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Nicole Krom

Nicole Krom

Emporia, KS Travel Agent

Nicole Krom

Emporia, KS Travel Agent

Island Girl Vacations and Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency

Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and Cruises that is me!

Based in the Midwest for over 20 years I can help you navigate to your chosen destination. I specialize in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico and Cruising. I use my personal travel experience combined with training to provide you with the vacation of your dreams. My goal is to provide you with experience based recommendations to make your travel experience the best it can be.
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
My Places
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Barbados
Jamaica
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Caribbean
Kauai Island
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Interests
Adult Only
Couples & Romance
All Inclusive
Cruises
Beach Vacations
Honeymoons
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Supplier Partners
Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
Princess Cruises®
Celebrity Cruises
Disney
Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Norwegian Cruise Line
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My Travel Specialties

Caribbean,Mexico, Hawaii, and Cruise Specialist
Caribbean,Mexico, Hawaii, and Cruise Specialist
Traveling has been my focus since 2003 with my agency opening in 2013.  I am obsessed with the beautiful beaches and fun options throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. Having explored over 400 resorts I find its the little things that stay with us forever. No matter your focus I bet I have ...
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Certified Sandals Specialist by heart and training
Certified Sandals Specialist by heart and training
Sandals/Beaches resorts have been a passion for me since 2003 when I took my first personal trip. I had a dog eared brochure that had been flipped through more times than I could count. Sandals did not disappoint. The following year we took our three children to Beaches and they fell in love too....
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Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Expert
Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Expert
My interest in destination weddings began with my own wedding in Jamaica, We had a lovely group of friends and family that joined us for the event. I loved sharing with them the many things I had learned about the island; and, they loved the excursions and resort. I have planned Re-Tie the Knot c...
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Certificates & Awards

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 Sandals Specialist
Sandals Certified Specialist
Jamican Specialist
AMR Master Agent
Barbados Specialist
Mexico Specialist

My Travel Stories

Dawes Glacier Tracy Arm Fjord
Alaska Inside Passage with Celebrity
We set out on the Celebrity Solstice for our roundtrip cruise from Seattle the end of August.  Our cruise would take us to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria and back to Seattle.  I wasn’t there all for fun as my sea days were taken up with the Celebrity Seminar at Sea.                Seattle was sunny as we boarded the...
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Norwegian Bliss Inagural Cruise L.A.
Experiencing Bliss with Norwegian
I was fortunate to sail on the Norwegian Bliss Inaugural cruise from L.A. Many now recognise her from her go cart track on the upper decks but this ship had so much more to offer.  Around every corner there was always a new and impressive activity, dining venue, or entertainment option. New cabin options and common areas help to really make this...
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The amazing blues of Santorini Greece
Majestic Princess cruise Rome to Dubai
     My recent  cruise on the Majestic Princess allowed me to see what it was like to visit many ports and have several sea days on the newest ship in the Princess fleet. My own European Cruise started in Rome and ended in Dubai. At just over 2 weeks it was all the vacation days I had left so there are a few things I did a little different than ...
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Punta Cana offers something for everyone
    Punta Cana is a great vacation option from the Midwest.You can be on resort with daylight still left and return after lunch on departure day. It is full of deep soft beaches and warm people. We traveled over St. Patrick’s holiday so we experienced special events at our home base of Breathless Punta Cana. Stop by and I can tell you stories of...
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Exploring Isla Mujeres for you.
We just returned from Isla Mujeres; when I travel I experience as much as I can of each area so I can share this knowledge with you. We stayed at an intimate all inclusive resort and visited another. We did a variety of excursions and rented a golf cart to further explore the island. I also met a wonderful lady that manages and cares for many of...
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My Photo Albums and Videos
Punta Cana resorts
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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.

