Katherine Poon, Travel Agent in London, ON

Katherine Poon

London, ON Travel Agent
Super Agent

Katherine Poon

London, ON · 11 Years of Experience

Fun in Paradise, an independent agent with Nexion CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(258)
98% Recommended
This was my first trip alone and Katherine was very helpful in easing both mine and my parents stress and ensuring that I had the best... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Hawaii, Caribbean, Europe, Australia, Mexico

Interests:

All Inclusive, Coach Tours, Couples & Romance, Cruises, Luxury Cruises

Suppliers:

Air Canada Vacations, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, CIE Tours, Classic Vacations

About Me

CARIBBEAN, HAWAIIAN & EUROPE VACATION SPECIALIST

I grew up loving to travel and experiencing new cultures and cuisines, but I never imagined all the possibilities it would show me! I have personally experienced many travel styles which allows me to have a wealth of knowledge and experience delivering optimum services to my clients from initial consultation to finalizing all the details. Each client is unique in interests and preferences. I will take great care in curating a valuable vacation experience that is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Would you like to immerse yourself in a new destination whilst indulging in the very best levels of personal and attentive service, lavish and sumptuous accommodation, exquisite and unrivaled levels of gastronomy; with informative and educational guides?
Additional Languages
Chinese

My Travel Specialties

Your Exclusive Destination Experience Designer

Your Exclusive Destination Experience Designer
Welcome to Fun In Paradise Travel  Bespoke Travel Design Exceptional Experiences. Hello! I’m Katherine Poon, Founder and Lead Travel Advisor of Fun In Paradise Travel.  I specialize in designing ref...Read More ▶

Your Luxury Sun Destination Vacation Designer

Your Luxury Sun Destination Vacation Designer
Who does not like to have some fun in the sun and dip your toes in the hot sand?  Or wake up to the view of the crystal blue sky with the turquoise water?  The possibilities are unlimited as there are lots to do and see for any ages and for any occasion (...Read More ▶

Your Luxury Ocean Cruise/River Cruise Expert

Your Luxury Ocean Cruise/River Cruise Expert
Do you know what's the main difference between Ocean Cruise and River Cruise?  Can I share with you more?  Either Ocean and River Cruise can potentially take you to any part of the world. Why cruising? With cruising, you only need to pack once and have the...Read More ▶

Your Luxury Hawaiian Destination Specialist

Your Luxury Hawaiian Destination Specialist
Can you name all the islands in Hawaii?  Which are the most popular islands that tourists love to visit and explore?  Are there any All-Inclusive Resorts in Hawaii?  What can you do and see in Hawaii?  Each island is unique, I would suggest you at least plan to spend 2 weeks exploring the main is...Read More ▶

Your Luxury European Vacation Specialist

Your Luxury European Vacation Specialist
Is a European Vacation on your bucket list?  If yes, what are some of the destinations that you would like to explore?  I am privileged to have traveled extensively to many European destinations including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Croatia, Switzerland...Read More ▶

Your Luxury Group Travel Planner

Your Luxury Group Travel Planner
Group Travel could apply to leisure, business, incentive, family, friends, religious, and destination wedding.  Group Travel Planning could be very overwhelming and stressful.  Why not leave the work to the expert who would oversee all details (flight, resort, transfer, event coordination, and ex...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
258 reviews
98% Recommended
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UK, Scotland & Ireland 2018
Reviewed By Ciara - London, ON | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
This was my first trip alone and Katherine was very helpful in easing both mine and my parents stress and ensuring that I had the best time by making sure all the little things were checked off. She regularly checked in with me while on my trip to make sure it was going smoothly and was genuinely interested in where I went and what we did that day and answered multiple questions in the days leading up to departure.

