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Advisor - Carol Johnston

Carol Johnston

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Expertise

  • Argentina,
  • Scotland,
  • Boutique Travel,
  • Food & Wine

Profile details

About

Hiking and nature enthusiast with a love of visiting wine regions around the world.

Travel style

You can usually find me on a hiking trail or doing something in nature. But, by evening, I want to relax and be pampered — find me a pool or jacuzzi, a nice class of wine and a gorgeous view.

After the privilege of enjoying over 20 years as a university professor and administrator, I look forward to transforming from travel hobbyist to travel advisor. With even more tools at my fingertips, I am excited to meet new friends and send them on their dream trips.

Carol's travel guides & trip reports

city of Santorini view
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Santorini: a Must See Island in Greece

Santorini is a must-see for any visit to Greece, whether island-hopping or focusing on the mainland. Visiting Santorini in late September, early October is a great way to enjoy everything this island ...
A low-angled shot of a towering old building with a reddish tone and ornate architecture next to a palm tree of the same height, against a clear blue sky.
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Uncovering the Unique Wine Regions of San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is a popular city for American expats and tourists. You will find a beautiful, colonial city with cobblestone streets and neo-gothic and baroque architecture. While most might...
winding road through hills at sunset
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Overnight Stay in Santa Ynez Wine Region

The Santa Ynez wine region can easily be added to extend a trip to Santa Barbara. While there are also many superb day trips to this region that begin and end at your Santa Barbara hotel, this guide...
grassy road in the mountains
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Day Trip from Edinburgh to Fort Williams

We love Scotland and return there as often as we can. Hiking is always on the agenda— we have completed the West Highland Way, The Great Glen way, walks along the fishing villages in Fife, and...
paved road through mountain region during sunset
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3-Day Itinerary in Sonoma: Wine & Cheese Adventure

Sonoma County is one of my favorite wine regions. A bit more low key than Napa, it still offers fabulous food and wine options. We usually fly into San Francisco, rent a car, drive over the Golden...
sun peaks through trees overlooking lush fields on a lookout with a fence
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A Week of Adventure, Food, Wine, and Wellness in Ojai

Ojai is a popular weekend trip for those in Southern California, but there are plenty of activities available to make a full week of relaxation and fun. Here is an example of what activities can fill ...
aerial view of mountains next to body of water and city
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Active 3-Day Itinerary for Honolulu

We have always loved Hawaii as a family vacation spot but would typically be in Honolulu just long enough to catch a flight to one of the other islands. This changed after having the opportunity to...
aerial view of buildings and the ocean
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Must-Do in Hawaii: Best Activities for Each Hawaiian Island

Hawaii captured my heart on my first trip and has continued to be a favorite place to visit. Over the years, I have visited the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Lanai in addition to having...
The city is reflected in large abstract silver sculpture.
Trip Report

Site Inspection at 3 Chicago Hotels

I can't count the number of layovers I have had at Chicago O'Hare, but decided to finally extend one a couple of days to allow a short visit to Chicago. I chose three hotels to visit: one at a...
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Favorite hotels

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxe resort and spa near Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano.

Fora Perks
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    $100 food / beverage credit.

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    Breakfast daily.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

Set in the exclusive Recoleta neighborhood, Four Seasons is a combination of an early-20th-century mansion and a contemporary high-rise, offering the best of modern comfort with European-style glamour.

Fora Perks
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    When you book Four Seasons through Fora, you will enjoy exclusive Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits. Your advisor will be pleased to give you more details.

Design Suites Bariloche

A modern 78-room getaway on the banks of Argentina's serene Lago Nahuel Huapi.

Carol's reviews

Carol Johnston made the booking easy and seamless

Carol is fantastic at listening and understanding your requests for planning the perfect getaway. We communicated our preferences for the weekend and she immediately came back with three options for our stay. We are very happy with her thoughtful recommendations. Thanks, Carol!

Great trip through the Rockies.

Many thanks to Carol, for planning this fantastic, bucket-list trip for us! We’d wanted to ride a train through the Canadian Rockies for a long time, but probably never have made it without Carol’s well-researched planning and guidance. She was diligent in keeping us updated around all the steps leading up to this trip, and by the time we took off we knew we’d be well taken care of from start to finish. And we were! Beautiful scenery, terrific accommodations, and excellent recommendations for activities throughout. Wonderful experience!

Get in touch with Carol

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Advisor - Carol Johnston

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Carol Johnston