Bridget Koester
Wadesville, Indiana Travel Agent
BCB Vacations, LLC, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, OH, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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All Inclusive & Ocean/River Cruising Specialist
Beach. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
In 2014, my passion for travel evolved into a career in helping others take the vacation they deserve. I struggled finding someone who would listen to what I wanted, so I decided to become that person!
People have different vacation goals and different budgets. I get to know my clients through a free consultation that allows me to curate the perfect "for you" experience. Vacations are not one size fits all!
I am not a keyboard travel agent. I visit these destinations. I stay at and/or tour these resorts. I sail on these ships. I sleep in the beds. I eat the food. I do it so that I can share first-hand knowledge with my clients and better match them to a destination/property/ship/tour or whatever it is they are looking for because everything looks good on the internet! I am here to decipher to noise.
Yes, I make sure I am up to date on destinations, protocols, resorts, and cruise line trainings. But honestly, it's boots on the ground experience that sets me apart.
I have traveled to more than 35 countries, and I have been booking clients to many of them for over 9 years. I have over 120 personal nights on cruise ships across multiple brands, on both oceans and rivers, as well as multiple cabin type experiences. My knowledge, experience and expertise allows me to serve you on a personal level.
All Inclusive Specialist
I have been to countless all inclusive resorts in Mexico and throughout the Caribbean. I have stayed at adult only properties, family friendly properties, higher-end resorts, more budget-friendly resorts, and just about everything in between. There are many differences between brands, as well as resorts within a brand. You can't tell if something is "good" based on price. A resort is "good" if it checks off what you want out of the experience. Let's set up a free consultation to see what best fits you and your budget!
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
CTA - Travel Institute
Sandals & Beaches Certified
Norwegian Cruise Line Certified
Hawaii Specialist
Royal Caribbean Certified
Best Vacay
Reviewed By Sadeal - Woodland Park, CO | Traveled to Mexico
Bridget was amazing! This truly was the best vacation we’ve ever been on. We did everything through email and a few texts, and our accommodations were exactly as we discussed. Airports, customs, check-ins, transportation, she had us covered 👌
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Reviewed By GOATs - Renville, MN | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Bridget planned our trip to the Dominican. She first found out what our likes and interests were and then gave us some awesome options. From start to finish, she was there to provide info and answer all our questions! I highly recommend!! She is there for you!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mexico trip - AWESOME!
Reviewed By Hailey Weldon - Madisonville, KY | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
She was great to work with! It was mine & my dad first time taking a vacation out of the US! She answered all our questions, keep us informed and checked in on us. She definitely made our travel less stressful! Will definitely use again for another trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful experience
Reviewed By Krista - Mount Vernon, Indiana | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Bridget has booked all of our travel arrangements over the years. She is exceptional and goes above and beyond for her clients! Bridget listens to what type of vacation you are looking for and she exceeds all expectations, down to the minor details!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Miller European Getaway
Reviewed By Tamran - Hopkinsville, Kentucky | Traveled to Europe
Phenomenal doesn’t give enough justice to Bridget. She handled every aspect of our travel desires from just a rough outline we gave her. Bridget’s experience in travel and destinations was invaluable. When you have someone who’s “been there”, it truly makes a difference. She had our itinerary down to each pickup, takeoff, landing, times, tours, and even downtime with suggestions along the way. Bridget remained a text/call away our whole trip in case we needed anything; we didn’t though, she nailed it and had communicated with us precisely. Every detail was handled for us when we arrived until we came home. Bridget makes sure you not only get value for your money but you also get pure enjoyment.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fantastic memories made!
Reviewed By LP - Haubstadt, IN | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Bridget was terrific! So detailed and great in her communication with us all along the way. She made sure we had everything we needed and the trip app was nice too.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Can’t wait for our vacation!
Reviewed By Leighanne - Boonville, MO | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Bridget knows her stuff! So easy to work with. We gave her our wants and she fulfilled our dreams! So excited for the Dominican!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Such an amazing trip!
