(31 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Laura Wake Kennedy

Bloomfield Hills, MI

100% Pure New Zealand Bronze Specialist

My love of New Zealand and Australia started years ago, when I lived in Australia for 18 months. The friendly, English speaking, people made my time there extra special. Australia and New Zealand combined is a huge area, nearly the size of the US, so understanding the area, the places and the optimum modes of transport to get around is a benefit that I can bring to my clients. Completing the 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Bronze training was a great exercise to hone that skill set for those wishing to travel to that part of the globe. There are so many great ways to experience down under! By cruise, by guided tour, independent travel or a combination of ways. I can help you plan the perfect vacation.

My Travel Specialties

River Cruising Travel Specialist

How you travel matters!  I know, with my travel and experience I provide my customers with a complete and well-planned vacation of their dreams.

 

 

 

 

A Well-Planned trip Equals:

River Cruising -Into the Heart of the Destination

Celebrity Cruises Specialist

When it comes to being a travel agent, putting my best foot forward is as simple as putting myself in my client’s shoes. That’s where the steps get a little more complex; I want to exceed their expectations in every way, so I stress about their vacations more than my own! One thing I’ve noticed: I’ve...
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Let your dream cruise planning start now!

River Cruising Travel Specialist

I absolutely love booking river cruises for my clients, why?  Because it is the most satisfying way to travel.  Fly in, enjoy a pre cruise hotel stay, board the vessel, unpack and watch out your cabin balcony for the varied and beautiful scenery of the river take you to every one of the stunning stops...
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Cruise past amazing places on your next trip!

Having lived in Australia for 18 months, I am experienced to help you plan your Australian adventure.  My time there allowed me to appreciate the people, culture, wildlife, and the splendor of the incredible landscapes.  From the inns along the Great Ocean Road, the B&B's on Phillips Island, Fishing...
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My Travel Albums

Uniworld Christmas Cruise
S.S. Antoinette last night with baked Alaska.
Avalon Christmas River Cruise
Prague, incredible sights!

My Travel Stories

Christmas Markets River Cruise

Christmas Markets River Cruises are truly magical.  The shopping, the music, the lights, the decorations and sharing it all with the new friends you'll meet or bringing along old ones.  Honestly, if you like Christmas and have the Christmas spirit, or need to up yours a little, then I can only say,...Read more.

My Reviews

34 of 54 people found this review helpful
Best trips of our lives
Laura has assisted us with three vacations. I would never consider a trip or vacation "without her." Laura handles everything from finding the best values in airfare, hotels, cruises, ground transportation, and excursions to doing what needs to be done to make it all "happen like clock work." My family could not believe how little we paid for our most recent airfare and cruise...thanks to Laura!

Because Laura has literally traveled the world, she provides a wealth of hands on information from a safety prospective as well as from the prospective of getting the most out of a vacation, including what tours are best, what shows are best, which sight seeing destinations or excursions are best, which restaurants are best, etc., etc.

In addition to being the best travel agent on the planet, Laura is a great listener, sensitive to special needs, budgets, and timing, and beyond kind and helpful. Laura ALWAYS responds to messages or questions quickly and truly never misses a beat.
By  Connie Isbell  from  Novi, Michigan
Traveled to  Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Laura Wake Kennedy responded:
Thank you Connie for your kind review. Your vacations are very important to me and I will always strive to provide the best service, value and advice for every trip, every time. I enjoy working with you and your family, and look forward to helping you on your next adventure.....Spain up next I believe.

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33 of 53 people found this review helpful
One of the best trips ever; went beyond my expecta
Laura is efficient, organized, pleasant, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile. She takes the worry out of planning a trip.
By  Charla  from  Livonia, MI
Traveled to  Peru ~ South America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Laura Wake Kennedy responded:
Hi Charla, So glad you enjoyed Peru. As always, I enjoy working with you and helping you realize your dream vacations! Talk to you soon about your next River Cruise and Oberammergau. Laura

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24 of 36 people found this review helpful
A vacation of a lifetime
Laura was very helpful and wonderful to work with. I will do more vacation planning with her.
By  B & C  from  Sumner, MI
Traveled to  Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Laura Wake Kennedy responded:
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you both with your next adventure. Laura

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36 of 61 people found this review helpful
Exceptional series of extraordinary events
Quick response to inquiries
Thorough explanations to questions
Friendly communications throughout
By  Ty  from  Canton MI
Traveled to  Aruba ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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23 of 36 people found this review helpful
A real fun trip
Laura was wonderful. She did a great job. It was wonderful having Laura and her husband P ete along on the cruise.
By  Colleen  from  Fargo
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Laura Wake Kennedy responded:
Hi Colleen, Thank you for the kind words. Next time we'll get Pete doing yoga too! I enjoyed meeting you and look forward to the next one! Happy 2019! Laura

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Destination Expert:

  • Australia
  • Danube
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Europe
  • Rhine River
  • Caribbean
  • Seine River
  • Columbia River
  • Moselle River
  • Mekong

Travel Specialist:

  • Christmas Markets
  • Cruises
  • Luxury Cruises
  • River Cruises
  • Groups
  • Small Ship Cruises
  • Escorted Tours

Top Travel Partners:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Azamara
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Delta Vacations
  • Tauck
  • Viking
  • Holland America Line
  • Windstar Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • CLIA ACC
  • AMA Waterways Specialist
  • Uniworld Specialist
  • Avalon Specialist
  • Viking Specialist

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