About

I’m your travel adviser with 30+ years of professional experience built on a foundation of service, precision, and deep care. My career as a top-producing real estate agent, team leader, mentor, coach, and founder of a real estate prep school taught me how to plan every detail, negotiate for the best outcomes, and deliver white‑glove service every time — skills I now bring to creating unforgettable journeys for my clients.

I’ve been exploring the world since age five and have planned and enjoyed immersive travel across Hawaii, countless cruises, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. That lifetime of travel — combined with a career spent protecting people’s most important investments — means I obsess over the small details that make travel effortless, safe, and extraordinary.

What I offer as your travel adviser:

  • Custon itineraries built around your interests, pace, and budget — whether luxury escapes, multi‑generation family trips, romantic getaways, or cultural deep dives.
  • Expert logistics and vendor management: flights, transfers, private guides, condos and villas, shore excursions, and VIP access — all coordinated flawlessly.
  • Safety, trust, and advocacy: seasoned negotiation skills and contract experience ensure clarity, value, and reliable problem‑solving when plans change.
  • Personal concierge care: I listen deeply, anticipate needs, and handle the details so you can relax and enjoy the moment.
  • Global perspective and local insight: decades of travel and relationships with trusted partners worldwide mean authentic experiences, recommended hidden gems, and seamless transitions.

Why clients choose me

  • A heart for service: I treat every trip like a lifelong client’s most important milestone.
  • Relentless attention to detail: nothing is left to chance — from timing and transfers to dietary needs and special requests.
  • Experience you can trust: three decades of leadership and mentoring translate into calm, clear guidance and flawless execution.

If you want a travel partner who plans like a strategist, cares like a confidante, and curates like a lifelong explorer, let’s design your next unforgettable journey.

ABOUT ME

KATHY MACKAY

Booked and Hooked Travel

Kathy Mackay

Your Next Travel Agent

I’m a custom travel adviser with 30+ years of professional experience built on a foundation of service, precision, and deep care. My career as a top-producing real estate agent, team leader, mentor, coach, and founder of a real estate prep school taught me how to plan with precision, negotiate for the best outcomes, and deliver white‑glove service every time — skills I now bring to creating unforgettable journeys for my clients.

I’ve been exploring the world since age five and have planned and enjoyed immersive travel across Hawaii, countless cruises, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. That lifetime of travel — combined with a career spent protecting people’s most important investments — means I obsess over the small details that make travel effortless, safe, and extraordinary.

What I offer as your travel adviser:

  • Custom itineraries built around your interests, pace, and budget — whether luxury escapes, multi‑generation family trips, romantic getaways, or cultural deep dives.
  • Expert logistics and vendor management: flights, transfers, private guides, condos and villas, shore excursions, and VIP access — all coordinated flawlessly.
  • Safety, trust, and advocacy: seasoned negotiation skills and contract experience ensure clarity, value, and reliable problem‑solving when plans change.
  • Personal concierge care: I listen deeply, anticipate needs, and handle the details so you can relax and enjoy the moment.
  • Global perspective and local insight: decades of travel and relationships with trusted partners worldwide mean authentic experiences, recommended hidden gems, and seamless transitions.

Why clients choose me

  • A heart for service: I treat every trip like a lifelong client’s most important milestone.
  • Relentless attention to detail: nothing is left to chance — from timing and transfers to dietary needs and special requests.
  • Experience you can trust: three decades of leadership and mentoring translate into calm, clear guidance and flawless execution.

If you want a travel partner who plans like a strategist, cares like a confidante, and curates like a lifelong explorer, let’s design your next unforgettable journey.

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY?

KIND WORDS FROM MY LOVELY CLIENTS

"Kathy has saved us money and paid attention to details every step of the way."

— Crsystelle Bodycomb
 

"Kathy planned my shore excursions on my last Hawaii cruise and her excursions were the best I took.  She took into consideration my needs and desires and was spot on."

— Dr. Mark Talmage