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About Windward + Crown

Kim McCardell, Owner and Travel Advisor,

I always dreamed of traveling for work. So it is not difficult to say that starting a travel company is indeed my dream job. As an advisor, I take great care and joy in getting to know my clients in order to curate personalized and refined itineraries that fulfill their travel dreams. My goal is to exceed client expectations and eliminate the stress of planning and managing your own travels.
I have always had a passion for learning about and exploring the world. In my first career I was a middle school social studies teacher. I immersed my students in global cultures and geography. I envisioned traveling the world to the places I taught about. I carried that love of teaching and learning into planning and managing our extensive family travels. As a family we have gone inside glaciers and volcanoes in Iceland, taken part in beach cleanup and sea turtle patrol on beaches in Hawaii and watched the sunset from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
My professional travels have taken me to many more places around the globe including Costa Rica, South Africa, Mozambique, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Paris and beyond. These business travels help me gain first hand understanding of new destinations while forging relationships with regional travel partners, all in the name of best serving my clients.

When I am not working or traveling, I like to relax at home with my husband, 3 children and 2 dogs. I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends, taxiing my kids to school, sports and social events and playing with my favorite furbabies.

I look forward to connecting with you and planning your next amazing adventure.

Virtuoso Certified Travel Advisor

Press and Accolades

Articles we've been featured in across the web.

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Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers Poll

 We are proud to share that Windward and Crown has been named as a finalist in the Best of Baltimore Weddings Reader's Poll for 2023. This prestigious acknowledgment is featured in the Travel Agencies category, where our dedication to creating dream wedding travels has been recognized by the vibrant Baltimore community.

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Baltimore Magazine

We are thrilled to announce that Windward and Crown has been featured in Baltimore Magazine’s "Women Who Move Maryland 2023" section. As an integral part of the community that propels Maryland forward, Baltimore Magazine has shined the spotlight on the female professionals leading the way in Baltimore and beyond..

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6 Splurges That Turn Trips From Good Into Great - GoBankingRates.com

There are always ways to cut corners when planning a vacation, but sometimes it’s worth paying a little extra to make your trip that much more unforgettable.

The Trip of a Lifetime Awaits You.Are You Ready?