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A week in paradise- “Ya mon-Jamaica is where its a
Reviewed By Happy Jamaican for a week - London, ON | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Katherine was over the top when it came to excellence . She was very attentive to everyones needs (there were 10 of us) and strived to accommodate everyones special requests. She sent us on our way with a travel guide and a few extra treats, kept in touch with us during our stay at one of her recommended resorts- the Luxury Grand Bahai Principe, and followed up after the vacation to ensure everything went as planned. Excellent service-Thank you Katherine

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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enjoyable trip
Reviewed By TandCCard - St.Thomas | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She kept an open conversation with us during booking, on vacation and after. very helpfully and enjoyable to work with.
Katherine Poon responded
"Thanks for taking the time to submit your review. Looking forward to working with you in the near future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Knowledgeable and attentive service
Reviewed By Caleigh - London, Ontario | Traveled to United Kingdom ~ Europe
Katherine was thoroughly and explained everything clearly in every step of the planning process. She is super friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. If you’re looking for someone to take the best care of you every step of the way she’s the right person.
Katherine Poon responded
"Thanks for reaching out to me planning your vacation."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip was good
Reviewed By Grace - London, Ontario | Traveled to Varadero ~ Cuba ~ Caribbean
Excellent
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

 ACTA’s mission is to foster the success and prosperity of our travel agency members. Our most supportive partners, ACTA Corporate Partners, invest their time and resources in order to support ACTA’s vision of a healthy and vibrant retail travel industry where the Travel Agent is recognized as an expert resource. Proud Partners understand that Travel Agents are essential to their success.
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.
Amawaterways River Cruise Specialist
Insight Vacation Specialist
NCL Master Specialist
Sandals Certified Specialist
St. Lucia Specialist
Oceania Cruise Specialist
Ireland Specialist
Antigua & Barbuda Specailist
Avalon River Cruise Specialist
Classic Vacations
Celebrity Five Star Travel Parnter
Jamaica Specialist
Trafalgar Specialist
Costa Rica Specialist
Hawaii Destination Specialist
Aruba Specialist
Antigua & Barbuda Destination Specialist

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

2025_12 Journey to Vietnam, Cambodia & Taiwan
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    My Travel Stories

    Site Visit @Jade Mountain

    Grenada/St.Lucia Education Trip

    I have successfully completed my #GrenadaSpecialist and #StLuciaSpecialist programs, however, the education is incomplete until I have personally explored those two destinations in-person.  As a #SandalsSpecialist, I was honored to have been given the privilege to stay at Sandals, Grenada for a few days before my journey over to St. Lucia stayin...
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    Off to my Outbook Adventure

    Group Escort - Dominican Republic

    What are some of the examples for Group Travels?   Family Reunion Milestone Birthday Celebration Destination Wedding Incentive Groups Wellness Groups Common Interest Groups Girls Getaway Graduation Celebration Friendship Group Bachelorette Party Read more

    Getting ready for our daily excursio-Amawaterways

    FAM River Cruise with AmaWaterway River Cruise

    I have completed the AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist Program when I first started my travel business, however, due to my other career commitments, I was unable to personally experience a river cruise journey until 2019.  As an Amawaterways River Specialist, I was privileged to embark on the Ama Stella cruising along the Danube River visitin...
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    Health & Safety Protocol - Iberostar Cancun

    COVID Travel First-hand experience to Mexico

    I have been asked lots as to whether it is safe to travel during the Pandemic.  As an all-rounded travel agent, I have decided to venture onto the world to experience COVID first-hand.  My in-person experience definitely has been of an asset as I address the concerns raised by my clients. Here are some of the highlights: At...
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    A beautiful morning @ Grand Bahia Principe

    Site Visit - Bahia Principe Runaway, Jamaica

    Personally toured the resort to allow me to recommend the perfect options for my clients to suit their needs. Do you know there are two sections at this resort?  One is geared to Family with a Water Park and one is geared to the more Luxury clients - Adult only. May I tell you more? #DreamMaker I also have stayed at the Luxury Bahia Princ...
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    Client Testimonials

