Andrew Hallfrisch, CTA, ACC
Saint Paul, Minnesota Travel Agent
Northstar Travel Company LLC, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
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Discover the Charm of Germany & Bavaria
The Backside of East Side Gallery in Berlin
I absolutely love helping people plan their dream vacations and making their travel dreams a reality. I help people explore Europe, and I have quite a bit of experience in Germany trips, and I am here to tell you why this beautiful country should be on your travel bucket list.
Germany is a country full of rich history, delicious food, and vibrant culture. If you are interested in exploring concentration camps like Dachau, seeing the iconic BMW museum, or visiting the famous Neuschwanstein castle, then Germany is the perfect destination for you. Not only that, but Germany is also home to some of the world's best beer and sausages, making it a foodie's paradise.
As a Certified Leisure Travel Specialist, Certified Travel Associate (CTA®), and Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), I am an expert in creating customized itineraries that are tailored to your specific interests. Whether you are interested in adventure, castles & cathedrals, or historical sites, I have got you covered.
One of my primary European countries is Germany, and I have extensive knowledge of cities like Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and more. From the Berlin Wall to the Bavarian Alps, I can help you create an itinerary that will allow you to experience all that Germany has to offer.
One of my specialties is river cruises, and Germany is home to some of the best river cruises in the world. From the Rhine River to the Danube River, a river cruise is a perfect way to see the stunning landscapes and historic towns that Germany has to offer. Can you imagine the German Christmas Villages at night via river cruise in December?
I work with some of the best travel suppliers in the industry, including Avanti Destinations and Classic Vacations. This allows me to provide my clients with exclusive perks and amenities that they would not be able to access on their own.
If you are interested in exploring Germany and all that this beautiful country has to offer, then I am here to help. Let's work together to create a customized itinerary that is tailored to your specific interests and travel style. Contact me today to start planning your dream Germany vacation!
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
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Amazing Service from HK Travel
Reviewed By Beth L - Austin, TX | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I worked with Andrew to plan a trip for summer 2021. With Covid affecting countries around the world differently, I was nervous to plan anything without a professional. Andrew was super knowledgeable about navigating travel during the pandemic and did a ton of research for me in helping to choose the perfect location.Andrew really listened to what we were looking for in a vacation and presented several options based on our wants and needs. He was patient while we made our decision and never pushy. Despite the travel frenzy happening right now he was able to find us a great trip for a good value.
Andrew was always available for questions during the planning phase and while we were abroad. He went above and beyond to make sure our trip was perfect.
I have always prided myself on planning my own vacations in the past, but since using Andrew I don’t think I’ll ever travel without HK Travel again
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Wonderful Worry Free Trip to Hawaii
Reviewed By Monica - Minnesota | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Wow, what a great experience we had using Andrew at H-K Travel. He took care of every last detail. Impeccable service and very up to date on the ever-changing travel regulations. He found us an unbelievable deal on a trip to Hawaii. He saved us hundreds of dollars. We booked all of our island tours/exhibits through him too. Everything went flawlessly. Definitely going to use him for all our future traveling.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Orlando & Disney Vacation
Reviewed By Callie - Duluth, MN | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Thanks so much to HK Travel! We had an extremely easy time booking with you. Our Florida vacation was a success! We enjoyed our time at our 3 bedroom condo with a full kitchen which enabled us to enjoy breakfast and midnight snacks onsite! We loved going to Cocoa Beach, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Sea World, and Universal Studios. The app was amazing and we were able to get into all parks with no issues and no wait times! So much fun! We would recommend HK Travel to everyone!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Our Italian adventure was an amazing family trip!
Reviewed By Amy - Charleston, WV | Traveled to Sorrento ~ Italy ~ Europe
North Star Travel and Andrew were fantastic. Our Italian adventure was an amazing family trip! The communication both before the trip during the planning process, and while we were there was super. Our tour guides were wonderful, and drivers always on time or even early. The app is very user friendly and kept us well organized. I would recommend him to anyone planning a trip to Europe! Loved every minute and will most definitely use them again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Costa Rica (and Alaska!)
