Kate John
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Travel Agent
Getaways by KJ, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Maple Grove, MN
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Tortola Island in the British Virgin Islands
At Getaways by KJ my mission is to provide personalized and exceptional travel experiences for every individual seeking adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration. I am dedicated to delivering outstanding service, tailored itineraries, and expert guidance to create unforgettable journeys for my clients.
My core value is to center around customer satisfaction, authenticity, and attention to detail. I understand that every traveler is unique, with different preferences and desires. By carefully listening to my clients' needs, I will curate travel experiences that exceed expectations and create lifelong memories.
I strive to foster a deep connection between my clients and the destinations they visit. Through the extensive network of partners and local experts, I am able to unlock the hidden gems, cultural encounters, and off-the-beaten-path adventures that showcase the true essence of each location.
With passion, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, Getaways by KJ is your gateway to extraordinary travel experiences. I will help you transform your dreams into reality, as you go on a journey of discovery and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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My Areas of Expertise
Easy planning
Reviewed By PReed - Plymouth, MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Kate did a great job listening to our needs and finding great options to meet them. She was very responsive and timely with any changes requested.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Thank you for letting me help with your planning! Your trip to Europe will be amazing!
Thank you for letting me help with your planning! Your trip to Europe will be amazing!
Kate is AMAZING!
Reviewed By Brenda - Brooklyn Park, MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Kate is amazing! She planned the perfect flights and hotels for our trip. She is prompt, professional and showed so much enthusiasm! What a great experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I am excited for you all to make the trip and experience Europe together. I can't wait to hear all about it!
I am excited for you all to make the trip and experience Europe together. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Great trip and great guidance from Kate!
Reviewed By Dave L - Saint Michael, MN | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Kate helped us book our first trip ever to Cabo. She was unbelievably responsive with everything. We will definitely work with her again in the near future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
So happy you were able to enjoy your trip and also have time to get out and explore the destination. I look forward to working with you again!
So happy you were able to enjoy your trip and also have time to get out and explore the destination. I look forward to working with you again!
Bucket List Travel
Reviewed By Alaska Cruisers - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kate is very helpful and goes out of her way to find information to ensure you have a wonderful trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I am looking forward to your family getting to experience Alaska! Absolutely beautiful!
I am looking forward to your family getting to experience Alaska! Absolutely beautiful!
Best Family Vacation
Reviewed By Otto - Brooklyn Park MN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Kate was very helpful and professional. She helped find us a place for a family vacation with alot of asks. Her expertise was great. We have a family that all liked different things and she found a place that will give us all of it. She did a great job! We strongly recommend her for your next location. We will be using her for all of our future travels moving forward.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
It was fun finding a vacation for your family that will check off all the boxes! You will make great memories together. Thank you for letting me be a part of the planning!
It was fun finding a vacation for your family that will check off all the boxes! You will make great memories together. Thank you for letting me be a part of the planning!
My flight is at the end of February.
Reviewed By Dianna - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
It was very easy to work with Kate. She is very knowledgeable about flights, finding the best flight for me, tips on traveling, etc.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Happy for you to get away to sunny Florida! Safe travels!
Happy for you to get away to sunny Florida! Safe travels!
Beautiful sunny getaway
Reviewed By Jill - MN | Traveled to San Diego ~ California ~ USA
Kate was so helpful in helping plan all the details of our trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I enjoyed helping you look at options and find something that checked all the boxes! I look forward to helping you plan the next one!
I enjoyed helping you look at options and find something that checked all the boxes! I look forward to helping you plan the next one!
First trip of our lives
Reviewed By Beverly and Trevor - St Paul, MN. | Traveled to Caribbean
Very friendly, honest, took time to listen what trip I wanted and to get me the best deal.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
It has been a pleasure working with you and finding the best cruise for you and your Grandson. I was also happy we were able to get a Military Discount for your trip as well. Thank you Trevor for your service!
It has been a pleasure working with you and finding the best cruise for you and your Grandson. I was also happy we were able to get a Military Discount for your trip as well. Thank you Trevor for your service!
The trip was on our bucket list for a long time.
Reviewed By Dawn - Walnut Grove MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
She has been very friendly, and helpful. Se gets back promptly when we ask questions or need help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I am very excited for you to experience your Alaska Cruise! It has been great working with you and I look forward to continuing to assist you with your travel plans.
I am very excited for you to experience your Alaska Cruise! It has been great working with you and I look forward to continuing to assist you with your travel plans.
Travel Made Easy
Reviewed By Shelly - Brooklyn Park, MN | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
So far Kate has planned 2 vacations for my family and me. She is wonderful to work with, taking the stress and second guessing away. She found several options within my price range fitting our desires, broke down expenses, and handled getting both tripped booked. We can’t wait for both trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Your family has been great to work with! It is always fun helping people plan trips that they have been dreaming of taking! Thank you for being open to all of the options I sent your way. I think we landed on the best option! Have a FANTASTIC trip!
Your family has been great to work with! It is always fun helping people plan trips that they have been dreaming of taking! Thank you for being open to all of the options I sent your way. I think we landed on the best option! Have a FANTASTIC trip!
