Carol Horner
Virginia Beach, VA
Australia, New Zealand, S. Pacific & Japan Expert
By the time I was married, my husband and I decided to purchase our own agency, and we have dedicated our careers to helping people taking fantastic luxury vacations to incredible destinations across the globe. We have instilled a love of travel i...
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By the time I was married, my husband and I decided to purchase our own agency, and we have dedicated our careers to helping people taking fantastic luxury vacations to incredible destinations across the globe. We have instilled a love of travel in our children as well, all of whom have studied and lived abroad, and also planned destination weddings. I am a specialist in the following destinations: Australia — I have traveled to this destination three different times, exploring both coasts of the continent. This is a destination that seems out-of-reach for many people, but I help my clients realize that it's not difficult at all to enjoy this trip of a lifetime. The South Pacific — I love to help my clients explore this diverse and beautiful region. I've taken many trips, but my favorite one was a trip to Tahiti with my husband. We stayed in over water bungalows, received breakfast via canoe delivery, and even incorporated a 7-day cruise around the Polynesian Islands into our itinerary. When you book with me, you know that you have an agent who will be by your side throughout the entire experience. I am known for my expert communication skills. I stay in touch with my clients from the first moment they contact me to begin planning until they return home from their vacation. I am extremely accessible. Recently, one of my clients contacted me to say that she left some jewelry at a hotel in Budapest and asked if I could help her retrieve it. I was able to contact the hotel and ask them to ship the jewelry back home, allowing my client to relax and enjoy the rest of her adventure. Life is too short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Drink the wine. And contact me to begin planning your next unforgettable trip!
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1-757-424-0400
Israel and The Holy Land
A journey to Israel is a journey to a place where the past and present call out to travelers in astonishing ways. There are layers of meaning everywhere you turn in this intense land, and why not? This land and it’s history lie at the very center of the consciousness of Western civilization.
Israel is amazingly dramatic and diverse, even more so when you realize the entire country is the size of New Jersey. When you find yourself in the silent, haunting desert scape near the Dead Sea, spotting ibexes on sheer cliffs that are dotted with caves like those in which the Dead Sea Scrolls lay hidden for more than 18 centuries, it can be hard to believe that less than 60 minutes away is the 19th-century East
European ghetto world of Jerusalem's orthodox Mea Shearim quarter. A few blocks away from Mea Shearim you'll find the labyrinthine medieval Arab bazaars of the Old City, with ancient church bells and calls to prayer from the city's minarets punctuating your wanderings. Hop into a sherut (shared taxi) to Tel Aviv on downtown Jerusalem's Jaffa Road, and in less than an hour you're in a world of white skyscrapers, surfboards, and bikinis on the beach, with the Mediterranean lapping at your feet. Two
hours to the north, and you can be exploring ruined Crusader castles in the green forests of the Galilee mountains.
Today, Israeli society is frenetically inventive, the country's economy is booming, the standard of living has skyrocketed, and many surveys rank Israel's per capita income among the top 20 in the world. Israel is becoming a nation with a lively sense of style and a taste for the good life. Luxury and better-quality hotel accommodations and resorts have popped up all over the country, and visitors will find an interesting array of fine restaurants and shopping opportunities geared to Israeli society at large rather than to visitors. Amid Israel's busy swirl of exoticism, ancient sites, shopping malls, and crowded highways, you can still find young, idealistic kibbutzim and communities in the Negev, where new
immigrants and old-timers are reclaiming the land from the desert as they learn how to live on it, appreciate its wonders, and make it truly their own.
My Travel Albums
Israel
Jordan & the ancient City of Petra
A journey to Israel is a journey to a place where the past and present call out to travelers in astonishing ways. This land and it’s history lie at the very center of the consciousness of Western civilization. Israel is amazingly dramatic and diverse, the more so when you realize the entire country is...Read more.
My Reviews
48 of 66 people found this review helpful
Our European Grand Slam Dream Trip
Carol is so knowledgeable and organized. She is very detail oriented. We had a complicated itinerary and she was on top of every single aspect of our trip. She is personable and has a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure to work with her from start to finish. Can’t wait to plan another trip with her !!
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Mike and Ellen
from
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Traveled to
Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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41 of 61 people found this review helpful
Absolutely loved our trip!
Very knowledgeable about our cruise and was able to guide us in the right direction. She was coordinating us with friends, and she did a very good job making everything go smoothly for us. This wasn't easy.
By
Linda
from
Richmond, Virginia
Traveled to
Baltic Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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79 of 138 people found this review helpful
We have used Carol as our travel agent for many years and have referred many friends to her. Carol has always gone above and beyond with her help, her advice and her dedication to making your trip both easy and memorable.
By
The Gordons
from
Virginia Beach, VA
Traveled to
Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Carol Horner responded:
Thank you for the review. It has certainly been a pleasure to work with you and your family over the years.
Carol
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48 of 77 people found this review helpful
Carol and her team are always very easy to work with. They are professional and are very comprehensive with all the details when booking our travel arrangements. I have utilized her services for many years and will continue to do so in the future.
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Kathy
from
Chesapeake, VA
Traveled to
San Pedro ~ Belize ~ Central America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Carol Horner responded:
After all your instagram pics and videos makde me put Belize on my short list. Always love working with you both! Carol
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41 of 64 people found this review helpful
Carol works hard to make your experience a good one. We have used her for many trips and have always been pleased.
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Kathleen
from
Va. Beach
Traveled to
New Mexico ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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