(47 Reviews)
98% Recommended

Maggie Knuteson

Woodbury, MN

Worldwide Experienced Agent

Schedule an appointment to meet with me to discuss your future travel plans. With my years of experience and my own personal travel stories, I can support your planning process for trips all over the world. Whether it is river cruising, classic adventures, or family vacations; I look forward to meeting you and providing the best vacation experience possible.

My Travel Specialties

Classic, Panoramic, and Regional Guided Vacations

Modern guided vacations are very different from your grandmother's guided vacation. With more free time to discover each locale and several nights in each place, guided vacations no longer run you ragged.


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Multi Generation Trips with a Twist

A family reunion is so much sweeter if nobody has to do the work. Imagine the ease of your entire family on a cruise or at an all inclusive resort. All of the fun together, all of the shared memories, none of the cleanup.


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River Cruising with Custom Experiences

Whether you have already experienced a river cruise or this is just a dream, I would like to present you with options for an extraordinary adventure. Each river is unique and so are the experiences available to the guests. My expertise is demonstrating the value of each cruise and to customize your...
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Solo Travel Experiences

For many people the idea of traveling solo is very intimidating. Believe it or not this is becoming a a very common trend. You may find this to be your favorite way to travel. You get to take the wheel on your vacation experience.

Why Travel Solo?

Beach Vacation Expert

I have been working with customers on their vacation plans for over 20 years. The beach, the sand and the turquoise water. Is there any better place to relax? I have helped singles getaways, honeymoon couples, young families and families planning the memory making trips. Whether you are looking for...
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My Travel Albums

Charming Cancun ... Ruins, Cenote & Beaches
AmaWaterways River Cruise
Marvelous Morocco
Dazzling Denmark
Organic Vineyard and Winery
Auto Racing at Circuit of the Americas
Race Car
Romance in Cozumel
Dreams Punta Cana
Flamingoes at Dreams Punta Cana.
Dominican Republic Safari Tour
Bananas for sale
London
On Westminster Bridge
Tahiti culture and history
Fire dancers on the beach.
It's All About the Food
Tahitian lunch, fish, coconut milk and veggies.
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
Over the Water Bungalows
Over the water bungalows in Moorea
Clouds and a rainbow
Tahitian Wedding
The procession before the wedding.

My Travel Stories

Amalyra from Paris to Normandy

Embarking on a river cruise is a voyage of discovery, and my recent journey with AmaWaterways on the Amalyra was nothing short of enchanting. Navigating the serene waters from Paris to Normandy, the Amalyra promised an intimate and personalized experience aboard its smaller ship, hosting only 124...Read more.

Customer Testimonials

Avalon European River Cruise

The trip was fabulous! They are so organized with everything. We did all the city tours that were offered and the one extra tour in Amsterdam. All of the tour guides really knew their stuff. The tours were informative and you learned a lot. After the city tours they gave you free time to do what you wanted. When you left on a tour they had water for you and when you returned to the boat they had juice and a wash cloth for you. You never felt rushed or overwhelmed. They offered a tasting menu for dinner and a grill lunch where you had to sign up because seating was limited. The food was very good but it was more Americanized. Every single person on the boat was very, very nice. Happy hour every day where drinks were only $4. The crew put on a show one night and it was hilarious! I can't say one thing bad about it but if I had to pick one thing it would be to have bigger glasses in the lounge for ice tea. We would take another cruise and would highly recommend it.
Diane N.,North St Paul MN

Anniversary Trip at The El Dorado Royale Mexico

Hi Maggie, It was a wonderful trip. Everything worked out perfectly! We stayed on property the whole time, just relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful weather. They are building what will be the “world’s largest” man-made coral reef so they have blocks that are in the process of sinking into the ocean to form the foundation. It hindered the ocean view and will for about six months, but the end result will be a wonderful addition to the property. They have new restaurants that have opened, the Santa Fe Restaurant was our favorite! Thank you for helping us get this planned so quickly, Maggie! We will be contacting you again for our future trips!
Deb R. Andover, Minnesota

My Reviews

82 of 135 people found this review helpful
Tropical paradise
Maggie was extremely helpful with finding a resort in Punta Cana. Going to a place where there are many choices, it was great to have a helping hand. Her connection and expertise proved worthy as we were well taken care of while before, durong and after our trip. We will be calling on Maggie again and again for our future trips.
By  Angie  from  Ham Lake
Traveled to  Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maggie Knuteson responded:
I am so glad you all had a great trip and were able to make lasting memories.

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137 of 247 people found this review helpful
Best Trip!
We have been working with Maggie for years! She is absolutely wonderful!!! She is very knowledgeable about several destinations, and is very quick to respond and very hard working to find you the best possible vacation!!! We LOVE her!!!!??
By  Jen  from  Shoreview, Mn
Traveled to  Mazatlan ~ Sinaloa ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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46 of 69 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Service
Ms Knuteson provided first class service on both trips we arranged through her. This was especially true on our Alaska trip that was canceled because of the Covid-19 virus. She was able to get all our money refunded without any penalties.
By  Doc D  from  NEW BRIGHTON
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maggie Knuteson responded:
Thank you. I look forward to working with you on your next trip!

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55 of 92 people found this review helpful
Complicated trip, creative solutions
I wanted to plan a surprise trip for my wife, no easy task since it's impossible to "hide" expenditures from my spouse. Our destination was Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Because certain elements of the trip required prepayment, it was sometimes tricky to figure out how to make commitments without exposing the plot to my wife. Maggie always found solutions. She was prompt, kind, and detail-oriented, exactly what you want in a travel agent. I would and have recommended her to friends, and would definitely work with Maggie and with Travel Leaders again.
By  Steve Y.  from  Eagan, MN
Traveled to  Georgia ~ USA
I would not recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maggie Knuteson responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad you both had a memorable trip. The secrecy was a challenge, but I'm happy you were able to tell your wife about your trip in the manner and time you chose. Thank you again, Maggie

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59 of 101 people found this review helpful
A visit to Greece, Holy Land and Italy
Maggie has been our travel agent for several years and she is simply "the best".
By  Paddington  from  Woodbury, MN and Naples, FL
Traveled to  Haifa ~ Israel ~ Middle East
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maggie Knuteson responded:
Thank you for your kind words. It always is my pleasure to work with you!

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Destination Expert:

  • France
  • Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Mexico
  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
  • French Polynesia
  • China
  • Italy
  • Hawaii
  • England
  • Portugal
  • Norway
  • Tahiti

Travel Specialist:

  • All Inclusive
  • Escorted Tours
  • Family Vacations
  • Independent Travel
  • River Cruises
  • Cruises
  • Women's Travel
  • Arts & Culture
  • Luxury
  • Culinary & Foodie
  • European Culture
  • Celebration Travel

Top Travel Partners:

  • Avalon Waterways
  • Disney
  • Globus
  • Alexander & Roberts
  • Insight Vacations
  • Viking
  • Monograms
  • Roadtrips Sports Travel
  • Travel Answers
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • AmaWaterways
  • Princess Cruises®
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Delta Vacations

Certifications/Awards:

  • Hawaii Specialist
  • Princess Commodore

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