Cathy Hawk, Travel Agent in Medina, OH

Cathy Hawk

Medina, OH Travel Agent
Super Agent

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
(57)
100% Recommended
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My Travel Specialties
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Certificates & Awards
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Travel Stories & Media
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, United Kingdom, Athens, Civitavecchia, Anchorage

Interests:

Cruises, Escorted Tours, Global Travel, Groups, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent, Beaches Resorts by Sandals, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Tauck

About Me

Agent specializing in Europe and Cruises

I have a great amount of knowledge regarding all different types of travel. From custom vacations to guided tours and cruises I love finding the perfect fit for my clients. With so many options available everyone has a type of travel they enjoy. Those types of travel can evolve as we grow. I have helped independent travelers who are just starting their wanderlust in life and young families who are on a budget but want to expose their children to new places. I love being part of the planning and organizing of someone's dreams of traveling the world and helping them see things they have only ever read about. My favorite part of my job is to help a client realize a one-of-a-kind experience that we build together.

My Travel Specialties

My Travel Story

My Travel Story
Hello, my name is Cathy Hawk and I love to travel.  I spent many hours when I was young at the airport either dropping my Dad off or picking him up but also we traveled to visit family all over the world. My Grandparents lived in Greece and England, so my family vacations were unconventional but ...Read More ▶

Italy Specialist

Italy Specialist
Italy is a very special country to me.  I have been going for many years and I feel like there is always a reason to go back.  I am very familiar with Rome and Tuscany where I have put together many itineraries for clients.  I love sharing my knowledge for sites, experiences and restaurants...Read More ▶

Tauck Certified Advisor 2026/ Roam by Tauck Certif

Tauck Certified Advisor 2026/ Roam by Tauck Certif
As a Tauck Certified Advisor, I've completed the intensive Tauck Academy training, giving me unique insight to design your perfect, all-inclusive journey. I'm an elite expert in Tauck's award-winning land tours and cruises, ensuring your travel is seamless, enriching, and truly extraordinary. usi...Read More ▶

Verified Travel Advisor through ASTA

Verified Travel Advisor through ASTA
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) created VeriVacation to help consumers connect with ethical Verified Travel Advisors, vetted by the industry trade group. Becoming a Verified Travel Advisor is a rigorous and unique professional development program for experienced travel advisors who...Read More ▶

Cruise Specialist

Cruise Specialist
Cruising is the perfect way to introduce yourself to cities and countries around the world. I have a list of cities and countries I want to return to and spend more time in thanks to cruising. Cruises are the perfect way to see a lot of places all while enjoying great entertainment, food, relaxat...Read More ▶

European Tour Specialist

European Tour Specialist
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 w...Read More ▶

Alaska Specialist

Alaska Specialist
I have had great success booking groups to Alaska.  I traveled on Norwegian Cruise Lines in 2024 and did Land and Sea with them.  I have also booked many Holland America Cruises for clients in Alaska....Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
57 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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Didn't miss anything!
Reviewed By JeremyT - Cleveland, OH | Traveled to Italy | Europe
We had the best experience possible! From the location of the hotels to the curated experiences, we got to experience the history and sites of Italy so much better than we could have if we'd tried to plan this on our own. Googling the best things to do leads you to misleading ads and too many choices. Cathy was able to make recommendations that enhanced every part of our experience.
Cathy Hawk responded
"I had so much fun helping you plan your trip. Thank you for letting me help!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
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
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Completed The Travel Corporation Training 2022
Collette Specialist Adviser Learning 101
Completed Norwegian Cruise Line University 2019
Completed Roam by Tauck Specialized training 2026
The Travel Corporation Training
Completed OneSource Acadamy for Princess 2019
Tauck Advisor Training
Completed The Hawaiian Island Course 2019
Completed Celebrity Cruise Lines Course 2024

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

Tauck Academy Training Palm Springs 2026
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Enchanted Princess Premium Suite

My Travel Stories

The grounds of Moon Palace Nizuc

Moon Palace Cancun

I have been lucky enough to have been going to The Moon Palace Resorts in Cancun since 2019.  I have been 3 times and will continue going back.  It is a wonderful resort to truely unplug and unwind from real life. The Moon Palace Grand, Sunrise and Nizuc are all next to each other. If you stay at The Grand there is a full water park, arcade and ...
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Me looking out our front of the ship window

Enchanted Princess Premium Suite tour

The Enchanted Princess Premium Suite experience for my 2023 Mediterranean cruise was totally unforgettable!  I originally booked a deluxe balcony room and then was offered to bid for a higher category room.  I bid the minimum and got the Premium Suite.  The room was amazing but the opportunities it opened up were what made this trip. My h...
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Our Rock Of Gibraltar Hiking Group (The Crazys)

Gibraltar 2023

We landed in this beautiful port with very few expectations.  I didn't know much about this island country but was ready for anything.  I had a small connection to Gibraltar, my parents married in Casablanca, Morocco and honeymooned in Gibraltar.  We had no excursion booked we just got off the ship and walked towards the Rock.  We came across ve...
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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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