh time as a host to enhance travelers experience on a sailing. This includes office hours, hosting a cocktail party and hosting an exclusive shore excursion.] The Seabourn Sojourn is a lu...
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Regent Splendor Pacific Rim

Regent Splendor Luxury Caribbean Cruise

I sailed the beautiful small ship Regent Splendor in March 2022. The Splendor is an all-suite all veranda ship starting from 307 SF up to an amazing 4400! We were in an F1 Splendor Suite which was great. I especially liked that the bed faced the veranda and besides the amazing walk-in closet there was plenty of space. The veranda was larg...
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Sunrise at El Chileno beach

Fabulous Fall Los Cabos Mexico

I had the opportunity during COVID to participate in a trip to Los Cabos for a week October 1-8th, 2020. After doing extensive research on the safety of the destination, the resorts and the flights, I was excited to join this small group of luxury agents in Los Cabos. All properties were five star. We stayed in four properties, dined/tour...
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Client Testimonials

First Trip to Italy!
“Our trip to Italy was truly amazing and met all our expeditions. We had wonderful experiences with all our small group tours, hotels and trains between the cities. Thank you for making our first trip to Italy a memorable experience!”
Amy A, Mountaintop PA
Friends London Trip May 2025
Thirteen years ago, I worked with Kate to create an “adventure of a lifetime”. At that time, it was. Much to my excitement, these adventures began to happen at least once a year. All were adventures of a lifetime with Kate’s guidance. Recently, a “girls” week in London turned out to be one of my favorites. Kate asked what we wanted to see and experience. She created an Itinerary and included everything we asked and more. My friend and I were thrilled with everything. Thank you Kate! You're the BEST!
Karen L, Palm PA
Anniversary Celebration Amalfi Coast Italy
Kate's professionalism and personal attention to detail put together a trip of a lifetime for us! She patiently listened to what we wanted and delivered, Everything that was supposed to happen, happened.) It truly exceeded our expectations! I highly recommend Prestige Travel for your next trip!!!
Anne, D, Westhampton, NJ
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