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Karl Kuenzel

Karl Kuenzel

Houston, TX Travel Agent
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Karl Kuenzel

Houston, TX Travel Agent
Enticing Excursions LLC, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
23 reviews
96% Recommended
7 Years of Experience

World Traveler Specializing in Cruises and Tours

Currently working by appointment only. Schedule your appointment here: calendly.com/karl-kuenzel I am an experienced world traveler who has been around the world twice, lived, studied, and worked abroad on six of the seven continents for nearly 40 years. I enjoy history and take tours as often as possible. Historic sites, museums, castles and cathedrals are among my favorites. I specialize in luxury ocean cruises and escorted tours. Let me put my expertise to work for you. I do the research, planning, and arranging so that you can avoid all the hassle and have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Looking forward to talking with you. Schedule your appointment here: calendly.com/karl-kuenzel
My Travel Specialties

Certificates & Awards

Travel Stories & Media

Client Reviews

My Places

Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Estonia
Alaska
At Sea
Germany
Italy
Fairbanks
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Interests
Accessible Travel
Escorted Tours
Luxury Cruises
World Cruises
Family Vacations
Groups
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Supplier Partners
Holland America Line
Oceania Cruises
Tauck
Celebrity Cruises
Globus
Ponant
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My Travel Specialties

Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist
Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist
What sets me apart from other travel agents is my experience and expertise that I can provide for you. I have been cruising for over 25 years. I have been around the world more than twice -- once on a world cruise and the other times on segments on various cruise lines and ships. I know ships, po...
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Certified Alaska Specialist
Certified Alaska Specialist
You can see Alaska in pictures. You can see Alaska in videos. But to fully grasp the magnificence of Alaska, you must visit it and walk on it. Many people take an inexpensive, quick, round-trip cruise to the Inland Passage. They maybe see a glacier. They maybe see a whale. They maybe see a...
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Food-Lover Cruising
Food-Lover Cruising
One of the reasons that I enjoy cruising is that it provides me access to Michelin quality chef-prepared food that I ordinarily would have to travel to a large city to access. I can prepare and eat a good meal at home. I can visit a local restaurant and have a tasty meal. But the quality v...
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Escorted Tours Travel Expert
Escorted Tours Travel Expert
The last time I was in the British Museum, I can remember visiting the antiquities, parts of the same ancient cultures we studied when we were in school. Near us was a couple who were trying to figure out the importance and the relevance of the frieze, whether it was from Athens or Rome, and how ...
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Accessible Travel Expert
Accessible Travel Expert
15% of the world's population experiences some sort of disability. The number of people with mobility issues increases with the age of the individual. Oh, to be young and physically active again. In my early years I was a high school and college athlete. I worked in a steel warehouse durin...
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Certificates & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world.Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.
CCC
CCC CLIA
Certified Travel Advisor - The Travel Institute
Certified Cruise Counselor - CLIA
Certified Cruise Specialist
CTA The Travel Institute
Verified Travel Advisor - ASTA
VTA ASTA
CTA
Certified Alaska Specialist
VTA
Alaska Speciality
Certified Celebrity Expert
Certified Advisor Oceania Cruises

My Travel Stories

Battle Re-enactment at Rakvere
Old Town Tallinn & Rakvere
It was a step back into the past with this trip to the capital of Estonia and the old medieval fortress. Rakvere is a 14th century castle, which is located approx 1,5hr drive from Tallinn. It was built by the warrior monks of the Livonian Order in 1346. It is a steep climb up a flight of steps from the parking lot to the castle gate. ...
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Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
Visiting the Home of My Ancestors
One of the highlights of my travels has been visiting the home of my ancestors in Germany -- some came from the north (near Berlin) others came from the south (near Munchen/Munich). What a thrill to get off the ship in the port of Rostock and travel about 145 miles to reach the capital of Germany. From here I was able to visit some of the...
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My Photo Albums and Videos
Accessible Travel
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Alaska Range from McKinley Lodge

