AWK Travel exists for travelers who want more than a packed itinerary and a pretty hotel. You want to actually feel the place you’re in.
Curated experiences that match your pace and priorities — not a generic template
Cultural depth and local insight, not just tourist-tier recommendations
Expert planning so the details are handled and you can travel with confidence
As a certified travel advisor with a background in education, I bring real attention to how people learn, explore, and connect. Every itinerary I design is built around your pace, priorities, and travel style — with cultural immersion, trusted recommendations, and steady support from planning to return flight.
I don’t do cookie-cutter. I do thoughtfully designed journeys that feel like you.
- Certified Travel Advisor (CTA), The Travel Institute
- Virtuoso-affiliated advisor — a by-invitation network of the world's leading travel specialists
- Virtuoso Certified Travel Advisor (in progress, 2026)
- B.S. in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
1. We talk — You share where you want to go, what matters to you, and what you’re hoping to feel on this trip.
2. I plan — I design a custom itinerary built around your priorities: the right pacing, the right experiences, the right level of support.
3. You travel — I handle the details so you can be fully present. I’m available throughout your journey if anything comes up.
"Krystal has now planned 3 magical vacations for us. She really listened to the type of vacations we wanted and tailored activities and experiences that fit us. She also builds in flexibility into the trips so you do not feel stress to always been on a tight schedule. She has also been available to address any issues and has been great at following up. We have had many fun adventures using Krystal and will surely have more in the future! I definitely recommend using Krystal (and have given her name out to many others)."
Zak P., Houston, TX
If you’re still in the dreaming phase, this is a great place to begin. Answer a few questions about your travel style and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Trips designed around your pace, not a standard template
Cultural depth and local access you won’t find on a booking engine
All the details handled, so you can travel without the stress
An advisor who knows you by name — not a call center
You don’t need another vacation. You need a journey that makes you feel more like you.
With curated support and cultural insight, we’ll turn your travel dreams into memories that matter.
"The things that were planned were perfect. And it was just the right amount of things for us to do. It was perfectly paced for us. The trip was tailored for us. It was magical!"
--Cassie S., Houston, Texas