A Happy Place Travel
Custom Small Group Travel
Intimate Ships & Trips
A Happy Place Travel LLC, is a woman owned, boutique travel agency. We craft custom small-group travel experiences.
AHP Travel is the parent of two divisions:
It's Celtic Time! specializes in small group travel to Scotland and Ireland, including golf trips and family trips. From custom itineraries and tours to family fun vacations and sightseeing, our highly acclaimed tours and travel planning services can help make your Celtic journey the trip of a lifetime.
Beyond the Crowds was created to include new destinations while keeping with the small group mentality and off the beaten path itineraries of It's Celtic Time! This also gives us the ability to support river cruising with our deep knowledge of the various river cruise lines and river cruise destinations.
We are committed to helping you plan a vacation that is personalized to your specific definition of perfect and create a custom trip designed just for you.
Who We Are
We want to help you experience a destination, not just travel through it.
Our Mission is:
to curate cultural experiences that connect travelers to their chosen destination.
Our Core Values are:
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Commitment to Integrity in everything we do
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Skilled relationship building
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Continuing education as a business and as people
Our vision is:
To help travelers feel a connection to their destination by curating cultural experiences specifically for them.
About Kathie
Kathie began her journey in the travel business with Carlson Wagonlit Travel in 2009, crafting custom itineraries on a part-time basis. In 2013, after helping friends of the family plan a trip to Ireland and Scotland, she wanted to highlight her expertise and created It's Celtic Time! Her passion for travel grew, leading her to transition to a full-time travel agency owner. A transformative six-week European trip in 2019, which included a memorable sail on the Romantic Danube, sparked her love for river cruising.
Since then, Kathie has enriched her expertise by attending the ASTA River Cruise Expo twice, gaining deep insights into the various cruise lines and the rivers they explore. Her specialty now lies in creating bespoke itineraries for small ships and small groups.
Kathie is dedicated to working closely with her clients to understand their preferences, ensuring each trip she designs is unique and enriching.
Kathie is a full service Travel Agent, AmaWaterways River Cruise Certified, Disney Cruise Line Certified, Tourism Ireland Specialist, and a CIE Tours Ireland Expert and a Certified Sandals Specialist.
Plus she is IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network) Accredited.
“I can't believe all that you are doing. You amaze me! Thank you for all your great information and constant watching out for us.
I tell everyone I know about you and your company."
Carol & Paul
"You really are good at this and clearly this is your passion....
I should have added that the key thing you offered was personal communication, care and support!"
Jeff & Family
“Thank you again for everything, you helped get us organized and your help with the timing was wonderful, we couldn’t have done it without you!”
Leigh & Family
Meet Our Team
Together we bring experience, dedication and our own individual strengths to crafting a unique vacation just for you.
Journey Through Our Gallery
