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Heidi

Kraft

2 years of experience
Finger Lakes, NY
United States of America (USA)

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Say YES to Life!

About

I love travel, people, and fun…and I really enjoy combining all three to create memories together!  Just say YES to Life and the stories unfold!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

In addition to TripSchool Washington, D.C. 2023 Bootcamp, EF Explore America Washington, D.C. 2024 Orientation and Ride-Along experiences, I have completed 14 student tours in 2 years!!!  Mostly Middle Schoolers [BOS, NYC, and DC] and one involved College Campus visits in Boston and NYC.  My first adult experience was with Group Tours to VT in Sep/Oct 2024!!  Following the TripSchool Fall Foliage training in 2025, I will be engaged with Globus for their Classic New England tour which I am excited about.  I am also a road tripper.  As such, I have knowledge in several cities up and down the East Coast.  I have enjoyed, fun and exploration in:  NYC, VT, Memphis, Nashville & Chattanooga TN, Beaufort SC, central KY, southwestern FL, as well as my home zone in the Finger Lakes Region of NY.

Fun Fact!
I achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a Professional Bowler! Am also a member of the local bowling association's Hall of Fame; inducted in 2019.
Hobbies & Interests
DanceKraft is my side hustle, I primarily teach East Coast Swing, Salsa, and Zydeco. I also enjoy finding bargains and treasures at antique malls and flea markets. Throw in a few rollercoasters for the woo-hoo factor and I'm a happy gal!

Testimonials

EF Explore America Orientation feedback:  Nailed it! Heidi, from your instant engagement with the yellow stickers, you had the group wanting to know more about what you have to say. The content of each one of your commentaries demonstrated that not only were you prepared to present, but you knew exactly who your audience was (Middle & High School students). You gave us an excellent overview of the location, then zoomed the lens in on a captivating story. With each of your commentaries you had us hungry to hear more. Keep up this energy and passion for your locations and I am certain students (and adults) will feel lucky to have you as their Tour Director.

Tour Evaluation feedback:  Heidi is very efficient and responsible. She helps to include GLs into decisions. She is a lot of fun to be with. The students enjoy her energy and positive attitude. She thinks of everything.  She was nice, helpful, professional and responded well with students. She was knowledgeable and spoke well.

Tour Evaluation feedback:  Heidi was very helpful in leading our tour group and was a good collaborator with me when we had to make small changes to the tour over the course of the visit.

Tour Evaluation feedback:  Heidi was amazing. At first, I was concerned but as time went on, she showed her knowledge and expertise. She is full of energy making the trip fun and engaging.

Tour Evaluation feedback:  Heidi did a great job connecting with her teacher leaders and students.  Her intro and preparation for the Holocaust Museum was the best.

Tour Evaluation feedback:  I appreciate your thoughtfulness and the effort you put into making sure we were taken care of.

Student Thank you card: I learned so much from you - not just about the places we visited, but about how to travel with heart, flexibility, and curiosity.  Thank you for all our hard work and for caring about each one of us.

VT Adult Tour:   You're a wonderful tour guide!  You just need a little more enthusiasm (just kidding)!!!  You did a wonderful job leading us - Thank you!

VT Adult Tour:  You did an amazing job with enthusiasm and a lot of patience.  You are smiley, prepared fun, and a pleasure to be around.  I am truly hopeful that when / if I travel again with Bus America Group Tours, that you will be our guide.  Thank you!

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

ROC, BUF, SYR, JFK, LGA, EWR

Licenses

Washington, D.C.

Training

TripSchool Certified Tour Director - 2023

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Course - student and then group coach.

Toastmasters Club Member and past President

Diverbo English Immersion Volunteer Program - LaAlberca, Spain 2016

General Availability

http://tinyurl.com/heidikraftavailability

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