Kim Bristow, Travel Agent in Clayton, NC

Kim Bristow

Clayton, NC Travel Agent

Kim Bristow

Clayton, NC · 25+ Years of Experience

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Kim made everything so easy. I never could have planned this fantastic trip on my own. She was always available for questions and advice. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Rhine River, Danube, Australia, Alaska, England

Interests:

Family Vacations, River Cruises, Honeymoons, Luxury Cruises, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

Royal Caribbean, Viking, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises®, Disney

About Me

River Cruising, Alaska, Hawaii, Antarctica, Europe

It is one thing to say you have booked travel on the Danube or Rhine River, however there is a totally different excitement when you been there as I have. The experience is so different than other types of cruising. I just returned from a Dutch Waterways River Cruise with Tauck and it was spectacular. Europe cruises and tours are a great way to see your favorite places, but many tours like Globus Journeys, and Monograms are allowing you to see your dreams areas in a much different way. Alaska and Hawaii are 2 areas inside the United States, that are work going back to over and over. My favorite way to see Alaska is still a cruise tour and even though I have been to Hawaii by land and by sea, I do prefer island hopping. If you have enjoyed Alaska, you will never believe what Antarctica is like. I still get chills thinking about this trip. It was almost 3 of the most wonderful weeks of travel I have ever experienced, although I also say that about Australia and New Zealand.

My Travel Specialties

Viking Rhine and Danube Cruising, Alaska, Hawaii=

Viking Rhine and Danube Cruising,  Alaska, Hawaii=
It is incredible to look back at all of the areas I have been fortunate enough to travel to in my 31 years in the travel business.  My travel career began with the airlines, then a travel agency, owned an agency for 10 years, and when I sold my agency, I found my current travel family, Travel Lea...Read More ▶

River Cruising, Australia, Luxury Cruising, Hawaii

River Cruising, Australia, Luxury Cruising, Hawaii
My history in the work force started out in the engineering industry, but in 1989 I figured out my passion was in the travel industry. My employment history starts out at American Airlines in reservations and FlyAAway Vacations, and after 5 years I went to work as a Travel Agent. Well as the stor...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
36 reviews
100% Recommended
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Experience of a lifetime
Reviewed By Wilfords - Lake Mary, FL | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Kim made everything so easy. I never could have planned this fantastic trip on my own. She was always available for questions and advice.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Every trip we take through Kim is the best ever!
Reviewed By Ronnie - Garner, NC | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Kim Bristow has been our travel agent for many years now. She does such a great job. Every trip that she has planned for us has been spot on Perfect! There has only been a couple of times that I have had to call her regarding airline troubles and she has always answered the calls no matter how late it was in the middle of the night.
She always has really good recommendations for planning our trips. I have had friends and family try to book their own vacations. Most every time, I here of something going wrong. I always tell them that they should have called Kim Bristow with Travel Leaders. Most every time, they call her and let her take over all of there trips going forward.
She offers excellent service! What a jewel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best river cruise ever!
Reviewed By Ed&Beth - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Danube ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Kim is a fantastic agent. From booking all the normal arrangements she goes it off her way to make sure you experience that little something extra that makes your trip special. She goes the extra mile as well. Recently while my wife and I were about to leave on our trip, problems occurred with our flights. Kim, who was preparing to go on her own vacation, stopped and contacted the airlines and made the corrections necessary for our trip to go off without a problem! The best agent hands down.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to see our new granddaughter
Reviewed By Brenda - Garner, NC | Traveled to Portland ~ Oregon ~ USA
My granddaughter and I were going to see my daughter in Portland, Oregon. Kim was very professional and found the best way possible with our timeframe. Thanks Kim for a great trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So many places , so little time !!
Reviewed By Cathy - Richmond VA | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I have been using Kim Bristow as my travel agent for 11 years for flight, cruises and all inclusive travel plans. She is extremely through and dedicated to making sure every detail is perfect for each trip and will continue to monitor your travel plans from beginning to end of itinerary. Its always nice knowing that I can turn to her if changes occur before or during my trip and she puts 100% into making sure I am taken care of.. Thank you Kim for giving such great customer service !!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Travel Leaders Bootcamp Winner 3 years
Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist
2014 Top 25 Travel Agents US-Travel Agent Magazine
Voted One of Top 25 Travel Agents 2014
Luxury Sales Secrets Revealed with Un-Cruise Adv.
Viking River
2013, 14, 15, & 16 Travel Leaders Bootcamp Winner

My Places

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    Client Testimonials

    Creates Magic
    Kim is a 5 star travel agent! She is just wonderful; she has made travelling a breeze for us. She can make a multiple stop/multiple accommodation trip a simple endeavor. We simply tell her when and where and what price point on the accommodations and she works her magic. The accommodations are always perfect and the schedule is always correct and non-rushed with satisfactory layover times. She has saved us several hundred dollars each in the past because of her interest and attention to our travel plans. We frequently travel with other couples from different locations and she is able to get us to the destination at the same time without problems. i know she has worked on our travel plans on weekends in order to get the best flights/accommodations possible. I would not travel without her help!!!
    Ron O, Troutville, Va
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