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. Frequent moves across the country—thanks to her husband’s career in college athletics—have deepened her love of discovering new places and inspired her to help others do the same. She believes travel should feel personal, inspiring, and absolutely worth the time.
Kathleen is especially passionate about helping families plan their first Walt Disney World vacation. As someone who experienced the magic first as a couple and then through her children’s eyes, she firmly believes there’s no “right age” to take your kids—if you want to go, go. She specializes in making Disney feel approachable, magical, and stress-free, even for first-timers with young kids.
Her planning expertise extends beyond Disney to unforgettable romantic escapes and honeymoons, where couples can reconnect in stunning destinations—from over-the-water bungalows to sunset dinners on the beach. She also curates girls’ getaways and Bachelorette parties filled with a perfect balance of relaxation and celebration, planned with the ease and thoughtfulness she’s known for.
Kathleen has increasingly been crafting custom European itineraries that go far beyond the typical tourist track—combining iconic sights with meaningful, one-of-a-kind experiences. And for those ready to travel solo, she designs trips that are safe, empowering, and deeply personal.
No matter the destination or occasion, Kathleen’s goal is always the same: to remove the stress, handle the details, and help you create the kind of trip that stays with you long after you return home.