Kelly Jo Rodriguez
Anchorage, Alaska Travel Agent
Alaska Travel Source, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
Email MeAlaska, Cruises, Europe, Hawaii
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Third Generation Alaskan! Born here, raised here and love to share my state with you. I have lived this life, not just studied Alaska from a book.
Although I book groups, most of my bookings are tailored to individual interests.
Want hiking, cultural, adventure, fishing, kayaking, train tours, glacier cruises, Alaska Cruises from the lower 48? I have done it all.
I started in the travel business in 1978 and have been exceeding expectation ever since.
I am proud to say my clients come from “repeats and referrals", and it is my goal to make anyone who visits Alaska a lifetime trip to remember.
Live here in Alaska and want to go exploring? There is a great big world out there, I would love to help you plan an adventure. Fully guided or by the seat of your pants or somewhere in between. I love planning trips.
I have traveled to Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, France, Italy and Denmark, Egypt, Israel, Mexico and cruised the Mediterranean, Panama Canal, Caribbean and Hawaii Islands.
I understand that everyone who calls on me to assist them have special needs. It does not matter if those need are physical, age related, spiritual, dietary, budgetary, sensory etc, they are all important and factored into what I will suggest and confirm.
Nothing I do is “cookie cutter”. If you want something done and slammed out the door tomorrow, I am not your gal. But if you want memories that you will take home and be the envy of many, please email or call me!
I look forward to working with you.
I am in the office Tuesday - Thursday 830a-5p Alaska Time.
Kelly Jo
My Areas of Expertise
Our trip left us breathless and wanting More!
Reviewed By Willowrose - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Kona, Hawaii ~ Hawaii ~ USA
From the early stages of planning our belated Honeymoon, Kelly Jo was a total professional. We knew of our destination and what we wanted, but how to go about it all was a struggle. Kelly Jo made many suggestions, and arranged an absolutely superb experience with memories that will last our lifetime. She took into consideration our budget, and never strayed.
Upon our arrival there was even a welcoming that made us smile.
We can't speak highly enough about her expertise, professionalism and personal touches that made our Honeymoon timeless.
Without her guidance, I know our trip would not have been nearly as restful and comforting. It was absolutely perfect!
Her expertise shines like the sun on the ocean. Absolutely priceless!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
34 of 50 people found this review helpful
This is hard for me to admit, but I went to L.A.
Reviewed By JJ - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Los Angeles ~ California ~ USA
This lady is so neat, very quick and helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
25 of 35 people found this review helpful
Mountaineering in the UK.
Reviewed By Michael - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Wales ~ Europe
Kelly Jo is always very responsive to my requests & very helpful. I'll definitely utilize her services for any future " complicated" travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Jo Rodriguez responded:
Thank you
Thank you
31 of 50 people found this review helpful
Great
Reviewed By Happy in AK - Anchorage Alaska | Traveled to Europe
Kelly Jo has helped us with short trips on the west coast and longer ones in the US and Europe. She helped us on big picture and little details working with literature, the internet and maps to help educate us. You can tell she is excited about your travel because SHE loves to travel. I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 54 people found this review helpful
just made bookings
Reviewed By Jim - Buckeye,AZ | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Excellent to work with , very knowledgeable, and timely with all responses. Kelly Jo made planning the trip a lot of fun and was always extremely pleasant!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 55 people found this review helpful
Multiple flights - travel to Ft,. Lauderdale
Reviewed By Paula M - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Fort Lauderdale ~ Florida ~ USA
Thanks so much for all the work you did on finding flights for us to travel to Ft. Lauderdale for our cruise in November. I was trying to look at flights myself with all the different options with my husband and I traveling together to Florida but taking separate flights back to Alaska and trying to see if we could use mileage and/or companion fares and it was giving me a headache! I thought to myself, this is what Kelly Jo does so why not have her do it! She did a great job.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 53 people found this review helpful
Awesome trip
Reviewed By Ben Dickerson - LA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kelly Jo was incredibly helpful. We went to Alaska for our honeymoon and the first agent we contacted gave boring destination. We contacted Kelly Jo and she put us at the most romantic, perfect locations for my wife and I. Excellent job, that was a trip for the ages.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 55 people found this review helpful
Great
