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Kelly Bishop
Raleigh, NC Travel Agent· 4 Years of Experience
My Travel Awaits, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(12)
100% Recommended
Kelly is the best! She planned an amazing three weeks for me in New Zealand that included several fun activities and places I would have... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
At Sea, Europe, Caribbean, South America, KenyaInterests:
Global Travel, Luxury, Small Ship Cruises, Adventure, Couples & RomanceSuppliers:
Disney Cruise LineAbout Me
Where My Travel Expertise Shines
I design elevated, meaningful journeys shaped by my firsthand experience across some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. My expertise includes luxury ocean and river cruising, immersive African safaris, tailored Moroccan adventures, the Galápagos, curated European itineraries, couples escapes, and multigenerational family travel. Because I’ve personally explored these regions, I craft itineraries with insider insight, cultural depth, and thoughtful detail that bring each destination to life.
Whether it’s the wonder of a safari, the vibrancy of Morocco, the beauty of Europe, or a family trip that feels effortless for every generation, I create travel that feels elevated, seamless, and completely aligned with you - thoughtfully tailored to your tastes, interests, and the kind of experience you imagine when you picture your ideal getaway.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
At Sea, Europe, Caribbean, South America, KenyaInterests:
Global Travel, Luxury, Small Ship Cruises, Adventure, Couples & RomanceSuppliers:
Disney Cruise LineMy Travel Specialties
About My Travel Awaits
▶About My Travel Awaits
Travel isn’t just something I love—it’s who I am. After a lifetime of exploring the world and helping friends and family plan their own adventures, I turned my passion into a career as a luxury travel advisor. Originally from California and now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, I specialize in de...Read More ▶
LUXURY, EXPEDITION & FAMILY CRUISE SPECIALIST
▶LUXURY, EXPEDITION & FAMILY CRUISE SPECIALIST
Cruising is one of my greatest passions, and over the years I’ve sailed with many of the world’s top luxury and premium cruise lines — each offering something uniquely special. My firsthand experience across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, Iceland, Antarctica, and the Panama Canal allows me to mat...Read More ▶
SPECIALIST IN AFRICA, GALAPAGOS & EUROPEAN TRAVEL
▶SPECIALIST IN AFRICA, GALAPAGOS & EUROPEAN TRAVEL
I specialize in designing elevated, meaningful journeys for travelers who want more than a standard vacation. My expertise spans immersive African safaris, curated European itineraries, tailored journeys through Morocco, unforgettable adventures in the Galápagos, and multigenerational family trav...Read More ▶
Why Work With Me
▶Why Work With Me
Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither is the way I plan it. I take the time to understand who you are as a traveler: your style, your pace, your preferences, and the moments that matter most. Every itinerary I design is intentionally crafted so your trip feels personal, seamless, and compl...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
12 reviews
100% Recommended
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Dream Trip by Kelly
Reviewed By RobinM - San Clemente, CA | Traveled to New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
Kelly is the best! She planned an amazing three weeks for me in New Zealand that included several fun activities and places I would have missed without her. Kelly listened to my concerns and was super patient with my questions. She kept the trip on budget and checked in with me while I was gone. I felt very well cared for with Kelly and have already recommended her to a few friends.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Kelly is amazing. Incredible trip to France and Italy.
Reviewed By NCTerp - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
We decided to do 3.5 weeks in Europe this summer....of course....at the last second (less than 4 weeks before we wanted to go). Kelly not only saved the day but created an awesome experience for the four of us. Our trip to Paris, Normandy, Rome, and Pompeii was fantastic! Kelly took care of everything. Great hotels, local travel, tours/guides, restaurants....literally everything. It was amazing. She was very responsive, knowledgable, and anticipatory. Two other great things about Kelly, she has been to many of the places her clients want to visit and she really listens to what kind of experience you want. It was a huge stress reliever to turn things over to her and know that it would be taken care of. I cannot recommend her enough!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Highly Recommend
Reviewed By Traveling seniors - Wake Forest, NC | Traveled to Monument Valley | Arizona | USA
Kelly helped us plan a trip out west to see Zion, Bryce Canyon National Parks, and Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. We had never traveled to these places. She listened to what we wanted to see and made all the necessary arrangements and presented them to us for our approval. Kelly did not book our flights, but recommended a flight and ensured we had the seats with extra leg room that we had paid for. Before our trip was finalized, we had a video call with Kelly and Monica, her contact out west, to answer any questions that remained. She included a packing list and recommendations for restaurants and sights along the way. Our car was ready for us at the airport when we landed. The hotels she booked were awesome. I highly recommend the guided tours she arranged for us as well. Kelly and Monica were always available to us. We could not have been more pleased with the care given to us before, during and after our trip. We highly recommend her and look forward to planning more trips with her in the future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trips of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Faultless1 - Alta Loma, California | Traveled to Alaska | USA
From the very beginning of booking all of our trips, Kelly was very precise and on top of everything.. getting various choices of plane, hotels, different cruises, excursions along our journey. Even things I might want to pack...her agency was very prompt getting back to me on any questions I had...
Great Experience
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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You will not find a better Traveling Agent than Kelly Bishop !!
Reviewed By rockinrosschick - Alta Loma, CA | Traveled to Alaska | USA
The hands on personalization of our trips.
We have booked 2 Cruises and a Nashville/Memphis trip with My Travel Awaits and each one was personalized to our wants and needs leaving each trip a fond memory.
I highly recommend My Travel Awaits, especially for touring Tennessee!!
We do have another Cruise booked with My Travel Awaits come this October, we'll be enjoying Quebec to Boston on a Princess Cruise, really excited as we just received our itinerary.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Opulence Memeber
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