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Katie Turpin, CTA, Travel Agent in Albertville, MN

Katie Turpin, CTA

Albertville, MN Travel Agent
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Katie Turpin, CTA

Albertville, MN · 9 Years of Experience

Katie Turpin, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(268)
100% Recommended
Every last detail was amazing!!!!! Fantastic trip!! Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Alaska, Anchorage, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan

Interests:

Adventure, Animals & Wildlife, Cruises, Groups, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises®, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Alaska is one of the most popular Bucket List adventures that I plan in my office! 

When it comes to planning travel to this incredible destination, there are many things to consider:

Which season do you want to travel during?

Land adventure, or a cruise?

Family trip, or adults only?

Which once-in-a-lifetime adventures will you experience?

  • A helicopter ride to a glacier?
  • Dog-sledding?
  • Whale watching?
  • Crab fishing?

Or???? The options are limitless!! 

 

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
268 reviews
100% Recommended
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Accessible trip to Dominican Republic
Reviewed By Peggy - Albertville, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Every last detail was amazing!!!!! Fantastic trip!!
Katie Turpin, CTA responded
"I'm so glad your entire family was able to enjoy this wonderful vacation! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spring Break in Key West
Reviewed By Linda B. - Otsego, MN | Traveled to Key West ~ Florida ~ USA
KATIE MADE GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS AND KEPT IN CONTACT!
Katie Turpin, CTA responded
"I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to the Keys!! I look forward to working with you again next time!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Black Hills Road Trip
Reviewed By Colette - Minnetonka, MN | Traveled to Black Hills ~ South Dakota ~ USA
We did all the "normal" things people do when they're in the Black Hills: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Wildlife Highway, Sturgis, Wall Drug, Deadwood, etc. Obviously, most of these places are very commercialized, but, a few definitely worth seeing. I'm glad we had an "agenda" so we didn't miss any of the good stuff!

It was SO easy working with Katie on ALL the plans, etc. No matter what a pain I could be, she was on top of everything! If we go anywhere else, we definitely will be going through Bucket List!
Katie Turpin, CTA responded
"I enjoyed putting this trip together! Where to next??"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Christmas Cruise
Reviewed By Shirley - Albertville, MN | Traveled to Caribbean
So easy to work with! We will definitely use Bucket List Travel /Katie again!!!
Katie Turpin, CTA responded
"So glad you enjoyed your Christmas on the high seas! I appreciate your business."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fun in the sun in Punta Cana
Reviewed By Tina B. - New London, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Honestly everything went so smooth and great!!! Katie had all ducks in a row and made a wonderful family vacay happen for us! Katie was fantastic...will never go thru another agent but her.
Katie Turpin, CTA responded
"I'm thrilled you had a great time on your family trip! I look forward to working with you again."
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.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Active & Adventure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Active & Adventure Travel Customer, Destination Knowledge, Active & Adventure Travel Experiences, ATTA Travel Resources, Active & Adventure Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Princess Cruise Line- Commodore Level Training
Norwegian Cruise Line- Masters Level Training

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Alaska- 2022
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    My Travel Stories

    The Beautiful Norwegian Bliss coming into port

    When is the best time to cruise Alaska?

    Deciding when you’re going to take your Alaska cruise might be as simple as looking for an open week on your busy calendar. But if you have more flexibility, you can consider other factors to decide when the best time will be for you. Moving from least to most expensive, let’s explore each season’s advantages and disadvantages. If ...
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    Ships lined up in port

    How to book your Alaska cruise

    The good news is that there are many ways to book an Alaskan cruise. The bad news is that there are a LOT of ways to book an Alaskan cruise. You can go in with good intentions, but once you get going down the Internet rabbit hole, it can get very overwhelming very quickly. Although I’d love for you to book your Alaska cruise with my agenc...
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    Client Testimonials

    Graduation Trip
    For our sons solo graduation trip to Australia and Bali, we chose to work with Katie because of the stellar experiences we had with her previously. We knew she would be extremely organized and communication would be outstanding. We felt confident that she would organize the trip as if she were doing so for her own son. We appreciated Katie giving us choices as to how the trip was planned. We had a say in each detail. It was great to hear from her via email every step of the way. We liked receiving communication very regularly. Katie provided value by always making sure we were on the same page and giving us choices cost wise. It was a difficult trip to plan because we know she wanted to make sure our son had a say, but she also respected us as parents and made sure we were comfortable with the plans. He wanted to cram as much adventure as he could into 3 weeks, and she definitely made that happen. Thank you, Bucket List Travel, again for making his dreams come true!
    Melissa L. Cottage Grove, MN
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