Caribbean,Mexico, Hawaii, and Cruise Specialist

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Nicole Krom, Travel Agent in Emporia, KS

Nicole Krom

Emporia, KS Travel Agent

Nicole Krom

Emporia, KS

Island Girl Vacations and Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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My Places
Travel Stories & Media
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico

Interests:

Couples & Romance, Cruises, All Inclusive, Honeymoons, Adult Only

Suppliers:

Princess Cruises®, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

About Me

I LOVE to explore and experience when I travel.
I LOVE to explore and experience when I travel.

Traveling has been my focus since 2003 with my agency opening in 2013.  I am obsessed with the beautiful beaches and fun options throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. Having explored over 400 resorts I find its the little things that stay with us forever. No matter your focus I bet I have been to a resort that will cater to your specific vacation needs. I make it a point to visit a variety of areas, resorts, and try many tours to get a real feel of each place. I was married at an all inclusive in Jamaica and have booked many destination weddings and honeymoons. I have also been fortunate enough to vacation with my family and experience the joy of seeing my children discover new cultures and beautiful places and I love to help other families experience the same.  

The world is more than the just resorts though; and, I find cruises a great way to experience the world for those who want to see more than just one place at a time. I am certified with most cruise lines and have sailed the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and Alaska on a variety of cruise lines to offer you first hand knowledge to help ensure you make memories to last a lifetime.  I am lucky to have more vacation time than my husband so I have also cruised many times solo. This is a perspective most do not get to experience but should not be shied away from.  My favourite part personally, and for my clients, is to make sure you get the most out of the cruise. Experiencing your departure city, port of disembarkation, and all ports in between to the fullest can really add to the experience.  Personally I did a whirl wind tour of Rome and Dubai a time I had just a few hours in each to spare. We spent several days exploring Seattle after out Alaskan cruise.   I love how cruises can be so different for each person on the same cruise. Even the entertainment, dining, and relaxation options on each cruise can be experienced vastly different group to group or person to person. Occasionally even the husband and I do different things across the day or at night depending on our interests.  

My hope is you will let me design your next vacation.  

 

Testimonials form clients

"For those of you who love to travel and haven't yet found your 'perfect' travel agent, I have to recommend mine! Nicole Krom of Island Girl Vacations and Travel is amazing! We booked a trip for next year a while ago and yesterday she was able to save us over $2000 because Sandals had a better sale now. I wouldn't have known, but she always goes the extra mile!!"  Amy Anderson Lenexa, Ks. 

" We would like to thank Nicole for helping us book our trip to Couples Swept Away Negril for a family wedding. She was great to work with and gave us great pointers for the resort. If you're ever looking to take a trip, definitely get a hold of her! We can't wait to work with her again on our next adventure." Haley Lawton