First Big Vacation
Reviewed By Mark and Tam - Rochester, MN | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
My wife and I are inexperienced travelers, and we finally decided to take a big trip together. But we needed help with finding the right destination and with booking the flights. We tried a couple other agents and they seemed to get frustrated with our inexperience and all of our questions. Kate was our third agent we tried and instead of us asking her questions she was asking us questions, and made us feel that someone was helping us. And she was a huge help and we feel we got the exact vacation we were looking for, a relaxing one with plenty of activities to enjoy. Kate was also a huge help with our flights especially, after they were booked and a problem arose with our connecting flight and we needed to make some changes, she jumped right into action, gave us 3 different possibilities for us to choose from and gave us the pros and cons of each. She is great! My wife and I would recommend her to anyone, no hesitation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I am so happy we were able to find such a great getaway for the two of you. It will be a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help with the planning.
I am so happy we were able to find such a great getaway for the two of you. It will be a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help with the planning.
Kate, saved my marriage.
Reviewed By rta333 - Champlin, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kate saved my marriage. My wife and I set up our perfect cruise. We had it reserved all we had to do is confirm our work schedule, which we did, and send it our deposit, which I forgot. We I remembered I went back and the all the balcony cabins were booked. I got a reference from a friend that I should talk with Kate. I did, and some how she was able to reserve us a balcony cabin that was even better than what we reserved. All we have to do now is wait, relax and enjoy the cruise. Thanks Kate!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
So happy we were able to get your trip back on track! You will have an amazing time in Alaska. Thank you for letting me help with the planning.
So happy we were able to get your trip back on track! You will have an amazing time in Alaska. Thank you for letting me help with the planning.
Trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Jeri - Hibbing, Minnesota | Traveled to Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
It was such a pleasure working with you. You really listened to my requests and my medical issues. This means a lot to someone with special needs. This will be a trip of a lifetime for me and I’m thrilled you did the planning .
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
I am so happy we were able to find a direct flight for you on your first time overseas! I look forward to hearing all about your trip when you return.
I am so happy we were able to find a direct flight for you on your first time overseas! I look forward to hearing all about your trip when you return.
Above and Beyond!
Reviewed By Isabella - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
Kate did an amazing job booking my 5-week trip to Tanzania! The flight and stay itinerary ended up being more complex than I could have done myself, after she took the time to ask the important questions and understand my expectations. Her 5 star review was well earned after Kate took my frantic 7am call from the Amsterdam airport (2am Central) to help me overcome an unexpected flight change and make sure that my trip went without issues.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Great you had such an amazing trip! I was happy to help make the experience be as stress free as possible. I look forward to helping you with your next adventure!
Great you had such an amazing trip! I was happy to help make the experience be as stress free as possible. I look forward to helping you with your next adventure!
Can't wait for this Trip!
Reviewed By R&B - Lino Lakes, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Knows cruises. If she doesn't have the answer to a question, she finds it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Experiencing Alaska is going to be amazing for you and your family! Well deserved vacation. Thank you for letting me be a part of it!
Experiencing Alaska is going to be amazing for you and your family! Well deserved vacation. Thank you for letting me be a part of it!
Smoothest booking process ever!
Reviewed By Little General - Brooklyn Park, MN | Traveled to Antarctica
Kate was a good listener to my wants and needs. She was a big help in booking our Viking Expedition Cruise and knew the right questions to ask them along the way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Excited for you both to have a trip of a lifetime! Love that you are getting the chance to experience these amazing destinations! Enjoy!
Excited for you both to have a trip of a lifetime! Love that you are getting the chance to experience these amazing destinations! Enjoy!
Great Experience
Reviewed By DL - St Michael, MN | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Kate recently booked a trip to Cabo for us. She was unbelievably quick at responding and giving us different options. I would definitely recommend contacting her if you have upcoming travel plans.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Thank you... I am excited for you and your wife to have some time in Cabo! You picked a great place to stay and I look forward to working with you for future travel plans!
Thank you... I am excited for you and your wife to have some time in Cabo! You picked a great place to stay and I look forward to working with you for future travel plans!
Awesome to work with!
Reviewed By HG - Twin Cities | Traveled to South Korea ~ East and Southeast Asia
Kate is amazing! I am going on my first international trip, and she was so knowledgable and encouraging! I felt so much better having her help with booking flights and getting travel insurance. Great first experience with a travel agent, and I will definitely work with her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Thank you so much... I am so excited for you to experience an International trip and experience another culture! You will do great and love it!
Thank you so much... I am so excited for you to experience an International trip and experience another culture! You will do great and love it!
Upcoming Vegas trip.
Reviewed By ? - Stillwater MN | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Kate is an absolute joy to work with. She was very patient with any questions I had. She is truly excited to help you plan your trip, your way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
Happy to help you both plan a great getaway and enjoy your time together!
Happy to help you both plan a great getaway and enjoy your time together!
Incredible Las Vegas trip with Getaways by KJ
Reviewed By Mary Fultz - Saint Anthony, Minnesota | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Our trip to Las Vegas, booked through Getaways by KJ, was simply amazing! From start to finish, Kate took care of every detail, ensuring an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were fantastic and KJ's expertise made the entire trip stress-free. We highly recommend Getaways by KJ for anyone looking to have an exceptional vacation. Thank you, KJ, for an amazing Las Vegas adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kate John responded:
So great to hear you were so happy with your trip! You guys were great to work with and fun to help make your trip the best possible! I hope to help you again in the future with your next travel adventure!
So great to hear you were so happy with your trip! You guys were great to work with and fun to help make your trip the best possible! I hope to help you again in the future with your next travel adventure!