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When you’re ready, Allied Travel staff members are available to help  you create the perfect trip. All you have to do is pack your bags.

DEAN BURTCH | Navigator In Chief

EXPERIENCE
Owner of Allied Travel for 35 years

MOST MEMORABLE VACATION DESTINATIONS
Cairo, Kenya & Tanzania, New York City, Cancun

TOP ALL TIME TRIP
Sailing in the Virgin Islands!

FAVORITE VACATION RESTAURANT
Al & Bob’s Bistro, Nairobi

TOP VACATION ACTIVITIES
Local restaurants, a cold beer with a view, immersion in the people and culture, independent tours with a guide

TRAVEL ADVICE
“Unexpected challenges usually become the memories most cherished, talked about and remembered.”

JULIE BOEDING | Leisure Navigator

EXPERIENCE
30 years in the travel industry, all at Allied Travel

MOST MEMORABLE VACATION DESTINATIONS
Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Hawaii, Boston

TOP VACATION ACTIVITIES
My husband was a history major so we love to visit historic sites and learn more about the local culture. Whenever we’re at a beach destination we do some kind of snorkeling tour and like to do bike tours if available. We always take a least one day just to relax by the pool all day!

DREAM VACATION
I would love to take my husband to Machu Picchu, it’s always been a dream of his. I would also love to take the whole family on an Alaska cruise and land tour, just to see the faces of my kids when they see the glaciers and all the wildlife

BEST PART OF THE JOB
“I love to make travel easy for my clients. Travel can be very stressful at times and I want reduce that stress as much as possible!”

DIANA ROSENBERG | CTC | Leisure Navigator

EXPERIENCE
Over 30 years in the travel industry, 20 at Allied Travel

MOST MEMORABLE VACATION DESTINATIONS
Italy, Costa Rica, China, Canadian Rockies, France

TOP ALL TIME TRIP
A Mediterranean Cruise with my mom. We started in Venice, then on to Athens, Istanbul, Mykonos, Naples, Rome, Florence, Toulon and ended up in Barcelona — so many historical ports of call and all so beautiful. The Amalfi Coast had to be the highlight! Absolutely incredible scenery with the winding roads along the cliffs and ocean

FAVORITE VACATION HOTEL
Dromoland Castle in New Market-on-Fergus and Kilronan Castle in Roscommon, Western Ireland

TOP VACATION ACTIVITIES
The things I never have a chance to do at home — try new foods, go to museums, water activities like parasailing or go snorkeling, ziplining, horseback riding, driving an ATV or golf cart

BEST PART OF THE JOB
My favorite part of being a travel agent is meeting new people and helping them achieve their lifetime dreams whether it be a bucket list trip, romantic honeymoon or that destination they’ve always wanted to see

YEN STONEHOCKER | Leisure Navigator

EXPERIENCE
30 years in the travel industry, 20 at Allied Travel

MOST MEMORABLE VACATION DESTINATIONS
San Diego, Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean cruise

FAVORITE VACATION RESTAURANT
The Chalet on Maui

DREAM VACATION
an around-the-world cruise

TOP VACATION ACTIVITIES
independent exploring, shopping and shows

WILDEST TRIP BOOKED FOR A CLIENT
cruise to Antarctica

TRAVEL ADVICE
“Be adventurous and travel to places you’ve never been!”

JODY VALENTINE | Wedding Navigator

EXPERIENCE
30 years in customer service, marketing and events, 11 years at Allied Travel

MOST MEMORABLE VACATION DESTINATIONS
Britain, France, US Virgin Islands, Hawaii & Mexico

TOP ALL TIME TRIP
We recently spent a week on Maui and it was fantastic! We drove the Road to Hana, saw the sun rise on the top of Haleakala Crater, relaxed on magnificent beaches and did a helicopter tour of the entire island – breathtaking!

FAVORITE VACATION RESTAURANT
Monkey Pod, Maui

TOP VACATION ACTIVITIES
Trying new restaurants, shopping, taking photos, visiting landmarks and historic sites, absorbing as much of the local color as possible — but most of all, scouting perfect destination wedding locations for our wedding couples!

TRAVEL ADVICE
“Upgrading the view from your hotel room is always worth the extra money.”

KIM WHITE | Leisure Navigator

EXPERIENCE
13 years in the travel industry, 8 years at Allied Travel

TOP ALL-TIME TRIP
Spending 9 days in Southern California celebrating my daughter’s graduation.  We were able pack in so many new experiences we haven’t done including snorkeling with sea lions

FAVORITE HOTEL
The Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World.  We upgraded to Club Level and having that concierge service and amenities were well worth the extra cost.  The South Pacific feel and location was perfect for us

WHEN PACKING FOR A VACATION WHAT ARE THE 5 THINGS YOU WON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?
1. My phone
2. Comfortable shoes
3. Reusable water bottle
4. Hat
5. Medical insurance card

BEST PART OF THE JOB
Definitely meeting with my clients!  Planning a vacation is sometimes like putting a puzzle together — I really enjoy trying to find the best location and experience that meets their needs