Reviewed By Happy in AK - Anchorage Alaska | Traveled to Europe
Kelly Jo has helped us with short trips on the west coast and longer ones in the US and Europe. She helped us on big picture and little details working with literature, the internet and maps to help educate us. You can tell she is excited about your travel because SHE loves to travel. I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
29 of 47 people found this review helpful
the best trips of our Lives
Reviewed By empty - Anchorage Alaska USA | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
exelent, most profoundest experience
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
One of many with Kelly Jo
Reviewed By Bonn - Anchorage Alaska | Traveled to Europe
Kelly Jo is always a positive guiding light through the rigors of travel decisions and will find things you won't on your own. I trust that she is on the lookout for me and is so patient with my many questions. If ever there is any issue during a trip, she is there to help as much as possible. Very experienced!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 54 people found this review helpful
The complicated made simple
Reviewed By underachieversink - Girdwood, Alaska | Traveled to Boston ~ Massachusetts ~ USA
We had a complicated travel plan involving multiple airlines, destinations and travel vouchers. The kind of thing you just can't do on expedia and Kelly Jo handled it like the pro she is.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 27 people found this review helpful
Family Trip
Reviewed By CJ Tuia - AK | Traveled to Samoa ~ South Pacific
She’s friendly good customer service and helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
21 of 33 people found this review helpful
Helping with complicated trip plans.
Reviewed By Judy - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Maine ~ USA
Kelly Jo is efficient and quick but she also looks at all the angles and not only tolerates my many questions and needs but makes our encounter totally pleasant.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 35 people found this review helpful
By far the best trip I’ve ever had!
Reviewed By Bill - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Absolutely stellar service from start to finish. Most professional and accommodating with challenging arrangements on a long trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 40 people found this review helpful
Best Service and Knowledge
Reviewed By TB - Anchorage | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
Kelly Jo still has that quality that is so rare to find... Outstanding Customer Service.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 30 people found this review helpful
great help in trip planning
Reviewed By Marty - Anchorage, ak | Traveled to Texas ~ USA
Kelly Jo is the best travel agent I have ever met!Her service is great and she obviously knows her business.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 58 people found this review helpful
Leadership Conference
Reviewed By Water girl - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to New Orleans ~ Louisiana ~ USA
Kelly Jo always comes through for us after we've throughly frustrated ourselves thinking we could put multi legged trips together on our own. Never again will I attempt on my own, so much easier to pick up the phone and deal with a professional and have no worries!Kelly Jo is the bomb!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Jo Rodriguez responded:
Thank you
Thank you
29 of 50 people found this review helpful
Great experience getting the ticket.
Reviewed By Eric - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Chicago ~ Illinois ~ USA
Kelly Jo was most helpful and friendly. I am hoping that she will assist me on my next trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
27 of 46 people found this review helpful
Amazing Alaska
Reviewed By Alaskagrandparent - Runnells, IA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Amazing travel agent! Planned a trip to Alaska for our granddaughters graduation present and planned a wonderful trip! Couldn't have asked for a better trip. They had a amazing time. Thank You Kelly Jo!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
30 of 52 people found this review helpful
Could not be happier
Reviewed By Bob - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Kelly Jo discovered a way to use miles + cash to get a fabulous deal to England and Ireland. We have used her many times. Each time terrific.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 29 people found this review helpful
Belize trip
Reviewed By Pat James - Anchorage AK | Traveled to Belize ~ Central America
Kelly Jo was excellent. She worked and achieved getting Richard Gularte and I the best deal possible on our trip to Belize in Nov.-Dec. 2018.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
20 of 33 people found this review helpful
Travel time
Reviewed By Libby - Anchorage | Traveled to Memphis ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Very professional, and spoke nice and she caring person.I give 5 star
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
Unforgettable experience!
Reviewed By Mom of 4 - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Kelly Jo was absolutely amazing! Very responsive and helped us find an amazing deal for our first trip as a couple!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 31 people found this review helpful
Loved Alaska!
