Karen Soltis
North Oaks, Minnesota Travel Agent
A Full-Service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
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I have been in the Travel Industry for 30 years and I have traveled throughout the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. I've planned personalized European trips to suit my client’s specific needs. I have years of experience working with corporate travelers, both domestic and internationally. I believe it's important to keep up on my education and industry trends to better serve my clients. With my attention to detail, I can help you plan the vacation of your dreams.
My Travel Specialties
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Hurtigruten Certified Agent
Rocky Mountaineer Specialist
Hawaii Specialist
Avalon Waterways
Globus Tours
My Travel Stories
Africa's River Gems with AmaWaterways
A river cruise is an exceptional way to explore the heart of a destination, culture immersion, history, and exploring the natural beauty. AmaWaterways is known for its luxurious river cruises across the globe. AmaWaterways offers a unique itinerary that take you through some of Africa's most captivating waterways.
A Wildlife Wonderland
One of ... Read more from my Africa's River Gems with AmaWaterways story.
Traveling Alaska from Fairbanks to Denali
Traveling from Fairbanks to Denali, from north to south, offers a scenic route through the Alaska wilderness. This journey provides picturesque views and an opportunity to experience the vast landscapes of the region that will leave you breathless
The Alaska Railroad is known for providing a phenomenal rail journey through the heart ... Read more from my Traveling Alaska from Fairbanks to Denali story.
Croatia has Something for Everyone
Croatia is a fantastic experiential destination that offers a diverse range of experiences for travelers. It’s a very safe destination with a little bit of everything, from beautiful beaches to mountainous landscapes. The country is particularly appealing to adventurous travelers because of its stunning national parks.
Transportation in Croatia is relatively easy, ... Read more from my Croatia has Something for Everyone story.
Our trip exceeded our expectations!
Reviewed By Canadian Experience - Shoreview, MN | Traveled to Calgary ~ Alberta ~ Canada
We worked with Karen several times to put together our trip. Karen did an excellent job finding hotel locations and pick-up and drop-off recommendations to get us to and from several locations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
52 of 82 people found this review helpful
50th Wedding Aniversary Celebration
Reviewed By Ron - Gilbert, AZ and Blaine, MN | Traveled to Mexico
We were looking for a place our whole family could go to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. This meant finding a place children, teenagers and adults could all enjoy. Karen gave us several options and we settled on Tulum, MX. Karen made all the air travel, local transportation and lodging arrangements for us. Gave us good suggestions of things to do there. Everything was provided as promised. She is a great vacation planner.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
67 of 113 people found this review helpful
Great Senior trip!!
Reviewed By MJ - Shoreview Minnesota | Traveled to Mexico
Got everything in a timely manner
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
52 of 85 people found this review helpful
One more great cruise with Karen
Reviewed By Dan old man - White bear lake | Traveled to Canada
Completely professional knowledgeable efficient and caring
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
64 of 114 people found this review helpful
A great time on Kauai
Reviewed By Ken - Twin Cities, MN | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Karen did an excellent job setting up our Hawaii trip. Flight connections worked well. The condo on Kauai she selected far exceeded our expectations. The beach, the grounds, and accommodations were outstanding.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
68 of 122 people found this review helpful
Vietnam is Incredible
Reviewed By Jackie - Cedar MN | Traveled to Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
Karen is very attentive to our needs. She is very thorough in planning out our vacation and very knowledgeable. She thinks of things that I didn’t think of. She plans our everything from start to finish.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
48 of 83 people found this review helpful
Great trip
Reviewed By Travel4Fun - Maple Grove, MN | Traveled to Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She was very patient and was able to provide good feedback on the places we were looking at. I was impressed with her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions to find a good fit for our family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
50 of 87 people found this review helpful
Mother son trip to China!!! Independent-Rogue
Reviewed By Kelly - North Oaks, MN | Traveled to China ~ East and Southeast Asia
Karen is simply amazing! I have worked with her on a multitude of trips and she is always up for the challenge. She is detail oriented, calm, value wise and kind. She has an unbelievable capacity for details and her depth of industry knowledge is great!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
60 of 108 people found this review helpful
Wish We Could’ve Stayed Longer...
Reviewed By Jean - Little Canada, MN | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Karen was very easy to work with as we planned our Caribbean vacation. She presented us with excelleny options in our price range. She answered our questions promptly. She provided our travel documents in plenty of time before our trip, and sent us a friendly reminder about paying our final bill. The resort we stayed at (Excellence El Carmen) exceeded our expectations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
48 of 86 people found this review helpful
Karen's invaluable assistance!
Reviewed By steve - minneapolis | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Tina and I both have been very happy with all of Karen's efforts in coordinating trips we've taken the past several years. I'll come in with a destination and time frame to to work with, and Karen always has great suggestions and knowledge on when to go, where to stay, options to consider, things to remember when planning a vacation.Having a packet of travel info, vouchers and a printed record has proven invaluable for us.
Karen and Travel Leaders saved us in Spain this Fall when we had an airport snafu. I highly recommend Karen if you're looking for assistance in travel adventures. Tina and I look forward to working with in the future.
Sincerely,
Steve Moe & Tina Hardin
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
51 of 93 people found this review helpful
Perfect! No stress, just enjoy the trip!
Reviewed By Tom P - Ironwood Michigan | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Karen’s arrangements were spot on. She is organized and provided 2 or 3 options that we could choose from.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
46 of 85 people found this review helpful
Perfect!
Reviewed By Annie B - St. Paul, MN | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Karen had all the plans in place all we had to do is travel! It was our first trip to Hawaii and experiencing a cruise and it was wonderful. We did not worry about one thing.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
50 of 95 people found this review helpful
Wonderful cruise - without a hitch!
Reviewed By Judith - Blaine | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Karen is easy to work with. She has lots of ideas and suggestions, offers the best deal for you.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
43 of 81 people found this review helpful
Bucket List Trip!
Reviewed By Tiana and Damien - Florida | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Karen was able to craft the perfect Alaskan experience for us. She was prompt with responses. We had a flight delay that would have caused issues with one of our tours. She was able to reschedule our next flights while we were in the air, making our first tour possible. Thank you, Karen!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
What a great place to visit!
Reviewed By Ellie - Wausau WI | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
So grateful for the work you did on our behalf. I so enjoyed this trip of a lifetime! One more check for my bucket list!Had some issues with our arrival pickup. I am sure that Carol will fill you in on the details.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
44 of 86 people found this review helpful
The best trip of our lives!
Reviewed By Judith - Blaine, Minnesota | Traveled to Rhine Valley ~ Germany ~ Europe
Karen did a exceptional job on planning our Rhine river cruise. She is very helpful, informative, easy to talk to and available to answer questions. She has plan a few trips for us and each trip has gone of without a problem. She is very detailed and gives you lots of information. She offers many ideas of places to go visit and things to see and do. Keeps in touch with you frequently. Is available to answer your questions whenever. Will be seeing her again soon to plan our next trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great Trip
Reviewed By Diane - Laporte, MN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Karen was great to work with. She listened to what our group wanted and knew how to make it all happen. She was very knowledgeable with everything that was available.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 6 people found this review helpful