Kathleen Merritt is a travel advisor based in Bowling Green, KY, where she lives with her husband Davis and their two daughters, Molly and Ellie. As a football coach’s wife, Kathleen understands firsthand how demanding life in athletics can be-and how rare and valuable time off truly is. Frequent moves across the country for her husband’s career have fueled her love of travel and shaped her belief that when you do get time away, it should be spent well.
Kathleen specializes in travel for athletes, coaches, and families in the sports industry, including last-minute trips that come together on short notice. Whether it’s an off-season family vacation, a spontaneous getaway between recruiting cycles, or much-needed one-on-one time with your significant other, she knows how to work within tight windows and ever-changing schedules to create meaningful, stress-free travel. While her work with athletes and coaches has made last-minute planning second nature, Kathleen proudly offers short-notice and last-minute travel planning for all clients, no matter the reason. No matter the timeline, Kathleen believes there’s always a way to make the trip happen.
She is especially passionate about helping families plan their first Walt Disney World vacation. Having experienced the magic both as a couple and later through her children’s eyes, Kathleen firmly believes there is no “right age” to take your kids-if you want to go, go. She makes Disney feel approachable, organized, and magical, even for first-time visitors with young children.
Beyond Disney, Kathleen curates romantic escapes and honeymoons designed for reconnection, from over-the-water bungalows to sunset dinners on the beach. She also plans girls’ getaways and bachelorette trips that strike the perfect balance between relaxation and celebration. Her growing portfolio of custom European itineraries blends iconic highlights with immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences, and she designs solo travel that feels safe, empowering, and deeply personal.
At the heart of Kathleen’s approach is a simple philosophy: take the vacation, make the memories, and don’t wait for “someday.” Life is short, and the right trip-planned thoughtfully-can stay with you forever.