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Jacksonville, Florida

Kara O’Connor, MBA, CTA®, is a Certified Travel Associate through The Travel Institute, the gold standard for professional education in travel. The designation reflects industry experience, rigorous coursework and testing, and a commitment to ongoing education. Kara owns Cabanas Coasters Travel, LLC and works with senior executives and other time-pressed professionals who want travel planned with workplace discipline: clear options, strong supplier relationships, and minimal last-minute surprises. While building her travel business, she spent more than a decade in the health insurance industry. This experience is shown in her planning: itineraries are organized, detailed, and planned with fun and relaxation in mind for her clients. Clients trust her with thoughtful business travel, milestone trips that make lasting memories, and leisure travel built around challenging calendars. Based in St. Johns, Florida. MBA, University of Florida. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST150076