Pack Happy Travel by Kristen

10/09/2026

I’ve been a full-time travel agent for over 10 years. I’ve spent countless hours researching countries, islands, resorts, cruise lines, excursions, and theme parks. I bet I’ve read a million reviews! 😂

As valuable as all that research is, nothing compares to seeing a destination in person. Walking the property. Meeting the staff. Checking out the pools, beaches, rooms, and restaurants. Sampling the food (definitely my favorite part! 😋). And observing guests as they enjoy their vacations.

These firsthand experiences are invaluable when it comes to helping my clients plan their trips!

I just returned home from a trip to the Dominican Republic, and we covered A LOT of ground! We toured 15 resorts in 3 days! 🇩🇴 It was hot and humid. We walked several miles every day. We took tons of pictures. Asked an annoying amount of questions. It was 💯 worth it!

One thing that continues to amaze me is how every resort has its own personality. Even resorts that may seem similar online can offer completely different experiences and vibes. It is impossible to know from online reviews. You have to experience it.

That’s where I come in! ❤️

My job isn’t just to help people book a vacation. It’s to help them navigate the options, find the resorts that fit their budget, understand what makes each one unique, and choose the BEST fit for them.

The more I experience firsthand, the better I can serve my clients. And I can’t wait to put everything I learned in the Dominican Republic to work helping people create amazing vacation memories! 🌴💙

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Adding to the list- another super cool resort with a hidden gem! ✨

These are the kinds of things I love experiencing and sharing with my clients — those little extras that can make a resort stand out. 🍃

Want to know about this hidden gem? Message me!

10/07/2026

We spent day 2 touring 5 more resorts. 2 of them were adult-only and 3 family properties. It is amazing to see the difference between each. I am gaining valuable information to share with my clients. We have 5 more tomorrow! 🇩🇴

10/06/2026

In the Dominican Republic this week for my first time to tour 15 resorts!! Excited to explore this beautiful country. My room for the week is very comfy. When you are ready to visit the DR too, I am your girl!

10/02/2026

Southwest has opened their flight schedule until August 2nd, 2027 including nonstop flights from KC to San Juan on select dates! I ❤️ direct flights to the beach! ✈️🏝️☀️

03/05/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining some of my Pack Happy family at a luncheon with Globus Family of Brands. Rosanne is one of their seasoned tour guides. She was an absolute delight! When you travel with Globus, you know you are getting the best of the best! I currently have a special offer I can extend to my guests. Please reach out if you are thinking about a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon vacation!

01/01/2026

I am not the best at keeping up with social media, but I’m always working hard behind the scenes to be the best travel agent I can be. 2025 was a great year—I had the privilege of helping plan 148 vacations!

As we kick off 2026, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has allowed me to assist with your vacation planning. Thank you for trusting me with your travel dreams and for letting me be part of so many amazing memories. I’m so excited to help you create many more! Let’s start planning your 2026 getaway!🌴💙

09/25/2025

I love being apart of this hard-working team!

09/15/2025

Do you know why I love being a travel agent? Most people guess it is the travel opportunities, but for me, it is the people! In the past 10 years, I have worked with some of the nicest people. Knowing I help them create lasting memories with their friends and family is the reason I do what I do.

Story time…
In 2022, my good friends, Brad & Lori Buss were on a transatlantic cruise. They met a nice couple, Cathy & Randy Meyer. Brad shared my contact information with Cathy to help with future cruises. They never saw each other again on the ship. Luckily, Cathy reached out to me when she returned home to assist with a group cruise she was working on. She plans annual cruises for a retirement group she belongs to in their town of Conway, Arkansas.

Over the past 3 years, I have helped Cathy plan several cruises for her group and multiple personal vacations. I have loved getting to know her and her crew over the phone, but had never met them in person.

Earlier this month, they were sailing on the Celebrity Edge from Seattle to Alaska. Cathy and I planned a big surprise for me to meet them in Seattle for 2 days before they boarded the ship. I had the BEST time! It was so fun getting to put faces to voices and give them big hugs! We explored Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum and ate lots of good food. The best part - I have 26 great friends that I can’t wait to see again!