(19 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Michelle Karn

Columbus, OH
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 o...
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My Travels and Experience

Beautiful Lucerne
Beautiful Lucerne

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, each destination has something special to offer. With so many fantastic destination choices, choosing the vacation that is perfect for you can be challenging. My goal is to offer you expert advice along with first hand experience to make your vacation planning stress free. Whether you want to honeymoon on a secluded beach in the Caribbean, act like a kid at Disney World or sip limoncello in Positano I want to make your experience the best it can be. My children inherited my love of travel and I have had the privilege of planning their Destination Weddings. In the past years I have assisted many couples in planning their own special day. Whether it is a ceremony with just the bride and groom or a group of 100 guests every wedding should be a beautiful and memorable event.

Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean

Growing up with Italian grandparents instilled in me a love of everything Italian. I have visited Italy numerous times and each time I find something new to appreciate and share with my clients. I have also traveled to Turkey, Greece, France, Spain, Poland, Germany and Ireland and the awesome cities of Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Mexico is my favorite spot for a beach getaway and I have visited over 30 times. Tequilla anyone? I have also enjoyed many of the Caribbean islands including Punta Cana and Aruba. My first hand experience is a bonus for my clients.

My Travel Albums

Chilling at Secrets Playa Mujeres
Chilling at Secrets Playa Mujeres
Disney World Incredibles
Disney World Incredibles
Ciao Italy
Salute
Destination Weddings
Sunset WEdding

My Travel Stories

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....Read more.

My Reviews

39 of 66 people found this review helpful
Thanks, Michelle!
We've had such wonderful travel experiences with Michelle's help! Michelle is a great listener, a researcher, and a helpful advisor.
By  Happy Travelers  from  Columbus, Ohio
Traveled to  Spain, France, Italy
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Michelle Karn responded:
It has been my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for your appreciation.

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30 of 48 people found this review helpful
Can't Imagine a Better Travel Agent!
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.
By  Jay and Barbara  from  Westerville, Ohio
Traveled to  Milan ~ Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

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.

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66 of 121 people found this review helpful
Best Trip
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.


By  Arsenal Guy   from  Dublin, Ohio
Traveled to  Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

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.

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71 of 131 people found this review helpful
Arranges Memorable Vacations
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
By  TropicBon  from  Powell, OH
Traveled to  Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Michelle Karn responded:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am truly happy that you have enjoyed your travel experiences.

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11 of 15 people found this review helpful
The most exciting trip yet
Ms. Karn is a perfect travel agent she gets it done right.
By  Perfect trip  from  Columbus Ohio
Traveled to  Egypt ~ Africa
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Italy
  • Europe
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean
  • Hawaii

Travel Specialist:

  • River Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • Honeymoons
  • Destination Weddings
  • Disney Vacations

Top Travel Partners:

  • Avalon Waterways
  • Globus
  • Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
  • UnCruise Adventures
  • Viking Ocean Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • Italy Tourist Board Certification
  • Globus Specialist Certification
  • AMResorts Master Agent
  • ClIA Accredited Cruise Counselor
  • College of Disney Knowledge

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