better travel made easier!
Work with me, a real, human travel professional and receive the...
Care
Advocacy
Personal Attention
Ease
& Support
that transforms the travel experience for you, from planning to your return home. Let's see if I can help you make your travel dreams come true:
"Why go to a machine when you could go to a human being?” ― Ray Bradbury
Ready to travel someplace wonderful but not feeling so wonderful yourself?
That's perfectly normal.
More than 90% of Americans feel stressed when it comes to traveling.
But you don't have to feel that way anymore if you decide to work with me.
Because here my clients get my CAPES...
The C is for CARE & CONVENIENCE
You're treated as a valued client. You have the convenience of contacting me how YOU prefer - text, call, email, messenger, etc. and I'm available 24/7 to you when you're traveling (and during business hours otherwise).
The A is for ACCESS & ADVOCACY
You're not limited to only certain lines or just what a search engine pulls up. I'm an independent agent of one of the most influential agencies in the industry. I've got connections and recourse the 800 numbers just don't have.
The P is for PERSONAL SERVICE & PERKS
The words cruise and tours have "u" in the middle of them for a reason. You matter. And your preferences and interests matter-not just what a corporate site wants to mark down! And I still thank you for your business with a little gift as all companies used to.
The E is for EASE & EXPERTISE
Some people want to make things harder on themselves. I always say "some are always going to use the box" referring to those who instead of going to the salon, use the DIY box of color from the drugstore. The results are always going to be better and less messy with a professional involved though and travel's the same. It's far more enjoyable to relax and let me do the work.
The S is for SUPPORT
Now we're at the biggest difference. Once you've booked, most of your other booking options are done with you. My job's just begining because you're going to have questions, you're going to be hit with travel anxiety a week or so before travel, and you may run into a snafu or two during travel. I'm there for you through all of it. I've got your back. Practically all you're going to have to do is pack!
Hello! I'm Stef Katz
I connect the curious to each other and the world on the higher quality and more inclusive ships & tours that are full of discovery, deliciousness and delights.
It was my daughter's Make-A-Wish trip showed me how much more relaxed and secure I felt, working with a travel professional rather than just DIYing and hoping for the best, and since 2016, it's been my mission to bring that same peace of mind to my guests.
As your travel agent, I'm really...
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your MATCHMAKER-finding the elevated and enriching cruises & tours you're seeking - full of exploration, indulgence, engagement & enrichment, without you having to spend weeks searching and researching
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your CONCIERGE - providing tips and perks while handling the logistics of your travels for you, and even
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your TRAVEL COACH-because we partner from planing all the way to your return home. I'm there for you - providing support, advice & anxiety reduction, answering all your questions and advocating for you if it becomes necessary.
all rolled into one!
Want to know more?
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Check out where I've been quoted in the media (click here)
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Read testimonials from past clients (click here)
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Join me in my NEW Facebook Group Elevated Travel With Stef- Cruises, Tours & More for Couples Over 50 (click here).
and if you'd like to have a free consultation about making your travel dreams come true...
3. Set up a zoom so you can meet me in real time (click here) or contact me with questions or requests for information at stef@thetravelsuperhero.com.
Specializing in Elevated Social Travel on delicious ships and guided trips...
that are...
MORE ENGAGING
with the opportunity to create lifelong friendships while creating lifelong memories, so you return home happier.
MORE ENRICHING
with new things to learn and experience, satisfying your curiosity and increasing your creativity, so you return home smarter.
MORE INDULGENT
with elevated food and drink, exemplary service and opulent bedding for your comfort, so you return home more relaxed.
MORE ETHICAL
with the more responsible/sustainable lines so you return home satisfied that your travel made a positive impact.
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Just imagine, floating down or along the great waterways of the world, with not a decision to be made or a worry to be had, enjoying VIP access to museums and cathedrals, dining on the finest and freshest cuisine, and sipping wines and whiskeys right at their source.
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You can stroll, learn and dine where your ancestors or other personalities of the past have or follow in the footsteps of favorite literary heroes and heroines, authors, artists and scientists..
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Find yourself up close and getting personal with wildlife and nature’s majesty, learning a destinations' fascinating stories from some of the best guides in the business, or just enjoy relaxing in your hammock while your elegant ship plies the oceans of the world.
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And best of all, you can do it all in upscale, intimate settings where you're not only treated like a valued guest (rather than one of the masses) but where you can make new friends almost as easily as you did in college-something that can be more difficult the older we get (or more socially awkward we may feel).
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I can help you with all of these intellectual adventures on these delicious ships and elevated trips, giving you the care and peace of mind you just can't get from the bots and anonymous call center clerks of your other booking options.
" And I'm like yeah – it's called a travel agent. Just call one up! I think the idea of having someone on your side who is an advocate for you, who cares about you, who understands what makes you, you, and what type of travel you want to have is just absolutely invaluable.?" - Samantha Brown
Step- By Step
Matchmaking
First you contact me. We'll set up a Zoom or call so we can talk about your preferences, interests, likes, dislikes, dreams, desires and more. (This is a key difference in working with me vs. just choosing something that's offered to everyone or trying to crowdsource the suitability of something for you). Then I'll send you an email so you can enter your traveling party's names, DOB's, passport information, etc. so I can hold space and accurately quote what I find. This is the matchmaking part...
Concierging
I become a concierge, finding just what you're looking for and when I do, wel "meet" again - by zoom, call, email or text and we'll work together to tweak the pieces and parts so you're happy. Then we'll get you booked. (I'll send an email from my system for you to authorize your deposit payment (I never have any of your money - I just call your payment into the line so you don't have to be the one on hold), and sign off on having read and accepted both my and the line's terms and conditions. )
Supporting
I'm at your disposal, sort of like a coach now, answering questions, providing information, and being available to confer on or discuss anything you'd like during business hours (it's been shown that travel anxiety peaks about a week out from departure - it often helps to go over the itinerary again to give you back some peace of mind when you start worrying and questioning everything about then!).
Enjoying
Unlike your other booking options, I'm still here, caring and helping you out if needed, with anything in my power to help with (with today's chaotic air travel situation, it's best if you are a direct customer of any airlines involved). I'm available 24/7 while you're traveling, and unlike the 800 numbers, I love hearing all about your amazing experiences!