Reviewed By Laurie - Woodbury, MN | Traveled to Guanacaste ~ Costa Rica ~ Central America
Northstar Travel was fantastic. We used them once for a trip to Alaska and a second time to go to Costa Rica. Both times, our agent, Andrew really listened to what we were looking for and made fantastic recommendations. Our excursions and accommodations were better than we expected. Andrew even reached out to us in Costa Rica a day prior to an excursion to notify us the tour company cancelled the trip. Andrew had a new option lined up when he called and there was 0 stress for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Family Vacation
Reviewed By Brian - Woodbury, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Andrew is a consummate professional and took care of all our concerns and questions about the trip he booked for us. He is well traveled and had numerous, thoughtful recommendations for us to consider when selecting where we wanted to go. It's the exact experience I was hoping for.This was my first experience using a travel agent and I couldn't be more satisfied. He does charge a one-time, initial fee, which is different from the model of travel agency I had heard about in the past. However, times have simply changed and I think this is just the way this industry works now. But the fee equates to excellent 1:1 help and attention.
We'll definitely use Northstar again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Andrew helped to plan us a wonderful vacation!
Reviewed By Amanda Sugg - Austin, TX | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Andrew at HK Travel was amazing throughout our entire trip planning process! From helping us find cruises, to planning itineraries, to making great suggestions and, unfortunately, when having to cancel our initial trip plans due to COVID (he took care of all the details so we didn't have to). And our cancelled trip didn't stop Andrew from helping us plan yet another vacation to make up for our cancelled one.Andrew was not only fun to work with and kind, but I felt like he truly cared and wanted to help us plan an amazing vacation within our budget, while still exceeding our expectations. Not to mention that he got us some amazing deals that I could have never have gotten on my own, saving us money and also getting us more value for the money we did spend.
I have never been good at planning things, it stresses me out more than it really should, but Andrew was there to organize everything and plan so that I could just focus on getting excited for my vacation. Thank you Andrew!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our Amazing Mexico Wedding!
Reviewed By Lindsey - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Andrew helped us plan our destination wedding! He was attentive, communicative, and informative while he helped us find the right fit for us. Andrew was there for every step of the planning for our wedding and coordination of 30 travelers for the trip! Everything was absolutely perfect. (He helped us find the best deals on excursions for our trip too!)
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cruise on Disney Wish
Reviewed By Bill - Pittsburgh, PA | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Our first time working with Andrew was a wonderful experience. He truly cares about his customers and we had no problem placing our total trust in his efforts.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Punta Cana Plot Twist
Reviewed By Kelly - Cottage Grove, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Andrew was absolutely wonderful to work with! From the very first meeting, Andrew was personable, knowledgeable, organized and prepared. He narrowed down our wants for our dream vacation and provided us with a great selection, but not overwhelming number of choices, to pick our vacation destination. His communication and responsivity through booking and beyond was great! Unfortunately, we experienced an unexpected medical issue that required us to return home very prematurely; however, Andrew was right there! He was able to change flights, and assisted us with everything to return home quickly and guided us through how to submit a claim with the trip insurance we purchased (high recommend purchasing!!) No one ever expects such an amazing vacation to end as abruptly as ours had to, but thanks to a travel agent as great as Andrew, the disappointment we endured was less stressful with Andrew's guidance. Andrew - Jeff and I cannot thank you enough for everything!!! You are aweso
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Orlando Family Group
Reviewed By Judy - Lake Elmo, MN | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
It was a pleasure working with Andrew to plan our Orlando family vacation. Our goal was to bring our adult children, their spouses and our grandchildren during Christmas week to enjoy some special time together. When I first met Andrew, I immediately had the sense that he was knowledgeable and approachable. He instinctively was able to ask the questions that helped us better define our needs. From start to finish he was patient with my questions, extremely responsive, and paid attention to the details. Our family time together was wonderful and is something we will remember for years to come. Excellent service! I highly recommend Andrew.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Italian Adventure
Reviewed By Karen - St. Paul, MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Andrew was a wonderful partner and resource in helping me with Italy planning. Highly responsive and accessible. Kindly answered even the smallest of questions to help me navigate all the pieces.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Scotland & England
Reviewed By Jacob - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Edinburgh ~ Scotland ~ Europe
