(13 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Monique Kiefner

Santee, CA

Alaska

I have been to Alaska multiple times and every time I have had a different experience. Alaska is the place to go if you enjoy breathtaking scenery and spying wildlife in their natural habitat. Bears, puffins, sea birds, sea lions, sea otters, whales, moose, and eagles, are just some of the wildlife you can see on an Alaskan Cruise. Alaska is the land of glaciers and mountains of ice. Small luxury expedition cruise allow the adventurous traveler to see glaciers and wildlife up close. Larger ships cover more ground allowing for a comfortable and efficient way to visit. The cruise season in Alaska begins in late April and continues through September. You can explore the inside passage on a round trip cruise from Vancouver or Seattle. If you don't want to take a cruise you can do a land vacation in the winter and summer as well. The Alaskan Railway is a great way to see the beautiful landscape.

My Travel Specialties

Alaska Expert

As a dedicated travel agent specializing in senior travel, I focus on creating memorable, accessible experiences tailored to Alaska. Having visited this awe-inspiring state multiple times, I know firsthand how much there is to discover, whether it’s by cruise or through a land tour. From witnessing...
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Specialize in USA Travel and Rail Travel

With over 10 years of experience in the travel industry, I feel truly privileged to help make my clients' vacation dreams a reality. Travel is more than just booking flights and hotels—it's about creating unforgettable experiences, and I love being the person who takes the stress out of the planning...
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Alaska

Specializing in Senior Travel

Hello! I’m Monique, a certified travel agent and the heart behind My Senior Travel Buddies, where I specialize in creating supportive, worry-free travel experiences for seniors who may be uneasy about venturing out alone. I understand that travel can be daunting, especially if you've lost a longtime...
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Group Trip on Symphony of the Seas 2024

My Travel Albums

Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky mountaineer

My Travel Stories

Rocky Mountaineer - First Passage to the West

I had the incredible opportunity to experience Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West. We began our journey by flying into Vancouver, where we stayed for two nights before boarding the train. The scenic route took us from Vancouver to Kamloops and on to Banff, with an overnight stop in each...Read more.

My Reviews

Trip planning madee simple
It's always a pleasure planning trips with Monique. She always finds the right itineraries and experiences.
By  Armando  from  San Diego
Traveled to  Italy | Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Introduction to Cruising and connection with great
Monique has been a very reliable and personal travel agent and friend to me. Over the time that I’ve known Monique she has been very professional, gone that extra mile and done it in such a pleasing and helpful manner. Monique is a lovely lady and treats you as an individual in such a loving and professional way
By  sunshine  from  Edmonton, Canada
Traveled to  Panama Canal | Panama | Central America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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London flat
Monique found a delightful two bedroom flat in London for my brother and me.
By  Karen  from  London
Traveled to  London | England | Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Tuscany gourmet food and wine tour
It was an amazing experience. Monique was my point of contact setting up the tours, payments. She set up zoom calls upfront so we could meet fellow travelers. She was extremely helpful. Once there my assumption is we were turned over to her partner Patricia. Pat was amazing & answered all questions while on travel.
By  Love2travel  from  Austin, TX
Traveled to  Tuscany | Italy | Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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There when we need her
Monique was invaluable in setting up the transfers we needed. She even set up a meet and greet reception on the ship.
By  Beach shopper  from  North Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Traveled to  Scandinavia | Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Monique Kiefner responded:
Thank you so much it was my pleasure to make your experience wonderful!

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Destination Expert:

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Vancouver

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • Hosted Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • Groups
  • National Parks
  • Nature
  • Rail

Top Travel Partners:

  • Princess Cruises®
  • CIE Tours
  • Holland America Line
  • Globus
  • Rocky Mountaineer
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Oceania Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • Princess Cruise line Commodore
  • Globus
  • Hawaii Specialist
  • Alaska Certified Specialist
  • AMA Rivercruise Expert

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