Hello - I’m Karen Boss – owner of KBoss Travel by Dream Vacations. As a Navy veteran, I developed a travel bug early in life and my love of travel has grown exponentially ever since. I now have the pleasure of planning travel every day!              

Professional Certifications 

There are a lot of great travel agents out there. How do you choose one? You can ask what type of travel they specialize in and see if it aligns with your travel goals. Also, ask what type of training they participate in and certifications they earn to keep their skills current. I specialize in all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean Islands and Mexico, cruising (have certifications with most cruise lines), and tours in Europe (I’m certified with many of the tour suppliers and operators). I am a member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association). CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. They also provide travel agents with valuable training and industry information. 

Some of my certifications include: 

• Jamaica Specialist
• St. Kitts Specialist
• Mexico – Cancun/Riviera Maya Specialist
• Certified Sandals Specialist
• Regent Seven Seas – Luxury Cruise Expert
• Seabourn – Luxury Cruise Specialist
• Norwegian Cruise Lines Master’s Degree
• Virgin Voyages Certified
• Avalon Waterways Specialist
• National Geographic Journeys Specialist (and a member of the G Adventures Agent Advisory Panel)
• Certified Globus Tour Expert/ Globus +Cosmos SpecialistMBA – Monograms Booking Agent Independent Travel Specialist
• Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
• Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
• Special Needs at Sea Certified Accessible Travel Advocate 

Where would you like to go next? Let’s talk about your next adventure!