Kathleen Martel

Whenever I’m planning a vacation, Kathleen is my go-to travel expert. I love how she crafts trips that suit my travel style. I enjoy a mix of exploring new places through tours and sightseeing, alongside downtime to unwind and enjoy local foods. Kathleen balances it all beautifully, finding ideal activities and accommodations that fit my budget and preferences. Recently, I took a trip to Rio de Janeiro, and despite my limited time, Kathleen made sure I could make the most of every moment. From taking in the views at Christ the Redeemer and relaxing on the beaches of Ipanema, to a memorable street art tour she recommended, Kathleen’s guidance allowed me to experience the very best of the city. I’ll definitely be planning my next adventure with her help.

Kathleen has planned so many trips for me and my family, and she always goes above and beyond. Two trips really stand out: our Italy trip, where she put together the perfect itinerary for all of us, even my mom, and managed to adapt everything for different ages so thoughtfully. Then there was Singapore—our flights got delayed, and it could’ve been a disaster, but Kathleen worked her magic, rebooking and fixing everything like it was no big deal. She thinks of every little detail, making every trip totally stress-free and fun. Can’t recommend her enough!

I've been travelling quite a bit for the last 20 years, mainly in Europe, and I was always the one planning and making the arrangements for me and my friends. As Japan was a little bit of an unknown to me, I decided to get the help from a travel adviser for my trip in October 2023. Kathleen was recommended to me by one of my friends, so I decided to contact her. What a good decision I made! Kathleen is knowledgeable, patient and available. She really listened to our likes and needs and guided us through the whole planning process. I still wanted to do some of the work, she let me do it while giving me some advice. Doing business with Kathleen is like planning a trip with one of your friend, but with this friend doing most of the work 😉. Her approach is very personalized and friendly. On top of that, she's been living in Japan for the past three years and was in South Africa for another three years. While being an ex-pat, she visited many countries around the world, which makes her a perfect adviser for a memorable trip! I strongly recommend Kathleen to guide any person who wants the perfect adventure.

Time is precious and nowhere is this more true than a well-deserved family vacation! If you have just two weeks to visit your favourite European destination, check out the major attractions and still have some time for R&R, you don’t want to waste a single minute making adjustments on the fly –- you need a well thought out and detailed itinerary.

That’s where Kathleen Martel and her vast knowledge and experience in travel planning truly delivers. Kathleen immediately took the stress out of planning our trip to Greece. She asked the right questions and cared deeply about each family member’s needs so that the trip was an excellent balance between sightseeing and relaxation. Through her network, she leveraged local on-the- ground experts, so we had support every step of the way. Kathleen is a skilled communicator, calm and confident travel professional and I would not hesitate to recommend her for all your travel needs.