Katie Pachuta
Middletown, New Jersey Travel Agent
Luxe Escapes Travel, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Luxury Travel - Cruises, Resorts, Weddings
Beautiful Saint Lucia
I have always loved to travel - it offers one the chance for an escape, a chance for adventure and the opportunity to learn not only about other cultures, but about yourself. I have traveled through Europe, cruised over 50 times and have visited 50 + countries. A few of my favorite trips include cruising the Danube & Rhine Rivers, Iceland, The Maldives, Bora Bora, and of course the Caribbean. I also own and operate another business within my community for nearly 20 years. After the unexpected loss of my brother and best friend in 2015 I realized life was too short to not pursue my passion. He and I grew up with a love of travel and were very fortunate to have been all over the world but more importantly had each other to share it with. He is a driving factor behind Luxe Escapes Travel. When I am not on the computer or phone arranging travel or traveling myself, you can find me at my other local business and spending time with my husband and our rescue cats. Life is too short not to fully enjoy every second of it with those you love. Planning the perfect trip for my clients is truly an honor and a passion of mine, not just a job. As a travel professional I truly love designing personalized experiences. I know how to make the booking process and travel relaxing and completely stress-free, and I’ll help you create a perfect vacation that fits you. I am certified with a variety cruise lines and resorts and am constantly learning to stay up to date with the latest information and promotions. Whether you want to enjoy a weekend getaway at the beach, cruise to multiple destinations, or discover a beautiful new culture, I want you to have an incredible time.
To ensure this, I will:
- Fully personalize your itinerary
- Make the booking process simple and exciting
- Provide unique tips and insider information
- Research your destination
- Find accommodations, flights, and cruises that fit your group
- Be available to assist you at all times
- Offer you more than an online booking engine does
Destination Weddings are also a speciality of mine and I absolutely love working with couples to ensure their special day is perfect. Not only are destination weddings a passion of mine, I was a destination wedding bride myself so I know all of the ins and outs.
I specialize in ocean and river cruising and have trained with a variety of suppliers. I am certified with the following:
- Celebrity Cruises
- MSC Yacht Club
- Virgin Voyages
- Avalon Waterways
- Explora Journeys
- AMA Waterways
- and many more!
I also specialize in All Inclusive resorts for any type of traveler from families to honeymoons and destination weddings.
- Sandals/Beaches Certified Specialist
- Secrets/Dreams Resorts
- The Excellence Collection
- Hyatt Ziva/Zilara
- and more!
I especially love working with groups. Whether you're planning a family reunion, destination wedding, or special interest trip, I would love to assist you in planning the perfect trip for your group's needs.
If you are seeking fund raising ideas for your non profit organization we have some great options for group travel!
Please contact me today to discover the value I can add to your next vacation and make it a truly memorable experience.
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Top Agent within Host Agency
Sandals/Beaches Certified Specialist
Secrets/Dreams Resorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Viking River Cruise Specialist
My Travel Stories
The best honeymoon
Reviewed By Nicole - Middletown, NJ | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Katie was so helpful and accommodating when booking my honeymoon! She is so knowledgeable and was able to give us so many options and information. She got back to us so quickly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
Perfect Wedding
Reviewed By Keri B - Liberty Lake, WA | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie is a 5 star travel agent. She handled all travel for our son’s wedding at excellence playa mujeres. It’s a beautiful resort. We loved it so much we’re going back in January. Katie is taking care of that trip too. I highly recommend her and Excellence playa mujeres!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Trip!
Reviewed By Katie G - Middletown, NJ | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Kate informed me about a trip to Iceland and I jumped right on it. I trusted her with all the plans and she provided additional details to ensure I was prepared. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and I did everything and more on this trip to Iceland. The accommodations were 10/10 which makes such a difference when traveling out of the country.I highly recommend Kate for any of your vacation plans! She makes the process seamless and answers all your questions in a timely manner. She is passionate about making sure you have the trip of your dreams!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Trip!
Reviewed By Jill R - Middletown, NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Katie was the best! She was available ANYTIME for questions or help with anything. The planning process was so smooth there was no stress at all. She gave us multiple options of resorts within our price range and gave details of each to help us make a decision. We ended up going to Secrets Cap Cana in Punta Cana and it was beyond beautiful. and All in all the best travel agent I have used and will definitely be working with her again for future trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Anniversary Trip to Italy
Reviewed By Traci F - Orange City , FL | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Katie was amazing at helping us plan our 25th Wedding Anniversary adventure, from beginning to end. And if we needed help while we were on our vacation, she was available. If you need someone to help with your travel arrangements, contact Katie w/ Luxe Escapes Travel! She did so well, that we ask her to help us with our next ADVENTURE!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Birthday Trip
Reviewed By Jenn - NJ | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie made planning a birthday trip stress-free. She is quick to respond to questions, she listened to what options were ideal for vacation and provided multiple resorts to choose from to book. She was always pleasant and professional. I highly recommend Luxe Escape Travel if you're planning a vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great Anniversary Trip!