Reviewed By margistan - Fort Wayne, IN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kelly was very accomodating to our specific needs and requests. She made changes when requested and her suggestions worked out well.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 31 people found this review helpful
Wildlife galore in Alaska!
Reviewed By Greg - Buena Vista, Colorado | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
We asked Kelly Jo to set up a primarily day hiking trip to Alaska. She arranged a nice itinerary including Anchorage, Girdwood, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali with suggested hikes in all of these areas. The suggested hikes were excellent and we enjoyed them all. She got reasonably priced airline tickets for us, purchased a daylong cruise in Seward in which we saw all kinds of wildlife including several whales, reserved a rental car and set up our lodging, which included a couple of excellent VRBOs, and did so with an eye to our somewhat limited budget by finding good values. She also recommended restaurants at our various stops which were all as advertised. The trip was a great success largely due to Kelly Jo's knowledge in arranging all aspects of our trip. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering a trip to Alaska.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
26 of 45 people found this review helpful
Thorough easy planning and backup.
Reviewed By Diana - Shady Cove, Oregon | Traveled to Europe
Listens well. Presents options based on expressed interests. Efficient and friendly! ...and the agency offers weekend and 24hr emergency service!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
23 of 39 people found this review helpful
Cruising
Reviewed By Kathy - Sterling Alaska | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Kelly Jo has helped me for over 10 years! She's my go to travel planner, always quick to return calls and answers all my jillion questions too. Kelly Jo has a wealth of knowledge about the travel industry and always aware of changes and updates. Love love her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 57 people found this review helpful
All have been excellent
Reviewed By Joanne - Anchorage | Traveled to Montana ~ USA
Always a good experience
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 32 people found this review helpful
any time i get an Isle seat ,its easy to and P.
Reviewed By frankie - an,ak | Traveled to South Dakota ~ USA
thanks Kelly ur a real pro!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 28 people found this review helpful
Haven't gone yet. Leave in July.
Reviewed By Diane - Anchorage Ak | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Fantastic assistance from all at this travel agency in helping with my trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
25 of 44 people found this review helpful
Best family trip ever
Reviewed By Mike - Wasilla alaska | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
She was amazing to work with, went way above and beyond for us. I would recommend her services to anyone.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Jo Rodriguez responded:
Thank you
Thank you
28 of 50 people found this review helpful
Great first impression!
Reviewed By Big L - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Caribbean
This was my first experience with Kelly Jo and I think she is top notch! We worked on 2 cruises for my family and my wife's family. Kelly Jo was able to exceed my expectations for service and also surprised me with slight lower prices than the advertised lowest prices online. She respected all of my wishes and worked her magic to get me a better deal than I could for myself. Thank you Kelly Jo! This will be the start of a very long relationship.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
27 of 48 people found this review helpful
African Safari
Reviewed By Larry - Seward | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
The whole experience was pleasant, but when Corona virus really hit, she was able to get me home in a flash!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Family Cruise to Alaska
Reviewed By The Planner - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
My experience with Kelly Jo so far has been excellent. I say so far because we are in the midst of planning a complicated multi-generation Alaskan Cruise for 2021 (Hopefully cruising will be allowed by then). It has been very involved because of COVID and coordinating multiple families from all over the Country. Kelly's patience has been AMAZING!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Kelly Jo fixed it!
Reviewed By Bob - Aanchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Cordoba ~ Argentina ~ South America
Kelly Jo fixed a problem with an international carrier. No way I could have fixed it on my own. Great job!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
21 of 37 people found this review helpful
Truly awesome vacation
Reviewed By Jon - Cleveland, Ohio | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Mary Jo was simply awesome in every way—among the very best travel guides that I have ever worked with. I called her a month before our trip to Alaska during this summer when vacationers the world over were beginning to imagine an emergence from COVID. Travel accommodations we’re already almost completely booked. As a true professional she first took her time to understand what I was seeking for me and my daughter and then she went to work and didn’t stop until she had assembled a fantastic trip. We ran into several challenges and roadblocks along the way but at every point Mary Jo figured a way forward. She continually made herself accessible to me for questions and course changes and she truly listened to me always with the intent of customizing the trip to our needs. I can’t tell you how grateful my daughter and I are to Mary Jo who put us at ease from that first phone call and put together a remarkable and most memorable Alaskan trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Five Star Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Mary - ANCHORAGE | Traveled to Minneapolis/St. Paul ~ Minnesota ~ USA
Kelly Jo is efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable.All the qualities we need for a pleasant customer service experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
13 of 22 people found this review helpful
Philippine trip
Reviewed By Rick - Juneau ak | Traveled to Philippines ~ East and Southeast Asia
It was easy and stress free.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
21 of 38 people found this review helpful
STILL IN THE PLANNING PHASE.