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.
Barbados, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Swim with the sea turles, explore caves or enjoy the beaches.
Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 50 Times
Been There 24 Times
Must Do:
So many tours, food options to experience while meeting the warmest of people.
Caribbean
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 50 Times
Must Do:
So many beautiful beaches, people and experiences await you.
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Explore the Gardens or the Napali Coast
Mexico
Booked It 50 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Experience the Mexican culture
Suez, Egypt, Africa
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Transit the Canal
Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Visit a beach for every day of the year
Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Swim with the sting rays
Dickenson Bay, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Stay at Sandals grand Antigua on Dickenson Bay
Long Bay Beach, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
St. John\'s, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Take a day trip to Barbuda or circumnavigate Antigua
Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 23 Times
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Swim with the piggies, nurse sharks and other animals.
Freeport, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Spend some time at port, the gardens, or visit one of the beaches.
George Town, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 18 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Take the water taxi to Stocking Island . Chill at the bar across from the airport while waiting for your flight.
Great Exuma, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 18 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Visit Coco Plum beach at low tide or Take the ferry to Stocking Island and Chat n Chill with the sting rays.
Little Exuma, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 18 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Visit Tropic of Cancer Beach and Santanas
Nassau, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Try the conch salad, experience a Junkanoo, gaze at the beautiful water.
Paradise Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Experience Atlantis waterpark, aquarium, animal interactions
Christ Church, Barbados, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Experience the Oistns Fish Fry on Fridays
St. Lawrence, Barbados, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Walk the gap or the beach
Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Been There
Must Do:
Enjoy the beaches or the fun activiites
Grenada, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
See how they make chocolate or nutmeg
St. George\'s, Grenada, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Stay at Sandals Grenada or explore the island
Boscobel Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Enjoy Beaches Resort and its close proximity to all the Ocho rios Activiites.
Falmouth, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Float down the river on a Bamboo raft, swim in a luminious lagoon or visit Bob Marleys birth place.
Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 8 Times
Must Do:
Scotchies jerk chicken is a muct when staying in Mobay.
Negril, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
In the capital of casual jump of a cliff or chill it's up to you
Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Climb Dunn's River Falls or visit the Blue Hole
Runaway Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Great location inbetween Mpntego Bay and Ocho RIos
Trelawny, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Stay at Royalton White Sandas or Blue Waters
St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
See why the call it the Hawaii of the Caribbean
Castries, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Explore a waterfall or two
Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Spend time with your love in one of the Caribbeans Overwater Bungalows
Marigot Bay, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Take a tour or stay in her palm lined bay
Pigeon Island, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Climb to Fort Rodney or higher for a spectacular view
Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Soufriere, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Visit the drive through volcano or play in the mud baths
Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Diving, snorkeling, and Provo Ponies
Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Greece, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Eat Baklava, lots of balklava
Athens, Greece, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Visit the Acropilis, temple of Posiden, and old town
Santorini, Greece, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Explore Akrotiri, see the blues, and all the colors of beaches
Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Make a wish to return
Amalfi, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Enjoy the drive along the coast
Capri, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Take the Funicular to the top and explore
Civitavecchia, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Fly in early and Explore Rome
Naples, Italy, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Explore Naples or take the ferry to Capri and Sorrento
Pompeii, Italy, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Rome, Italy, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Take a private tour or hire a driver to see all the history.
Sorrento, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Have pizza with a view
Vatican City, Italy, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Tour the Vatican or maybe hear the Pope Speak
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Visit by ship
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Visit the Arch of Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Relax on the beach
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Spend some time exploring caves and cenote
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Take the bus from on end of the hotel zone to the other to explore
Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Rent a golf cart and explore the island day or nght
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Stay on resort or visit town
Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Play golf or explore the mariana/beach community
Playacar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Kite surf, zip line ATV, or let sand gravity take over.
Puerto Aventura, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Mayan yoga anyone?
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Ex[plore ancient ruins
Middle East
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
See amazing architecure, ride a camel, shop a souk all in one day.
Jordan, Middle East
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Explore Wadi Rum or Petra or just meet the warm people of Jordan
Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East
Been There
Must Do:
Explore Wadi Rum or Petra
Petra, Jordan, Middle East
Been There
Must Do:
Feel like Indiana Jones as you visit Petra
Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East
Been There
Must Do:
Explore like you are on Mars or at least where the movies film.
United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Been There
Must Do:
Explore acient Mosques and new architechtural masterpieces
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Been There
Must Do:
See the Souks, th Burj Kalifa, and so many man made wonders
South America
Booked It
Must Do:
Explore any way you want.
Peru, South America
Booked It
Must Do:
Visit Machu Picchu
Cuzco, Peru, South America
Booked It
Must Do:
Take in the local culture and try the local food.
Inca Trail, Peru, South America
Booked It
Must Do:
The Inca trail will be challenging dont give up !
Lima, Peru, South America
Booked It
Must Do:
Dont miss the water and light show.
Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
Booked It
Must Do:
Hike, bus, or take the train to see this wonder of the world.
South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
You must stay in an Over water bungalow
French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Stop a while and visit with the warm people of the South Pacific
Bora Bora, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Enjoy the view from your over water Bungalow
Moorea Island, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Snorkel the protected areas for beautiful coral and vibrant fish.
Papeete Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Eat at a Roulette(food truck) or visit the market.
Raiatea, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Take a catamaran around the island.
Tahaa, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Visit a black pearl farm or drift snorkel.
Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Been There
Must Do:
Take in a South Pacific show, visit a waterfall, or surf.
Alaska, USA
Booked It 10 Times
Been There
Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Night Swim with the Mantas or visit the active volcano.
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Pearl Harbor is not to be missed but neither is the beautiful beaches.
Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Be welcomed with a lei
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Attend a luau
Koele, Lanai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
See all the Four Seasons has to offer
Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Explore Hawaiian History
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Take a sunset or whale watching cruise with the one you love
Lanai City, Lanai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Hike to Sweet Heart rock
Lanai Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Take a sunset cruise on the Napali Coast
Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Be like these crazy kids and repel down a waterfall
Molokai Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Learn from an elder about the oldest Hawaii sites
Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
You will find world class shopping
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Swim with the Honu
Waikoloa, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Be further from town but closer to nature
Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Must Do:
Hike or kayak to waterfalls

