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Keith Nootbaar, Travel Agent in Cleveland, OH

Keith Nootbaar

Cleveland, OH Travel Agent

Keith Nootbaar

Cleveland, OH · 7 Years of Experience

Cleveland Cruise and Travel, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(26)
100% Recommended
Our family just got back from our first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. We had an amazing and unforgettable trip! As... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Antarctica, Europe, Hong Kong, French Polynesia

Interests:

Cruises, Luxury, River Cruises, Expedition Cruises, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Celebrity Cruises, AmaWaterways, Globus, Silversea

About Me

Curious Penguin on Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Curious Penguin on Antarctica Expedition Cruise

My passion for travel has always guided my career. I began my professional journey as a microchip designer, achieving significant success with numerous patents and scientific publications. However, despite these accomplishments, I felt unfulfilled and envious of the Sales and Marketing team who traveled the world. Eventually, I transitioned into Sales and Marketing, and I never looked back.

Throughout my diverse career, I have held roles in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Division Management, Board Membership, and as a CEO. These roles have allowed me to travel extensively, visiting over 75 countries across all 7 continents, and circling the globe more times than I can count. I have personally planned and booked most of my travel, which has deepened my understanding and love for the entire process.

Several years ago, I decided to leave the corporate world to help others achieve their travel dreams. I thrive on providing solutions and enjoy every stage of the planning process. With my travel agency, no detail of your trip is overlooked, and you’ll always receive the best value. My agency focuses on providing excellent service, tailored to your unique vacation budget and needs. By sharing my firsthand knowledge of the most popular destinations, resorts, and cruises, I ensure your vacation is truly memorable.

Unlike booking websites, I go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met and all your questions are answered. This is the personal attention you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to traveling to many popular destinations myself, I have also worked closely with many top travel suppliers. I use my training and industry certifications to keep you informed of the newest resort features and amenities.

Ready to start planning your next vacation? Call me today!

What Clients Say About Me

Poppie P. - My husband and I wanted something special to celebrate with family on our 50th wedding anniversary. At our first meeting Keith said not to worry, I will take care of everything, AND HE DID; including our anniversary vow renewal ceremony, with the captain of the ship! Nothing was left to chance!

Ron D. - Keith has helped our family create many wonderful memories. Keith is a great partner to have while planning vacations for two or many.

Brandi K. - Keith gave us a plethora of options and listened to what we wanted each time! Our honeymoon was exactly what we wanted.

Sean F. - Keith booked us an amazing trip to Europe and we could not recommend him more highly for your travel agent services! 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
26 reviews
100% Recommended
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First family cruise
Reviewed By Tim - Highland Heights, Ohio | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Our family just got back from our first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. We had an amazing and unforgettable trip! As first time cruisers it was so helpful and reassuring to have Keith Nootbaar guide us in this process. Keith helped us choose the cruiseline, ship and travel itinerary that best fit for our busy family of 6. Keith helped us book the cruise, airfare, hotel accomodations and ground transportation to the port. He was always available and communicated with us promptly whenever we had questions or concerns. Thanks Keith for all of your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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DR- Warm & Friendly .. Awesome Trip
Reviewed By Mar 2020 - Newbury, OH | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
It was a pleasure.. Keith was patient and listened to our wants and built a vacation that was enjoyable for our family. Ages 60 and 24/22. We will happily use Keith for our next trip and recommend his services.
Keith Nootbaar responded
"Thank you Barb for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you as well."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Traveling made easy!
Reviewed By Monica - Akron, Ohio | Traveled to Mexico
Working with Keith was great. Very easy and made everything super simple. He answered all my questions and then some! So grateful for him!
Keith Nootbaar responded
"Thank you for the kind words. My goal for all my clients is to make the process of planning a vacation easy."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Belated honeymoon cruise
Reviewed By Mtcastle - Strongsville,OH | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
We gave Keith an idea of what we wanted and the dates and he gave us some really great choices as well as made some great recommendations which made our trip fantastic. We will be working with Keith again in the future and will be recommending Keith to anyone looking to have their trip planning made easy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic!
Reviewed By Dsm927 - Moreland hills, oh | Traveled to Virgin Islands | Caribbean
We had such a great experience working with Keith! This was the third cruise we booked through him, and have already booked our 4th! He handled everything for our cruise and transportation seamlessly, making the entire trip stress-free and enjoyable. Keith was responsive, organized, and truly had our best interests in mind. We couldn’t have asked for better planning and will absolutely use him again for future trips. Highly recommend!
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.
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
MSC Masters
MSC Masters
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Travel Leaders Network Distinctive Voyager
CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
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