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Lisa Colleen Carter, Travel Agent in Ottawa, ON

Lisa Colleen Carter

Ottawa, ON Travel Agent

Lisa Colleen Carter

Ottawa, ON

Intralingo Travel, an independent agent with Nexion CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(9)
100% Recommended
Lisa worked with our family for several months to find us the "perfect" getaway on the beach during March break. Travelling at peak time (school... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

South America, Peru, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean

Interests:

Groups, Literature, Culinary & Foodie, Sustainable Travel, Women's Travel

About Me

My partner Jon and I in Costa Rica
My partner Jon and I in Costa Rica

More than sightseeing. Travel with meaning.

Hello! I’m Lisa, and I help curious, thoughtful travelers explore the world through personalized journeys that prioritize authenticity, enrichment, and ease. I understand that you seek more than just a vacation; you want travel that supports local cultures and sustainable practices. 

After living in five countries and traveling to 38, I’ve learned that the most transformative travel happens when you move beyond the top-ten list. As a cultural connector, I act as your bridge to the heart and soul of a destination, ensuring you return home a little bit changed.

Why Work With Me?

Planning a truly enriching trip can feel onerous. When you partner with me, you gain a dedicated advocate and a stickler for detail who provides:

Exclusive Access. I leverage both my professional and personal networks to provide experiences that are exclusive, deeply local, and interactive.

Seamless Ease. I handle the logistical heavy lifting—from meticulous planning to real-time support while you are away—so you can stay present and active in the moment.

Meaningful Enrichment. Every itinerary is designed to foster a deep sense of place, ensuring your journey enriches both your life and the communities you visit.

What do I specialize in?

My expertise is rooted in a profound, lived connection to the places and types of travel I offer:

Peru: My Heart Home. Having lived in Peru for seven years, I’m a fluent Spanish speaker with hyper-local connections across the coast, highlands, and jungle. I design bespoke Peru itineraries that open doors to genuine experiences you simply won't find online and get a feel for the authentic rhythms of daily life there.

Latin America: Lived & Loved. With nearly a decade spent living and traveling in the region, I curate meaningful travel across Latin America—from Mexican ruins to the Andes mountains. I provide the high-touch, personalized assistance that experienced travelers require for a stress-free journey.

Small Groups: Connection in Community. I‘m a skilled facilitator and affinity group specialist. I help groups of aligned travelers step off the usual tourist path and into a more meaningful travel experience that fosters mutual understanding and collective discovery.

Ready to get out into the world and return home a little bit changed?

I’m a deep listener who believes travel is deeply personal. Whether you’re dreaming of an independent journey or joining a small group trip, I’m here to ensure your next adventure is as unique as you are.

Reach out to book a complimentary discovery call and let’s explore your next extraordinary travel adventure!

Additional Languages
Spanish

What my kind clients say

 "I knew that should something unexpected happen, Lisa was just a phone call or text away." -Raymond

"I wholeheartedly endorse [Lisa's] services to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable travel agent." -Jacquie

"We will happily use Lisa’s services again and share her info with friends!" -Chris & Brad

"[Lisa] was extremely helpful!" -Troy

"[Lisa] was very professional!" - Sweet pea

"I highly recommend Lisa to tailor your stay at your next destination." -Irene

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
9 reviews
100% Recommended
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Riu Negril c/o Superwoman, Lisa
Reviewed By CTrott - Negril (Riu Negril) | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
Lisa worked with our family for several months to find us the "perfect" getaway on the beach during March break. Travelling at peak time (school holiday) is always expensive and the options are overwhelming. We asked Lisa to help us find our perfect resort within a budget and prioritizing our must-haves. Lisa did not disappoint; she provided many options openly and with kindness; we never felt pressured nor did we feel bad about saying no to an option in the hopes that she'd dig further for us. She really genuinely dug around, always keeping budget and wish list top of mind, to find our gem. And she was so very successful; in an effort to avoid any risk of sargassum during March break, we decided on Negril in Jamaica and everything was amazing!
Lisa Colleen Carter responded
"I'm so thrilled to hear this was the perfect resort for your family! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best First Step of A Long Journey...
Reviewed By M - Canada | Traveled to Europe
Review by Michael, Canada 2026 Travel to France, Spain, Portugal Lisa Colleen Carter provides personalized service with attention to detail and on-going support. She has exceptional communication skills. She is professional and knowledgable. Her suggestions saved me time, money, backtracking, and avoided a major air terminal hub. The website she uses is easy to navigate and provides realtime updates. I will call upon Lisa Colleen Carter for future travel planning. Thank you Lisa. Michael
Lisa Colleen Carter responded
"I'm so happy to have helped you on this next Camino de Santiago trip, and can't wait to hear all about it when you're back!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent
Reviewed By Jane - Porto, Coimbra, Nazare, Lagos | Traveled to Portugal | Europe
Lisa was absolutely instrumental in preparing my trip to Portugal. She worked with my needs and wants and enlightened me with answers to questions I didn’t know I had. Lisa’s focus and attention to detail, her travel expertise, professionalism and kindness surpassed anyone else I had worked with. I highly recommend Lisa as your go to travel expert!
Lisa Colleen Carter responded
"It's always a pleasure to interact with you, Jane, and it was especially rewarding to help you with your long-awaited trip to Portugal!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We're all set to go!
Reviewed By debliz2 - Ottawa, Ontario | Traveled to Mexico
It's been so great working with you. Your suggestions, advice and thoughtful feedback have been very valuable and much appreciated. And your personal knowledge of Mexico has provided us insight into travel there, especially to CDMX. Thanks again for all your efforts!
Lisa Colleen Carter responded
"I'm so happy to have helped and just know you're going to appreciate all that fabulous CDMX has to offer!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent!
Reviewed By Ange - Ottawa | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta | Jalisco | Mexico
Lisa pro-actively managed of all of our arrangements with professionalism and care. She provided additional tips, resources, apps and guidance to enhance our travel experience prior to and during our vacation. She was very responsive and available whenever we needed her and checked in with us before and after our return. Excellent service! Thank you Lisa
Lisa Colleen Carter responded
"Such a pleasure to help you, Ange!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Client Testimonials

Amazing
Wow, you are amazing to have picked up on [my birthday]...and everything! Not sure if your ears have been ringing, but we have been bragging about you. It is so nice to be heading out on our trip and have everything taken care of and organized.
Carrie, BC
Care and Consideration
It was a lovely experience working with Lisa Colleen Carter on our trip to Jamaica. We are grateful for her care and consideration in targeting our priorities.
Chris T., Toronto, Ontario
Skilled and reliable travel agent
I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for Lisa Colleen Carter, our travel agent. Throughout our experience, Lisa demonstrated exceptional service and professionalism. She expertly managed several changes to our travel plans, always responding promptly and ensuring that our needs were met with efficiency and care. Lisa’s dedication and attention to detail made our travel arrangements seamless and enjoyable. I wholeheartedly endorse her services to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable travel agent.
Jacquie W., Ottawa, Ontario
Best travel agent ever
Lisa Colleen Carter arranged two trips for us – one to Peru and another to Scotland. She did an excellent job, looking after all the details and bookings, found us airfare deals, and gave us a detailed itinerary with all information in one place that was accessible from my phone. Both trips went off without a hitch but I knew that should something unexpected happen, Lisa was just a phone call or text away. Her attention to detail is phenomenal and I could relax knowing she had done all the hard work for us! Best travel agent ever.
Wendy and Raymond M, Edmonton, Canada
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