Kathleen Ortiz

Travel has been my passion. In December 2024, I completed 40 years in the travel industry. As a travel consultant and group travel specialist, organizing and escorting groups within the United States, Western Europe and the Mediterranean, I have visited thirty -three countries. Land tours, pilgrimages and river cruises through the heartland of Europe have showcased the culture and history of those who built the civilizations I love to explore.

During the past few years, I have turned my attention to North America, including Rocky Mountaineer's Canadian Rockies rail tours and Alaskan cruise tours. Cruising the Rivers of the United States has expanded historic and cultural context in showcasing the growth of this nation, as I explored the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland and Missouri Rivers on authentic paddle wheelers.

Central and South America, Costa Rica and Peru have also been of great interest for the variety of experiences available to individuals and families, especially the Inca citadel of Machu Pichu, and the biodiversity and beaches of Costa Rica.

Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and a Master of Arts in Latin American Area Studies. Chosen for inclusion in Outstanding Young Women of America in 1971 and Who's Who in America, Who's Who of American Women, and Who's Who in the World 1995-2007. In 2017 a recipient of the Alfred R. Nelson Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award.

An interest in writing has resulted in over 90 published newspaper articles including a co-authored series on the New Mexico State Constitution, and newsletter articles on Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta. In 2023 I published my first poem. Additional interests are genealogy, languages, photography, New Mexico History and community festivals.

Why retire when the world of travel has so much to offer and I can assist others in achieving their dreams and goals. I welcome new referrals and appointments and the opportunity to share this wonderful world that has so many places to explore.