Small Groups, Family Travel & Reunions
Small Groups & Friends
Don't let the name fool you; WAT/Women's Adventure Travels™ LLC does much more than all-women's travel!
Several people liked the all-women trips planned by WAT and inquired if we could do the same for them, their families, and their friends. And so, a Custom Travel division was born here at WAT! It has bene booming ever since.
Anything you see here on the site, we can replicate an exact trip for you or do something similar to your liking and for those traveling with you.
Additionally, we have extended with an additional brand, Lofty Travelers™, where WAT's Adventuress in Chief, Karen Loftus, works as a Luxury Travel & Adventure Advisor, a part of the Virtuoso network.
Lofty Traveler™ is an affiliate of Cloud 10 Travel, powered by Cadence Travel, a Virtuoso®️ Agency/IATA: 05515171.
In whatever umbrella Karen works under, WAT or Lofty, the approach is the same. She can custom design travel for multigenerational families and friends for recreational travel, reunions, and events.
The best first step is to fill out the Contact Form below. Let us know a bit about what you are after, how many people are traveling, when and where, or simply the type of travel you are interested in, the timing, and an estimated budget for the trip. From there, we'll hop on a call on and start planning!
Family Travel
To our surprise, we initially garnered much interest under the family travel umbrella. It was due to the many women who came to our site, took a look, and asked if we could plan similar and different trips for them and their families. As a result, we have designed countless family trips in many configurations.
Karen takes pride in that she is very good at drilling down into each family member, what they are after, and what they want to avoid to make the trip work seamlessly for everyone.
She has designed many dream trips given to grads, be it high school or college, the last big family trip before an adult child moves away, or perhaps a great getaway to celebrate mom's big day or gather the kids over the winter or spring breaks.
Whatever the occasion, we would love to play a part in the planning so you can focus on the fun. I'd love ot hop on a call to discuss this further.
Reunions
Reunions are a fantastic reason to get up, get out and travel to other parts of the country or globe. Whether it is a high school or college reunion and you need to make plans to head back to town, or if you are creating a reunion with your best gals, your hiking, biking, or skiing crew, gathering and celebrating connections, be it friends, families or colleagues is now big on everyone's annual to-do list.
So, let us know if there is a reunion you'd like to attend or one you'd like to create, be it with family, friends, ex-colleagues, employees, or great neighbors from back in the day, as we can make that happen for you and your crew.
What Our Clients Have to Say...
"We needed one more day in every place we visited in Italy!
Some highlights of our trip... cooking class in Florence, horseback riding in the vineyards of Tuscany, swimming in the grottos of Capri, boating around the Amalfi coast.
We loved the culture, the people, the wine, and the food.
We cannot thank Karen Loftus enough for organizing our trip and dreaming up all the special extras to celebrate Cal's graduation.
Amazing!"
-Dana Herr
Wealth Managment Advisor - Merrill Lynch
Family Travel / Graduation Celebration
Florence, Tuscany & Amalfi - ITALY
“A huge thank you to Karen and her team for delivering exceptional service and an impeccable travel planning experience.
Our family enjoyed a stress-free vacation in Aruba, all thanks to Karen's meticulous research and dedication to detail.
She curated the perfect all-inclusive accommodations suitable for four adults and an 8-month-old baby, ensuring a family-friendly environment throughout our stay.
The resort exceeded our expectations with its proximity to the beach, pool, and restaurants, all of which were conveniently located near our accommodation.
The culinary experience was outstanding, offering fantastic food that delighted us all, making our trip truly unforgettable.
Karen's efforts made this vacation possible, and we are immensely grateful for her expertise and hard work.
Thank you for making our time in Aruba so memorable!"
-Joanne Burt - HR China Telecoms America
& Samantha Burt - Assistant Vice President - RT ProExec
Multi-Generational Family Travel
ARUBA
"Coordinating a trip of a lifetime for 10 of us was a feat of nature and Karen did it!
We had a seamless experience, and the fact that we could fully relax was a dream come true because every little detail had been thought of.
The attention to every single detail and her knowledge of all things related to travel to any place! She’s the best!"
-Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson & Associates
"Thank you so much, Karen, for making our Italy adventure a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives.
We loved your attention to detail and follow-up!"
