Travel Advisor
Kristel Finns
Expertise
- Family Travel,
- Adventure Travel,
- Budget Friendly
Based in
Fort Mill, SC
Profile details
About
I'm a former teacher and now a homeschool mom of teens. I'm a firm believer in the power of experiencing the beautiful people, culture, sights and food around the globe firsthand.
Travel style
I am all about new adventures! I love going to the next destination and adding a new stamp to my passport. You will find me at the street food stand talking to the locals, perusing a local market or scoping out a cultural festival. I love to get the most out of my travels and have an eye for budget-friendly options. Along with my husband and kids, I have navigated Asia, Europe, South America, as well as numerous US National Parks and large cities. I'd love to help clients seeking new experiences have the confidence to experience more of this big, beautiful world!
Kristel's travel guides & trip reports
An Unforgettable Week in Utah in May
Two Days in Santo Domingo
Family Cruise: The Best Way to See Italy for the First Time
Favorite hotels
Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
A historic mountain resort in Asheville, North Carolina, offering luxurious accommodations, a world-class spa and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views.
Fora Perks
- ★
$50 Hotel Credit
- ★
Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione
Where history meets timeless elegance.
The Gaylord Opryland
A unique hotel that features an entire city neighborhood within the premises including restaurants, parks and a river.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
Beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites on North Carolina's notable Vanderbilt estate.
Kristel's travel photos
Kristel's reviews
Kristel provided excellent service and communication and helped bring our travel dreams to life! We weren't 100% sure about which highlight tour to take at our destination because the numerous options were overwhelming. She did some research and found us a wonderful option. In fact, at our hotel, we met a couple who, because they had enjoyed theirs so thoroughly, asked us if we planned to take a highlight tour. We said we planned to (with the company Kristel recommend), and they were thrilled for us because it turned out it was the same company they had used, and said they would have felt sorry for us if we had said we planned to go with a different company because this particular one was so well done. That certainly left us with high expectations, and we weren't disappointed! That's just one example of the kind of insight and recommendations Kristel provided that saved me hours of research and agonizing over what the best options would be. We're already working on our next trips with Kristel's help! Thank you, Kristel!
- Lea Q.
Booked travel to Virginia
- April 2024
Kristel was very helpful. She listened carefully to our preferences and accommodated us with what we desired and found the correct price range. Kristel was very efficient and readily available to make any changes to our plans.
- Evelyn M.
Booked travel to Las Vegas
- April 2024
Krisel did an amazing job with our cruise. Everything went so good. We will definitely use her again.
- Kenneth F.
Booked travel by cruise
- February 2024
Kristel took care of everything. She truly cares about ensuring her clients have the best experience possible. I will use her for all my travel in the future.
- Jason F.
Booked travel to Dominican Republic
- February 2024
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