    Trip of a lifetime in Costa Rica
    Just touching base .... the trip to date has been fabulous..... everyone of our accommodations has been spectacular.... just checked into our big splurge in Monteverde and the room is like nothing we could have imagined. Every hotel has been completely aware and accommodating of my celiac issue... this truly is the trip of a lifetime.... Costa Rica is spectacular.....
    Heather M, London, ON
    A very caring advisor
    Thanks for touching base. All the vouchers and details seem straight forward and I am just counting the days to my departure. Enjoy your holiday and thank you again for all your work getting me ready for mine!
    Kelly M, Ottawa, ON
    Well planned anniversary celebration
    Hi Katherine - having an amazing time in paradise - thank you so much for helping to arrange this get away. "we are having a great time and hit the ground running. Thank you so much for your kind note and champagne- the Anse Chastanet team also celebrated us so we are spoiled. We are in the Pink Poui at the beach and the room and balcony are perfect is so will send a few pics today. Please post on Facebook as I have not done so yet- Chris and I are happy for your to share our adventures - will send more soon. Cheers Georgie and Chris"
    Chris & Georgie, Muskoka, ON
    Exceeded our expectations
    We have been extremely impressed with Katherine and are very excited to continue working with her over this next year. Outstanding agent and love that she is super responsive and you can reach her my email, phone and text. Exceeded our expectations.
    Sara, Toronto,, ON
    Very thorough and always on top of everything
    Yes those reservations look perfect! Thanks again so much! We are very pleased with your services and are so happy that we chose you as our travel agent!
    Christianne L, Thunder Bay, ON
    An agent with a big heart
    Katherine is very organized. She is reliable and readily accessible, answering any questions or addressing any concerns in a timely manner. She had a great attitude, checked in often and made sure we were all set for our vacation. We vacationed to celebrate my daughter's birthday last month. Katherine secretly arranged for the resort staff to make her feel special, and they sang Happy Birthday and brought her a cake during dinner one night. It was a very thoughtful gesture and it brought such joy to my child. I will continue to book with Katherine in the future and highly recommend her services to friends and family!
    Nora P, London, Ontario
    Just what we need
    From the first time Katherine and I spoke I knew she was the travel agent for us. The trust, knowledge, and direction she gave us rest assured us with our booking. Thank you and looking forward to future bookings with you. I definitely will recommend Katherine to my family and friends.
    Jaclyn, Toronto, ON
    An awesome trip to Spain & Portugal
    Katherine is very helpful, answers our questions quickly. She even provides Euros in coins just in case we need them for toilets when we arrive in Spain. Thank you Katherine for your thoughtfulness.
    Cheung, S, Newmarket, Ontario
    Thanks for all you do
    Good morning I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your efforts! I am just sitting here looking at my washed swimsuits getting ready to pack and thinking about you and how thankful I am for all the work you do! I Hope you have a fabulous day!
    Melissa S, Ottawa, ON
    Meticulously coordinated Group Vacation
    Good morning I am posting this review looking out the window with 4 inches of snow on the ground wishing I were still in Mexico!!!! We were a group of 8 that Katherine managed effortlessly. Our resort was TRS Coral in Mexico aprox 45 min from the Cancun airport ,all was well with the transfer, and we were met at the reception with champagne ,I would recommend Katherine for all your travel needs!!!! Thank you Katherine
    Loren F, London, ON
    Incredible
    I was looking for costs and ideas, and she came through instantly. She was quick to respond and provided options and cost differences. She listened to what I wanted and created a few plans for me to choose from within my budget. I highly recommend working with fun in paradise travel. She planned incredible trips and a perfect vacation for a single mom within my budget. She’s incredible!!!!!!!!
    Bre F, London, Ontario
    Destination Wedding well planned
    Thank you Katherine. We had an excellent week, everyone enjoyed their time there. The wedding was well planned too. I’ll be happy to write a positive review.
    Shawn F, Kleinburng, ON
    Best Travel Advisor Extraordinaires