Northstar was an excellent travel to use as my first time taking a trip to Scotland and England. Andrew was very friendly and professional throughout the experience. The trip had a very well thought out itinerary filled with excursions that spoke to my interest of history and culture. Andrew did very well listening to what I was looking for in this trip, and found accomodations that had the level of comfort and pricing I was looking for. When the few small issues that did arise needed dealing with Andrew was right there to help and solved the problems in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Northstar to anyone looking to make a trip to Europe.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing NOLA Trip
Reviewed By Allison - Minnesota | Traveled to New Orleans ~ Louisiana ~ USA
I will never vacation any other way again! Mine and my wife's honeymoon in Hawaii and our recent trip to NOLA were perfectly planned down to the finest detail. Everywhere we went we felt like royalty. Andrew with Northstar Travel books vacations like he's known us his whole life. He's always there for us before, during, and after every trip. I will be working with Andrew for many, MANY years to come!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Awesome Mexico Trip
Reviewed By Karri - Duluth, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Andrew was amazing! Gave us options, opinions, and planned the whole trip for us! The app was amazing and very helpful. And the thank you note when we returned home from our trip was the cherry on top his extraordinary service!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cruise and Orlando
Reviewed By Reba - Duluth, MN | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
100% would recommend and use HK Travel time and time again. Andy was gracious with his time, efficient with ours, and thought of the little extras to make our vacation magical and smooth.He navigated all the protocols we needed to follow and made sure we were prepared to have a wonderful adventure. His service allows you to stay organized and have everything you need at your fingertips. Anyone with kids, this is the way to plan a trip!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Puerto Rico Adventure
Reviewed By Sandy - Superior, WI | Traveled to Puerto Rico ~ Caribbean
Andrew did a fabulous job of finding out what we really wanted in a vacation. From there, he handled all the details and sent us updates, taking care to make sure we were happy with the plans. We also received tips and reminders leading up to and through the trip. We are definitely using HK Travel and Andrew for our next adventure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Honeymoon in the Dominican Republic
Reviewed By Payton - Mendota Heights, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
We worked with Andrew and he was a great partner to work with. He listened carefully to what we were looking for in our honeymoon and also took our budget into careful consideration.He helped us ensure that our honeymoon was absolutely perfect and he was so helpful in making sure things went smoothly.
We hope to book many vacations in the future with Andrew!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fun Oahu Trip + North Shore
Reviewed By Brandon - Blaine, MN | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Andrew's tips and advice on our destination were great. We took a ton of his recommendations and I think we would have missed the best parts of our trip had we not. I would not have known all the protocols Hawaii was taking if he hadn't let us know everything that was going on.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Amazing Hawaii Trip
Reviewed By Rachel - Monticello, MN | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
We traveled to Waikiki beach in Hawaii, and Martha and I just want to give a huge shout out to HKtravel. Andrew was with us every step of the way planning, prepping and getting everything squared away. He made this the easiest vacation I personally have ever had to plan, and even better, cost effective. We also traveled with my service dog, and he was on the ball every step of the way with updating, and making sure we were good to go. If there was ever anything I could recommend more, please please please use Andrew as a travel agent for your next vacation, you will not regret it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bora Bora, Group Trips, and More!
Reviewed By Sara - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Bora Bora ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
If I could give Andrew and Northstar travel a thousand star review I would. I recommend him to all of my friends and family to help plan any type of travel. He has helped me plan trips to Mexico, group travel, and a trip of a lifetime to Bora Bora (including inter island transfers, overwater bungalows, and every detail in between). I appreciate that I can give him a few details and he takes off running with details that I have never even thought of. Andrew is a true gem, he knows his stuff and can plan any type of travel or vacation you are looking for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Dream Honeymoon
Reviewed By Lora - Rochester, MN | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Andrew with Northstar Travel Company went above and beyond to help plan my dream Honeymoon! The process was smooth and stress-free from beginning to end. He gave us amazing recommendations and tips for traveling, which were very helpful. I will definitely be using Northstar Travel Company for future trips!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Amazing Romantic Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Andrew - Owatonna, MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Andrew was great! Our honeymoon was everything we could have wanted and more! His suggestions and description of the place and area were spot on. He also responded very quickly with any questions or concerns we had. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Helped with Godson's Graduation!
Reviewed By Barb - Rochester, MN | Traveled to Oklahoma ~ USA
Andrew went over and above working to get myself off to see my godson's army graduation! The airline canceled on us last minute and that is where I found using a travel agent so helpful. He worked hard getting us to where we needed to go. Super professional and responds fast!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 5 people found this review helpful