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Keith Nootbaar

Cleveland, Ohio Travel Agent
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Keith Nootbaar

Keith Nootbaar

Cleveland, Ohio Travel Agent
Cleveland Cruise and Travel, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, OH, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Cruise and Travel Specialist

My passion for travel has always guided my career. I began my professional journey as a microchip designer, achieving significant success with numerous patents and scientific publications. However, despite these accomplishments, I felt unfulfilled and envious of the Sales and Marketing team who traveled the world. Eventually, I transitioned into Sales and Marketing, and I never looked back.

Throughout my diverse career, I have held roles in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Division Management, Board Membership, and as a CEO. These roles have allowed me to travel extensively, visiting over 75 countries across all 7 continents, and circling the globe more times than I can count. I have personally planned and booked most of my travel, which has deepened my understanding and love for the entire process.

Several years ago, I decided to leave the corporate world to help others achieve their travel dreams. I thrive on providing solutions and enjoy every stage of the planning process. With my travel agency, no detail of your trip is overlooked, and you’ll always receive the best value. My agency focuses on providing excellent service, tailored to your unique vacation budget and needs. By sharing my firsthand knowledge of the most popular destinations, resorts, and cruises, I ensure your vacation is truly memorable.

Unlike booking websites, I go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met and all your questions are answered. This is the personal attention you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to traveling to many popular destinations myself, I have also worked closely with many top travel suppliers. I use my training and industry certifications to keep you informed of the newest resort features and amenities.

Ready to start planning your next vacation? Call me today!

What Clients Say About Me

Curious Penguin on Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Curious Penguin on Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Poppie P. - My husband and I wanted something special to celebrate with family on our 50th wedding anniversary. At our first meeting Keith said not to worry, I will take care of everything, AND HE DID; including our anniversary vow renewal ceremony, with the captain of the ship! Nothing was left to chance!

Ron D. - Keith has helped our family create many wonderful memories. Keith is a great partner to have while planning vacations for two or many.

Brandi K. - Keith gave us a plethora of options and listened to what we wanted each time! Our honeymoon was exactly what we wanted.

Sean F. - Keith booked us an amazing trip to Europe and we could not recommend him more highly for your travel agent services! 

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Globus Family of Brands University - Avalon Waterways Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Cosmos Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
MSC Masters
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Gold Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
Celebrity Learning Certification
Viking Expert
Travel Leaders Network Distinctive Voyager
CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor

My Travel Stories

Cruise Ship Docking Time Lapse
Glacier Bay National Park in 30 Seconds
Roaming Elevator Piano Player
Petra Library
Penguin Walk
King Penguin Colony in South Georgia
Iguazu Falls
Multi-Martini Pour
Yulara Sunrise, Australian Outback

My Reviews

Rating: 5 9 Reviews

First family cruise

Reviewed By Tim - Highland Heights, Ohio | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Our family just got back from our first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. We had an amazing and unforgettable trip! As first time cruisers it was so helpful and reassuring to have Keith Nootbaar guide us in this process. Keith helped us choose the cruiseline, ship and travel itinerary that best fit for our busy family of 6. Keith helped us book the cruise, airfare, hotel accomodations and ground transportation to the port. He was always available and communicated with us promptly whenever we had questions or concerns. Thanks Keith for all of your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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DR- Warm & Friendly .. Awesome Trip

Reviewed By Mar 2020 - Newbury, OH | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
It was a pleasure.. Keith was patient and listened to our wants and built a vacation that was enjoyable for our family. Ages 60 and 24/22. We will happily use Keith for our next trip and recommend his services.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you Barb for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you as well.
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Traveling made easy!

Reviewed By Monica - Akron, Ohio | Traveled to Mexico
Working with Keith was great. Very easy and made everything super simple. He answered all my questions and then some! So grateful for him!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you for the kind words. My goal for all my clients is to make the process of planning a vacation easy.
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Heavenly honeymoon

Reviewed By Brandi - Highland Heights | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Keith is fantastic! He is prompt and polite with his replies. He gave us a plethora of choices to pick from. He communicated with us frequently and always answered our questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Brandi and Steve, Thank you for the kind words. It was an honor to help you with your honeymoon. All the best to the two of you for the future.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Our incredible European adventure!

Reviewed By The Freemans - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | Traveled to Europe
Keith booked us an amazing trip to Dublin, Amsterdam, and London and we could not recommend him more highly! When we initially spoke with Keith we told him the countries we wanted to visit, our budget, and how we wanted to allot our time in each location. Within a matter of days, he provided us with a detailed itinerary of hotels and flights and plenty of recommendations of things to do and see along the way. He was extremely friendly, easy to work with, and always got back to us quickly with any questions we had.

We only had one hiccup during our vacation - and it was completely stress-free with Keith's help. Our train between destinations was cancelled due to rail strikes. But one quick email to Keith and he had it resolved for us within a few hours. We didn't have to worry about a thing except continuing to enjoy our vacation.

We will definitely be contacting Keith for our next trip and will gladly recommend him to our friends and family on their own adventures.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you Sean. You guys were a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to helping you with your next adventure.
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P x 3 = Professional, Patient and Polite

Reviewed By Nicole - Willoughby Hills, OH | Traveled to Nassau ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Keith was a pleasure to work with! Very thorough and quick to respond to all my questions! He is my official travel agent now!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you so much Nicole. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to the next time.
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Best Anniversary Ever!

Reviewed By Monica - Akron Ohio | Traveled to Mexico
Working with Keith was great! He answered all of my questions quickly and with a lot of detail which I appreciate ! He helped calm all of my nerves about traveling during COVID. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you so much. I am happy that your first international venture was fantastic. It is just the first step towards seeing the world.
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
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European Cruise

Reviewed By Tom - Cleveland, Ohio | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Keith is very knowledgeable, professional and and an invaluable resource in arranging our travel plans
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
Thank you for your kind words. I hope all of your travels are exceptional.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Postponed due to COVID

Reviewed By Steve - Solon, OH | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Keith made everything super easy. We had to postpone due to COVID 19 and Keith made sure everything was taken care of.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Keith Nootbaar responded:
The last year has been unfortunate, but I think you have a great vacation setup for this May. Have fun!
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
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My Travel Experience

Places I’ve personally traveled to or destinations I’ve booked for my clients.