Expertly Planned. Delightfully Easy.
I believe the best vacations feel effortless, even when there is a tremendous amount of planning behind the scenes.
As the owner of Dixie Travels, I specialize in Disney destinations, Universal Orlando, cruises and luxury hotel stays. I combine years of professional travel planning experience with extensive firsthand knowledge to help my clients make smart decisions, skip the overwhelm and enjoy exceptional vacations without having to become the expert themselves.
I travel frequently to the destinations I sell, stay in the resorts, sail on the ships, dine in the restaurants and experience the parks, tours and activities firsthand. That experience shapes everything from the recommendations I make to the details I know are worth prioritizing.
Whether you are planning your first Walt Disney World vacation, choosing your next Disney cruise or looking for the perfect luxury hotel for a weekend away, I would be delighted to help.
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Disney & Universal Theme Parks
Theme park vacations have become increasingly complex, and current firsthand experience matters.
I visit Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando multiple times each year and travel regularly to Disneyland. I have extensive firsthand experience with the resorts, dining, Lightning Lanes, Express Pass, VIP Tours, special events and the details that can completely change how a family experiences the parks.
I use that knowledge to help you choose the right resort, determine how to spend your time and create a strategy that fits your family rather than following a one-size-fits-all touring plan.
WALT DISNEY WORLD | DISNEYLAND | DISNEYLAND PARIS | UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line is one of my deepest areas of firsthand expertise.
I have sailed more than 20 Disney cruises across the entire fleet and continue to sail several times each year. My experience includes itineraries throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, along with every stateroom category from inside rooms to Concierge suites.
That firsthand knowledge allows me to help you compare ships and itineraries, choose the right stateroom and understand the details that can make a significant difference in your cruise experience.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
For families and couples looking beyond Disney Cruise Line, I also book Royal Caribbean cruises.
With an enormous variety of ships, itineraries, staterooms and onboard experiences, choosing the right sailing can make all the difference. I help my clients narrow the options and find the cruise that best fits their vacation style and priorities.
On select sailings, I may also have access to additional Virtuoso benefits.
Adventures by Disney
Some of my family’s most extraordinary travel memories have been made on guided adventures.
I have personally traveled on seven Adventures by Disney itineraries and continue to choose these experiences for my own family’s vacations. From Europe and the American West to expedition-style travel, firsthand experience allows me to help clients understand the differences between itineraries and choose an adventure that fits their interests, travel style and expectations.
I also assist with National Geographic Expeditions for travelers looking for immersive, expertly guided journeys to remarkable destinations around the world.
Disney Aulani
Aulani combines the service and storytelling Disney does so well with an incredible Hawaiian vacation.
Having experienced Aulani with my own family, I can help with everything from selecting the right room or villa to dining, the luau, resort activities and deciding how to balance time at the resort with exploring Oʻahu.
Luxury Hotels
Sometimes you do not need an entire vacation planned. You just need the right hotel.
Through my affiliation with Travel Experts, a Virtuoso Member, as well as other preferred hotel programs, I can offer special benefits at many of the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Depending on the property and program, these may include daily breakfast for two, hotel or resort credits, priority for complimentary upgrades, early check-in, late check-out and other amenities.
There is no planning fee for hotel-only reservations.
Already know where you want to stay? You can browse and book participating Virtuoso properties through my private hotel site or contact me directly for personalized recommendations.
https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/Wagner/hotels
Why Work With Me?
This is where I would pull together the strongest pieces of the positioning we developed for your forms:
Firsthand Experience
I travel frequently to the destinations I sell because firsthand experience matters. My recommendations come from actually staying, sailing, dining and experiencing these vacations myself.
Personalized Planning
There is rarely one “best” resort, ship, itinerary or way to vacation. I make recommendations based on your family, priorities, travel style and budget.
The Details Are My Thing
I am an engineer by education and a planner by nature. I genuinely enjoy the research, strategy and details that most people would rather hand off to someone else.
A Real Person in Your Corner
When you work with Dixie Travels, you work directly with me. I am here to answer questions, offer recommendations, troubleshoot and help you make confident decisions throughout the process.
Ready to Go?
Tell me a little about the vacation you are dreaming about, and I will help you take it from there. Start Planning
