Kathy King
Owner/Lead Travel Advisor
Kathy King founded The Trip Atelier because her most cherished memories were made through travel. She works with couples, families, and solo travelers to craft unforgettable journeys—whether that’s a hot air balloon ride over Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a Danube river cruise, or relaxing on the beaches of Mauritius.
With a passion for exploring both hidden gems and iconic destinations, Kathy draws from years of solo and family travel to guide clients through the complexities of planning. Her deep knowledge and personal experience help turn your travel dreams into seamless, one-of-a-kind adventures.
S Alishio1 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We went to Paris, and Kathy took away all of the stress of traveling abroad. My family and I had the best time. We had a great place to stay, and a fun itinerary for each day. Even getting to and from the airport was taken care of. Can’t recommend enough!
L Gibbs29 June 2026Kathy was outstanding when it came to helping my wife and I plan our Honeymoon! She was always very organized, attentive and was so great when it came to communication! Planning a Honeymoon can be quite the endeavor, but Kathy with The Trip Atelier was fantastic in making that process a heck of a lot easier! Highly recommend working with her!
I Jacobs29 June 2026Kathy did an excellent job in planning our honeymoon trip to the Caribbean. She was very thorough and patient in laying out possible destinations for us. Everything was very smooth & seamless, she kept us updated regarding payments & plans. She took her time to offer and book excursions for us once we arrived at our destination. We had such a great experience using Kathy!!
E Park19 June 2026We had an amazing experience working with Kathy to plan our honeymoon! From the very beginning, she took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and created an itinerary that perfectly matched our vision while staying within our budget. She handled all the details, made the planning process completely stress-free, and was always available to answer questions and provide recommendations. Throughout the trip, everything went smoothly, and it was clear how much care and effort she put into making sure we had the best experience possible. We truly felt supported every step of the way, and our honeymoon was everything we hoped it would be and more. We are so grateful for her expertise, organization, and dedication. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and reliable travel advisor!
M Mulherin12 December 2025Kathy is fantastic to work with! This is our second trip we have utilized her for and I can say it's been great. Our first trip, she planned a 15 day vacation to Italy and Greece in 2024, with a lot of moving around. She was great at making sure we saw all the things we wanted to and even suggested a handful of tours/sites we didn't even know about. When we were discussing how we wanted to visit Greece, she suggested Crete. It ended up being our favorite island and we want to go back. This year she helped us with a Virgin Voyages cruise and it was great. We really enjoyed the cruise and would go again. I highly recommend Kathy - she is great at organizing fantastic trips, listening to your needs and making sure to be available if someone goes sideways. Can't wait to plan our next trip!
R26 September 2025Kathy King was our fairy godmother when it came to planning our honeymoon in Amsterdam and Switzerland. We wanted romance, comfort, and leisure without too many obligations day-to-day while we were there — and man, did she come through for us. Each of our hotels were an absolute dream with amazing views, incredible restaurants within walking distance, and hospitality to die for. We felt that she understood our personal needs and had an exceptional attention to detail. We’re homebodies and had never traveled to Europe before, but now we have the travel-bug and cannot wait for more adventures. I can’t speak highly enough of Kathy and all she did for us to make our first European experience seamless - from currency exchange, to navigating public transportation, to our trains being unexpectedly cancelled and Kathy helping us find alternative routes. We had the honeymoon of our dreams and will absolutely be using their services again!
K Murphy Smith25 April 2025recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Kathy planned spring break for my family and it was amazing! We never would have chosen Curacao on our own, and are so happy we went. It was a great mix of relaxation and adventure. Kathy found the perfect resort for us within walking distance to downtown Willemstad so we didn’t have to rent a car. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again!
