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Kim Rickels

Independent Travel Consultant, Black Label Travel
I have been traveling for as long as I can remember. When I’m not traveling, I’m plotting, planning and dreaming of my next adventure, always searching for the world’s most unique and exciting experiences. My life experience has been somewhat eclectic. In addition to my corporate experience, I lived abroad for many years working as a professional actress/singer in Japan, Southeast Asia and Europe. Through it all, I traveled – I worked to travel. I have been a luxury travel advisor for 5 years now and love designing extraordinary itineraries for my clients. Black Label Travel curates all kinds of travel, specializing in adventure travel and also health & wellness travel. We provide customized, inspired luxury travel design & experiences. Our expertise lies in creating unique pathways for our clients to experience the world in a smooth, comfortable fashion, leaving all of the details to us – such as dinner reservations, golf tee times, day tours, convenient flight itineraries and even luggage delivery from doorstep to destination. Like a valued financial advisor, we are entrusted with managing your leisure time – the most valuable of assets. Our unique abilities and distinctive blend of collaboration, knowledge, relationships, coordination, ideas, skills and worldly wisdom allow us to create truly exceptional once-in-a-lifetime experiences, making your long awaited travel dreams come true! With Black Label Travel, your world will expand and your heart will sing. Live. Learn. Travel.
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Experience
11 years
Certifications
CLIA, Aussie Specialist, New Zealand Gold Specialist, Rocky Mountaineer Specialist, Silversea Specialist, Fiji Matai Specialist, Jumeirah Hotel Specialist, France Specialist, Hong Kong Specialist, Thailand Specialist, Kenya Specialist, Windstar Specialist, Uniworld Specialist, Spain Specialist, Switzerland Specialist, AmaWaterways Specialist, Australis Specialist, Cunard Specialist, Princess Cruises Specialist, Ireland Specialist, Oceania Specialist, South Africa Specialist
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Quick Facts

Travel Interests Adventure; Culture, History & Arts; Independent Tours; River Cruising; Safari; Spa Vacations
Favorite Destination Rwanda, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Turkey, Cuba, Hungary, Spain, Portugal
Best Travel Pro Tip Travel light. Traveling with too much luggage is not fun. When packing, lay out all of your clothes and then cut it in half. Packing cubes are a great way to keep your things organized in your suitcase. Use every little space. Put socks and small items in your shoes. And roll, roll, roll your clothes! It's a great space saver.

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