Katie Klaus - Travel Advisor

07/04/2026

One thing about me: I’m always going to say yes to taking that photo. 🤣

Hoping your AC is plentiful and your Independence Day is red, white and Bluey! 🇺🇸

06/26/2026

If you guessed I ate the fermented shark, you are correct! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? 🤢

Anthony Bourdain once described it as "the single worst, most disgusting and terrible tasting thing" he had ever eaten and he was... not wrong. The smell and texture was horrific (think urine soaked mattress) but the actual flavor was like a mildly nutty, fishy awfulness? 0/10 stars, do not recommend.

And now you're thinking, "Katie, I thought you were going to tell me why you loved Iceland. This all sounds bad so far." While the shark was not good, eating it was about experiencing something I could only do in Iceland. I also ate some REALLY amazing food that I could only find here, including:

Lightly cured Arctic char on a chickpea blini with arugula, roe, crispy lentils and yuzu elderflower dressing. - This was so fresh and did not taste fishy at all. An amazing combination of flavors and textures that just worked!

Slow cooked lamb shoulder on Icelandic flatbread with carrot purée, and pickled red onions (I did not eat the onions, I have my limits). - This was my first time eating lamb and one of my favorite things I ate in Iceland. Creamy and delicious.

Arctic charr baked in honey, butter and lemon with cherry tomatoes and almonds. - Once I had survived the shark and uncooked Arctic char, this seemed like a no brainer. Icelandic butter is better than French butter. I said what I said - this is a hill I will die on! And baking fish in butter and honey is chef’s kiss.

06/22/2026

For those who don't know me well, I am happiest in warm weather, preferably with an ocean view and a good book. 🏝️

For everyone else, it'll probably come as a surprise that I just spent a week in Iceland (average June temp: 40-50 degrees) firmly getting outside my comfort zone: hiking to glaciers, walking behind waterfalls, wearing waterproof pants and shoes (many a tear was shed shopping for these at REI), eating food that sounded like I was on an episode of Top Chef (no children’s menu), and enjoying hot springs with 7-step spa rituals (okay, this part tracks). Spoiler alert: this may have been one of my favorite solo trips yet!

Before you decide I've been body snatched, I plan to share everything that made this trip so amazing. BUT FIRST - to give you a taste of what we're about to get into, you must decide: did I eat the fermented Greenland shark? 🦈

YES! You embraced your inner Viking self!

NO! You can’t fool me, that’s a chicken finger.

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05/31/2026

✨ Calling all passport stamp enthusiasts! ✨ Check out this cool new, free feature for American Express card holders offering a digital passport with stamps from every location you've used your card: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/web3/passport/landing

Fun fact about me: I have always loved passport stamps. I keep all my expired passports so I can revisit the stamps inside. Each stamp is a memory, but also an achievement of another country visited on my quest to see the world. My favorite passport stamp is from Russia - and the ink is hot pink. 🤩

Do you have a favorite passport stamp? If not, what stamp would you love to have?

Collect digital stamps as you travel the world

02/11/2026

✨🚢 Disney Cruise Line Summer 2027 itineraries are here! 🚢✨

🇪🇺The Disney Wish sets sail for Europe - including Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Croatia, the UK and Norway!

🐻The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder return to Alaska - including a special 8 night sailing going further north to Sitka!

🌴The Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Treasure sail for the Bahamas and Caribbean from Port Canaveral and the Disney Destiny heads for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/2027-summer-itineraries/

📆 Early Booking Dates:

🔹Feb 16: Pearl Castaway Club Members
🔹Feb 17: Platinum Castaway Club Members
🔹Feb 18: Gold Castaway Club Members
🔹Feb 19: Silver Castaway Club Members
🔹Feb 23: General Public Release

Need to talk about a much sooner getaway? There’s still an amazing deal on select sailings from April–July 2026!

✔️ Save 20% off your voyage fare
✔️ Get $250 onboard credit
⏰ Book by March 29

Let's talk about where you're dreaming of going!

✉️: [email protected]

01/27/2026

It’s National Plan a Vacation Day, and I don’t know if the 10” of snow outside has anything to do with it, but the thought of white sand beaches and warm ocean breezes is particularly effective on me this year!

To kick that off, Disney Cruise Line just dropped an INCREDIBLE offer to save 20% off your voyage fare on select Wish & Dream Sailings. You’ll also receive a $250 Onboard Credit from Disney Cruise Line to spend during your vacation at sea!

Here’s the details:

✨ Offer available for select sailings between April 2026 and July 2026 - including several holiday sailings like the 4th of July!

📆 Must be booked by March 29, 2026

🚢 Availability is extremely limited, so what are you waiting for?! Let’s talk about your spring and summer vacation plans!

12/25/2024

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Here’s hoping your heart grew at least three sizes today!

12/16/2024

The holiday season is officially in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than by traveling?

This year I decided to go on a short trip to London, one of my favorite cities, to see it dressed to the nines for Christmas. I spent four magical days wandering Christmas markets, taking photos of department store light displays, visiting the Harry Potter studios for Hogwarts in the Snow, watching West End shows and (my bucket list item) visiting the animatronic T-rex at London's Natural History Museum. And just in case you’re wondering, I absolutely bought the matching Christmas sweater. 🧑‍🎄🦖

Whether you're heading home to loved ones or setting off on a new adventure, travel makes the holidays feel even more special. What destination would you love to see during the holidays?

09/03/2024

🎉Disney Destiny itineraries are here!🎉

The Disney Destiny will embark on an inaugural season of 4 and 5 night cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean beginning November 2025! Check out these itineraries that include visits to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations – Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay. 😎

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/list/ -destiny

Early Booking Dates:

♦️September 6: Pearl Castaway Club Members
♦️September 9: Platinum Castaway Club Members
♦️September 10: Gold Castaway Club Members
♦️September 11: Silver Castaway Club Members
♦️September 12: General Public Release

Ready to plan your next cruise adventure? Get on my list before September 6!

✉️: [email protected]