Reviewed By BOB - CRYSTAL BAY, NV | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
SO FAR, VERY GOOD
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
Trip to fulfill a promise to a friend
Reviewed By Deb - Chugiak | Traveled to Farmington ~ New Mexico ~ USA
Wonderful. She was prompt plus she was nice. It was such a great pleasure to have her on my side.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 30 people found this review helpful
The best travel agent to plan an Alaskan trip
Reviewed By Penny - Chicago, Illinois | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
It's hard to find a really good travel agent in Alaska. We were lucky to find Kelly Jo Rodriguez. She arranged planes, trains, cars and adventures for us in a most efficient manner. She was totally responsive and a pleasure to work with. And then, at the last minute we had to cancel due to illness in the family. She immediately jumped into action and worked with us. Fortunately she had recommended travel insurance. We highly recommend Kelly. Whether it's a cruise or a complicated land package, she can make planning your travel plans effortless. She is the person "in the know."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 40 people found this review helpful
Excellent customer service and one stop travel gur
Reviewed By Ed - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Denver ~ Colorado ~ USA
Kelly Jo is responsive and provides flexible options for a business traveler, such as myself.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 60 people found this review helpful
Denali Drive-In
Reviewed By Tom mck - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Denali National Park ~ Alaska ~ USA
Kelliy Jo was always prompt and friendly on the phone. I had won the Denali Park lottery which allows you to drive completely through the park in your own private vehicle one day of the year. Hotel space was tight but she was able to find us a great location at a great rate. The best thing was her recommendation of a great gourmet restaurant that we didn't even know about. And somehow she made the weather perfect also, ha ha.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
30 of 56 people found this review helpful
Awesome Alaska
Reviewed By C - Colorado Springs | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kelly Jo was very helpful with a last minute trip to Alaska. All of our excursions were excellent. She could have not been more helpful...Thanks Kelly Jo! From float plane tour to heli hiking to deep sea fishing to sea kayaking...all were excellent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great Value
Reviewed By LA Meredith - Anchorage | Traveled to Sitka ~ Alaska ~ USA
Kelly Jo manages to save me money every time I book with her. Two thumbs up!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
27 of 51 people found this review helpful
We don't take the trip until next April,.
Reviewed By Roland - Princeton NJ | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Kelly Jo has been terrific! Ours is a complicated itinerary, and she has been right on top of it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 26 people found this review helpful
The best travel agent to plan an Alaskan trip
Reviewed By Penny - Chicago, Illinois | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
It's hard to find a really good travel agent in Alaska. We were lucky to find Kelly Jo Rodriguez. She arranged planes, trains, cars and adventures for us in a most efficient manner. She was totally responsive and a pleasure to work with. And then, at the last minute we had to cancel due to illness in the family. She immediately jumped into action and worked with us. Fortunately she had recommended travel insurance. We highly recommend Kelly. Whether it's a cruise or a complicated land package, she can make planning your travel plans effortless. She is the person "in the know."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 46 people found this review helpful
Class Reunion Trip
Reviewed By Mike - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to San Diego ~ California ~ USA
Very positive experience! Nice working with someone as knowledgeable as Kelly Jo.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 36 people found this review helpful
Wish I could have gotten a response.
