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.
Karen Johnson
kjohnson@morriscolumbus.com
M, T, W, Th, F
9:00am–5:00pm
Salt Lake City Office
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Gold Club for more than 20 years (a yearly awarded trip for top agents at Morris Columbus Travel); Cruise specialist for Disney, Princess, Holland America Line, Cunard, Oceana, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Viking Cruises, AMA Waterways, Uniworld, Regent Seven Seas, Specialist for Disney, Mexico, Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Thailand; Employee of the year 2007
Working in the Travel Industry Since 1991
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
When I was growing up, every year my family went to the cabin my Grandpa Aaron built near Jackson Hole. I experienced how a family can form a special bond when they travel together. Later I planned our extended family trip to Disneyland and realized I was hooked!
What started as a part-time hobby more than 30 years ago has turned into a full-time career. I feel fortunate to have had some incredible experiences. Catching a 45 lb king salmon on the Kenai River, visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand, touring ancient castles in Germany, feeding the sharks in Bora Bora, attending the premier for Cars Land in Disneyland, and flying over Waimea Canyon in Kauai. To experience different cultures is incredible!
What's your dream vacation? I am passionate about travel and enjoy creating "once in a lifetime" memories for clients. I have planned vacations for many unique groups such as performance teams, high school trips, family reunions, Alaska fishing, and business incentive groups.
Adventures by Disney, African Travel, AMA Waterways, Abercrombie & Kent, 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, Lindblad Expeditions, Natural Habitat Adventures, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Pleasant Holidays, Princess Cruises, Quark Expeditions, Rail Europe, Regent Seven Seas, Rocky Mountaineer, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Sea Dream Yacht Club, Star Clipper, Tahiti Legends, Trafalgar Tours, Sandals Resorts, Seaborn Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Travel 2, Uniworld, Viking River Cruises, Windstar Luxury Cruises, Zegrahm Expeditions
Alaska, Hawaii, USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Iceland, UK/Ireland, Western Europe, Central Europe, Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, Eastern Europe, Holy Land, Africa, South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica
Most of the US with focus on Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, New York, Florida, California; Mexico; the Caribbean; Costa Rica; UK; Soain; Portugal; France; Netherlands; Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Hungary; Italy; Serbia; Croatia; Bulgaria; Romania; Tahiti; Fiji; Cook Islands; Australia; New Zealand
"I appreciate Karen because she has gone on many of the same vacations our family is interested in. She can provide personal knowledge about various destinations, she is honest with us, and she always tries to get us a great deal."
"Karen has been our travel agent for over 10 years, and we will continue to turn to her for all our travel needs."
"Karen took time to explain options with us, which made me feel great. I will definitely call her again for our travel needs."
"I tried to do things on my own and was confused and spent many hours trying to plan our trip to Hawaii. Karen made it simple and gave some great suggestions. I will call Karen again. What a lifesaver!"
"I just want to compliment two amazing agents! Karen Johnson and Cindy Butler have been doing my Up with Kids! trips for many years now, but the Humanitarian Mexican Cruise that we just completed was so perfectly arranged, it far surpassed any trip yet! They really put their heart and soul into every detail, and the experience was "life changing" for everyone involved. If there is a 100% award.........they should receive the 200% award! I have loved and admired 'my girls' for years, but what they did for my students and parents will be appreciated forever. A huge 'hip hip' for the best group travel agents in Utah!"
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.