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Kristal Hicks, Travel Agent in Nixa, MO

Kristal Hicks

Nixa, MO Travel Agent

Kristal Hicks

Nixa, MO · 10 Years of Experience

Top Tier Travel Group, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(81)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Greece, Ireland, Negril, Wales, Italy

Interests:

All Inclusive, Destination Weddings, Luxury, Luxury Cruises, Cruises

Suppliers:

Micato Safaris, Adventures By Disney , Leading Hotels of The World, Abercrombie & Kent, Four Seasons

About Me

 

As the owner and lead travel advisor of Top Tier Travel Group, I design luxury travel with intentionality, purpose, and deep experiential understanding. I am a firm believer that travel done well should feel effortless, curated, and deeply personal — and that what you return home with should last far longer than the trip itself. My work is rooted in honoring the classic value of trusted human expertise, while also embracing forward-thinking partnerships, industry innovation, and destination immersion. That balance is where luxury travel truly thrives.

I have personally traveled to more than 450 cities across 64 countries on 6 continents — which means the advice I offer comes from firsthand global experience. I invest in this level of exploration so that my clients never have to “guess” what destination is right for them. I travel to learn, so you don’t have to gamble. In luxury travel, experience matters — and my clients value that I qualify based on who they are, how they travel, what moves them, and what type of memory they want to walk away with.

My specialty sectors include Europe, Africa, the South Pacific, bespoke custom FIT itineraries, luxury river cruises, small ship expeditions, destination weddings & honeymoons, and elevated group travel. I am part of the Travel Leaders Luxury Leaders Alliance, and I continually build relationships with the world’s most trusted hoteliers, DMCs, expedition suppliers, private villa operators, and boutique experience creators. I regularly travel for global luxury conferences (DUCO, ILTM, ATE Luxe, and more) to maintain firsthand connection with the partners who will ultimately serve my clients on the ground. My clients benefit directly from those relationships through preferred access, elevated service advantages, upgraded recognition, and destination support that is not available on the open consumer market.

Luxury is not defined by price point alone — luxury is defined by quality, personalization, privacy, intention, and the feeling of being cared for at every step. My clients value the peace of mind of having one expert source, one designer of their travel story, one advocate throughout the entire journey — before, during, and after travel. I take enormous pride in being that person.

My approach is simple: Design travel that honors your time, deepens connection, and allows you to experience the world without the noise, stress, or overwhelm. That is luxury. 

If you are seeking a sophisticated, high-touch planning experience — one rooted in expertise, relationships, elevated partners, and meaningful design — I would be honored to create your next journey. Whether it’s a champagne toast on a terrace in Paris, a private wildlife encounter in the Okavango Delta, a Michelin-inspired culinary immersion in Greece, or a bucket list expedition to Antarctica — I am here to make sure your travel is not just seen… but felt.

Let’s create an unforgettable travel experience together — one that is worthy of the memories you intend to keep forever.

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
81 reviews
100% Recommended
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Once in a life time trip to Greece!
Reviewed By Rachel - Springfield, MO | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
She was very quick to respond to questions and emails throughout the planning process.
Kristal Hicks responded
"Thank you for the review; we enjoyed working with you! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awsome Vacation!
Reviewed By Mike - Republic, Mo | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My experience working with Kristal has been great! She set up a wonderful trip for us at a more than fair price. Kristal was always promt to answer any questions and gave us great guidance throughout the process.
Kristal Hicks responded
"Thank you Mike, I appreciate you and your support. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Above and beyond!
Reviewed By JJ - Springfield, MO | Traveled to Sydney ~ Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Kristal did a great job thinking about things on the trip that I would not have thought of, making our trip super enjoyable!
Kristal Hicks responded
"Thank you for the feedback, John! I am so happy you enjoyed your trip to Australia, I can't wait to see where I take you next!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip Ever
Reviewed By Machelle - Missouri | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Kristal did an excellent job at arranging our trip to Ireland. We had a fabulous time and the sights and our stays were superb. Any future trips I have, I will be booking with Kristal.
Kristal Hicks responded
"Thank you so much, it was my pleasure! I can't wait to see where I take you next :)"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best honeymoon!
Reviewed By Brooke Quinlan - Walnut Grove, MO | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Kristal was amazing to work with. I don’t think I could have booked our honeymoon to Jamaica without her. She was so knowledgeable about all our options and was very responsive with all the questions I asked. She did all the hard work. All we had to do was show up to the beach. I 100% recommend booking your travel through Kristal. I can’t wait to work with her for our next getaway!!!
Kristal Hicks responded
"Thank you so much, so happy you had a great honeymoon!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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