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Allie Thompson, Travel Agent in Berlin, MD

Allie Thompson

Berlin, MD Travel Agent
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Allie Thompson

Berlin, MD · 4 Years of Experience

Kingdom and Cruise Travel, Inc, an independent agent with Kingdom and Cruise Travel, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(59)
98% Recommended
Allie was amazing to work with and helped us plan our Honeymoon. We definitely recommend. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Hawaii, Maui Island, Oahu Island, Hawaii Island

Interests:

Honeymoons, Couples & Romance, Beach Vacations, Family Vacations, Cruises

Suppliers:

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Old Lahaina Luau on Maui Island
Old Lahaina Luau on Maui Island

Aloha! Hawai?i holds a special place in my heart. I've explored three of the islands myself, and I'm a certified Hawai?i Destination Expert, so I bring both firsthand experience and in-depth training to every trip I plan.

One of my all-time favorite travel memories happened in Maui during whale season. I was kayaking and snorkeling when I could actually hear the whales singing underwater, and later I watched them breach from our lanai for hours. It's a moment I'll never forget, and it's why I encourage so many clients to consider visiting during whale season.

Each island has its own personality, and choosing the right ones makes all the difference. From O?ahu's North Shore to the lush valleys of Waipi?o on the Big Island, I'll help you decide which islands fit your travel style and how to split your time between them. There's no one-size-fits-all answer for the "best" time to visit Hawai?i either. It depends on what you're dreaming of, whether that's whales, calm snorkeling, surf, or quieter travel dates.

Some of my proudest trips are Hawai?i adventures designed around each client. For one couple's anniversary on the Big Island and Maui, I planned a night manta ray snorkel and a sunrise trip to the summit of Haleakala, with a focus on experiencing Hawaiian culture and what makes the islands so unique. They came home raving about the manta rays, an experience they said they never would have found on their own.

Whether you're planning a honeymoon, an anniversary, a family trip to Aulani, or an inter-island cruise with Norwegian's Pride of America, I'll handle the flights, hotels, inter-island travel, and excursions, and I'll check in before, during, and after your trip.

Let's plan your Hawaiian adventure!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
59 reviews
98% Recommended
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The best trip.
Reviewed By Julia - Millsboro, DE | Traveled to St. Lucia | Caribbean
Allie was amazing to work with and helped us plan our Honeymoon. We definitely recommend.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By Kat Cronshaw - Hebron, Maryland | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We are so thankful for Allie! She made each part of our trip a breeze. From booking accommodations, transportation, meals, BBB for our girls; we cannot say enough amazing things about her! We will definitely be using her time and time again!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska cruise and land trip was awesome!
Reviewed By dmclayton28 - Mayflower, AR | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Allie helped us to plan our Alaska cruise and it was awesome! The Princess cruise line was amazing. I highly recommend the Coral Princess ship! The food, cleanliness, entertainment, and most importantly all the staff were over and above awesome! Allie helped us plan our trip with Princess, which included excursions at each port. The excursions and the excursion companies were all great as well! My favorite was the whale watching tour because we saw so many whales in Juneau! The land portion of our trip at Denali National Park was also great. We saw amazing landscape as well as animals! I would definitely book with Allie again and cruise with Princess.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Wonderful Cruise Aboard Vision of the Sea
Reviewed By chrissie0817 - Delaware | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Allie was a great help in getting our Royal Caribbean cruise planned and provided us with plenty of helpful information leading up to our trip. We had a wonderful time aboard Vision of the Seas—the staff was wonderful, the food was excellent, and we really enjoyed being able to cruise again. The trip went by way too fast! We appreciated Allie’s help throughout the planning process and would definitely cruise with Royal Caribbean again.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Major Trip
Reviewed By JDC31516 - Salisbury, MD | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Allie made the entire experience easy from start to finish. Booking was easy, Allie was easy to stay in contact with and was very helpful in real time when we had rerouting/scheduling issues. She helped communicate with bookings so we were able to focus on travel and enjoying our trip. Good recommendations for places to stay and excursions to go on. We will definitely recommend using Allie to others and will use her services again for our next big adventure!
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Certifications & Awards

Hawai'i Destination Expert
NCL University Master's Degree

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 Travel Stories

A Hawaiian green sea turtle swimming past us.