    Katherine is an absolute found treasure. She is a gem!! After becoming frustrated reaching out to a few travel agents trying to plan a 4 island Hawaiian vacation for 18 days I took to the Internet and that’s where we found Katherine! She has been a godsend! I have never met a travel agent who is as caring and puts her clients first which makes you feel like your her #1 client! She is professional, transparent and I am amazed at her efficiency! Her honesty and integrity is outstanding! She was conscientious about keeping to our budget yet maximizing our $! Katherine goes above and beyond your expectations! Even though our trip is months away she stays in contact with us, keeping the excitement alive. We are thrilled to have met Katherine and to have her as our travel agent Extraordinaires. We are looking forward to planning many more vacations with Katherine and I definitely will be referring my friends and family to her. Your vacation is an investment and Katherine is worth it!
    Christina C, Petrolia, On,
    UK, Scotland & Ireland
    This was my first trip alone and Katherine was very helpful in easing both mine and my parents stress and ensuring that I had the best time by making sure all the little things were checked off. She regularly checked in with me while on my trip to make sure it was going smoothly and was genuinely interested in where I went and what we did that day and answered multiple questions in the days leading up to departure.
    Ciara J, London, Caanda
    Fantastic vacation don't happen by accident
    She was able to accomplish in 24 hours what I had tried to do for months and that was locate and book a reasonably priced vacation for my wife and I. With one phone call I was able to provide Katherine with a wish list of what I was looking for and by the next day she had provided me with well informed vacation options to review and eventually book. The outstanding service doesn't stop there. Katherine provided in the moment updates and brought forward recommendations on how to prepare for our trip. She was readily available to ask questions and not only provided her answer but would check in with our resort as well to clarify. Katherine's network and the ability to connect with the resort was key in arranging special requests and a much better vacation experience then I could have ever predicted Katherine 's bright spirit and welcoming availability made her a delight to work with in planning our trip. I can't wait to work with her again in the near future THANK YOU!!!!
    Davd J, London, Ontario
    Fantastic vacation by Katherine
    I've been planning to get away for some time, two years to be exact. Katherine is a customer of ours, I told her that i was looking at going somewhere warm for the holidays since I knew she was in the business. I was only hoping for suggestions from Katherine because I was afraid that it would be too expensive to book with an agent. I gave her a handful of destinations that we were interested in going to and all the questions we had in regards to visa entrees, passports, currencies, travel insurances, weather for this time of year, and excursions. To my surprise she gave me everything in much detail and helped us in making our decision so much easier. Cuba was amazing! We are ready for our next vacation and we would definitely call Katherine to help us out again.
    Chien L, London, Canada
    Honeymoon Celebration
    My husband and I recently got back from our honeymoon in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. We stayed at the Grand Bahia Príncipe. It was an amazing resort with great food and amazing service. Katherine helped so much from the beginning of the planning to ensure that we had the best honeymoon ever. She was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to Jamaica as we were first time travellers to Jamaica. When our flight was turned back to Toronto for maintenance issues, Katherine was on the phone right away with Westjet checking on the status of our flight and ensuring that we had transportation to our resort once our flight landed after being delayed several hours. She also helpful in booking our park and fly hotel the day before our flight. Please feel confident booking with Katherine, she is an amazing travel agent who truly cares for her clients.
    Sabrina VL, London, Canada
    Exceptional Services
    Katherine was extremely helpful in planning our trip to Nashville. She was always looking for the best flight times, hotel and experiences that would work well for our family. Katherine was extremely attentive and efficient. She genuinely was concerned about how our trip was going (she sent me a note asking how our flight and hotel were) and also made sure we arrived home safely. Great customer service, felt like a valued customer not just a client. I would highly recommend Katherine and would go to her again for future travel.
    Dina B, London, Canada
    Dream Vacation for our family - DISNEY CRUISE
    I have never met anyone so on top of things like Katherine. She caught multiple errors I had made when filling out my information that would have been costly. She thought of details while planning our vacation that I would have never thought of. Any time I had a question she would reply back within minutes every time. She booked tickets for my family to an event on the ship that I didn't even know was happening and my family had the best time. Katherine really does go above and beyond for her clients. She is so thoughtful and bought my kids little Disney gifts for our trip which was so sweet. I would highly recommend Katherine's services to anyone. She truly is wonderful.
