All Inclusive Caribbean Specialist

Kathy was very pleasant to work with and made great suggestions regarding my recent trip.

Kathy was very helpful with all our planning including Airfare , trains and lodging. She provided helpful suggestions as to tours and places we should see during our travels. Very prompt response time which was greatly appreciated.

Kathy S. did an amazing job planning a vacation for us on very short notice. She was diligent, quick and considerate. She provided options and was patient as we worked through what we were looking for. We are so grateful for her expertise which lead us to thoroughly enjoy our trip!! From Vancouver to Halifax, it was wonderful!! Praise God for her! We highly recommend Kathy!!!

We told Kathy where we wanted to go, when and how much we could spend. She did everything we asked and more!

Kathy was there for me every step of the way. My wife and I wanted to viist Costa Rica and figured we could use help planning the trip. Kathy found us the best deals and arranged all aspects of the trip. This was our first international flight and following Kathy's itinerary , all went as planned. This gave me peace of mind. Thanks Kathy, our trip was a blast!

Kathy handled the planning of our Italian vacation with care. She was so knowledgable about destinations and available activities, and took care of the details I would have missed. The partnering tour company was flawless in the execution of transportation, which allowed us to sit back and enjoy a trip of a lifetime in Sorrento and Rome without a single hiccup. We can't wait to go back and will absolutely use Kathy's services again when we do!

Kathy really got what we were trying to do; a great combination of explore and relax. We would never have seen so much, nor made such good use of our time there without Kathy's creation of our itinerary. Details and big picture, all good.

Kathy was such a joy to work with! She was able to find us such a nice vacation in Mexico at an affordable price. Before our trip, she was so on top of everything and made sure to send us all the health documents we needed before we left, which was life-saving. After our trip, she gave us a call to see how our trip went, you can tell she genuinely cares that her clients have an enjoyable trip. Highly would recommend Kathy to anyone!

Kathy was wonderful to work with in helping us plan our vacation to areas we had never visited / explored! She listened to our wants, needs and desires for our vacation as well as our budget. It was a pleasure to work with her, and we will definitely use her services again!!!

Excellent professional service! She listened to what we were looking for and our budget. Then provided an amazing itinerary and options to maximize the value of our vacation within budget. Took the time to check on us and helped with changing flights on return trip to accommodate our situation. Highly recommend!

Kathy was great. I had a short period of time to find a place to stay in a country I have never been before. She quickly got everything in order, even transportation to and from the airport, so I could stop worrying and enjoy the trip!

Kathy made it so seamless. There was not 1 Hiccup on our entire trip.
From the places we stayed to the Excursions we took everything was 1st Class

My family of 3 took our first trip out of the US all thanks to Kathy's help! She was available for all of my questions/concerns and assisted in finding the perfect resort with transportation provided. Thank you for all of your help to make this an amazing family vacation!

outstanding service .. always able to handle all our vacation needs

Kathy was attentive to detail from start to finish and really crafted the perfect family vacation for us that was above and beyond our expectations.

Kathy did an amazing job navigating/coordinating our anniversary trip during a very challenging time for travel. We would 100% use Kathy again in the future. Thank you for helping us have an amazing celebration.

Kathy and Travel Leaders was great to work with. She was very organized and was able to book us a great trip. Will definitely use her in the future!

Kathy was amazing! She was responsive, always available when needed, professional and knowledgeable. She made the planning process so smooth, providing us with all the info needed and even giving us advice before leaving to help make our trip easier. We unfortunately had unexpected medical issues while on our trip to London which resulted in an extended stay and insurance claims. Kathy has helped us every step of the way and made the process much easier. She has even continued to check on us and follow up on our claims. I could not have asked for a better travel agent and would recommend her 100 times over!!

we went to 3 different cities and Kathy did a great job coordinating everything. She was timely and flexible and pleasant to work with. She asked questions and gave suggestions. We would work with her again.

Kathy made the process smooth and stress free. There was great communication throughout the planning process. Kathy was very professional and always available. I would not trust my travel to anyone else.
The trip was wonderful!

She was extremely thorough examining every aspect of our trip and explaining the importance of each aspect. She was very personable as well as professional. She exceeded our expectations in letting us know precisely what to do and expect going in and out of the country. She will definitely book our next trip

Kathy was very helpful and easy to work with. I can’t believe how quickly she found something for us at the last minute.

