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Karen Sale, Travel Agent in Holland, MI

Karen Sale

Holland, MI Travel Agent
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Karen Sale

Holland, MI · 5 Years of Experience

Always Travel Season, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
I am currently exploring several new destinations. I will be returning on May 11, 2026.
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Banff, Calgary, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Interests:

Rail, Coach Tours, Couples & Romance, Escorted Tours

Suppliers:

Rocky Mountaineer

About Me

Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake

One of the most beautiful places in Canada is Banff National Park.  The Rockies are a majestic place filled with breathtaking beauty, endless forests and turquoise lakes.

Imagine this — you arrive at the Rocky Mountaineer station in Vancouver early in the morning, greeted with a warm smile, a welcome drink, and the comfort of knowing everything is taken care of. From the moment you step onboard, you’re not just taking a train — you’re stepping into an experience unlike anything else in Canada.

If you choose GoldLeaf Service (which I highly recommend), you’ll be seated in a bi-level glass-domed coach, giving you uninterrupted views of towering mountains, winding rivers, and wildlife right from your reclining seat. You’ll enjoy gourmet meals freshly prepared by onboard chefs — we’re talking wild salmon, Alberta beef, and wine pairings that showcase the best of BC and Alberta.The train travels only during daylight, so you won’t miss a single sight.

On Day 1, you’ll glide out of Vancouver through the lush Fraser Valley, past dramatic spots like Hell’s Gate and the Thompson River Canyon, eventually stopping in Kamloops for the night. Your hotel stay is included, and your bags are taken care of — you don’t have to lift a finger.

The next morning, you’re back on board with coffee in hand, rolling deeper into the Canadian Rockies. This stretch — from Kamloops to Banff — is the showstopper.

You’ll pass through Kicking Horse Pass, marvel at the Spiral Tunnels, and spot wildlife like bald eagles or bighorn sheep along the way. Your onboard hosts provide fun and fascinating commentary, and yes, the train does slow down for the best photo ops.

By late evening, you’ll arrive in Banff or Lake Louise, nestled in the Rockies. From there, we can arrange an easy transfer to Calgary, or you can extend your stay in Banff to explore the town, hot springs, and nearby lakes.

What I always tell clients is: this isn’t just transportation — it’s an all-inclusive luxury journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. People come off this trip changed — relaxed, inspired, and already planning to come back. 

Let me help plan the perfect trip for you! 

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
105 reviews
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A great way to start my retirement
Reviewed By Stewarts - New Orleans, LA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I have used Karen several times and she always makes me feel like I am a VIP client with the time she spends with me. Our last vacation was for my retirement. She suggested and booked the perfect vacation for us.
Karen Sale responded
"You guys are VIP's! I am so happy your retirement vacation went well! I look forward to helping you on your next vacation. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Perfect Trip!!
Reviewed By Marla - Zeeland, Michigan | Traveled to Charleston ~ South Carolina ~ USA
Excellent. Karen is very knowledgeable. Wants you to have the best trip possible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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River Crusing beats any ocean cruise hands down!!
Reviewed By KJT - Grandville, MI | Traveled to Rhine Valley ~ Germany ~ Europe
Delightful experience to work with Karen for our amazing river cruise. Historically we have always booked our vacations on our own, a lot of stress and worry if we got the best vacation for our time. For this trip we reached out to Karen with interest in a Canadian rail tour, and Karen shared that she had this trip planned with others from the local area and suggested we join them. We are so glad we changed to this trip!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A travel planner who plans the perfect vacations!
Reviewed By Sarah - Hudsonville, MI | Traveled to Europe
Karen knows how to plan a vacation. We travel frequently and she always comes up with new ideas for us and after each vacation follows up asking how it was. She is a true Travel Planner....from beginning to end. She cares for her clients and that is why we continue to use her.
Karen Sale responded
"Thank you so much. I love working with your family and look forward to helping you with more vacations in the future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska Cruise was perfect
Reviewed By Marlene - Holland, MI | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
First time using a travel agent and it was a great experience. Karen was a big help to us as we planned our cruise to Alaska. She suggested a few days on land to see the beautiful country. It was the perfect ending to our vacation. Everything we needed for our trip was sent to us before our cruise so we were ready to go. We were in great hands and I will use Always Travel Season for our next vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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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    Client Testimonials

    Corporate Incentive Trip a Huge Success!
    This is the second year we relied on Always Travel Season, Samantha and Karen, to manage our resort venue and airfare arrangements for our corporate trip. Coordinating flights from the United States is a challenging task, Samantha and Karen it flawlessly. Upon arrival, we were well-prepared with scheduled meetings and felt highly organized as we gathered to celebrate our top salesperson awards. Thank you for making it happen again!
    Ann Y Holland, Michigan
    Group Trip to Punta Cana a Success!
    We heard about Karen from a friend who said she had the best travel agent. A group of friends wanted to do a trip together. We reached out to Karen to help us come up with a resort and destination. She handled all of the details and reminded us with our final payments were due. She mailed emailed and mailed our travel documents to us plus helpful tips and suggestions. She gave us information to help us with the immigration process and it was really helpful. The transfer was waiting for us with our names on signs. We had a great time in Punta Cana and loved our resort. We loved the butler service our resort offered to each of us. Our group is planning to do this again next year and looking forward to seeing what Karen comes up with for us. Best Trip Ever!
    JulieT, Fort Wayne, IN
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