Introducing
Beyond the Crowds Travel
Hi I'm Kathie Snyders and I own Beyond the Crowds Travel, a division
of A Happy Place Travel LLC.
Welcome to a new type of travel – we specialize in creating memorable travel experiences that take you off the beaten path and away from the crowds, helping you experience a destination and not just travel through it.
Our team of knowledgeable agents are well traveled in Europe, and we partner with destination experts across the globe, so we can help you plan the perfect trip that matches your interests and desires. Our goal is to get to know you and your preferences, so your trip is designed specifically for you.
Choose from our curated river cruises, luxury ocean cruises, specialized golf trips or custom micro-group trips designed just for you.
Your vacation will be crafted to deliver an immersive and enduring experience that will resonate long after your journey concludes.
Hi there!
I'm Kathie Snyders and I'm so glad you're here!
Beyond the Crowds is a boutique travel agency that specializes in creating personalized and unique travel experiences, which take you beyond the typical tourist destinations and beyond the crowds.
For over a decade, we have we have helped hundreds of travelers appreciate micro-group travel, with our personalized planning, making their individual trip unique.
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We partner with local tour companies who know the off-the-beaten-path shops and restaurants, so you'll go places big buses can't go.
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What's on your Bucket List?
500+
CLIENTS SENT ON VACATION
10+
YEARS OF
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
1000+
WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PARTNERS
GLOBAL BRANDS WE PARTNER WITH
kind words from our clients
"Mother/Daughter Trip of a Lifetime!My daughter and I went on an Outlander Immersion Tour with Kathie as our travel specialist. We couldn’t be more happy with our time in Scotland. Everything’s was well planned, we didn’t feel rushed, and Kathie was a phone call or email away if needed. I would happily used Kathie’s services again in the future."
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Lisa & Jessica, Juneau AK
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Genius 12 Month Trip Countdown Checklist
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