MEET OUR ADVISORS
At Morris Columbus Travel, we prioritize helping you create the best travel experience, from planning to landing at home again. Our travel advisors have helped thousands of people in the Intermountain area and beyond craft their dream vacations. Each of our advisors has his or her own specialties, and all are experts in bringing dreams to life. Call 800-999-4646 to contact our travel advisors today!
FIND THE RIGHT ADVISOR FOR YOU
The travel advisor you work with really defines your travel-planning experience. While all of our advisors are knowledgeable, capable, and helpful, ideally you want to work with someone with whom you really connect. The travel advisor search feature is a powerful tool to help you find an advisor that meets your travel needs. All fields are optional.
Amber Lee Johanson
ajohanson@morriscolumbus.com
T, W, Th, F
9:00am–6:00pm
Salt Lake City Office
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Certified River Cruise Authority; College of Disney graduate, Signature Travel graduate, Princess Cruises graduate, Hawaii Destination specialist, SeaWorld parks and entertainment specialist, Cook Island specialist, Kiwi New Zealand specialist, Ama Waterways certificate of completion, Uni World specialist, Aulani certificate of achievement, Paradise Village Puerto Vallarta specialist, Trafalgar Tours Inside Club member, Regent Seven Seas University, Viking River Cruises specialist, Mexico specialist. Holland America Academy, Sandals/Beaches training, Gold Club (a yearly awarded trip for top agents at Morris Columbus Travel) for 20+ years, Signature Select River Cruise Certified; Hawaii Visitors Bureau Training; Mexico Specialist Program; Disney Adventures Program; Holland America Academy; Trafalgar Training; Sandals/Beaches Specialist Program; Disney Academy; Princess Cruise Lines Commodore; Regent Cruises; Kiwi Specialist; Aussie specialist
Working in the Travel Industry Since 1993
Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, Land Tours, Vacation Packages, Family Travel, Small Group Travel, Solo Travel, Romantic Travel, Luxury Travel, Adventure Travel, LDS History Travel, Missionary Pickup
I have always loved everything about travel! I began my career as a sales assistant for Funjet/Southwest vacations specializing in Mexico, Disneyland, and Las Vegas. In 1998, I was offered a job with Murdock Travel (now Morris Columbus Travel) and have been a leisure agent ever since.
I try to be as informed as possible about airlines, hotels, cruises, and destinations. I have traveled extensively in Hawaii and Mexico and am a South pacific specialist, having traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Cook Islands. Sometimes I escort trips to Europe or other places, and I have been on most major cruise lines. I love getting the best value and price for my clients. When planning for my clients’ trips, I try to view it as though I am planning my own vacation so that every detail will be flawless.
Adventures by Disney, AMA Waterways, Apple Vacations, Avanti Destinations, Beds on Line, Brendan Vacations, Celebrity Cruise Line, Classic Vacations, Club Med, Contiki, Crystal Cruises, Delta Vacations, Disney Cruises, Disney Vacations, Europe Express, Funjet, G Adventures, Globus Family Brands, Holland America Line, Hurtigruten Voyages, Natural Habitat Adventures, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Pleasant Holidays, Princess Cruises, Rail Europe, Regent Seven Seas, Rocky Mountaineer, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Star Clipper, Trafalgar Tours, Sandals Resorts, Seaborn Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Travel 2, Uniworld, Viking River Cruises, Windstar Luxury Cruises
Alaska, Hawaii, USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, Iceland, UK/Ireland, Western Europe, Central Europe, Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, Eastern Europe, South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand
Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji. Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa, Mazatlan, Cabo, Ensenada, Acapulco, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Georgia, Minnesota, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Arizona, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, The Bahamas, Grand Turk, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, St. Martin, Haiti, Costa Rica, Canada, England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain,The Netherlands, Luxemburg, Monte Carlo, Greece, Ireland, Croatia, Wales, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, Belize, Honduras, Portugal
"Amber is very professional. She’s very knowledgeable and helpful. I am very impressed with her ability to work with people." -Eva D.
"Amber shared her personal knowledge and expertise around hotels, tours, and transportation, which helped enable us to make choices and decisions that made our trip so enjoyable. I was pleased overall. Given her busy schedule, different time zones, and waiting for the appropriate timing to book some of the tours and travel segments, I think she did a very good job at providing us great service. Nice job Amber! You made our trip a very memorable and enjoyable experience. Your local knowledge around hotels, tours, and travel was very valuable and helped guide us in the right direction. Thank You!" -James E.
"Amber Lee was very patient and helpful with me. It was my first time using a travel agent and visiting Disneyland. She provided many helpful hints."
"Everything was great. Amber was of great assistance. Thanks!"
"Amber Lee never left us hanging. She called us back to check on anything we needed and even contacted us the day before our cruise to make certain we had everything we needed. She was wonderful!"
"Amber Lee was easy to work with and provided honest opinions about the trip. I appreciate that."
"We will be back with Amber Lee. She was the BEST!!"
"Amber Lee is awesome. We've had great trips thanks to her knowledge and help."
"Amber Lee was very helpful, and professional, since it was our first cruise we needed her help. We were very pleased with Morris Murdock and will return for another cruise or vacation. Thank you!!!"
WHAT DOES A TRAVEL ADVISOR DO?
In a world of Google Flights and Expedia, it’s easy to assume that the era of the travel agent has ended. While it’s true that booking travel from home has never been easier, the role of a travel advisor has only grown in importance, and wise travelers know that working with one is the best way to get the most out of your trip.
Though often used interchangeably, the terms ‘travel agent’ and ‘travel advisor’ convey different things. Our travel advisors serve our clients in an elevated capacity, helping them design the perfect trip for them. Morris Columbus travel advisors start from the ground up, helping travelers know what they want to do and where they want to go. Based on that groundwork, they remove the complexity of booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and—most importantly—experiences.
Morris Columbus Travel has been cultivating strong relationships with travel providers around the world for more than 60 years, so what does that mean for you? When you book your travel with one of our expert travel advisors, you take full advantage of those partnerships. Working with us means you have access to better rates, special promotions and amenities, and more life-changing experiences. We get you through closed doors and really
take your trip to the next level.
Our travel advisors know the travel industry inside and out, but not just because it’s what they do for a living. Every single one of our advisors has a passion for travel. They have each explored the wide world at length, which means they can provide first-hand testimonials about their favorite destinations, hotels, cruise lines, providers, and activities. Want to know the best snorkeling spots in Tahiti or Thailand’s best beaches? Our Morris Columbus travel advisors have hundreds of years of collective experience, and we’re here to help.