    Elizabeth C, London, Canada
    Great Experience Despite needing to cancal
    When I first contacted Katherine, she got back to me right away. She suggested a few destinations, and sent information on a few resorts. Once we determined St. Lucia as the island we wished to book, she sent through a few more resort options along with her own recommendations. Anytime I emailed her, she got right back to me with answers to my questions. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our booking and Katherine was very understanding and helpful. She went above and beyond to get us our money back, even most of our down payment. I will certainly call Katherine again, should I need to book another trip.
    Elizabeth L, Komoka, Canada
    The perfect Christmas Vacation
    It was great to work with Katherine. She is very knowledgeable and is extremely meticulous when it comes to the fine details. She leaves no stone unturned. She also has a rapport with the 'right people in high places' when their input is required. She goes above and beyond for her clients and surprises them with unexpected things. She is available day and night to service her clients. All in all it was a great exerience. We had a lovely vacation and everything was perfect and worked out better than we had planned!
    Daphne L, Oshawa, Canada
    DREAM VACATION - HAWAII made possible
    Hello Katherine Thank you very much. We appreciate you connecting with both properties to ensure everything is in place. I will let you know if we're extended 'extra special care'. I have noted all your information below. It's much appreciated. Thank you very much for helping us organize this trip. We are very excited and can't wait. Kind regards Ilena
    Ilena M, Etobicoke, ON
    A week in paradise- “Ya mon-Jamaica is where its
    Katherine was over the top when it came to excellence . She was very attentive to everyones needs (there were 10 of us) and strived to accommodate everyones special requests. She sent us on our way with a travel guide and a few extra treats, kept in touch with us during our stay at one of her recommended resorts- the Luxury Grand Bahai Principe, and followed up after the vacation to ensure everything went as planned. Excellent service-Thank you Katherine
    Helen A, London, Canada
    The best trip of our lives
    It has been a while since we have utilized a travel agent but Katherine was referred to us so we decided to try using an agent this time around for our travel. The question now is........."why not use a travel agent"? ....it is so much more convenient should you have questions about your destination or should you encounter problems with your destination. Katherine is knowledgeable, accessible, responsible, thorough and absolutely on track from start to finish with planning your vacation. I would highly recommend Katherine and have so to other people who have booked with her. Eliminate the hassle of searching through the internet and finding out who, what, when, where, why...........Katherine will answer all those questions for you!!!
    Anna L, King City, Canada
    Stress-free vacation
    Katherine has been extremely helpful in booking our first vacation to Mexico. Any questions asked, she would promptly answer or if she was unsure, make contact with our hotel on our part. Any issues regarding the hotel room arisen, Katherine assisted us and informed us of the necessary steps to take and was very helpful. Booking with Katherine is stress free - she digs deep to ensure there are no hidden fees once at the checking into our resort. We will definitely be recommending Katherine to our friends, and will be soon be looking into booking our next trip with her as well. Thanks for a great vacation to Mexico!
    Tyler C, London, Canada
    California Exploration a blast
    Katherine was excellent in planning a complicated trip with many stops. Her research and resources were incredible. She was on top of all items and kept me informed of any changes. Katherine provided alternatives at each step to allow me to customise my vacation experience. Her customer service is top notch. I would not have been able to plan or book this trip without her.
    Karen J, London, Canada
    A memorable anniversary celebration
    Katherine is very informative, helpful and patient with us helping to find a vacation when we had little of no experience with Mexico. We appreciated the extras ie, the gift, the contact with the resort regarding our anniversary, and printed information (booklets on various venues). We were recommended to Katherine by someone at the church who had previously booked a trip. Word of mouth advertising works!!! We enjoyed the weather, the various speciality restaurants, the pools/beach, the resort and the staff were always very pleasant. Thanks again for all your help in our trip to Mexico.
    Jim W, London, Canada
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