Michelle Karn

(20 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Columbus, OH

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River Cruising, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico

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

My Travel Specialties

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 and...
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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 lavender...
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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 Creativity....
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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, each...
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Beautiful Lucerne

My Travel Albums

Spain Morocco Portugal on Windstar

London

Lucerne

Destination Weddings

Ciao Italy

Disney World Incredibles

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Awards

Proud Recipients of Apple Vacations Platinum Award

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Chilling at Secrets Playa Mujeres

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My Travel Stories

Avalon River Cruise Paris to Normandy

Customer 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

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