Trip and Sip Full Service Travel Agency

23/07/2025

Thank you Triangle Women Entrepreneurs for the shout out. We love what we do !!

At Trip and Sip Full Service Travel Agency , owner Karen McKnight Lynn is passionate about helping clients see the world with ease, style, and unforgettable experiences. Karen and her team specialize in customized travel planning for every occasion—from romantic getaways to group adventures.

Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious honeymoon, planning a destination wedding, organizing family travel, or booking a European vacation, Caribbean cruise, African safari, golf trip, or girls’ getaway, Karen brings expertise, personal service, and insider access to every itinerary.

With years of experience and a network of top-tier travel partners, Trip and Sip Travel makes vacation planning stress-free, seamless, and fun. Karen takes care of all the details—so all you have to do is pack and go.

Ready to sip, relax, and explore the world? Let Karen Lynn and Trip and Sip Travel turn your dream vacation into a reality.

07/07/2025

Trip and Sip Travel for the third year in a row, has been nominated for best travel agency in Raleigh!! We are so grateful to all our wonderful clients and ask that you help us win the gold this year with your vote!! Thank you!!!

14/06/2025

Check out the over water bungalows a Sandals South Coast

23/04/2025

To celebrate 10 years of our girls getaways we are
offering two trips in 2026. Our first trip will be a three
night cruise to the Nassau and MSC Cruise's private
island on the beautiful MSC Seaside. Our second trip
is a seven night Christmas market river cruise on the
Danube. Our prices are incredible!!! Don't miss out
place your deposit today !!

Trip 1!!!
This amazing three night cruise departs out of Miami on the MSC Seaside on 2/6/26, you can choose between a interior for just $482.00 per person, Oceanview for $532.00pp or balcony at $602.00pp. We also have a limited number of yacht club staterooms. All room categories include the premium beverage package ( cheers!) and wifi!! Gratuities are $16 per person per day. Deposit is $130.00 per person . These trips are epic!!! Don't miss out!

Trip 2!!

In 2026 we are also featuring a European girls getaway starting on 11/28 for seven nights from Vienna to Nuremberg. This is in the height of the Christmas Market season so you can experience this magical festive season in Europe. Staterooms with medium window are $1420.00 per person, staterooms with ceiling to floor windows start at $2165.00 per person. Pricing includes all meals, beer and wine at lunch and dinner, entertainment, taxes and gratuities. Packages for daily excursions vary from $242 to $467.00 per person ( total for the package not per excursion). The deposit is 10% of the cruise fare. Deposits must be placed by June 15th. If you prefer to bring your spouse on this trip, we completely understand as this is a bucket list experience and they will be welcome! Contact your favorite Trip and Sip Travel advisor at www.tripandsip.com to place your deposit !

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Trip and Sip Travel !!

19/11/2024

The boat cruise in Lake Como was amazing!!

29/10/2024

Trip and Sip is excited to announce that we are voted for the THIRD year in a row as one of the top three travel agencies in the Triangle by the Raleigh News and Observer " Raleigh's Best". We are honored to be selected and thank all of our amazing clients for entrusting their vacations with us!!!

https://www.votedraleighsbest.com/2024-magazine.html

23/10/2024

Destination Highlight!: Italy ✨

One of our top requested destinations is Italy. We offer unique and fun experiences for all ages. Some of these include:

1) A private golf cart tour of Rome. See all the highlights of Rome without walking miles and miles. Your knowledgeable guide with entertain and delight you with fun stories and historical facts about this beautiful city.
2) Cook an authentic Italian meal with a local chef. Make pasta while sipping wine and then sit down to enjoy your meal.
3) Have a private driver pick you up from your train in Naples, es**rt you to a tour of Pompei, and then deliver you to your beautiful seaside resort in the Amalfi Coast.

Book your trip to Italy today! https://tripandsip.com/contact-us/

22/10/2024

Day in the Life as a Travel Agent from Jenn's Perspective! ✨

"I would say that the best part of my job is that no matter where I am, I can work literally from anywhere on my computer.

Photo #1- Working with a great view from my balcony at the all-new AVA Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico.
Photo #2- Sitting in traffic on my way to the airport and my client calls and says they are ready to book that trip to Europe.
Photo #3- I can’t think of a better way to drink coffee while checking my emails in Maui.
Photo #4- At the airport and my flight is delayed so I’m staying on top of my emails.
Photo #5- Hard Hat tour of a brand new resort before it opens. Visiting different resorts is key to learning about each property and seeing what it has to offer my clients.
Photo #6- Hard Rock Punta Cana Hotel & Casino.
Photo #7-HardRock Riviera Maya.
Photo #8- Beaches Resort Turks & Caicos. Staying at all-inclusive resorts allows me to immerse myself in the destination by enjoying culinary experiences, mixology/tasting great cocktails, taking part in some fun daily activities & excursions, or just relaxing on a beach!"

We work so hard for our clients to ensure they get to take the trip of their dreams!

21/10/2024

Traveling to Mexico soon? Here's what you need to know! 👇🏻

Each traveler is permitted to bring ONE portable computing device (e.g., laptop, notebook, or iPad) without incurring an import fee. If passengers bring multiple devices, such as a laptop and an iPad, each will be treated as a separate item, which may result in additional fees.

Allowed Items:
- 1 laptop or similar portable computing device (e.g., iPad)

Limited Items:
- Up to 3 cell phones
- 1 GPS
- 2 cameras
- 1 pair of binoculars
- 4 fishing poles

⚠️ Exceeding these limits may result in customs duties starting at 19% of the item's estimated value, with some cases reporting fees as high as 200%.

Book your trips with us to stay in the know! https://tripandsip.com/contact-us/

21/10/2024

The combination of whale watching and wine tasting makes for an ideal day. Tomorrow, we'll travel to San Miguel for an off-road tour and my last day in the Azores. I encountered an issue with my carry-on luggage at the airport, as it was damaged when checked for our small aircraft, resulting in the purchase of a new 22-inch luggage.🤨