Hearing the Whales Sing: Whale Season in Maui

Some travel moments stay with you forever, and for me, one of those happened in the waters off Maui. I visited Maui in February of 2021 during humpback whale season, when thousands of whales make the long journey from Alaska to Hawai?i's warm waters to give birth and raise their calves. I knew we might see a few whales, but I had no idea ...
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Client Testimonials

"You knew exactly what we needed"
Back in fall 2025, I was booking a Princess Denali Explorer land and cruise for a couple, and I put them on the left side of the ship. They never asked why. They didn't know it was a decision. After the trip, she called me: "It just amazes me that you knew to put us on that side of the ship. Every time we were coming into port we could sit on our balcony and watch the ship dock. It was something I never would have even thought about, but you knew exactly what we needed." On a southbound Alaska sailing, your cabin side decides what you see at every port. I hold the Travel Alaska expert certification and the Princess Alaska expert certification, so I make calls like this before a client ever thinks to ask. Planning an Alaska cruise? Let's talk before you book. May adventure follow you wherever you may go.
George W., Maryland
14 friends, one unforgettable 40th birthday cruise
Somewhere between booking and boarding, the whole group's dining reservations fell apart. All 14 people, all 7 nights, gone. So I sat down and rebuilt every single one myself. The group never even knew there was a problem. They just showed up to dinner and had a blast. That's the part of group trip planning nobody thinks about until they're already in it. Here's the thing people get wrong: they think planning a group trip is just picking a destination and you're done. Book it, send the group chat, buy the tickets. But it's never the destination that's hard, it's everyone attached to it. Different budgets, different opinions on excursions, someone who booked their flight before checking with anyone else. When you bring me in, all of that comes to me instead. The questions, the concerns, the "wait what time do we need to be at the airport" texts. You get to just be a guest on your own trip.
Melissa S, Charlotte, NC
Worth the 2am wake-up call
"The 2am wake up call was totally worth it!! The tour guides were awesome, we learned a lot and it was so beautiful." That text came from a couple I sent to Maui for their anniversary, a few hours after they watched the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Pickup for the sunrise tour is usually around 3am, and it shifts depending on your resort. That's not something you find out until you're staring at your alarm at 2:45. I always tell clients to book it early in the trip, not toward the end. Your body's still on home time those first couple days, so the early wake-up doesn't hit as hard. Wait until day 5 or 6 and you're dragging yourself up a mountain in the dark. It isn't for everyone. But if you want one moment you'll still be talking about a year later, it's the first thing I bring up. ???? Planning a Maui trip? Send me a message and I'll help you plan it out!
Kaydee H, Maryland
Swimming with sea turtles in Akumal
I had an absolutely amazing experience booking with Kingdom and Cruise Travel! Allie knocked it out of the park for me. I gave her what I was interested in doing and she gave me multiple options and ideas. Found a great resort that checked my boxes, and I checked off so many bucket list items (swimming with turtles was the biggest one). She was available from the time I booked until after I got home to the States, and quick to answer any questions. 5 stars isn't enough, more like 10 stars! She also booked my huge trip in 2027, where I'll be traveling for 40 days. You absolutely won't regret using this company for all your travel needs!
Sara B, Salisbury, MD
Stress-Free Group Vacation
Allie helped our group of 10 find the perfect destination to celebrate a group members 40th birthday. She went above & beyond to secure the best location, food & experiences. We visited Excellence Playa Mujeres & had the best time. From the planning stages all the way through to our delayed flights, Allie was always there checking in to see how she could help. Our flights were delayed out of Cancun at the end of our trip which caused many of us to miss our connecting flights. Allie immediately was messaging us offering to help assist us to make other arrangements. She talked me through how to make it through customs as a first time out of country traveler & made sure I had all the tips & tricks to make it as smooth as possible, & it was! We have used Allie before on other trips within the states & I have confidently recommended her to other people as often as possible; because with Allie she wants to make sure you have the BEST time & that you are taken care of from start to finish.
Brittany N, Maryland
Night Snorkeling with Sting Rays on Big Island
Thank you so much for recommending this excursion!!! Genuinely the coolest thing we've ever done. It was actually crazy! I can't believe they were literally so close to us, and they didn't care. Just wanted to chill and ea plankton. Gentle Giants. We had an amazing time and we are so sad to be leaving but so grateful we were able to come, especially with all your help!
Kaydee H, Maryland
The Honeymoon of our Dreams and More
My (now) husband and I were looking for a peaceful, relaxing, secluded, adult-only all inclusive resort that checked a lot of specific boxes for our honeymoon. When it comes to traveling and resorts we are both very picky and have pretty high standards for service, ambiance, and most importantly food. Then comes Allie... From the very second I messaged her about our very, very last minute trip for our honeymoon she could've been any more helpful. She immediately got to work in assisting us with EXACTLY what we were looking for. And I mean immediately, she had a everything ready to go the day I reached out. Every question we had for Allie was answered with extensive knowledge of the resort and she was able to put us in a resort and location that was beyond perfect for us. The room she was able to book us suited our needs perfectly and checked all the boxes we had requested. She even went above and beyond in booking us an 18 hole golf excursion to the local golf club.
Shelby P, Whaleyville, MD
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