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Carol Steffens
Sheboygan, WI Travel Agent· 25+ Years of Experience
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11 reviews
100% Recommended
25+ Years of Experience
5.0
(11)
100% Recommended
We had contacted Carol in September, 2019, to arrange a trip to Australia in January, 2020. Carol knew Australia well, and put together a two... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
East and Southeast Asia, AustraliaInterests:
All Inclusive, Small Ship CruisesSuppliers:
SITA World ToursAbout Me
International Travel Specialist
Being in the Travel Industry for more than 35 years, I have seen my share of changes. It has gone from books and manual labor to technology in the extreme. Needless to say, the challenges are infinite. My favorite destinations are Egypt and China or anyplace with unusual sights and if possible out of the norm. I love the travel industry because each day brings new destinations to explore and new areas of knowledge and can't imagine any other career. The key to my success, I believe is giving excellent customer service.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
East and Southeast Asia, AustraliaInterests:
All Inclusive, Small Ship CruisesSuppliers:
SITA World ToursREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
11 reviews
100% Recommended
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The Australia trip that wasn't
Reviewed By Mimi - Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
We had contacted Carol in September, 2019, to arrange a trip to Australia in January, 2020. Carol knew Australia well, and put together a two week tour to 3 different areas, and also booked our flights and trip insurance. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the trip a week prior to our departure date, due to the wildfires ravaging the country. It was unclear that we would be able to recoup our costs, as neither the tour company nor the airlines were actually canceling or altering their plans, and it was also unclear whether the insurance company would consider the fires a valid reason for cancellation. Carol worked tirelessly as our advocate with the insurance company and all of the vendors, and was singularly responsible for our recovering all of our costs. We can't thank her enough. I hope that we get a chance to work with Carol again in the future, and would highly recommend her.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank You For Our Amazing Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Mr & Mrs Williams - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Carol is a perfect example of why travel agents remain essential in the age of AI and DIY. She took the time to truly understand my wife and me, creating cruise and honeymoon options that perfectly matched our personalities and interests. Her recommendations showcased years of experience and deep expertise, and her guidance made every step effortless. Communication was clear, thorough, and timely, and the entire trip was flawlessly organized. It was the dream vacation and honeymoon we had hoped for. I cannot recommend Carol highly enough!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Honeymoon to Remember!!!
Reviewed By TiffaniAnn - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
Carol helped us review several options for our honeymoon, including comparing different cruise lines. Knowing that I had cruised before, and did not enjoy my last experience, she took the time to listen to what I had not enjoyed and made sure that her recommendation would take care of those problems. The week before we left, she spent time on the weekend helping us answer some last-minute questions. Also, my father sadly passed away during the cruise, and she answered my call right away and helped with researching our options for getting home early.
We had an absolutely amazing time! We traveled on the Celebrity Xcel, and if I could give 10 stars I would. The food, entertainment, service, amenities, and the ship itself were absolutely top-notch. The boarding and deboarding process went very smoothly, our state room was clean and comfortable (we had a balcony suite), and our room attendant was on top of everything. Every restaurant had delicious selections. There wasn’t a single meal we didn’t enjoy. The entertainment was fun and fresh, the caliber I would expect to see in Vegas, not on a cruise ship. The spa and thermal suite were wonderful. We also went on an excursion at each of our ports, and we really enjoyed those experiences as well.
I highly recommend Carol if you are doing any kind of cruise or vacation. She knows her stuff and truly cares about her clients.
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Scheduled our 4th cruise!
Reviewed By Ruthie - Sioux Falls, SD | Traveled to Hawaii Island | Hawaii | USA
We are cruising to Hawaii in late January and made sure to call Carol because she has made travel so easy for us on three prior cruises.
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Exhilarating trip!
Reviewed By sillya! - Madison WI | Traveled to Japan | East and Southeast Asia
Our trip to Japan was absolutely incredible and incredibly thought out due to our travel agent, Carol! Carol was our anchor, rock, and confidant in everything leading up to the trip! I have horrible anxiety and planning is not my forte but Carol was able to listen my concerns and wants for the trip and was able to enact suggestions and advice on how to further the experience of trip! Her experience in creating trips for people really shown through in the actions she displayed for us! She made sure that every financial decision was throughly thought through and checked in to make sure we felt comfortable in making those purchases! She was available through emails, calls, and texts and made sure we knew that we could reach out to her at anytime! She gave us the feeling that we were important to her and that our trip should be filled with exactly what we wanted to the best of her ability! Honestly Carol, we thank you with all our hearts! Arigato!
Carol Steffens responded
"HI Alexa and Brian:
I so appreciate your kind words and the time to write the review regarding your amazing trip to Japan. It was a pleasure to work with you both and I thank you for using Travel Leaders/Discovery. Take care."
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Carol's assistance is invaluable
Carol formulated a wonderful trip to three spots in Australia, involving group bus tours in each spot. We were so looking forward to going; unfortunately, our trip was derailed by the wildfires that engulfed the country in December and January of this year. Carol worked tirelessly to get us what ended up to be essentially full refunds from all airlines involved, as well as the tour company, in spite of it being unclear as to whether the trip insurance company would consider our claims viable. We never would have been able to plan the trip on our own, and certainly wouldn't have had the wherewithal to obtain reimbursement for the cancellations, without Carol's assistance. I hope that we get the opportunity to ask for her travel assistance again.
Mimi Hanna
Thankful for all her help!
Carol has done a great job for us. She has planned out several vacations, but, the most helpful was our trip to Singapore and Thailand. We had a wonderful time including a few days in Chiang Mai. We are very thankful for all of her help. She is the best! Mike and Patty
Mike Vorlob
Carol is a gem!
Carol is a gem! She has taken care of us for 35+ years...She is professional, knowledgeable and a friend.
Jane and Gregory Potrykus
Highly Recommend Carol
Carol has been my travel agent since 1981. She has always been helpful no matter how small or large a trip we are planning. What I really like in working with Carol is that she listens to what we are looking for in a given trip. She is extremely knowledgeable and is always looking for ways to make our travels stress free and enjoyable. As avid travelers we have naturally come upon glitches along the way and Carol has always been there to solve the glitch. I have recommended Carol to family and friends and would highly recommend her to you, the reader. You won't be disappointed.
Jean Stickles
Unbelievable Knowledge
I have worked with Carol a few times over the past year. She is so great to work with and her knowledge is unbelievable. She asks a lot of questions, which is extremely helpful in personalizing your trip. She then presents several options and once you have decided exactly which direction you wish to have her take, she is off and running. I will definitely be using her expertise
Christy Johnson
Worry free adventure!
Carol has been our travel guru for almost 20 years. We have been on cruises, Caribbean vacations and soon to Europe- with Carol ensuring we have a worry free adventure. We have referred several people to Carol knowing that she has the experience to make anyone's dream trip happen!
Duane and Mary