    Barbados, Caribbean
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Swim with the sea turles, explore caves or enjoy the beaches.
    Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 50 Times
    Been There 24 Times
    Must Do:
    So many tours, food options to experience while meeting the warmest of people.
    Caribbean
    Booked It 100 Times
    Been There 50 Times
    Must Do:
    So many beautiful beaches, people and experiences await you.
    Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Explore the Gardens or the Napali Coast
    Mexico
    Booked It 50 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Experience the Mexican culture
    Suez, Egypt, Africa
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Transit the Canal
    Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit a beach for every day of the year
    Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Swim with the sting rays
    Dickenson Bay, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Stay at Sandals grand Antigua on Dickenson Bay
    Long Bay Beach, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    St. John\'s, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Take a day trip to Barbuda or circumnavigate Antigua
    Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 23 Times
    Been There 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Swim with the piggies, nurse sharks and other animals.
    Freeport, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Spend some time at port, the gardens, or visit one of the beaches.
    George Town, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 18 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Take the water taxi to Stocking Island . Chill at the bar across from the airport while waiting for your flight.
    Great Exuma, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 18 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit Coco Plum beach at low tide or Take the ferry to Stocking Island and Chat n Chill with the sting rays.
    Little Exuma, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 18 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit Tropic of Cancer Beach and Santanas
    Nassau, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Must Do:
    Try the conch salad, experience a Junkanoo, gaze at the beautiful water.
    Paradise Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Experience Atlantis waterpark, aquarium, animal interactions
    Christ Church, Barbados, Caribbean
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Experience the Oistns Fish Fry on Fridays
    St. Lawrence, Barbados, Caribbean
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Walk the gap or the beach
    Dominican Republic, Caribbean
    Booked It 8 Times
    Been There
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Enjoy the beaches or the fun activiites
    Grenada, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    See how they make chocolate or nutmeg
    St. George\'s, Grenada, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Stay at Sandals Grenada or explore the island
    Boscobel Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Enjoy Beaches Resort and its close proximity to all the Ocho rios Activiites.
    Falmouth, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Float down the river on a Bamboo raft, swim in a luminious lagoon or visit Bob Marleys birth place.
    Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 8 Times
    Must Do:
    Scotchies jerk chicken is a muct when staying in Mobay.
    Negril, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Must Do:
    In the capital of casual jump of a cliff or chill it's up to you
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Must Do:
    Climb Dunn's River Falls or visit the Blue Hole
    Runaway Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 6 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Must Do:
    Great location inbetween Mpntego Bay and Ocho RIos
    Trelawny, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Stay at Royalton White Sandas or Blue Waters
    St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    See why the call it the Hawaii of the Caribbean
    Castries, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Explore a waterfall or two
    Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Spend time with your love in one of the Caribbeans Overwater Bungalows
    Marigot Bay, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Take a tour or stay in her palm lined bay
    Pigeon Island, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Climb to Fort Rodney or higher for a spectacular view
    Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Soufriere, St. Lucia, Caribbean
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit the drive through volcano or play in the mud baths
    Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Diving, snorkeling, and Provo Ponies
    Europe
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Greece, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Eat Baklava, lots of balklava
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Visit the Acropilis, temple of Posiden, and old town
    Santorini, Greece, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore Akrotiri, see the blues, and all the colors of beaches
    Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Make a wish to return
    Amalfi, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Enjoy the drive along the coast
    Capri, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Take the Funicular to the top and explore
    Civitavecchia, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Fly in early and Explore Rome
    Naples, Italy, Europe
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore Naples or take the ferry to Capri and Sorrento
    Pompeii, Italy, Europe
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Take a private tour or hire a driver to see all the history.
    Sorrento, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Have pizza with a view
    Vatican City, Italy, Europe
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Tour the Vatican or maybe hear the Pope Speak
    Baja California Sur, Mexico
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit by ship
    Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Visit the Arch of Cabo San Lucas
    Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Relax on the beach
    Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 25 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Spend some time exploring caves and cenote
    Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 25 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Take the bus from on end of the hotel zone to the other to explore
    Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It
    Been There 2 Times
    Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Rent a golf cart and explore the island day or nght
    Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 15 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Stay on resort or visit town
    Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 15 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Play golf or explore the mariana/beach community
    Playacar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Kite surf, zip line ATV, or let sand gravity take over.
    Puerto Aventura, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Mayan yoga anyone?
    Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 25 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Must Do:
    Ex[plore ancient ruins
    Middle East
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    See amazing architecure, ride a camel, shop a souk all in one day.
    Jordan, Middle East
    Booked It
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore Wadi Rum or Petra or just meet the warm people of Jordan
    Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore Wadi Rum or Petra
    Petra, Jordan, Middle East
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Feel like Indiana Jones as you visit Petra
    Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore like you are on Mars or at least where the movies film.
    United Arab Emirates, Middle East
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore acient Mosques and new architechtural masterpieces
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
    Been There
    Must Do:
    See the Souks, th Burj Kalifa, and so many man made wonders
    South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    Explore any way you want.
    Peru, South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    Visit Machu Picchu
    Cuzco, Peru, South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    Take in the local culture and try the local food.
    Inca Trail, Peru, South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    The Inca trail will be challenging dont give up !
    Lima, Peru, South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    Dont miss the water and light show.
    Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
    Booked It
    Must Do:
    Hike, bus, or take the train to see this wonder of the world.
    South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    You must stay in an Over water bungalow
    French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Stop a while and visit with the warm people of the South Pacific
    Bora Bora, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Enjoy the view from your over water Bungalow
    Moorea Island, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Snorkel the protected areas for beautiful coral and vibrant fish.
    Papeete Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Eat at a Roulette(food truck) or visit the market.
    Raiatea, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Take a catamaran around the island.
    Tahaa, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Visit a black pearl farm or drift snorkel.
    Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Take in a South Pacific show, visit a waterfall, or surf.
    Alaska, USA
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There
    Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Night Swim with the Mantas or visit the active volcano.
    Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Pearl Harbor is not to be missed but neither is the beautiful beaches.
    Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Be welcomed with a lei
    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Attend a luau
    Koele, Lanai, Hawaii, USA
    Been There
    Must Do:
    See all the Four Seasons has to offer
    Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Explore Hawaiian History
    Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Take a sunset or whale watching cruise with the one you love
    Lanai City, Lanai, Hawaii, USA
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Hike to Sweet Heart rock
    Lanai Island, Hawaii, USA
    Been There
    Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Take a sunset cruise on the Napali Coast
    Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Be like these crazy kids and repel down a waterfall
    Molokai Island, Hawaii, USA
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Learn from an elder about the oldest Hawaii sites
    Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
    Been There
    Must Do:
    You will find world class shopping
    Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Swim with the Honu
    Waikoloa, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There
    Must Do:
    Be further from town but closer to nature
    Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Must Do:
    Hike or kayak to waterfalls

