Michelle Karn, Travel Agent in Columbus, OH

Michelle Karn

Columbus, OH Travel Agent
Super Agent

Michelle Karn

Columbus, OH · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(20)
100% Recommended
We've had such wonderful travel experiences with Michelle's help! Michelle is a great listener, a researcher, and a helpful advisor. Read More >
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My Travel Specialties
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

France, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe, Morocco

Interests:

River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Escorted Tours, European Culture, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, Globus, Viking, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, UnCruise Adventures

About Me

River Cruising, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico

Agent specializing in European Vacations, River Cruises, Caribbean, Mexico and Disney

My Travel Specialties

Windstar Cruise Spain to Portugal

Windstar Cruise Spain to Portugal
With their intimate ships and personalized service Windstar allows for immersive experiences in each port.  I recently sailed with Windstar from Barclona to Lisbon. It ws an enchanting blend of culture and stunning coastal views.  Starting in Barcelona with its unique architecture a...Read More ▶

Burgundy and Provence River Cruise

Burgundy and Provence River Cruise
I chose this itinerary because of my love for wine, Van Gogh and lavender. The cruise begins in Arles known for its Roman ruins and made famous by the paintings of Van Gogh. It is one of the oldest cities in France. I sailed in early July which was the perfect time to view the laven...Read More ▶

River Cruising, Italy and All Inclusive

River Cruising, Italy and All Inclusive
River cruising has been extremely popular in recent years and those that have sailed always return with rave reviews. I decided it was time for me to experience river cruising and come to my own conclusions. In May, I sailed on the Seine from Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches on Avalon's Creati...Read More ▶

My Travels and Experience

My Travels and Experience
My travels have enriched my life by giving me the opportunity to experience new places and cultures, to taste new foods and wines and to bring home fond memories. .From the Tuscan Hills of Italy to the Great Bazaar in Turkey, from the pubs of Ireland to the sun drenched beaches of Mexico, e...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
20 reviews
100% Recommended
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Thanks, Michelle!
Reviewed By Happy Travelers - Columbus, Ohio | Traveled to Spain, France, Italy
We've had such wonderful travel experiences with Michelle's help! Michelle is a great listener, a researcher, and a helpful advisor.
Michelle Karn responded
"It has been my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for your appreciation."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Can't Imagine a Better Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Jay and Barbara - Westerville, Ohio | Traveled to Milan ~ Italy ~ Europe
Michelle has arranged several trips for us over the last 5 years ranging from a winter getaway to Riviera Maya, an Alaska cruise with land tours, a 10-day guided tour to Tuscany from Rome, and most recently, a (perfect) two-week trip to northern Italy.

We can't say enough good things about Michelle. She knows her business well enough to suggest worthwhile options about where to go, where to stay, and how to get there. Every itinerary she's done for us has been flawless. She pays attention to the details, and always follows up.

We've recommended Michelle to family and friends, and can't imagine ever planning another trip without her.
Michelle Karn responded
"Your enthusiasm for travel and your zest for life have made it my pleasure to both know you and be a part of your travel planning. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip
Reviewed By Arsenal Guy - Dublin, Ohio | Traveled to Mexico
Michelle was terrific from day one! She was extremely easy to work with on my family trip. She was very responsive and knowledgeable about our trip location, fly info, and etc. I personally have never worked with a travel leaders in the past. Any fear was out the door after a quick 5-minute face to face with Michelle.

Moving forward I will let Michelle do the planning of future trips and I will just claim all the great reviews from my family. Highly recommend.


Michelle Karn responded
"Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. Your kind words are appreciated. I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation and look forward to assisting you in the future."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Arranges Memorable Vacations
Reviewed By TropicBon - Powell, OH | Traveled to Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America
We have used Michelle's services for many years. She's arranged an escorted tour in Italy, several cruises, and many vacations to Sandals all-inclusive resorts for us. She takes the time to listen to what you desire in an ideal vacation, and then researches the best options to book a memorable vacation at the best price. She has traveled extensively and can draw on her own personal experience in making recommendations.

Probably the most valuable part of using Michelle's services is that you know you have a reliable person who has your back in case unexpected issues come up during travel. One year we were returning from a Sandals resort in Jamaica. Our phones were turned off due to high cost of international cell phone service, but we had wifi at the airport and could access our email. That's when we learned that our flight was delayed. She kept in touch with us about more delays, which was most appreciated.

We would highly recommend Michelle Karn for all of your travel nee
Michelle Karn responded
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am truly happy that you have enjoyed your travel experiences. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The most exciting trip yet
Reviewed By Perfect trip - Columbus Ohio | Traveled to Egypt ~ Africa
Ms. Karn is a perfect travel agent she gets it done right.
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.
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A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
Avalon Specialist
Italy Tourist Board Certification
Recognized Viking Agent
Globus Specialist Certification
AMResorts Master Agent
ClIA Accredited Cruise Counselor
College of Disney Knowledge

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

Avalon Mekong River Cruise
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    My Travel Stories

    Honfleur

    Avalon River Cruise Paris to Normandy

    River cruising has been extremely popular in recent years and those that have sailed always return with rave reviews. I decided it was time for me to experience river cruising and come to my own conclusions. In May, I sailed on the Seine from Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches on Avalon's Creativity. I must confess, it exceeded my expectations!...
    Read more

    Client Testimonials

    Knowledgeable Advice
    Booking our vacations with Michelle Karn takes all stress out of traveling She has arranged our last 4 trips and I appreciate her knowledge of the resorts and advice. She is always pleasant and quick with any answers to any requests we may have concerning our travel plans. We are one of Michelle's "out of Town" clients as we are from the Cleveland area and look forward to more vacations planned by Michelle!
    Mary M. Cleveland, OH
    Honeymoon in Europe
    Hi Michelle, First of all we would like to thank you for all of your effort and all the time you took to help plan our honeymoon. The hotels were amazing and very accommodating and close to many places at walking distance. I will say our favorite hotel was in Florence. We absolutely loved the location and it had its own private deck. The excursions you helped booked were all perfect. The one day tour of Tuscany was unbelievable. It was definitely one of our favorites. On our guided tour through the Colosseum and Ancient Rome we had an anthropologist as our guide so he gave us by far the most informational tours out there! We are glad you suggested small group tours because it was definitely easier to follow along. In the future maybe a year or two, we would like to book a 2-3 week trip to Greece so we will definitely be reaching out to you then for your help. Thanks again,
    Mari C., Columbus OH
    There Before, During and After
    First, thank you so much for taking my call so early the morning we left. I was completely panicked but you answered and that gave me complete comfort that you would be there to help me through our passport dilemma. Thank you for following up with us after we arrived and again now. We are so grateful to have you as our travel agent and we will always recommend you to others and will, of course, use you for our next trip!!!
    Nicole,W Galena OH
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