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Kathy

Rawlings

5 years of experience
Frederick, Maryland
United States of America (USA)

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Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.

About

My career choices have always followed my passion for music, hospitality, and travel.  After completing three decades in music education and the restaurant business, my encore career in travel and tourism has evolved from sweet dreams to reality!

In 2016, I became a travel advisor and started my own travel agency K Travels, LLC where I research, plan, and book custom itineraries.  I am a “pied piper” where I entice people to travel the world with me.  During these travels, I like to take cooking classes and then recreate the recipes for friends and family back home.  In 2019, I became a certified tour director/guide.   I have had the pleasure of leading groups of students and adults in and around Arizona, Boston, SW National Parks, Maryland, New England, New York City, Pennsylvania, Orlando, Virginia, and Washington D.C.  

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Local Guide in Annapolis, Maryland:

"Highlights of Annapolis" - This walking tour highlights the historical downtown area of Annapolis, MD

"Lunch, Lighthouse & More"- This tour includes lunch by the water in Southern Maryland, two lighthouses, and maritime museums.

"Sip Enjoy Repeat"- This tour includes a visit, tour, and wine tasting at two eastern shore vineyards and dinner at a boutique winery fashioned after a Spanish  Bodega.

Traditional Irish Music Tour:  I researched, planned, and booked a 10 day over the road tour in Ireland for music students that focused on traditional Irish music.  I was the tour manager and worked with a local guide and driver.

I have led multi-day and single day tours for adults and students in around Maryland, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Private Guide for Washington D.C.: Private Walking Tours of Arlington National Cemetery and Private Half Day Tour of D.C. (White House, Washington Monument, WWII, Vietnam, Lincoln, Korea, and MLK Memorials)

I have led multi-day tours for adults in the Southwest National Parks (Grand Canyon, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Zion).

Fun Fact!
I can play the recorder (musical insturment) with my nose!
Hobbies & Interests
Making Music, Photography, Scrapbooking & Card Making, and collecting different types of Santas

Virtual Tour Experience

I do not have any experience

Testimonials

"Kathy was lovely! She was organized but flexible. While we only had 6 students, getting them out on time was a challenge > so Kathy needed to reorganize on the spot at times. Also if something on our itinerary was closed (like the White House was), she came up with a great alternative and kept us on track. Any question we had she would research immediately to give us options. She was kind to everyone and mothered us without being intrusive (like finding me a package of tissues during a hay fever attack). She was always professional (even when one of our parents would try to push her own agenda), knowledgeable, and easy to be with. I'd choose her for every trip!" -Principal of the Knox School

"Fantastic tour and tour guide! Very informative and enjoyable. Kathy is a true professional, who is knowledgeable, well organized and presents information in an engaging way. There is so much in Annapolis that doesn't meet the eye. Don't leave this lovey town and all it has to offer, without learning the details and "backstory" on a tour with Kathy. You won't regret it!"-R. Peidmont Tours By Locals traveler

"Hi my name is Alea. I'm sending this email to express my gratitude and to personally say thank you for this most amazing once in a lifetime experience for my daughter, her classmates and myself. Our tour guide KATHY RAWLINGS was a pleasure to be around. Her knowledge and experience was astounding. She was very informative, answering all of our questions all the while maintaining a great attitude and an even better sense of humor, making us laugh and push through our most tiring moments." - Adult traveler on a DC/NYC EF Explore America Student Tour

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

BWI, DCA, IDA

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

ITMI

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Trip School Trainings & Workshops: New England Fall Foliage, Neighborhoods of NY & Boston, Storytelling Mastery, Student Tour Mastery, and Mega Training (DC, NYC, BOS)

ITMI: San Francisico, Sausalito, Sonoma, Washington D.C. Masterclass, Southwest National Parks Masterclass

General Availability

2025 Calendar available upon request

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