Martha King Owner, Travel Advisor
Martha King’s wanderlust started as a teenager when she lived in England for a summer. Her love for travel has become a true passion as she continues to explore the world.
Martha strives to create memorable and life-changing travel experiences for her clients. She actively listens for what the client hopes to experience and then uses her expertise and connections to design a custom itinerary. Martha understands each client's expectations for a trip and works closely to discover their unique passions & preferences.
As a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist, Martha is extremely well-connected with suppliers and hoteliers from around the globe, and together they bring clients’ travel dreams to life. Martha King Travel provides exclusive access & immersive experiences that simply cannot be found on the pages of guidebook.
Some of Martha’s favorite travel experiences include expedition adventures to see the polar bears in the Arctic Circle & discovering the uninhabited Galapagos Islands, private safaris in South Africa & Botswana, cruising down the stunning Dalmatian coast in Croatia, meandering through the exotic landscapes of Morocco, meeting local artists & visiting artisan workshops in Italy, hiking through the Highlands of Scotland, and snowmobiling on glaciers in Iceland!
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta
Martha is the Best!!!
“Working with Martha is fabulous! She is super knowledgeable from first hand experience and has the best resources and staff to help plan an amazing trip. She helps to guide you in the various experiences available based on your interests. The drivers and guides assigned were knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous. I felt confident while traveling because of her recommendations for everything from hotel, dining, sites, and events. Thank you Martha!” — Mary
Mary Elizabeth Kaufman Travel Advisor
Having worked in the travel industry since 2012, Mary Elizabeth believes travel is a healthy addiction she is proud to have! Because of her husband's Italian roots, her goal is to travel to all 20 regions of Italy in her lifetime. Mary Elizabeth and her husband, Julian, have three children (all of whom have traveled more in their short lives than she ever did at their ages!), a fabulous son-in-law, and a grand baby on the way! She enjoys planning travel that immerses her clients into the authentic culture of the countries they visit. As Mark Twain wisely said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
Simply the best!
“As somebody who has had the pleasure of some unique travel experiences in the past, I can confidently say Martha and her team are some of the very best at what they do. They have the unique ability to make one feel like a local while also offering the safety and efficiency of a premium service. Be prepared to eat some fantastic meals, obtain access to some of the most exclusive places and create memories you will cherish forever. I can’t recommend them enough!” — Ingrid
Amy Bass Senior Travel Coordinator
Born in the United States but raised in The Netherlands, Amy’s love for travel and exploration began at an early age. After graduating from a Dutch high school, she moved back to the United States to attend college and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. Amy has enjoyed exciting travel adventures in South America, Asia and Europe. Past occupations include operating her own travel agency, and serving as appointments scheduler at the US Department of Justice for US Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Amy lives with her family in Colorado and they love to head to the mountains and ski whenever possible. After nearly 20 years of marriage, she and her husband, Christian, continue to uphold their dreams of traveling as often as possible and have enjoyed experiencing this world with their four children.
Exceeded Expectation!
“Martha planned our honeymoon for us and from the beginning we were impressed by how easy she made the process. When we weren't sure where to go, she advised us on a few locations based on time of year and past experiences in each place. After a hectic season of wedding planning and moving, getting to step into an already planned trip was an incredible gift and relief. We will be using Martha and her team from now on!” — Andrew
Caroline Faulk Travel Coordinator
Caroline is a former English teacher and loves to escape into a book almost as much as escaping to a new destination. Traveling is a passion for Caroline, and she especially enjoys finding experiences and restaurants that are off the beaten path. Caroline and her husband Taylor love traveling together to experience a new place, meet new people, spend time in nature, and share a good meal. As a teacher, it was most important to her to build relationships with her students in order to best meet their needs, and she believes that is equally important in the travel industry. She is a planner by nature, and she will focus on each detail, so the only thing you need to do is enjoy your trip. She is ecstatic to join the talented Martha King Travel team!
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS | BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Our agency affiliation places us among the most prestigious and productive companies in the luxury travel space. Our contacts around the world are often the owners, chief executives and general managers of the hotels and tour companies that are welcoming our clients. As top sellers of the brands listed below, we are able to arrange additional amenities and customized attention for our clients.
Martha King Travel can plan a trip for you anywhere in the world! We are Condé Nast Top Travel Specialists for Italy, the UK, South Africa, family travel and over the top trips. Some of our personal favorite destinations include:
DESTINATION SPECIALTIES
EUROPE & UK
Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, England, Scotland, Ireland
AFRICA
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Morocco
POLAR REGIONS
Antarctica & the Arctic
THE CARIBBEAN
Antigua, Turks & Caicos, BVIs, St. Kitts
CENTRAL AMERICA
Costa Rica
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Tahiti, Bora Bora
SOUTH AMERICA
Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador
Another Fabulous Trip!
“Having completed our third trip working with Martha King, we continue to be amazed and happy with the opportunities afforded by their travel knowledge and collaborations. Martha knows our interests and ensures that every day is filled with experiences that will be enjoyable and memorable. Top-tier flexible guides and excellent hotels along with constant attention to detail add to the reasons that Martha King Travel is our only choice for travel.” — Bill & Gail