Karl Kuenzel

Houston, TX

Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist

I am a trusted travel advisor, independent and certified, who helps individuals and groups of mature adults experience the beauty and wonder of the world.

My goal is to have you take the right cruise on the most appropriate cruise line on ...
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I am a trusted travel advisor, independent and certified, who helps individuals and groups of mature adults experience the beauty and wonder of the world.

My goal is to have you take the right cruise on the most appropriate cruise line on the proper ship to the best destination to provide you with an enjoyable and memorable experience that your will be telling others about for years to come.

Now there are all kinds of cruises to many different destinations. It is kind of like buses. There are school buses, city buses, cross-state buses, and deluxe coaches. Each varies in degrees of comfort and the options offered. All are designed to get from point A to point B. School buses are designed to get from a student’s home to the school and back, usually with three students in a seat. City buses and cross-state buses are designed to get from one part of the city to another or from one state to another. On these the seats are somewhat better than the school buses offer. The deluxe coaches have nice, comfortable, padded seats. Often there is an attendant who can serve hot or cold beverages as well as snacks and sandwiches. Each type of bus offers a different experience.

Now maybe you have cruised before. Maybe you like the cruise line and have a favorite ship. Maybe you always cruise to the same destination year after year after year. There is more out there to experience and enjoy. Each cruise line is different. Each cruise ship is different. Each itinerary is different. Each port is different. I can help you see as much of the world as you want to see while you still can.

When you contact me, you will be setting up an appointment for an initial brief “get acquainted” meeting in which we will discuss your travel dreams and desires and decide whether or not we want to work together. If we are going to work together, I will send you a copy of my Customer Services Agreement. After that I will analyze and research your trip based on the information that you have provided me. Then, I will send you a few recommendations and arrange to discuss these with you. I seek to get you the most value for your money. No doubt, you have worked just as hard for your money as I have. That is why I look for the best value for you. Quality is also important.

While I can book almost any cruise on almost any cruise line, primarily the people with whom I work are retired or near retirement age; not encumbered with work requirements or vacation restrictions. I specialize in Premium, Deluxe, and Luxury Ocean Cruises. Yes, I am a trained and certified cruise specialist.

My clients usually tend to fly business class as opposed to coach. They are looking for value rather than just another cheap get away. My customers benefit from my research and planning so that they can have an enjoyable, memorable vacation without the hassle.

I parlay my experience and expertise gained from 40+ years of living and traveling abroad to provide my customers with more than just a cheap, cookie-cutter cruise on a mass-market cruise line. I represent my customer with the supplier and take care of their travel needs.

Normally, I do not book LAST MINUTE DEALS with first-time customers. I am happy to do this with my regular customers. Likewise, I only book hotels, air, and car rentals as part of a package with people who are booking a cruise with me.

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, ports, and itineraries. I specialize in Premium, Deluxe, and Luxury Ocean Cruises, although I can book almost any cruise for you or for your group.

As part of my service to my guests often I can offer some awesome additional perks over and above what the cruise line may be offering, typically in the form of an on-board credit, as a thank you gift from me.

Not everyone is going to enjoy every cruise. Not everyone is going to be happy with every cruise ship. However, there is a cruise ship and a cruise that is right for everyone. I will help you book the proper cruise and ship for you. I am able to provide better service and more personal attention than the on-line travel agents can. If price is more important to you than service, you probably will be better off booking with someone else.

If you want a cruise you can remember for years to come, the most value for your money, and personal service let’s talk. I’d be happy to set an appointment with you to answer any of your questions regarding the cruise and our services.I work regular business hours Monday through Friday and other times by appointment. Please make an appointment so that we can talk.

https://calendly.com/karl-kuenzel

or leave me a message at Karl.Kuenzel@gmail.com or

1-346-446-2923 on WhatsApp

and I will get back to you.

I look forward to working with you.

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Escorted Tours Travel Expert

Assyrian Gate in the British Museum

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 it related to the other artifacts in the room. Meanwhile, I was on an escorted tour on which our guide explained these facts to us. That was the moment I realized how beneficial escorted vacations are for most tourists.

If you are like me, you work hard every day, every week. When vacation time comes, you do not want your vacation to feel like a typical day at work. You want to rest, relax, and be refreshed. You want someone else to do the driving, the cooking, the cleaning, etc. You want someone else to serve you. You don’t want to wrestle a road map to try to figure out where you are or where you are going. Yet you want to see the sights. You want to have contact with the locals. You want to know what life is like in the part of the world you are visiting. Escorted vacations allow you to do all that and it is my job to pair you with the proper one.

I have lived and worked overseas for a number of years. I have seen numerous tourists totally lost. Unfamiliar with the streets and traffic laws. Totally confused when trying to use the local currency. Unable to speak the language, they approach people on the street asking, “Do you speak English?” Fumbling through an expensive guide book as they try to find an important site or to learn about some historic event.

They would probably have better luck finding Amelia Earhart’s plane than they are having trying to learn if David Livingstone discovered Livingstone Falls, why the port city of Ephesus is so far inland, and so forth.

It is really tragic that they have travelled quite some distance with the goal of seeing something they have dreamed of for a long time, but they are basically helpless. Because of this, I never want other tourists to have to experience these same types of problems.

My promise to you is that if you book an escorted vacation through Enticing Excursions you will get everything you want in a vacation for one single price. It is not just about the price, it is about learning more, about experiencing what the local people encounter in their every day lives. You’ll go deeper into your destination with expert guides and you won’t have to lift a finger yourself throughout the entire trip.

Through my exclusive relationship with the top travel outfitters around the world I will ensure that you are matched with a safe, vetted tour company so you can explore the world hassle-free.

My Travel Stories

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...Read more.

My Reviews

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Our Cruise Was an Enjoyable, Memorable Experience!

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.

By EdwinK from Sun City, Texas
Traveled to Chilean Fjords ~ Chile ~ South America

I would not recommend this agent to my family and friends