Linda Gartner, Travel Agent in Cincinnati, OH

Linda Gartner

Cincinnati, OH Travel Agent
Super Agent

Linda Gartner

Cincinnati, OH · 11 Years of Experience

Prestige Travel, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Cincinnati, OH
5.0
(36)
100% Recommended
It was a pleasure to work with Linda Gartner when planning our family trip to Italy this past summer. She is a true professional! ... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, Switzerland, Arizona, Europe, Portugal

Interests:

Arts & Culture, European Culture, Family Vacations, Groups, River Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Avanti Destinations, National Car Rental, Project Expedition, Viking

About Me

Agent Specializing in European Travel

European travel is like no other. Let me help you discover the beauty, the culture, and the people of this incredible continent. I can help you become an expert at rail travel. I can help you see the most majestic sites. I can help you secure reservations at a 5 star hotel or a charming working farm. I can help to provide experiences that you will never forget. Think about coupling two countries while abroad to maximize on the airfare! Spain and Portugal, Italy and Switzerland, France and England! I'm happy to help!

My Travel Specialties

Luxury Travel and ITALY Specialist

Luxury Travel and ITALY Specialist
Linda Gartner – Leisure and Group Travel Consultant Interests: Europe.  I began my second chapter of life career as a travel consultant with Prestige Travel of Cincinnati, Ohio in November of 2015. Prior to this new chapter I was a JH choral director at Sycamore Junior High for 34 years!   ...Read More ▶

Independent European Travel

Independent European Travel
I have been traveling throughout Europe since 1979…..college concert tour!  I decided on that trip that someday I wanted to provide this experience for others!  Since then, I have traveled to 12 European countries and over 44 European cities.  Many of these trips have been guided tours spe...Read More ▶

European River Cruising

European River Cruising
Experiencing Europe via a calm, serene, and scenic European river is like no other vacation.  From being picked up at your incoming airport, abandoning your luggage to a cruise representative, to an efficient and scenic motor coach drive to the pier, to a welcoming glass upon embarkation, ...Read More ▶

GROUP TRAVEL

GROUP TRAVEL
GROUP TRAVEL!  What do you think of?  BIG buses, NOISY travelers, SUBSTANDARD buffets for breakfast/lunch/dinner, basic accommodations, no concierge assistance?  This is totally understandable BUT nothing like the GROUP TRAVEL that I know and LOVE!   I am no stranger to group travel.  Duri...Read More ▶

The Great Road Trip WEST

The Great Road Trip WEST
During our Covid time in the United States, some of us just had to get out of our homes and travel to see the grandchildren.  When you live in the Midwest and have little ones in Southern California and are requested to drive instead of fly, that's exactly what you do!  There is NOTHING more wond...Read More ▶

No Europe in 2020? How about Santa Barbara?

No Europe in 2020?  How about Santa Barbara?
To those of you who are just dying to travel NOW and cannot reach the European continent, how about thinking about the lovely city of Santa Barbara, California? When thinking of all my European travels and trying to think of a closer comparison in the US, Santa Barbara rings in first. ...Read More ▶

