Meet Karen

Expertly chosen. Personally recommended.

I've worked in travel for more than 25 years. I built a trusted brand from the ground up as an entrepreneur, starting my own destination wedding company, and I have industry relationships that span decades. I work with travellers from Uxbridge and Durham Region to the GTA and right across Canada.

For years, couples trusted me with their wedding day, and many still travel with me today. Turn Left Travel is the next chapter, bringing that same level of care to every journey you take.

My story

I've lived in Hong Kong and Thailand, and spent five years as a resort rep in the Dominican Republic. I've worked for tour operators and a travel agency, in management and in educational travel.

How I work

I start with questions. Why this trip? Why now? What matters most to you, and how do you want to feel when you're there? Only then do I recommend the journey that fits you. From our first conversation until you're home again, you'll have an experienced advisor on your side.

The way I travel, for you

When hotels, resorts and tour companies invite me to see what they do, they’re out to impress. I want my clients to experience that too.

So I work with companies I know, where the people take pride in what they deliver.

Recently, clients on a river cruise decided to skip their extension and fly home early. I expected new flights, new transfers and a big bill. It took one phone call. They were home a few days later, thrilled.

Virtuoso member

Through Virtuoso, I can often add value and special touches to your trip, such as room upgrades, resort credits or complimentary breakfast. I'll tell you what's available on yours.

If Not Now, When?

LET'S TALK TRAVEL

Karen Lantigua in a floral top in front of the terraced vineyard hills of the Douro Valley, Portugal
Douro Valley, Portugal
Karen Lantigua standing on the white sand of Maya Bay below limestone cliffs, Thailand
Maya Bay, Thailand
Sydney Opera House and the city skyline across the harbour at golden hour, Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Karen Lantigua in a straw hat taking a sunset selfie in front of the Sandals swings and sign in the Caribbean
Sandals, Caribbean
Karen Lantigua holding a lotus offering at a golden temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Karen Lantigua in a lilac patterned top and sunglasses standing against the rock in front of the Treasury at Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan
Ship sailing through the steep green cliffs of Geirangerfjord past the Seven Sisters waterfall, Norway
Norway