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Cathy Hawk, Travel Agent in Medina, OH

Cathy Hawk

Medina, OH Travel Agent
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Cathy Hawk

Medina, OH · 8 Years of Experience

From Dreams to Destinations, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Athens, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Gibraltar, Mykonos

Interests:

Groups, Family Vacations, River Cruises, Cruises, Escorted Tours

Suppliers:

Tauck, Avanti Destinations, Insight Vacations, Viking, Abercrombie & Kent

About Me

In Gibraltar before Climbing the "Rock"
In Gibraltar before Climbing the "Rock"

I love broadening clients views on how to travel.  There are so many options available nowadays that it can be overwhelming.  I have traveled on custom itineraries as well as on guided tours with companies and I have found great elements to both.  Clients often come to me wanting to just travel with their family or their spouse or a friend so I reach out to my suppliers who are well versed on custom itineraries and build a wonderful one of a kind trip for them.  I send it off and often hear that it is way over budget and we haven't even added tours and transfers.  I explain custom is often a much more expensive way to travel with variables we can not control and it takes a lot of work to put it together.  So I then try and introduce them to guided tours and what they have to offer.  Guided tours and tour companies have changed a lot over the years, they are now offering choices on tour and experiences which are really one of a kind.  They handle all transportation and accommodations and any issues along the way.

I like to offer my clients the best of both worlds.  I help find a tour company that fits the level of travel they enjoy and has a tour with all the sights and experiences they want. Then I book a few days before and a few days after the tour which we customize just for them.  it is my way of giving people the one of a kind vacation with a budget in mind and all the stress of things going wrong taken out of it.

I offer this as well to my cruise clients so they can have a bit more time in a location before or after a cruise.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
58 reviews
100% Recommended
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Best Graduation Trip Ever for our Son and Family
Reviewed By Ashley - Cleveland, Oh | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Cathy worked very hard to make sure our trip was exactly what we wanted.
Cathy Hawk responded
"It was such a pleasure working with you to create an amazing itinerary. I am so glad you had a great trip!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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BEST Customer Service
Reviewed By Tricia B - Flat Rock Michigan | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Cathy was a dream to work with. From the very beginning she understood our expectations and she exceeded each and every one. Her knowledge was spot on and she went above and beyond! The day of our sailing we noticed that my daughter's birthdate was wrong on the paperwork. So on the way to the port, she called the cruise line and took care of it, so that there was no confusion once we checked in. She took the stress away from what could of been added while checking-in. Thank you Cathy!!!
Cathy Hawk responded
"I am so happy that you had an amazing cruise with you daughters and friends! I loved helping you plan this trip. Thanks for reaching out."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Amazing Trip to Italy!
Reviewed By Diane - Medina, Ohi | Traveled to Florence ~ Italy ~ Europe
From start to finish, Cathy made sure that our daughter had an amazing trip to Italy. She found the best flights and great hotels. Her knowledge of Italy was fantastic. Cathy thought of all the little things that made life much easier! Our daughter had an amazing trip with no hiccups. Thank you Cathy! You are amazing!
Cathy Hawk responded
"It was my pleasure! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Lisa - Medina, OH | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Cathy was awesome to work with! Our last minute family vacation to Italy needed a quick turnaround. She really took the time to understand what we wanted from our trip and made our dreams a reality. She was able to book us rooms as a family (with a hot breakfast included!), handle transfers and train rides between cities, and suggested destinations we would have never thought of on our own. Cathy went above and beyond in ensuring we had a memorable experience! I valued her attention to details and her ability to thoroughly answer all our questions. I will definitely be asking Cathy to plan future vacations!
Cathy Hawk responded
"Thank you so much Lisa. You were so easy to work with and very open to suggestions. It was my pleasure to put together this one of a kind Italy vacation for your family."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best first cruise experience
Reviewed By DeryaD - Dublin, OH | Traveled to Caribbean
Cathy made our first cruise experience truly seamless and memorable. The trip was amazing, everyone had a fantastic time! She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, taking the time to walk us through all our options and set clear expectations, which was especially valuable for a first-time cruise. We learned so much and now feel much more confident planning future trips. What stood out most was how well Cathy listened to our family’s needs and tailored a package that worked perfectly for us. Beyond booking the trip, she shared thoughtful tips, like recommending more affordable airport options and suggesting we arrive a day early to avoid stress from potential flight delays. Thank you, Cathy, for your guidance and support. We truly appreciate everything you did and look forward to working with you again!
Cathy Hawk responded
"You were so fun to work with! Thank you for the review and I look forward to helping plan your next trip."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Collette Specialist Adviser Learning 101
The Travel Corporation Training
Tauck Advisor Training

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Collette Shades of Ireland Tour 2025
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    My Travel Stories

    Night time in Plaza Mayor Salamanca, Spain

    Exploring Spain from Salamanca to Barcelona

    Summer of 2023 was a summer of exploring for me.  Planning trips to places I have never been and just soaking in these amazing cities and what they have to offer.  I was blown away by Salamanca, in north western Spain, it is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s...
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    Client Testimonials

    Caribbean Group Cruise
    I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for all you did to make our cruise possible! It was our first, and we were BLOWN AWAY! I don't even have the right words to describe how amazing it was. I'm not sure that I can vacation any other way from this point on! We had the time of our lives, and I can't thank you enough for making everything so perfect.
    Cassi G. Akron, Ohio
    Suprise Getaway to Punta Cana
    We highly recommend Cathy for all travels, she truly took our dreams and turned them into a destination of a lifetime!
    Bret W, Canton, OH
    Italian Dream Trip!
    Ralph and I took our dream trip last month. We spent 2 weeks in Italy! The first few days we toured the incredible city of Rome, followed by a week in the Tuscan town of Montecatini Terme- with day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano-and finished our trip in Bologna. The experience was everything we hoped it would be. The sights were beautiful, the food delicious, and we enjoyed mostly great weather. Thanks to Cathy Hawk with From Dreams to Destinations, and Collette Travel and Tours, for a wonderful trip! The memories will last a lifetime!
    S&R - Ohio
    Bucket List Mississippi River Cruise
    This Cruise is amazing: the food is outstanding, the entertainment is so fun, the excursions, interesting, the staff amazing and we have made lots of friends. Paul's dream came true and you made it happen. The weather is sunny and warm!
    Elsa P. Akron, Ohio
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