N Parker28 December 2024I went on African Safari to Kenya/Tanzania through Kathy/Trip Atelier & it was a journey that I’ll never forget (easily in my top 5)! It could’ve been a very different experience without Kathy’s preparation & planning down to every last detail. I’m telling you that she left no stone unturned & I felt very safe, looked after, & taken care of, which is priceless when you’re visiting a foreign 3rd world country. Everything from transportation, sanctuaries, parks, animal sightings, camps, guides, security, staff, accommodations, fresh food, etc., was truly impeccable! Glamping at its finest, I assure you! This was a trip of a lifetime & I can’t wait to do it again! I’ll definitely be a repeat customer & am most thankful to Kathy/Trip Atelier for this remarkable & unmatched adventure!💙
H Smith Foust6 June 2024We had the most amazing trip to Paris and Barcelona thanks to Elaine at The Trip Atelier! We have already recommended her to several friends. Our itinerary was exactly what we wanted and she was always available and listened to us and tweaked our itinerary perfectly to match our ideal trip. She also added things to our itinerary we scheduled separately so that it was all in one convenient location on the app! All the accommodations, tours, drivers and activities were absolutely beyond our expectations. We can’t thank her enough for our perfect trip. She took all the stress out of what was initially a very overwhelming experience attempting to plan on our own. We are already planning to use her again! Thank you Elaine and The Trip Atelier!
B Marbury3 May 2024Kathy took us by the hand, and we were stress free planning this trip. She had great ideas for places to stay, things to do, transportation, places to eat. Was a FANTASTIC trip to Jamaica! Highly recommended The Trip Atelier!
J Emore10 April 2024This was our first time working with Kathy King at The Trip Atelier and we are already anxious to start working with her on our next trip! Kathy helped us plan the most incredible family vacation in Costa Rica. She was knowledgeable, accessible, thorough, and mindful of our budget. She even brought some creative problem-solving skills to the table to build out an itinerary that worked for the size of our family and our desire to fit in as much fun and adventure as possible during the 6 nights we had there. We are so grateful to Kathy and all she did to ensure our family had an incredible vacation!
R King4 November 2022Exceptional first hand knowledge of resorts and adventure travel destinations. Willing to say “no” and “we do not recommend” when they believe certain locations are not a fit for your vacation. Not in the business only to make a sale… but to cultivate a continuing relationship. Quite a refreshing way for a trusted advisor to work.
C Holtzinger9 January 2020Kathy did an amazing job. I gave her all my requirements and she found a couple of different options, even when there was little capacity left. She kept me up to date throughout the process and gave great insights. She also answered several questions I had. I felt like I was talking to a friend. I will definitely have Kathy plan future trips for me! Thanks Kathy for booking an amazing trip!!!
L Bryan17 September 2019Kathy is the best! Handled Spring Break plans for 2 large families and we only changed our minds 100 times during the planning! Very patient and informative! I highly recommend K3 Travel!
D Harding9 May 2019Kathy planned our honeymoon to Greece. We visited Santorini, Chania and Athens. It was a blast and she set up everything to our liking. The tours were awesome and not worrying about transportation was also a huge plus!
C Gildon29 December 2018Kathy is a great all around travel agent. She has a passion for what she does and was able to make my first cruise special and memorable for me and my family. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking to travel anywhere. She’s very seasoned and is willing to help from start to finish! Thanks Kathy!
L Cumming Frost20 December 2018Kathy helped up choose the perfect cruise for our family of 5. Each excursion she recommended allowed us to experience each port to the fullest. She truly loves to travel and her travel tips made our vacation absolutely perfect. Highly recommend her and will use her for our next vacation
J Frost20 December 2018From the start you can tell Kathy is a well seasoned traveler. She has extreme knowledge of what is required to travel anywhere in the world. This past summer we took our families first cruise in 15 years. She not only handled all of the booking process for us but as stated before she is a well seasoned traveler. So she had outstanding insight on Excursions while on our cruise . So everything we did was a blast! I would recommend K3 travel to anyone. A special side note. She happened to be on vacation the same time that we were. She took time out of her trip to make sure everything was as we hoped and expected.
L Brinkerhoff Knudsen9 June 2018Last minute (affordable) cruise for eight people? Kathy found a way. Everything went according to planned, no hidden fees, and wonderful arrangements. Kathy was extremely available and easy to work with.
C Moore14 April 2018This team is nothing short of perfection! I had a very easy time booking my travels and Kathy and her team kept me informed and entertained:)Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more