(23 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Cathy Hawk

Medina, OH

Agent specializing in Europe and Cruises

I have a great amount of knowledge regarding all different types of travel. From custom vacations to guided tours and cruises I love finding the perfect fit for my clients. With so many options available everyone has a type of travel they enjoy. Those types of travel can evolve as we grow. I have helped independent travelers who are just starting their wanderlust in life and young families who are on a budget but want to expose their children to new places. I love being part of the planning and organizing of someone's dreams of traveling the world and helping them see things they have only ever read about. My favorite part of my job is to help a client realize a one-of-a-kind experience that we build together.

My Travel Specialties

My Travel Story

Hello, my name is Cathy Hawk and I love to travel.  I spent many hours when I was young at the airport either dropping my Dad off or picking him up but also we traveled to visit family all over the world. My Grandparents lived in Greece and England, so my family vacations were unconventional but amazing...
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My family at Villa D'Este in Tivoli Italy

Italy Specialist

Italy is a very special country to me.  I have been going for many years and I feel like there is always a reason to go back.  I am very familiar with Rome and Tuscany where I have put together many itineraries for clients.  I love sharing my knowledge for sites, experiences and restaurants


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My husband and I in Florence

European Tour Specialist

I love broadening clients views on how to travel.  There are so many options available nowadays that it can be overwhelming.  I have traveled on custom itineraries as well as on guided tours with companies and I have found great elements to both.  Clients often come to me wanting to just travel with...
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In Gibraltar before Climbing the "Rock"

Cruise Specialist

Cruising is the perfect way to introduce yourself to cities and countries around the world. I have a list of cities and countries I want to return to and spend more time in thanks to cruising. Cruises are the perfect way to see a lot of places all while enjoying great entertainment, food, relaxation...
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On The Pride of America in Hawaii 2022

Alaska Specialist

I have had great success booking groups to Alaska.  I traveled on Norwegian Cruise Lines in 2024 and did Land and Sea with them.  I have also booked many Holland America Cruises for clients in Alaska.


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My Alaska group at Denali National Park

My Travel Albums

England
Tower Bridge view from the Tower of London
Moon Palace Resorts in Cancun, Mexico
Sales rep who gave me a wonderful site tour
360 Experience dinner
Waiting for the dinner show
Enchanted Princess
Amazing ship! Our room is top left corner of pix
Gibraltar 2023
Good morning Gibraltar
Spain 2023
Rear facade of Sagrada Familia

My Travel Stories

Moon Palace Cancun

I have been lucky enough to have been going to The Moon Palace Resorts in Cancun since 2019.  I have been 3 times and will continue going back.  It is a wonderful resort to truely unplug and unwind from real life. The Moon Palace Grand, Sunrise and Nizuc are all next to each other. If you stay at...Read more.

Customer Testimonials

Bucket List Mississippi River Cruise

This Cruise is amazing: the food is outstanding, the entertainment is so fun, the excursions, interesting, the staff amazing and we have made lots of friends. Paul's dream came true and you made it happen. The weather is sunny and warm!
Elsa P. Akron, Ohio

My Reviews

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best Graduation Trip Ever for our Son and Family
Cathy worked very hard to make sure our trip was exactly what we wanted.
By  Ashley  from  Cleveland, Oh
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cathy Hawk responded:
It was such a pleasure working with you to create an amazing itinerary. I am so glad you had a great trip!

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BEST Customer Service
Cathy was a dream to work with. From the very beginning she understood our expectations and she exceeded each and every one. Her knowledge was spot on and she went above and beyond! The day of our sailing we noticed that my daughter's birthdate was wrong on the paperwork. So on the way to the port, she called the cruise line and took care of it, so that there was no confusion once we checked in. She took the stress away from what could of been added while checking-in. Thank you Cathy!!!
By  Tricia B  from  Flat Rock Michigan
Traveled to  Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cathy Hawk responded:
I am so happy that you had an amazing cruise with you daughters and friends! I loved helping you plan this trip. Thanks for reaching out.

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An Amazing Trip to Italy!
From start to finish, Cathy made sure that our daughter had an amazing trip to Italy. She found the best flights and great hotels. Her knowledge of Italy was fantastic. Cathy thought of all the little things that made life much easier! Our daughter had an amazing trip with no hiccups. Thank you Cathy! You are amazing!
By  Diane  from  Medina, Ohi
Traveled to  Florence ~ Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cathy Hawk responded:
It was my pleasure!

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Trip of a lifetime
Cathy was awesome to work with! Our last minute family vacation to Italy needed a quick turnaround. She really took the time to understand what we wanted from our trip and made our dreams a reality. She was able to book us rooms as a family (with a hot breakfast included!), handle transfers and train rides between cities, and suggested destinations we would have never thought of on our own. Cathy went above and beyond in ensuring we had a memorable experience! I valued her attention to details and her ability to thoroughly answer all our questions. I will definitely be asking Cathy to plan future vacations!
By  Lisa  from  Medina, OH
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cathy Hawk responded:
Thank you so much Lisa. You were so easy to work with and very open to suggestions. It was my pleasure to put together this one of a kind Italy vacation for your family.

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Our amazing dream trip to Italy!
From the first moment I talked with Cathy Hawk about our dream trip to Italy, she had so many suggestions for wonderful experiences. She quickly put together a packet of information that clearly laid out all the possibilities. Once we decided on our destinations, she had loads of suggestions for traveling that proved to be very helpful during our 2 weeks in Rome, Tuscany, and Bologna. She shared many tips on packing, flying internationally, and the culture of the regions we were visiting. She followed up with us once we returned to talk about our experiences. Cathy was as excited as we were for our trip. I highly recommend her!
By  Sue  from  North Royalton, OH
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cathy Hawk responded:
It was my pleasure. I can not express how fun it was to hear about your experience on The Collette Spotlight on Tuscany Tour. I felt like I was reliving one of my favorite tours right along with you.

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Destination Expert:

  • United Kingdom
  • Athens
  • Civitavecchia
  • Anchorage
  • Italy
  • Florence
  • Barcelona
  • Denali National Park
  • Bermuda
  • Greece
  • Dubrovnik
  • Rome
  • Icy Strait
  • Costa Rica
  • Gibraltar
  • Vatican City
  • Juneau
  • Mykonos
  • Venice
  • Inside Passage
  • Honolulu, Oahu

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • Groups
  • Family Vacations
  • Global Travel
  • All Inclusive
  • River Cruises
  • World Cruises

Top Travel Partners:

  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • Beaches Resorts by Sandals
  • Holland America Line
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Tauck
  • Avanti Destinations
  • Princess Cruises®
  • Insight Vacations
  • Palace Company
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Viking
  • Marriott Hotels

Certifications/Awards:

  • Completed The Travel Corporation Training 2022
  • Completed Norwegian Cruise Line University 2019
  • Completed OneSource Acadamy for Princess 2019
  • Completed The Hawaiian Island Course 2019
  • Completed Celebrity Cruise Lines Course 2024

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