-David Scranton
Stoner Solutions
Multi-Generational Family Travel
Rome, Tuscany & Sorrento - ITALY
“Karen planned a trip for 4 of us to Italy to visit my niece in Florence and then explore other parts of Tuscany. Karen made suggestions of hotels in every area that we would have never known about. She made the arrangements for the hotels, transfers, rental car, and was available any time we had questions throughout the trip.
Beautiful landscape, great food and great wine! The pictures don’t do it justice. We had an absolutely amazing time."
-Sue Koger
Soma Intimates
"Karen Loftus planned an unforgettable trip for us!
Every place she booked was unique and special, not something we would have found on our own.
She was always just a message away, ready to tweak the itinerary if we needed it. Thanks to Karen, our vacation was smooth, memorable, and full of amazing surprises."
-Nicole Koger
Marketing Manager Girls on the Run - Lancaster Lebanon
Family Travel
Rome, Florence, Tuscany - ITALY
"Massive shout out to Karen Loftus! Our family vacation last month looked a little different than usual. At 3:45 AM the morning we were all meeting in Costa Rica, Peter said that he couldn’t go and was checking himself into the ER. Long story short, Alex, Regan and I ended up going without Peter (he made us go) and thanks to Karen, we were able to do it with confidence.
Women's Adventure Travels is always our travel planner, and boy was I happy to have her and her team with this one! I called her at 4AM (emergency status) the day we were flying and she spent hours on the phone with the airline- cancelling flights, getting new options, booking new flights, travel credits, rebooking all our excursions, rental car, etc. You name it, she did it!!!
Alex, Regan and I could focus on Peter and if we were actually going to still go on the trip without him. Regan was flying from Nashville and meeting us in Costa Rica, which made it even more logistically challenging.
We can’t say enough good about Karen and highly recommend contacting her for your next vacation. Whether it’s a weekend in a hotel or a week+ anywhere in the world- she is your girl!! From a long weekend in Iceland for two, to a graduation trip to Europe with extended family, and Turks and Caicos with my mom, this was our 4th vacation using Karen and we will always use her."
-Jennifer West
Executive Director
Girls on the Run Lancaster - Lebanon
Family Travel + Wellness & Adventure
COSTA RICA
“Thank you to Karen for planning and booking the best vacation ever. This milestone trip was to celebrate our daughter’s high school graduation, the first international trip for our girls (18 and 16). I had an itinerary in mind, but wanted expert guidance. Several dear friends (shout out to Girls on the Run) raved about Karen, and they were right—she was fantastic. Most importantly, she was willing to work with my Type A planning personality. Karen was thoughtful, responsive, and made excellent recommendations for hotels, transfers, and tours.
What I loved most, though, was Karen’s reminder to leave space for “Travel Magic.” We truly experienced it: a visit to the Irish church where my husband’s great-great-great-grandparents were married turned into the sweetest vow renewal; locals helped him uncover more about his heritage; and we found his family’s sheep farm—complete with alpacas—at the highest point on the Inishowen Peninsula.
In Paris, not having every meal planned allowed us to follow locals’ advice, leading to the best truffle-infused Béarnaise sauce, wine, and a walk along the Seine to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night. In Menton, our travel magic was a food tour alongside an expat, a UD alum, and Chi Omega—my college and sorority—vacationing from London with her husband and baby. We continued to a restaurant recommended by our guide. An excellent meal, laughs, and a complimentary round of Limoncellos followed, courtesy of our waiter.
Pure travel magic. Something I may not have embraced without Karen’s encouragement. Thank you, Karen, for the meticulous planning, but most of all for teaching us about travel magic."
-Denise Elliott
Member at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Family Travel / Graduation Celebration
IRELAND & FRANCE
Galway, Letterkenny, Dublin, Paris & Menton
"The best ever. This was the first time I took a vacation with my family.
It was so much fun from beginning to end. From the excursions (parasailing, kayak adventure, sunset cruise), to the luxury villa we stayed in, the fish taco lunches on the beach and dinners at Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar and dinner at the highly coveted Coco Bistro were perfect, all places we would have never found on our own.
I also loved watching my granddaughters enjoying themselves.
There isn’t anything I would change.
Karen did a fabulous job putting this itinerary together.
She comes highly recommended."
-Jill Simeral
(Retired - F&M)
Multi-Generational Family Travel
TURKS & CAICOS
"Deep thanks to Karen Loftus and WAT for planning my perfect mother-son authentic adventure ranch vacation!