A SWITZERLAND ADVENTURE

A SWITZERLAND ADVENTURE
When someone says SWITZERLAND do you immediately think mountains, lakes, chocolate, hiking, boat rides, train rides, impeccable cleanliness and punctuality, fondue, wines and beauty?  That is exactly what I experienced for the first week of November, 2022.  The temperatures when off the mountains...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
36 reviews
100% Recommended
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Tour of Italy
Reviewed By Cindy - Cincinnati, OH | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
It was a pleasure to work with Linda Gartner when planning our family trip to Italy this past summer. She is a true professional! From beginning to end, she was instrumental in planning and coordinating our trip. We started with a meeting to discuss our interests while traveling in Italy, and she quickly sketched out a starting-point itinerary. We tweaked that itinerary until we were completely satisfied and excited for our upcoming trip! Linda took care of everything we needed for our international trip, from airline tickets to rail tickets, to planning excursions including a private tour of Tuscany and our private wine tasting at a lovely vineyard! Bellissimo! The hotel she suggested in Positano was breathtaking! Also, after experiencing a family emergency at home, she and her colleague worked quickly and diligently to get us home on an earlier flight! Given all this, her attention to detail and extensive knowledge of Europe, I would HIGHLY recommend working with Linda Gartner!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome from start to finish
Reviewed By Happy Travellers - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
She did such a terrific job for us on every level, put together a wonderful trip in a short amount of time, and was there for us no matter what question we had or when we had it! Her knowledge, energy and enthusiasm made for such a great experience from the day we contacted her to the post-vacation visit to tell her all about it, and we can't wait to plan our next trip with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Wine and Dine tour through Italy
Reviewed By Sharon - Cincinnati, OH | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
It was so easy! Prior to the trip, she communicated regularly to the group to let us know deadlines for invoices, etc., She does all the work. We just show up and enjoy! I can't say enough how amazing this experience was for us. The amount of planning that went into the trip was so obvious once we got started. We went from Sept 5-16. The vacation was Wine and Dine through Italy. And we did just that! We wined and dined in Orvieto, Florence, Siena, Modena, Bologna, Como, and Milan. With that much in the itinerary, you would think that the trip would be exhausting. But the planning was impeccable…therefore very, very easy. So…would I recommend you contact or travel with Linda? You bet. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. I can’t wait to go on her next one. Hope to see you there with me!
Linda Gartner responded
"Grazie mille, Sharon! Traveling with great people is always a winning equation. ....ESPECIALLY in ITALIA! So glad you have wonderful memories! Yes, let's do it again! Kindest regards, Linda "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By Jim - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Just returned from an amazing trip to Italy & Greece and have to say Linda nailed it! The itinerary, hotel locations, tour recommendations - everything was absolutely perfect. The entire trip was completely seamless from start to finish due to Linda's planning and expertise. If you're planning a trip I would highly recommend working with Linda. She is a great resource especially if you're not familiar traveling abroad. Thanks for all of your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip on very short notice.
Reviewed By Bob Stevens - Cincinnati | Traveled to Normandy ~ France ~ Europe
Knowledgeable. She has been there, done that, as a traveler so she is able to have valuable input to guide to the new traveler that may save them angst and money. Also able to show the client how to be the most efficient with their time.
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.
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.
Certified Destination Specialist - ITALY
Certified Italy Specialist - The Travel Institute
Certified ITALY Specialist The Travel Institute
Rocky Mountaineer Specialist
Viking Certified Expert
AMA Waterways Certified Advisor
Luxury Travel Specialist
Viking Cruises Certified Expert
AMA Waterways Certified 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.

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    Bryce Canyon -  INCREDIBLE

    The Great Road Trip WEST

    During our Covid time in the United States, some of us just had to get out of our homes and travel to see the grandchildren.  When you live in the Midwest and have little ones in Southern California and are requested to drive instead of fly, that's exactly what you do!  There is NOTHING more wonderful than seeing the little one's eyes upon arriv...
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    Client Testimonials

    Vacation in Germany
    We couldn’t be happier with the trips that Linda Gartner planned for us this past summer. We gave her a huge task, calling truly last minute to put together a weekend trip to Florida and a large trip to Germany!! She couldn’t have been more helpful, excited, efficient, energetic and wow does she know how to get things done! She led us through every step, from choosing what cities to go to, what to see when we’re there, where to stay, how to get from place to place, even good things to eat that were not to be missed. Every time we called, every question we had, she immediately took care of whatever we needed. She thought of every detail. We honestly, literally could not have done it without her. Both trips were absolutely wonderful and we’re so grateful to her. She has a passion for travel and a gift of working with people. We’ve already told her we’ll be calling her regarding our next trip, and we can’t wait!
    The Miller Family, Cincinnati, Ohio
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