CLIENT REVIEWS

Rating: 5
23 reviews
95.65% Recommended
Our Cruise Was an Enjoyable, Memorable Experience!
Reviewed By EdwinK - Sun City, Texas | Traveled to Chilean Fjords ~ Chile ~ South America
Karl listened when I explained what kind of vacation we wanted to have. He thoroughly researched and presented us with a couple of options. We selected the one we wanted and Karl did the rest -- planning, organizing, and arranging everything for our cruise as well as our pre- and post- cruise stays. He is great! He did everything for us. Karl has traveled in South America and previously took the same cruise we did. Our vacation was well worth the the cost! Much better than I could have done on my own. I am already talking with him about our next trip.
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Dedicated Professional
Reviewed By Heather G - Cuenca, Ecuador | Traveled to Ecuador ~ South America
Karl is super smart, super organised and super experienced. He is also dedicated to making sure his clients get the best treatment possible while traveling.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Are We Glad We Booked Our CruiseTour with Karl
Reviewed By PK - Taylor, TX | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
I was talking with a coworker last week. We both went on a cruisetour in Alaska this summer. I booked through Karl. My coworker booked with one of those online travel sites. My coworker traveled on one of those big ships with waterslides. They spent a few hours in a couple of ports in the Inside Passage, arrived in Seward, got on a bus, spent a night in Anchorage, got back on the bus the next day and rode up to Fairbanks. They spent two nights in Fairbanks and then flew back home. Karl told me that my family could take one of those less expensive cruisetours so that we could say that we had visited Alaska. Or, we could let him arrange a tour for us. We got to meet with native Alaskans, learn about the Athabascan people including their traditions, dances, and totem poles; learn about the Gold Rush and rode the Great Pass train; saw glaciers, whales, eagles, moose, and bears; stayed two nights at Mt. McKinley and two nights at Denali; saw a Gold Dredge, and learned culture in Fairbanks.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alluring vacation
Reviewed By Lee - Houston TX | Traveled to Caribbean
Karl was up-to-date on everything, including Covid regulations and accessible options for our cruise on Allure of the Seas. He secured an early boarding time for us and assisted us in booking shore excursions. The trip was very relaxing and I didn't have to worry about a thing as he coordinated all the details with me. He was aware of our needs for assistance and booked an accessible balcony for us. That room had better facilities than any I've seen. Thanks for your help, Karl, in planning this vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Enchanting cruise on Enchanted Princess
Reviewed By Lee - Houston Tx | Traveled to Caribbean
Karl carefully researched and provided the most appropriate options for my cruising experience. I'm older, don't like a lot of noisy "music", like to eat, etc. So he interviewed me and used that information to plan my trip , calculating costs and interests and matching that with the cruises available as well as my budget. It was a late season cruise - no hurricanes - and we had smooth sailing all the way. Enchanted Princess was lovely and we were welcomed in all the ports that she visited. Karl advised me about Covid restrictions for each location - much easier when coming on a cruise ship than when you fly into one of these islands! He checked with me regularly to make sure everything was on schedule, my flights and hotels were appropriately booked, and that I was content with the choices I had made. He followed up with me after the cruise to make sure all had gone as planned and offered his services for my next cruise. I will be delighted to use him again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

Client Testimonials

Cruising in the Aftermath of a Pandemic
Karl is great at handling all these challenges to your travel plans.
Karen K Georgetown, TX
The Best Thing I Ever Did Was Take A World Cruise
The best thing I ever did was take a world cruise. Visiting all those countries. Seeing all those ports. Talking with the local people and experiencing the things of their every day lives is beyond words to describe these. Yes, it is a big chunk of time, and it does cost more than a shorter cruise, but it was well worth it, and I am hoping to do so again. You meet new people, who become your friends. You see the exotic -- kamoto dragons, the haka dance and the traditions of the Maori people, the tallest buildings in the world, whales, and canals. This is a once in a life-time experience that I will always treasure and never get tired of talking about. What about you? Let Karl arrange your world tour for you as he did for me.
Orly, T, Mukwonago, WI
Fears Gone Cruising Is The Best!
I did not want to go on our first cruise. I tried to get Mr. Mills to book an all-inclusive resort instead, but we had a special deal for Royal Caribbean. I was so nervous, and was sure I was going to be miserably anxious and overwhelmed the entire time. I came out of that experience not only happy we went, but absolutely in love with cruising. In my opinion, it is the best vacation someone with an anxiety condition can take, because there’s so much preparation that is done to make sure you have a good time.
Haley M, Miami, FL
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