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Karli Renda, Travel Agent in Pompton Lakes, NJ

Karli Renda

Pompton Lakes, NJ Travel Agent
Super Agent

Karli Renda

Pompton Lakes, NJ · 9 Years of Experience

Dreams Travel Consulting, an independent agent with Dreams Travel Consulting, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(33)
100% Recommended
I am so thankful to Karli for planning my families first trip to Universal. The knowledge she shared and the plans she made helped tremendously.... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Nashville, Cape Canaveral, Fort Collins

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Theme Parks, Family Vacations, Cruises

Suppliers:

Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resorts, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Islands of Adventure: Blue Meet & Greet
Islands of Adventure: Blue Meet & Greet

My journey as a travel agent began when my oldest daughter was only 8 months old back in 2017.  I had always been passionate about travel and some of my favorite childhood memories include visiting Disney World, SeaWorld, taking long family road trips and even hiking 3 miles down into the Grand Canyon.  Those vacations with my family shaped how I see the world and showed me how powerful travel can truly be in creating connections and lifelong memories.  As I became a mother, I wanted to give my own children that same sense of adventure.  What started as a way to create core memories as a family grew into a passion of helping other families experience the same magic. And that passion has since turned into my career.  I'm Karli, and with nearly a decade of experience and a blended family of 7, I have a deep understanding of what families truly need to have a successful trip.  I realize that this corner of the travel world can be somewhat saturated... So what makes me different?  Well, my clients say that they love working with me because I am extremely hands on, emotionally invested and passionate about their vacations. I plan every trip with the same level, care and detail that I would invest into my own.

Disney Destinations and Theme Park Expert

I am a mother of four children and three stepdaughters who has visited 37 states and multiple theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and other theme parks numerous times.  I am a family travel expert that specializes in Disney Destinations, theme parks and overall United States of America Destinations.  I possess a wealth of firsthand experience and expertise in Disney destinations and family travel. My extensive travels have equipped me with an intimate understanding of the intricacies of planning and navigating family vacations, particularly within the magical realms of Disney. 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
33 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Danielle - Connecticut | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
I am so thankful to Karli for planning my families first trip to Universal. The knowledge she shared and the plans she made helped tremendously. The things I would normally worry and obsess about I didn’t! I had a clear vision of where we were going and what to expect. I was nervous about navigating the parks but thanks to Karlis informative walk through videos I felt confident and comfortable the moment we got on the bus to head to the parks. I knew to go right when everyone was going left. I knew the “secret” paths to take for a shortcut to Donkey Kong. So instead of staring at the map on my phone I was able to be present and I am so grateful for that!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Quick responses!
Reviewed By Lauren - USA | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
Karli was always really quick to respond and was also super nice! There was so much value in the recommendations she gave. We loved our stay at Aventura and had a great time in the parks. Don't hesitate contacting her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Her responsiveness and willingness to look into all options.
Reviewed By Julie - Virginia | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
I'm so happy that I reached out to Karli. Her knowledge of all things Universal made the planning process so much easier and allowed me to focus on the fun parts. I would absolutely recommend Karli for your travel needs!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Universal Mother Daughter Trip
Reviewed By Jodi - USA | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
Karli had great tips and felt like I had a personal planner right at my fingertips. She found the best hotel and ticket options for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Her daily Itinerary stood out!
Reviewed By Tracy - USA | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
I was completely lost planning our family trip to Universal. I kept reading about long lines or broken down rides. Karli provided us a daily itinerary that worked around the long lines and gave us the best opportunity to hit every ride at least once if not more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
College of Disney Knowledge
Family Travel Specialist
Visit Orlando - Orlando Expert

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.

My Travel Stories

Tour Guide taking us through the Haunted Mansion f

Disney World Solo Adventure

In the heart of the enchanting realm of Disney World, I travelled on a solo adventure that would redefine the magic of the happiest place on earth, in my heart forever. It was a journey where the only agenda was mine, where every decision was solely influenced by my whims and fancies.T he adventure kicked off with a specia...
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Client Testimonials

Her knowledge was amazing!
I am so thankful to Karli for planning my families first trip to Universal. The knowledge she shared and the plans she made helped tremendously. The things I would normally worry and obsess about I didn’t! I had a clear vision of where we were going and what to expect. I was nervous about navigating the parks but thanks to Karlis informative walk through videos I felt confident and comfortable the moment we got on the bus to head to the parks. I knew to go right when everyone was going left. I knew the “secret” paths to take for a shortcut to Donkey Kong. So instead of staring at the map on my phone I was able to be present and I am so grateful for that!
M. Family
An Amazing Disney Guide
Karli was an amazing help guiding us with our Disney Trip! She lined up our 3 days in the parks from each ride to bathroom stops and baby changing areas to places to eat!! I even messaged her while at one of the parks with a question and she answered almost immediately to help us out!!! Thanks gain Karli, you were amazing!
Jennifer M., Connecticut
A Great Resource
Karli is so knowledgeable about everything Disney. What a wonderful resource for planning the best Disney vacation.
Corrine, T., Connecticut
A Seamless Disney Family Vacation
5 stars!! Karli planned the most amazing trip to Disney for my family. She took all the stress out of planning and made it a truly memorable experience
Tara R., New Jersey
Disney Vacation Success!
Thank you, Karli, for your excellent help and guidance with my family's first trip to Disney. It was wonderful. I had never been to Disney and didn't know where to begin with planning, so your strong knowledge and availability to answer questions as well as to make great suggestions was crucial to building our strong itinerary for Disney. Great job and thank you very much!!
Julie, L., Michigan
A Happy Disney Client
Karli has a true gift!! She knows exactly what to ask to pinpoint your needs and interests! My daughter was invited to perform in Disney which meant many additional activities needed to be fit into an already packed schedule. With her expertise, she helped us plan our days out including our fast passes. Everything worked perfectly!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Karli!! You managed to add additional Magic to the most magically place on earth!
Chantelle, B., New Milford, CT
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