Reviewed By Paul - Decatur, GA | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
When my wife and I decided we wanted to travel abroad for our anniversary we originally wanted to go the modern route of going to one of the many travel and hotel booking websites online. A good friend of mine suggested Katie since they had such a good experience in the past. I am infinitely glad I did! Katie has a breadth of travel knowledge that exceeded all of my expectations. While she did not help us pick the country we wanted to visit (The Dominican Republic,) she helped us narrow down our All-Inclusive resort options and weighed the pros and cons on each resort. When we arrived in our stately resort room, waiting for us was a bottle of champagne and a meat and cheese platter under glass for our anniversary. Any question I had about international travel was answered promptly via email. Any issues I had with my flight was promptly looked into and a fast, detailed response was given, any questions we had about the resort amenities prior to our arrival were sent over quickly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fabulous Vacation
Reviewed By Justin K - Houston, TX | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie is knowledgeable, always available, and very helpful in making decisions. We did a group trip to Mexico and didn’t know where to go. She gave us several options based on things we wanted. She’s also the queen of cruises. I don’t know anyone else that knows more than her about cruise life!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great vacation
Reviewed By Vince - NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Everything was great from start to finish.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Honeymoon
Reviewed By Christina S - Highlands, NJ | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
My husband and I planned our honeymoon last minute and Katie was such a huge help! She provided options for us and was very detailed and thorough. Her itinerary was very well-organized and helped guide us throughout our trip. Katie's knowledge of travel and excellent services will be bringing us back for our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Our perfect dream honeymoon!
Reviewed By Adrianna - Bridgewater, NJ | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Katie helped us have the most perfect dream honeymoon. She showed us options and when we decided on where to go, she created a perfect agenda that gave us exactly what we wanted! Our trip was incredible and I know we wouldn't have had the same experience without her help. Every detail was thought of and she gave tips throughout the whole planning phase about traveling over seas, which was super helpful to us! Even during the trip she kept an eye on out travel details and messaged me about our flight delay, she was super helpful. I know we will be using her again next time we are ready for an amazing trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Our wedding was perfect
Reviewed By Maddie M - Traverse City, MI | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie is a gift sent from Heaven!!!!! I had my wedding in Cancun, Mexico & Katie took care of not only my husband & I’s travels, but also all of my family and friends! We had roughly 55 people to coordinate (you can imagine the head ache!! LOL). Luxe Escapes Travel took such amazing care of every single person! Not only was I incredibly impressed & thankful for her work, but ALL of my guests commented on how fantastic Katie was for them. Many said they would never travel abroad again without her help!! She was incredibly helpful, timely, and professional.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fantastic Wedding!
Reviewed By Dave M - NY, NY | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie helped plan my son and daughter-in-law's wedding in Mexico. Katie did an absolutely fantastic job. She was very knowledgeable and helpful and somehow always available or accessible. The partners Luxe Escapes uses in Mexico were top notch. Friendly, courteous and on time. Katie was always helpful and professional. I highly recommend Katie and Luxe Escapes Travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Payton - Middletown, NJ | Traveled to Caribbean
I highly recommend Luxe Escapes Travel! I used them to book my honeymoon and Katie got back to me in a timely manner regarding any question I had! I will be using her as my travel agent going forward in the future
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great trip and experience!
Reviewed By Kayla - Washington, NJ | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Katie was absolutely incredible. I probably emailed the same question different times over the time I was working with her. Katie gave me everything I needed to be prepared for the trip. Katie was extremely efficient in responsiveness and just an overall generous and caring person. I look forward to working with Katie to plan my next adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great experience from start to finish
Reviewed By Brian - Marlton, NJ | Traveled to Mexico
You're booking a great trip to relieve stress... right? Well, why go through the headache of planning it. Let Katherine handle it for you.Katherine was exceptional! She walked me through the entire trip. Took time out of her day to address any concerns I had, and was sure to send the timely reminders I need to stay on track. I strongly recommend her services.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great Destination Wedding Experience!
Reviewed By Taryn M - Philadelphia, PA | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie was the travel planner for my girlfriend’s destination wedding at the Excellence Playa Mujeres. From beginning to end she was communicative, helpful, friendly, and thorough. Even being well traveled myself, she provided helpful information and was on top of it. Kudos!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Amazing Destination Wedding!!!
Reviewed By Talia - Newtown Square, PA | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Katie was our TA for our wedding at Excellence and I could not say enough amazing things about her!! She was very familiar with the resort, replied back to my a million emails in a timely manner, I trusted her to give me her opinion on things, she was great with our guests and made me feel less stressed about everything! I would highly recommend her for any occasion!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Couldn't be happier
Reviewed By Joel - Keyport, NJ | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Couldn’t be happier with my experience using Luxe to book a cruise to Bermuda. Got a great deal and they did all of the hard work. Just got to sit back and enjoy the beautiful island. Will definitely be using again in the future. Now I just have to figure out where to travel to next...
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katie Pachuta responded:
Thank you so much Joel, it was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to helping you plan your next trip when you decide where you want to go!
Thank you so much Joel, it was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to helping you plan your next trip when you decide where you want to go!
7 of 22 people found this review helpful
The best trip ever!
Reviewed By Trish - Middletown, NJ | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
I’m so glad I used Luxe Escapes Travel to book my vacation on the Norwegian Escape to Bermuda! Katie helped perfect every detail and made sure we knew all the ins and outs of cruising with NCL. She made it a stress-free experience and I can’t wait to let her book my next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katie Pachuta responded:
It was a pleasure working with you to plan your cruise to Bermuda. I am so happy you had a wonderful time! I cant wait to help you plan your next adventure!
It was a pleasure working with you to plan your cruise to Bermuda. I am so happy you had a wonderful time! I cant wait to help you plan your next adventure!
3 of 17 people found this review helpful