Reviewed By Becki - Jackson, MO | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Bridget was amazing to work with. She was completely on top of everything & was very communicative throughout the entire process.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
New favorite cruise line
Reviewed By Angie - Wadesville, IN | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Wonderful listener who always provides options and recommendations. She knew we enjoyed traveling as a couple and not always having children around so she recommended Virgin Voyages to us and it’s now her new favorite cruise line.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Vacation Memories to last a lifetime
Reviewed By Rachel S. - Evansville, IN | Traveled to Costa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Bridget recently booked a family trip for us to Cancun. She is so knowledgable and took all of the planning headache away from us. She made sure everything was taken care of and that the options she offered us were suited to our family. She always goes the extra mile with special touches, like drinks for the ride to the resort. Such a nice extra perk and showing us her appreciation. We had no headaches because she took care of everything, so allowed us just to go and make memories as a family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Yeah, Mon!
Reviewed By Steve & Angie - Wadesville, IN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Bridget does a great job of creating experiences for us that are memorable and enjoyable because she has already done it herself. She will continue to search until she finds the perfect vacation for you. She knows the little secrets of making the trip special, and everything is all taken care of. She is on hand for any questions before, during, and after travel and is always willing to help make it as relaxing and stress-free as possible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Nothing Less than Extraordinary!
Reviewed By S - Evansville, IN | Traveled to St Lucia ~ South Africa ~ Africa
No matter what might come up before, during, or after your trip Bridget has you taken care of! She does her research and makes sure everything she does is with her client’s interest first and foremost! She is so easy to work with, gives as many opinions as one would want, has first hand experience, and is so knowledgeable on everything! You can tell she loves what she does and the people she works with. Every bit of your traveling experience is nothing less than extraordinary!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best honeymoon ever!
Reviewed By E. Motz - New Harmony, IN | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Our honeymoon was perfect! Bridget listened to what we wanted for our honeymoon and gave us recommendations. She made everything too easy. The planning, the booking, and even making payments — a breeze! We talk about the trip all the time and how thankful we are for her expertise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The vacation of a life time!
Reviewed By Andy - Wadesville | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
We had a wonderful vacation and Bridgett’s knowledge and experience helped us navigate through the covid restrictions with ease! The travel and accommodations she madeFor us we’re stress free and excellent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Effortless
Reviewed By Gena - Volga, SD | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Bridget is hands-on during the trip planning process, she made sure our vacation was effortless and enjoyable!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Looking forward to my trip.
Reviewed By Jay - Bowling Green, Ky | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I love working with Bridget. Will definitely work with her again on my next trip. We are booked for September 23.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Spectacular 25th Anniversary trip
Reviewed By Sandy - Hanson, KY | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Bridget is an EXCELLENT travel agent. The trip she organized for our 25th anniversary was SPECTACULAR. She arranged our whole trip including shuttle to and from resort and a shopping trip with a private guide who she knew personally. My husband doesn’t like to travel but he truly ENJOYED that trip and even said that he would go back to the resort. She arranged for wheelchair transport thru Miami airport for my husband because he can’t walk long distances. We highly recommend Bridget she’s the BEST.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Terrific Girls Get Away!
Reviewed By SR GOAT - Denver, CO | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Everything was great from getting tickets, getting to the resort, doing the excursions, and help as needed along the way with questions. She knows and recommends the best spots!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Family Vacation in the Caribbean
Reviewed By Amanda S - Cynthiana, IN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Bridget not only did everything we requested, but she read between the lines and checked the boxes of things we didn't know that we didn't know. It was truly an unforgettable trip because of her attention to detail. She will plan every vacation of ours going forward. We recommend her all the time.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Had a Blast in Mexico
Reviewed By Jacki - Cape Girardeau, MO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Bridget is very knowledgeable and helpful in all things travel. She helped us find the best vacation for our money and gave us very helpful tips for travelling. She was available to answer any questions we may have had no matter what time it was or where she was. She let us know anytime any plan was changed, such as one of the excursions we were signed up for changed the days it was available and she immediately gave us the new info to make sure we got the time/day that we wanted . She also let us know anytime our flight was delayed or when we need to change our flight plan all together.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends