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Mitch Koester, Travel Advisor

Mitch is here for spirited travelers who are searching to take a leap into what the world has to offer. Specializing in crafting journeys that priortize comfort, luxury, and adventure, he can assure that the one-of-a-kind itineraries he creates turn dreams into unforgettable memories. 

As an expert in small-ship and river cruising, Mitch guides travelers to hidden gems anywhere from the icy fjords of the arctic, the tropical Galápagos Islands, or Europe’s many scenic rivers. Small ships offer an intimate, personalized experience that allows you to fully immerse yourself in every step of the journey. 

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  • Email: mitch@tedblanktravel.com

Mitch's Reviews

Our trip was really great and I am truly glad we did it! Above all else, we appreciate Mitch's excellent service. If it were not for him we would never have done this trip. He handled everything to perfection which we appreciate so much. You were always available and handled everything and answered all of our questions. There is no doubt that Mitch is our official travel agent and we would highly recommend him to anyone taking a trip and needing guidance!
Ann G.
Mitch is great to work with and he's very knowledgeable about traveling. Went the extra mile to make sure our trip ran smoothly and memorably. Booking a second trip through him.
J. M. Brost
We have sailed on Royal Caribbean many times so we are quite familiar. This is the first time though that we have used a travel agent. Even so, we did have questions about it and Mitch was always so quick to respond with an answer. We are glad we hired him to help and know we are in good hands now with the three other international cruises we have scheduled through him.
Traveling Retirees
I can't say enough positive things about how Mitch helped plan our girlfriends' getaway. The communication from the beginning to the end was wonderful. The resort he suggested was just exceptional. We couldn't have asked for a better person to help plan our getaway. Thank you Mitch!
Susie
It felt like we were at home as we moved to and from our own home. No need to wait for our stay, everything was clean and ready for us. Exiting was flawless as well. We were a party of 12 with everyone happy with the arrangements. We would use Ted Blank again in a heart beat! MITCH is the person to work with for your travels!!!
50th Birthday Getaway
Mitch made it easy for us to take our first trip to Europe. He was great at keeping us up to date on our deadlines, making sure we had all our i's dotted and t's crossed. He responded quickly to our emails or phone calls. He was helpful with choosing the shore excursion, giving us information that made the choice easier. Mitch was awesome and so was the trip.
Terjo
Mitch did a fantastic job setting up our 3-week trip to France. We spent 10 days in Paris, plus several days each in various parts of Normandy and Burgundy. Mitch was invaluable in setting up the logistics for our travels, making hotel reservations, lining up private drivers when we wanted, providing train tickets, and even making some dinner reservations for us. With the use of some of the private drivers that Mitch set up, we were able to see even more than what was on our planned itinerary. We were thrilled by all that we were able to see over a period of three weeks, and everything went flawlessly. We would not hesitate to use Mitch's services again.
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