Reviewed By Disappointed from AR - Springdale, AR | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
She was super quick to respond to my initial request for a trip I am planning for June to celebrate my husbands birthday. However, her response went to my spam folder. I didn’t find it for weeks and then immediately responded with the questionnaire. Never hear a word back, so I followed up a month later asking if I needed to find another agent and still no response. I’ve moved on to another agent and now have my entire trip planned. Which she could have been more helpful or at least let me know she wasn’t interested in planning my once of a lifetime trip to Alaska.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
An Amazing Alaska Adventure
Reviewed By Lindsey - Waterville, Ohio | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kelly Jo was awesome at listening at what we were interested in and creating a full itinerary but with flexibility and free time. The logistics were perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
A Trip We've Dreamed of for Years
Reviewed By Ronni - Chugiak, AK | Traveled to Denali National Park ~ Alaska ~ USA
I've worked with Kelly Jo many times and have just done so again recently. She's helpful, professional and nice to work with. Great agent!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
A dose of the grand babies
Reviewed By Kath - Kasilof, AK | Traveled to Seattle ~ Washington ~ USA
Kelly Jo has always taken excellent care of our travel needs. She is aware that we have family in Seattle and Portland and contacts us if there are any good priced tickets that we might want to take advantage of in those areas.She is a real gem and we wouldn't think of making travel plans without her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
Pre-trip planning for travel
Reviewed By Maddelynn - Anchorage | Traveled to Santa Rosa ~ California ~ USA
Kelly Jo was very fast and professional with booking my fiancé and I's trip to Santa Rosa. I'm not a fan of making phone calls but Kelly Jo made the experience very smooth and easy.
Complicated itinerary with options
Reviewed By Jim L - Anchorage Ak | Traveled to Redmond ~ Oregon ~ USA
Kelly Jo is very efficient and personable
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great trips
Reviewed By Jeff - Palmer, AK | Traveled to Caribbean
It is a joy to work with Kelly Jo! She answers our questions, listens to our interests and comes up with interesting suggestions for trips. She worked her magic to adjust our trips as our circumstances changed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best place to start ANY trip
Reviewed By Kim - Anchorage, AK | Traveled to Palm Springs ~ California ~ USA
Prompt, friendly service. What i have come to expect from Ak Travel Source !
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Anual Migration
Reviewed By Jeff - Girdwood Alaska | Traveled to Santiago ~ Chile ~ South America
Kelly Jo is super pro! She handled my special needs requests and questions with Lightning speed. I know it would have taken me hours and tons of frustration and anxiety to book these myself on the plethora of websites claiming to offer this kind of service. I’ve used Alaska Travel Source for many years and can’t recommend them enough.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
We finally got our Evisa !
Reviewed By CRenfro - Anchorage Alaska | Traveled to Egypt ~ Africa
Kelly Jo was amazing in assisting us with an extremely frustrating EVisa application. She was calm and competent and got the job done.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Sad trip occasion (funeral) made less stressful.
Reviewed By Energizer bunny - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
I'm lazy and not real bright and Kelly was very accommodating in making reservations from north to east, to west and back north. She was mindful of cost which was much appreciated
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By xxxx - Anchorage | Traveled to Taipei ~ Taiwan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Easy to work with, no time at all and itinerary was emailed to me with everything looking just as I requested
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Bucket List Trip
Reviewed By Deb - Miami Florida | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Kelly Jo worked with me to give the best trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great trip!
Reviewed By Patches - Chugiak, AK | Traveled to Beaumont ~ Texas ~ USA
Kelly listens to what your needs are & always works a miracle. She is the best part of traveling.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Grandsons wedding
Reviewed By Karen - Anchorage Alaska | Traveled to California ~ USA
Excellent !! Will defiantly call for all my travels,
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 17 people found this review helpful
Thank You Kelly Jo !!!
Reviewed By Arctic Farmer - Palmer Alaska | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Last year Kelly Jo introduced us to the idea of a cruise. We didn't know anything about it and she choose a fantastic itinerary on a great ship. We were going to do the same this year until CORVID-19 changed everyone's plans. Kelly Jo offered great advice on our options and did the leg work for us to cancel the trip. We look forward to using her services to book our next big adventure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 26 people found this review helpful