Lorie Hough, Travel Agent in Kitchener, ON

Lorie Hough

Kitchener, ON Travel Agent

Lorie Hough

Kitchener, ON · 11 Years of Experience

Northstar Travel, an independent agent with Northstar Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(102)
99% Recommended
Lorie was our Agent for our Trip to Australia, New Zealand and Bali. Booking everything was seamless and super easy. Lorie also provided us with plenty... Read More >
About
My Travel Specialties
Reviews
Certificates & Awards
My Places

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Africa, Russia & Northwest Asia, Caribbean, East and Southeast Asia

Interests:

River Cruises, All Inclusive, Escorted Tours, Safari, LGBTQ+ Travel

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Celebrity Cruises, Manulife, Rocky Mountaineer

About Me

River Cruising

One of the best ways to see different parts of the world is through river cruising. River cruising offers a very different perspective than ocean cruising, is more intimate and allows travellers to dock in ports not available to larger ships. As avid river cruisers, we have had the opportunity to experience several destinations and rivers and love to share our experiences with our clients!

My Travel Specialties

River Cruising Expert

River Cruising Expert
As avid river cruisers, we have had the opportunity to sail on the Danube, the Rhine, the Yangtze, the Volga, the Magdalena and the Nile rivers. While there may be less activities on board a river cruise ship than there are on their ocean-going cousins, river cruising provides the opportunity to ...Read More ▶

Senior Travel Advisor

Senior Travel Advisor
I was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, and have lived here all my life, except for a year just after I got married. I am a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. For many years, I worked at the Waterloo Region District School Board (and its pre...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
102 reviews
99% Recommended
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Dream Trip
Reviewed By Daniel - GUELPH | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Lorie was our Agent for our Trip to Australia, New Zealand and Bali. Booking everything was seamless and super easy. Lorie also provided us with plenty of information around immunizations we would need, Visa requirements and safety and travel advisories to look into before we left. In our 20 day trip, we boarded 9 flights, stayed at 7 hotels/villas in 3 countries and everything went off without a hitch. Lorie took care of everything and made the whole experience absolutely perfect.
Lorie Hough responded
"You had such an exciting itinerary! I'm glad I was able to help with your adventure!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Family Trip To Orlando, Florida
Reviewed By Pattie O. - Kitchener Ontario | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
On March 2nd, 2020 I left on my vacation to Orlando Florida with my family. Lorie handled all of the flight bookings as we already had lodgings arranged. My two grandsons flew down on March 10th so they could spend March break with all of us. Then Covid 19 was announced around March 12th and the severity was announced that the Canada/US border would be closed sometime around March 17th. Trying to reach the airlines was next to impossible and we spent over 2 hours on hold, as everyone was trying to change their flights. We were very worried we would be stuck in Florida. I contacted Lorie to see if she could help us, and she did. Spending hours on the phone helping us and all her other customers as well, she was able to arrange return flights for us all. We were so thankful and would not think twice about contacting Lorie in the future for our travel bookings. She is such a professional who really takes care of her clients.
Lorie Hough responded
"I am so glad we were able to get everyone home safely!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
10 of 15 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Memorable Trips
Reviewed By Richard - Kitchener | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Lorie has booked a few trips for us in the past years and has always been wonderful to work with. She always has our interest in mind and has made numerous helpful suggestions to improve the quality of our experience.
Lorie Hough responded
"Thank you! I look forward to helping you have your best vacations!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Travels with Lorie
Reviewed By Marilyn - Kitchener | Traveled to Rhine River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Working with Lorie is an absolute delight. She is incredibly thorough and always looks for the best deal for you which suits your preferences. She also organizes amazing tours and looks after all the details.
Lorie Hough responded
":) Can't wait to book you and Rick again!! Thank you so much!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Best trip
Reviewed By Nancy - Waterloo Ontario | Traveled to French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating
Lorie Hough responded
"Thank you for your kind review. As new clients to me, I'm very much looking forward to getting to know your travel styles so together we can create your dream vacations!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
AMAWaterways Certified
Travel Consulting Program graduate
South Africa, Egypt, Australia, Kenya Specialist
Emerald Waterways Certified
Emerald Waterways Specialist
AMAWaterways Specialist
Antigua/Barbuda, St. Lucia Specialist

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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