    Client Testimonials

    No worries when you choose Nicole
    Our travel agent, Nicole Krom has been to a ton of resorts and can find the best fit for you and what you're looking for! She'll also find you the best deals and take care of all the planning, transportation, and flight check-ins! It's so nice to be able to just relax and not worry about anything! Look her up and she will hook you up! Thank you for everything, Nicole! Best vacation EVER"
    Jessica S Emporia, Ks.
    Can't wait to work with her again
    " We would like to thank Nicole for helping us book our trip to Couples Swept Away Negril for a family wedding. She was great to work with and gave us great pointers for the resort. If you're ever looking to take a trip, definitely get a hold of her! We can't wait to work with her again on our next adventure."
    Haley L Emporia, Ks.
    My "perfect" Travel Agent
    "For those of you who love to travel and haven't yet found your 'perfect' travel agent, I have to recommend mine! Nicole Krom of Island Girl Vacations and Travel is amazing! We booked a trip for next year a while ago and yesterday she was able to save us over $2000 because Sandals had a better sale now. I wouldn't have known, but she always goes the extra mile!!"
    Amy A Lenexa, Ks.
    An agent with Patience
    " Nicole was so patient with me when booking hotels for my vacation. I kept changing things and it took me a week to get it right. She was awesome! "
    Tracey P. Americus Kansas
    Thanks for our best vacation ever
    "Nicole, I just wanted to thank you for arranging the best vacation we've ever had and making everything stress free ! I spend all day, everyday managing details at work and at home and it's so rare for me to find a service provider I can trust enough to delegate to. From our initial planning conversations to the night before we left, you kept us on track with everything from deposits, booking airfare, excursion options, and document reminders. I couldn't recommend your service more highly- it's a necessity, not a luxury!"
    Amy A. Lenexa, Kansas
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