Kimberly Banczak
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Leisure, Group and Incentive Travel Specialist
Notre Dame Cathedral (before the devastating fire)
I have been working in the travel industry for almost 20 years. I enjoy helping customers plan memorable vacations all over the world. I have focused my training to learn about popular European destinations including Italy, England, Ireland, France and Spain. I also have experience in planning trips to Australia and New Zealand. These exciting destinations have captured my interest and I work closely with my clients to develop an unforgettable vacation experience.
I am a Certified Travel Associate earned from the Travel Institute of America and a Certified Travel Specialist after completion of the Travel Leaders agent program. European Culture and Heritage was a large part of my course work. I also specialized in Luxury and All-inclusive travel. I have completed my certification with Viking Cruises and Globus Journeys.
I have taken several Avalon Waterways River Cruises on four of the major rivers in Europe. I truly believe this is the best way to experience the cities of Europe. The boat docks in the center of the cities and you are free to explore on your own or with an included excursion. The ever growing popularity of river cruising is a great way for travelers to get an intimate experience of the countries/cities along the major waterways in Europe, Asia and South America.
My leisure interests and course training focus have also included the cruise industry and all-inclusive travel. I am a Commodore Specialist with Princess Cruise Lines. I am also a Disney Travel Specialist.
I have personally traveled through several countries in Europe, throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. I also enjoy traveling to Las Vegas and the US National Parks.
My Areas of Expertise
One of our best trips . Once in a lifetime trip.
Foreign travel made easy!
Alaskan fishing trip
Italy Adventure
Well organized and no surprises on our trip!
Amazing Trip On Our Own
Italy Honeymoon
A WW II History Lesson Trip
An Adventure of a lifetime!
This truly was a trip of a lifetime.
Then Kim put a packet together of all the tickets and information that we would need organized in chronological order. It was like having a playbook for our trip and was simply invaluable. Thank you Kim! Jane and I will be going to London and Paris in 2019 and will be stopping by in the not too distant future to discuss creating a "playbook" for another memorable vacation. I'll never go on a major trip again without using the expertise of a travel agent like Kim.
Most excellent trip - and NO stress!!
Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad that you finally got to enjoy your trip and that you had a fun time. I look forward to working together on your next adventure!
European Family Vacation
I am so happy that your trip went smoothly. You truly booked a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. It was wonderful working with you and I look forward to helping you plan your next adventure.
20th Anniversary Trip of a Lifetime
Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to working with you on your next adventure.
From Amsterdam to Zurich and all in between L
Wonderful River Cruise
The trip of our lifetime!
Bucket List Travels in Italy
Golden Eagle Luxury Train through Russia
Thank you so much for handling the arrangements for my Russia trip. It was phenomenal and well worth the planning, time, and cost. It really changed my ideas about Russia and Russian culture. We are talking about a 180 degree change. The train was very nice - all the staff except for the train doc were Russian and the sweetest and most accommodating people. It was a little odd being on a train for 2 weeks, but the scenery and stops were well worth it. Lake Baikal was extraordinary - 2 people actually went swimming if you count dipping your toes in the water. Except maybe the day we went to 4 museums in a row. The food was so good on and off the train. One of the highlights was lunch at Cafe Pushkin in Moscow. I actually went and found the recipe for their Beef Stroganoff and Borscht on line. I know I keep saying it, but this trip would not have happened if it had not been for you.
Excellent Travel Guidance
For the past six years Kim has been an excellent guide for Judy and I on our travels around the world! She helped us explore from Africa to India and from Ireland to Italy (and many places in between}. She has led us to discover one of our favorite places, The Nisbet Plantation on the island of Nevis and is currently planning our third trip to India next May. Kim always makes time to deal with the details of our travels to make our travel experiences special!
Consummate Travel Professional
Anyone who has Kim as a guru of luxury travel is very lucky. Not only is she a consummate professional, she is a kind and considerate individual. Kim has planned several trips for me with incredible attention to detail and my needs as a traveler. Each trip has been wonderful and exactly what I expected. My latest trip on The Royal Scotsman, a trip through the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and England by train, was planned and made possible by Kim. She recommended I break my return trip with a stop in Washington DC. It gave me time to visit Arlington National Cemetery and old friends without added air expense. Kim and I are planning next year’s trip on the Trans Siberian Railway - a trip that includes getting from southern Arizona to Vladivostok to embark and return from Moscow. This is a trip that has to be planned a minimum of 12 months in advance. I cannot fathom how I would get this together without Kim’s guidance and her willingness to work with me on time and budget.
International Travel Consultant
As our travel consultant Kim has made numerous international reservations for us. She's very helpful with trip itineraries, personable to work with plus, always get back to us asap! We'll always continue to use Kim, for all of our travel needs.