Thanks to Karen’s connections and extensive research; Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming emerged as the top choice and exceeded our expectations.
Finding a working cattle ranch nestled between the breathtaking Shoshone National Forest and the Wind River Mountain Range was like finding a needle in a haystack out west, and Karen nailed it!
In this world of online planning, having the personalized oversight of someone who understands travel and logistics is priceless.
-Cindy Sawicki
Family Travel - Mother/Son + Wellness & Adventure Travel
WYOMING
“We had an amazing trip to Costa Rica, thanks to Karen’s knowledge and attention to detail.
She created a vacation for us that had the perfect blend of activity and relaxation.
She found the most amazing villa at a boutique resort that totally exceeded our expectations.
She handled every aspect of the planning from start to finish, including a few las- minute flight changes.
Using Karen as a travel planner was a great experience!"
-Michelle Ayers
Owners - Restore Hyper Wellness
Friends & Colleagues / Group Travel
COSTA RICA
We had an incredible trip to Italy.
Karen planned every detail perfectly. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Everything from beginning to end—she is amazing.
Knowledgeable, organized, patient, and a total pleasure to work with.
-Sheila Kann
Karen is extremely responsive, thoughtful and talented.
I have never worked with a better travel agent.
Highly recommend!!
-Nora Siegal, MD, PhD
Family Travel - Mother/Daughter + Wellness & Culinary
Florence, Tuscany - ITALY
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“A huge thank you to Karen Loftus and Women Adventure Travels! Our family vacation to France and Italy was seamless and packed full of great adventures.
After extensive research on Karen’s end, we met, and she presented pages upon pages of information with options of places to see, the best time to see them, and the history of each location we were visiting.
She is incredible!
We highly recommend Karen and Women Adventure Travels; it was a wonderful experience, and her depth and breadth of knowledge seem limitless!”
-Jennifer Middleton West
Executive Director
Girls on the Run, Lancaster - Lebanon
Family Travel / Graduation Travel
FRANCE & ITALY
“Karen nailed it. She paid attention to every detail. The flow couldn’t have fit our family better.
Each accommodation was perfect for where we were on the trip and suited our family very well. She recommended where we stayed and how many rooms to reserve and provided options for the room layout.
She booked our flights, rooms, and rental car and recommended “must-see” vacation spots.
Because of Karen’s diligence and knowledge of what to do, our experience was easy.
Karen is knowledgeable, conscientious, and detail-oriented, and she understands that to have a successful vacation, planning is a must.
She takes the pressure off so that you can enjoy the time you have with your family."
-Doug Herr
Senior VP, Wealth Management Advisor
Merrill Lynch
Family Travel
San Francisco, Sausalito, Yosemite
CALIFORNIA
“Karen really listened to what we wanted and found activities that suited our interests.
She made sure that there was something for everyone.
She also found the most beautiful and unique hotels/rentals that made the experience so enjoyable."
-Libby Johnson
"There was a perfect versatility - a mixture of tours/sightseeing, culinary adventures, diverse lodging, and ample free time to explore."
-Hannah Johnson
Family Travel / Graduation Celebration
SWEDEN, DENMARK, NETHERLANDS
“Working with Karen is the easiest and best way we’ve travelled. She worked with us on our family trip to Turks and Caicos – me, my wife, our two adult girls (22 and 24), and my mother-in-law.
From our airfare, to the Villa, to so many amazing excursions and restaurant reservations- it was the most fantastic family vacation we’ve ever had!
Karen’s connections made it possible for us to do more than we ever imagined. We went on a private sailing excursion, which we would never have known about or been able to navigate. There were questions about our reservation, and we called Karen from the boat; she took care of everything in a matter of minutes.
We ate at Coco Bistro, the hardest reservation on the island, and they treated us like royalty! The manager came over to check on us a few times to make sure we were well taken care of.
She pointed us to a small, local restaurant on the beach, and we mentioned Karen’s name, and the manager beamed from ear to ear, saying how much he liked Karen. We took a selfie and sent it to her.
We will use Karen for all our vacations. We get so much more out of travelling when we work with her.
We highly recommend Karen!"
-Peter West
CFO at Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc
Multigenerational Family Travel + Adventure
TURKS & CAICOS