My Travel Stories

Dawes Glacier Tracy Arm Fjord

Alaska Inside Passage with Celebrity

We set out on the Celebrity Solstice for our roundtrip cruise from Seattle the end of August.  Our cruise would take us to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria and back to Seattle.  I wasn’t there all for fun as my sea days were taken up with the Celebrity Seminar at Sea.                Seattle was sunny as we boarded the...
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Norwegian Bliss Inagural Cruise L.A.

Experiencing Bliss with Norwegian

I was fortunate to sail on the Norwegian Bliss Inaugural cruise from L.A. Many now recognise her from her go cart track on the upper decks but this ship had so much more to offer.  Around every corner there was always a new and impressive activity, dining venue, or entertainment option. New cabin options and common areas help to really make this...
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The amazing blues of Santorini Greece

Majestic Princess cruise Rome to Dubai

     My recent  cruise on the Majestic Princess allowed me to see what it was like to visit many ports and have several sea days on the newest ship in the Princess fleet. My own European Cruise started in Rome and ended in Dubai. At just over 2 weeks it was all the vacation days I had left so there are a few things I did a little different than ...
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Punta Cana offers something for everyone

    Punta Cana is a great vacation option from the Midwest.You can be on resort with daylight still left and return after lunch on departure day. It is full of deep soft beaches and warm people. We traveled over St. Patrick’s holiday so we experienced special events at our home base of Breathless Punta Cana. Stop by and I can tell you stories of...
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Exploring Isla Mujeres for you.

We just returned from Isla Mujeres; when I travel I experience as much as I can of each area so I can share this knowledge with you. We stayed at an intimate all inclusive resort and visited another. We did a variety of excursions and rented a golf cart to further explore the island. I also met a wonderful lady that manages and cares for many of...
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Client Testimonials

No worries when you choose Nicole
Our travel agent, Nicole Krom has been to a ton of resorts and can find the best fit for you and what you're looking for! She'll also find you the best deals and take care of all the planning, transportation, and flight check-ins! It's so nice to be able to just relax and not worry about anything! Look her up and she will hook you up! Thank you for everything, Nicole! Best vacation EVER"
Jessica S Emporia, Ks.
Can't wait to work with her again
" We would like to thank Nicole for helping us book our trip to Couples Swept Away Negril for a family wedding. She was great to work with and gave us great pointers for the resort. If you're ever looking to take a trip, definitely get a hold of her! We can't wait to work with her again on our next adventure."
Haley L Emporia, Ks.
My "perfect" Travel Agent
"For those of you who love to travel and haven't yet found your 'perfect' travel agent, I have to recommend mine! Nicole Krom of Island Girl Vacations and Travel is amazing! We booked a trip for next year a while ago and yesterday she was able to save us over $2000 because Sandals had a better sale now. I wouldn't have known, but she always goes the extra mile!!"
Amy A Lenexa, Ks.
An agent with Patience
" Nicole was so patient with me when booking hotels for my vacation. I kept changing things and it took me a week to get it right. She was awesome! "
Tracey P. Americus Kansas
Thanks for our best vacation ever
"Nicole, I just wanted to thank you for arranging the best vacation we've ever had and making everything stress free ! I spend all day, everyday managing details at work and at home and it's so rare for me to find a service provider I can trust enough to delegate to. From our initial planning conversations to the night before we left, you kept us on track with everything from deposits, booking airfare, excursion options, and document reminders. I couldn't recommend your service more highly- it's a necessity, not a luxury!"
Amy A. Lenexa, Kansas
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