Advisor - Dawn Kessler

Dawn Kessler

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    Based in St. Paul, MN

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Adventure & Outdoor Travel
Australia
New Zealand
Portugal
Slovenia
Iceland
Japan
Hawaii

My Story

Former executive that achieved my goal of retiring early to travel the world. Have been to 22 countries with my husband (and favorite travel partner) by my side. Enjoy hiking, biking, pickleball, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Travel Style

My best travel days include a long, challenging hike followed by relaxing on the beach or in a geothermal pool. My itineraries are action packed -- filled with seeing the local sights, taking in nature’s beauty, learning about the local culture, and finding off the beaten path moments. I am always looking for unique opportunities to push myself outside of my comfort zone and experience the wonders of this world.

Reviews (8)

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Stacy F.

travel by cruise

about 1 month ago

We had an outstanding experience working with Dawn Kessler as our travel agent for our Hurtigruten cruise. She didn’t skip a beat from the very beginning — presenting every option clearly so we could make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed. She kept us on track with all key deadlines and checked in at just the right times.

When Hurtigruten unexpectedly changed our disembarkation date and shortened the cruise by two days, Dawn was immediately on top of it. She summarized the important details, laid out our choices with clear pros and cons, and helped us navigate the change with confidence. It was such a relief to have her in our corner during that curveball.

We walked away saying the same thing: we’re so glad we booked through Dawn. Her professionalism, communication, and genuine care made all the difference. We won’t book another trip without her.

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Tracey and Troy S.

travel to Edinburgh

about 2 months ago

Dawn listened and adapted to our groups wants and interests. Was flexible when new interests arose. She did a great job in finding dining and entertainment choices in Edinburgh!

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Tracey and Troy S.

travel to Scotland

about 2 months ago

Dawn was amazing! The itinerary she put together for our trip was well planned, personalized and thorough. We had a wonderful time!

We plan to work with Dawn again on future trips.

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Dawn K.

travel to Tokyo

6 months ago

Dawn was so easy to work with and so very patient. I appreciated her personal knowledge of traveling throughout Japan and had total confidence in her recommendations. I provided input on where we would like to stay and things we wanted to do. Dawn provided multiple options and continued her research whenever I changed my mind, which was often! I hadn’t worked with an agent before, but this experience was so easy and positive, I will in the future.

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Paul K.

travel to Orlando

8 months ago

I book all of our travel through Dawn. It is clearly her passion and her execution is outstanding.

Travel photos

A beautiful view and sea
Sun kisses the horizon of the sea
Bluewater and mountains
A serene lake nestled between majestic peaks