My wife and I recently went on a Viking Rhine River Cruise. Before we boarded our ship, we had a pre-cruise destination in Como, Italy. Since this was my first Viking trip, I was a little apprehensive, however, Kathy Stokes our travel agent had taken care of every detail. The entire trip went very smoothly and was extremely well organized. I would highly recommend Kathy for all of your travel needs!!

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy on two cruises; one of which was recently concluded. Her professionalism and efforts were well beyond expectations. Not only was Kathy able to obtain highly favorable cruise rates, but ensured that we were up to date with cruise status and all of the ever changing Covid related requirements and forms not only from Viking, but from the various countries and airlines. More impressive, was her effort to ensure we were able to obtain, when necessary, quick contact with Viking travel for air reservations which often had 90 minute wait times. This was all avoided due to Kathy's efforts. As our next cruise comes closer, there is little doubt that Kathy will be putting in the same effort and safeguards so that our travel arrangement are seamless and without stress. I have traveled all over the world for years, and have dealt with many travel companies and agents...none surpass the professionalism and dedication that Kathy displays.

Kathy was great!!! When our original resort fell through because of COVID, she helped us find a resort that offered the same amenities that we wanted.

Very helpful and loved the hotels

Kathy was outstanding! So personable! She listened, provided insight, answered endless questions and helped us plan our trip of a lifetime. Can’t wait to travel abroad again and when I do, I will contact Kathy first.

Outstanding service .. fast response and able to solve my problems

Kathy really listened to what I wanted from my trip to Italy. She was knowledgeable, patient, and able to provide any help that I needed that was not found online. There was not one glitch in our vacation! We were not left waiting on any transfers and all the agents spoke English well. They picked us up and delivered us to our destinations. This was my first time planning a land trip to Italy and I was apprehensive that connections etc would not be made on time. However, with Kathy’s bookings I was worried for naught. I would definitely recommend her.

Kathy was great. She took care of all the details of the trip and they were done flawlessly. We had a relatively short amount of time in Paris and London and Kathy helped us fit everything in that we wanted to do. HIGHLY recommend Kathy to help plan your next vacation!

My husband and I worked with Kathy from Travel Leaders of Charleston to plan our trip to Italy. We could not have been more pleased. We gave Kathy an idea of what we wanted to do while over there, she listened and she helped us plan the most enjoyable trip! Everything could not have been more seamless - from right when we landed in Rome to meet our private transfer to our hotel - to the many different excursions - the train to Venice and then our travel home. Such an amazing trip!! We will definitely look for Kathy's expertise next time we look to plan another big trip!

Kathy takes the stress out of traveling. She is organized, involved and available always. She makes sure that everyone is informed and engaged. Excellent service.

everything went very smoothly. very well done

Kathy made everything so simple and easy for us! She is phenomenal at what she does best!

Kathy made everything so simple and easy for us! She is phenomenal at what she does best!

Kathy was terrific. She was quick and responsive and she was very friendly. She stayed within our budget and was very helpful.

Kathy was so helpful in planning our honeymoon. She worked extremely hard to make sure every detail was perfect and we really appreciate all of her hard work. She truly went above and beyond (planning around COVID, Hurricanes, etc) working long hours to make sure our honeymoon was a memorable and special trip. Thank you Kathy!!

Easy. Pain free. She knew all of the ins and outs of the travel industry so our experience was excellent.

Excellent planning. Due to coronavirus trip cancelled. Kathy worked hard to ensure we received refund on all prepayments. The planned trip would have been awesome

Very informative and easy to work with.

We have been on a Viking River Cruise and wanted to go on a Viking Mediterranean Ocean Cruise and some friends had booked a cruise with Viking. We called Kathy and told her what we wanted and she took it from there. She booked all our flights, cruise ship with adjacent rooms and excursions. Thanks to Kathy a wonderful cruise was made even better!!

We described to Kathy what we were looking for in a 40th wedding anniversary trip. Kathy asked very pertinent questions to insure she made recommendations that fully met our expectations. Her final recommendation turned out to be a fantastic one! Kathy also followed up with us before and after our trip to make sure everything went well. As older travelers it was meaningful to us that Kathy provided personal contact information in case we needed her or had last minute questions!

Our trip to Italy would have not been the same if we hadn’t had Kathy’s guidance. She was incredibly knowledgeable about timelines, ticket venues, travel options etc. She provided helpful information and tips on what to expect once we arrived and answered any and all of our questions. Kathy also booked several events for us— her help made the planning stage a breeze and we felt confident about our itinerary. We will absolutely use her again in the future.

