Dee Van Laan

Platinum Advisor

Expert in River & Small-Ship Cruising, Group Travel, Custom Crafted Itineraries, and European & Mediterranean Journeys

I love to travel, and I love planning travel for others just as much! There’s something exciting about turning an idea into a journey — finding the right destination, the right experiences, and putting all the pieces together. 

Over the years, I’ve traveled extensively and turned that experience and my love of travel into a career I truly love! Whether I’m planning a cruise, a custom journey, or travel for a group, I want my clients to be excited about where they’re going and confident that the details have been taken care of.

There are still so many places I want to see — and so many journeys I’d love to help my clients plan!

Specialty Areas of Travel

River & Small-Ship Cruising

I love cruising, especially the more personal experience of river and small-ship cruising! There’s a cruise for almost every type of traveler, and choosing the right ship and itinerary can make all the difference.

I’ll help you find the cruise that fits the way you want to travel, from the itinerary and stateroom to the details before and after you sail. Whether it’s a European river, the Mediterranean, or somewhere farther from home, there’s an amazing journey waiting!

European & Mediterranean Journeys

Europe and the Mediterranean are a big part of what I do and destinations I know and love! Italy is a particular favorite, but there is so much to experience throughout Europe and around the Mediterranean.

Whether you want to explore one destination in depth or combine several stops into one journey, I can help create an itinerary that works from beginning to end — hotels, trains, transfers, tours, experiences and those important logistics in between.

Custom-Crafted Itineraries & Group Travel

No two travelers are exactly alike, and I don’t believe their journeys should be either!

I create custom-crafted itineraries built around where you want to go, what you want to experience, and how you like to travel. I can bring together the hotels, transportation, tours and experiences into one well-planned journey without making every minute of your vacation feel scheduled.

I also love planning group travel! Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or joining others for a shared journey, I can manage the details and logistics that come with getting a group from the idea stage to actually going!

Let’s Start Planning!

Have a destination in mind? Great! Not sure where you want to go yet? That’s okay, too. 

Tell me what you’re dreaming about, and let’s start turning it into your next adventure!

If you would like me to help you plan your vacation please enter my name in the Straight Away Travel Agent Selection field when submitting a vacation quote request form.