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Katherine Santos, Travel Agent in Plainfield, IL

Katherine Santos

Plainfield, IL Travel Agent

Katherine Santos

Plainfield, IL · 3 Years of Experience

Viva Getaways, an independent agent with Alternative Travel Services, LLC., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
Our trip to Punta Cana was absolutely unforgettable! From the gorgeous beaches to the amazing atmosphere, every moment felt like a dream. Everything was perfectly organized,... Read More >
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Playa Del Carmen

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Destination Weddings

About Me

Beach Wedding Ceremony
Beach Wedding Ceremony

With a strong foundation built from years of experience as a professional wedding planner. My background in the wedding industry allows me to understand not only travel logistics, but also the emotional and personal importance of every detail that goes into a wedding celebration. From intimate beach ceremonies to elegant resort weddings and multi day events abroad, I guide couples through the entire planning journey with clarity, care, and confidence.Having planned and coordinated weddings for couples with diverse styles, cultures, and budgets, I bring a planner’s eye for detail and a travel advisor’s expertise in sourcing the right destinations, resorts, and trusted on site partners. I specialize in aligning each couple’s vision with destinations that enhance their love story, while managing timelines, contracts, guest travel, and vendor coordination seamlessly.My role goes far beyond booking travel. I act as an advocate for my couples, handling communication with resorts, negotiating group perks, coordinating room blocks, and ensuring that both the couple and their guests feel supported from the first consultation to the final farewell. I understand how overwhelming destination weddings can feel, which is why I focus on making the process organized, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable.With a deep passion for celebrations and travel, I am committed to creating meaningful wedding experiences that feel effortless, elevated, and unforgettable. Couples who work with me gain a dedicated professional who combines industry insight, creative vision, and hands on planning experience to turn their destination wedding dreams into reality.

Additional Languages
Spanish

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
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My Amazing Punta Cana Travel Experience
Reviewed By Alex - Chicago | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
Our trip to Punta Cana was absolutely unforgettable! From the gorgeous beaches to the amazing atmosphere, every moment felt like a dream. Everything was perfectly organized, smooth, and stress-free — and that’s all thanks to Katherine Santos. Katherine made this vacation truly special with her incredible planning, attention to detail, and genuine care. She handled everything flawlessly, and because of her, we got to relax, explore, and enjoy every second. Huge thank-you to Katherine Santos for making our Punta Cana experience so amazing and so perfectly organized!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Unforgettable Trip to Machu Picchu!
Reviewed By Rosario - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Cuzco | Peru | South America
I had an amazing time traveling to Machu Picchu with my teenage son, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. He absolutely loved it! Every part of the itinerary was perfectly planned for us to explore Cusco. I wouldn’t consider myself a very fit person, but everything went smoothly, and I felt supported the entire time. In the end, we enjoyed every moment and created memories that we will cherish forever. It was truly the best experience we could have hoped for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Aniversario en Aruba
Reviewed By Sayuri T - Hartford, CT | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
Aruba nos encanto! Muchas gracias Katherine por ayudarnos a conseguir un buen paquete de viajes para nuestro viaje de anniversario a Aruba. Todo estuvo perfecto y muy lindo.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Vacation
Reviewed By Pily - Burbank IL | Traveled to Dominican Republic | Caribbean
She got for me and my family vacation a very good packet travel. She is very patient and she looks the best for her clients..
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to Italy.
Reviewed By Michel - Chicago | Traveled to Rome | Italy | Europe
Our trip to Rome was absolutely incredible, and we owe a huge thank-you to Katherine Santos for making it all happen! She planned everything perfectly from our airport pickup to the hotel arrangements and all the amazing tours we enjoyed. Every detail was smooth, organized, and stress-free. Katherine truly gave us the best Rome experience, and we definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an unforgettable trip. We already know we’ll be using her services again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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