Kathy Stokes is travel agent/planner extraordinaire! She has planned two trip for us in the last year, Italy and Costa Rica. Both were amazing…perfect. She listens to your needs, goals for your trip, etc. and offers options that truly deliver on your vision. Kathy follows every aspect of your trip and is always just a phone call/text message away!

Kathy Stokes is a travel genius, the absolute best. We wanted a memorable trip to Italy and she made that happen and so much more. She provided multiple options based on our interests, and really served as our guide for selecting the best travel option for us. She “held our hand” through the selection and planning process and was always available for any questions, concerns, etc. The result was an unbelievable trip to Italy that has provided us with a lifetime of beautiful memories.

I recently worked with Kathy Stokes and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the very first conversation, they demonstrated a deep understanding of travel logistics, local insights, and personalized planning. Whether it was navigating flight options, securing ideal accommodations, or suggesting hidden gems at the destination, their attention to detail was exceptional.

Thank you to our amazing travel agent Kathy Stokes with Travel Leaders of Charleston for coordinating an incredible experience in Costa Rica. Barely no stone unturned in this tropical paradise Fishing trip for the guys who landed a bull dolphin sailfish and after tackling a mahi for over an hour he got away with a broken line. Then on to shopping for the girls (of course). Next full day jungle tour seeing exotic birds animals and flowers waterfall and volcanic hot springs with mud bath by a knowledgeable fun guide. Pool and beach time were so relaxing until we met Rodriquez with hydrofoiling- dome have to try it all. Restaurant recommendations were spot-on with the most colorful sunsets and fine dining Costa Rica her to offer. We’re ever so grateful to Kathy. If you chose her for a trip you will definitely not be disappointed She managed every detail that we never thought of but so grateful she did. Again thank you Kathy!

Kathy worked with our wishes and prepared travel details for 7 days in Italy. Our trip was perfectly choreographed to places and tours that we hoped to experience. We had travel helpers every where when needed. Her careful planning resulted in a wonderful trip.

I had to book two flights. The rest of our 22 day vacation was all taken care of. From landing in Nice, the car was rented and waiting for us. Upon departing Nice, our flight to Naples was booked and confirmed, we were met at our airport and transported to our hotel. This was the way it was throughout our vacation. All train tickets, hotel reservations, transfers and tours were wrapped up in a pretty little app on my phone and we did not experience one bad transfer or tour or stay. And, the hotels were magnificent. Kathy did an excellent job and I would definitely use her again.

Of all the trips we’ve taken, this was the best. Thanks to Kathy for taking care of all the details to a unique trip to Costa Rica. We explored mountain rain forests in hard to reach national parks with exceptional local guides. We zip lined through remote rain forests, explored the capital city for a day, enjoyed fantastic restaurants which included a fantastic remote 4 days of clamping, The last 5 days were on a Linblad small ship exploring beautiful national parks along the Pacific coast. Kathy did the research and made this unique trip happen.

We did a careful evaluation of several travel agents before selecting Kathy for assistance to book our first ocean cruise. She was very familiar with our preferred cruise line and destination; Viking Ocean Cruises and the Caribbean islands. Her advice on choosing when to schedule the trip, the stateroom service level, information on the islands to be visited, working with Viking's flight reservation group, tipping protocols, and securing available discounts & airfare savings helped make the all aspects of the trip trouble-free, enhancing our vacation enjoyment.

Was always available to answer any questions & offered some great suggestions. Best travel agent I have ever used!

Kathy was always very responsive and very knowledgeable in her field.

Kathy - had great advice and suggestions for all of our travel planning needs. She was easy to work with and didn't mind talking with all the members of our group. Highly recommend!

Working with Kathy was a fabulous experience! We have not traveled internationally for many years and were nervous about our upcoming trip. Not only did she plan a once in a lifetime trip, she was there every step of the way for us. Kathy is smart, has great taste, was a great listener, and very attentive. Not only that, but her communication skills are top of the line which is rare in this day and age. Not only will we refer friends and family, but we will absolutely use her services again!

Kathy is a great partner! She made sure to provide you with all the sites and information about our family trip out West! We book her suggestions and love the experiences! From White water rafting, golfing, the spa, and the safari open air jeep! We saw many animals in their natural habit! Even a brown bear!

