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Karen Boike, Travel Agent in Saint Petersburg, FL

Karen Boike

Saint Petersburg, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Karen Boike

Saint Petersburg, FL · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(24)
100% Recommended
Karen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very thorough and detail -oriented. She organized our honeymoon to Hawaii and we could not have... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antigua

Interests:

All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Couples & Romance, Honeymoons, Luxury

Suppliers:

Classic Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Island Destinations

About Me

Interact with the friendly rays
Interact with the friendly rays

A Caribbean destination I love returning to!  Convenient flights, great food, awesome beaches, friendly people and spectacular resorts make this one of my favorite getaways!

While relaxing on the beautiful beaches is the primary activity for visitors, there is a lot of more active pursuits if you're inclined!  Watersports include boating and jet ski, paddle board, snorkel, diving, kayaking and swimming with turtles or rays.  Land based activities include hiking, biking, ATV, foodie tours, zip line, beach buggies, rainforest, rum tours and pineapple farm visits.

You'll want to try some delicious food in Antigua!  Ducana is a sweet and tangy sweet potato dumpling that's wrapped in banana leaf and boiled.  The national dish of Antigua is Fungee, which is a cornmeal dish similar to Polenta.  Saltfish is cod from local waters, salt cured for 24 hours, then washed and boiled along with peppers, onions and spices.  Tamarind Balls are a traditional finger food made from the tamarind fruit along with brown sugar to form a snack sized ball.  You'll also want to try the sweet Black Pineapple!

I've been to 14 stunning Antigua resorts, each uniquely designed for enjoying the island.  I'd love to help you find the perfect resort destination for your next trip to Antigua!  From stunning hilltop cottages with private pool to beachfront on the white powdery sand, and from all-inclusive, to breakfast only; adults only to family resorts, there are lots of options!

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
24 reviews
100% Recommended
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Karen is an All-Star Travel Agent
Reviewed By Lee-Ann & Ryan - Drexel Hill | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Karen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very thorough and detail -oriented. She organized our honeymoon to Hawaii and we could not have asked for a better trip. She gave us so many options in the beginning and really listened to our interests and what we were looking for. We knew we wanted a nice relaxing trip to unwind from the wedding, we love the beach but we also love adventure. She suggested Kauai and Maui. We were able to enjoy the beaches, really found some romantic quality time, and we were also able to go on quite a few excursions such as kayaking, snorkeling, and visiting some really remarkable sights. Karen really helped in mapping out our trip and staying within our budget. The hotels and restaurants she suggested were very lovely. This trip was definitely a dream come true. Karen was also extremely helpful when we found out that our flights got cancelled on the way home. She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone!
Karen Boike responded
"Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and look forward to working with you again soon."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Joanne - East Lyme, CT | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Karen helped us plan a custom trip to Croatia. She was thoughtful in her suggested itinerary. The hotels were convenienty located, and the restaurants she recommended were phenomenal. She arranged for a local guide in each location as well as our transportation between locations we visited. Her attention to detail was fantastic. We book all of our trips through Karen and trust her completely with our travel plans.
Karen Boike responded
"Thank you Joanne, I look forward to working with you on your next adventure!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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amazing travel experience
Reviewed By mike - Ambler | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
excellent
Karen Boike responded
"Thank you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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40th Anniversary Italy Adventure
Reviewed By Sue - East Lyme, CT | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
5
Attention given to details throughout! A wonderful trip of a lifetime!
Karen Boike responded
"Thank you for the feedback"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anniversary Trip to New Zealand
Reviewed By Tom and Dianne - Parrish, Florida | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Karen was and is a very pleasant person to work with. At our request she made all of the necessary arrangements for a worry free first time traveler abroad to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Even after a flight cancellation during our travels outbound she responded to our situation quickly and got us back on schedule. Karen has the appropriate Kiwi certifications that gave us the confidence to book our travel experience to New Zealand with her.
Karen Boike responded
"Thank you, I appreciate your business!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Antigua and Barbuda certification

My Places

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My Photo Albums and Videos

Antigua 2020
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    My Travel Stories

    Scooter snorkeling to spot green sea turtle

    Antigua November 2020

    Antigua has been open for international travelers since 6/4/20.  Please check with me for current entry requirements.  Arrival in Antigua in November 2020, required a negative PCR test within a week prior to arrival, and completion of a health declaration form.  Antigua has designated hotels and transportation that has been certified for adheren...
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    Client Testimonials

    New Zealand review
    "I just got back last week from Japan and NZ trip. The NZ portion was fanstastic, thanks to you. All the hotel and tour bookings were spot on, and i was able to complete all of what I wanted to do without any problem. I definitely will refer you to my friends and you've been great. I was able to attend two cricket games, visit Glow worm caves, Waiotopu Thermal wonderland, Lake Rotorua, Tamaki Maori tour, Coramandel peninsula trip, lake Taopo, Hobbiton and had a small sight seeing in Auckland as well. Thank you so much for making my trip and life easy at NZ." 3/15
    Single traveler
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