Kathy is experienced, professional, and knowledgeable. She was available to us whenever we needed her. We would recommend her to anyone who wants to travel. It was such a pleasure to have Kathy set up everything for us -- our rental care, our resorts, and our excursions. It made the trip a luxury breeze!

Kathy was very responsive and helpful in planning our trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. She did a great job choosing and booking our hotels, tours, and transportation which enabled us to have a wonderful time!

Kathy is easy to work with & helped us book an amazing Mexican vacation. She researched diff options in our budget & helped us select the right resort. She’s keen on our wants & helped make it all a reality.

Kathy was amazing. She took our budget and created a dream vacation for us. We had a trip to Maui planned and when the fires happened, she got right on it and had our itinerary changed within a day or two. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Kathy. Our accommodations and excursions were all top notch. Definitely will use Kathy again for our trips!!

Kathy was an excellent travel agent in guiding us on our Italy trip. She was always available when I needed her.

Kathy planned our anniversary trip back to where we had our honeymoon 32 years ago and didn't miss a detail. From travel docs to transfers between islands, hotels and activities, she exceeded our expectations. Job well Done!

Kathy was very easy to work with and to the point with details needed to make the trip happen. She was given our general needs and took the rest from there.

Kathy was wonderful! She made our vacation amazing, even in the mists of the COVID 19 pandemic (summer 2021). She was very responsive and made sure all are requests were met, it was a pleasure working with her on all levels.

Kathy made this wonderful Viking River Cruise PERFECT for my husband and me! She communicated well and kept in touch with us and any questions we might have!

Kathy was awesome...very responsive on everything. Attention to detail to the max! She was very knowledgeable and she ensured every step of our trip was perfection. I am so thankful for Kathy. Our trip was the best ever. Will definitely be using Kathy again!

Spectacular in all respects, will definitely call upon Kathy again for all my travel needs.

Kathy was SO helpful! Our Hawaii trip was the best vacation we've taken, and we couldn't have done it without Kathy's arrangements, knowledge, and hard work! She was always available, helpful, and guided us to all that we wanted to do and see, plus more!

Kathy was great. She helped us figure out where we wanted to go, where we should stay, and things to do. We had a detailed itinerary that was easy to follow. Kathy even called us during the trip to see if we had any questions, and after to follow up to make sure we had a good time. I would highly recommend folks reaching out to Kathy if you have any questions about areas she specializes.

Kathy shows amazing attention to detail and my family had a wonderful time on our trip.

Kathy Stokes worked with me for over a year to book a Viking World Cruise, including booking all the Viking excursions in advance and an add-on Cunard cruise at the end. Kathy's help was invaluable, and her customer service skills are exceptional. Kathy always goes the extra mile. At one point in my booking, when there was no availability, Kathy worked hard and successfully secured a spot for me. Kathy always responds promptly. She is thorough, digs for answers, and is detail-oriented, which are valuable traits in a travel agent. Best of all, she is kind and encouraging. Kathy is a great travel agent. I highly recommend Kathy. You will love working with her.

Kathy knocked it out of the park with an all inclusive vacation that entertained both us the adults as well as the kids within our budget! She arranged every detail for us and when we had a medical emergency while away, was there to support and advise. She took the stress and time of planning off my plate which in and of itself was a gift to me before we even got to the trip!

I contacted Kathy after a random Google search for a SC travel agent. From the beginning, she was very attuned to what my family wanted from the trip. She quickly put together a truly trip-of-a-lifetime. Kathy suggested excursions which completed the experience. Everything was in place as we traveled and each destination was better than the previous one. My family and I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy to put together a trip--in fact we are already contemplating our next big vacation and will definitely contact Kathy to create this trip. Our Yellowstone trip surpassed all of our expectations!

Kathy was wonderful & very attentive to our needs! Even with our flights constantly changing b/c of Covid19 she was on top of things & found us new flights with same airline. We stayed at the Key Largo Bungalows and had a wonderful time on our honeymoon.

Kathy is very courteous, knowledgeable and friendly

I cannot say enough about my experience working with Kathy Stokes. She made the trip seamless from beginning to end. All the recommendations hit the mark and took away all concerns we may have had. Having someone with Kathy's passion and patience is priceless. I cannot wait to book my next trip with Kathy Stokes!

Working with Kathy was an outstanding experience! There is no question we will be using her for all of our travel needs.