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Judi Faas
Judi Faas
Ankeny, IA Travel Agent
Judi Faas
Ankeny, IA Travel Agent
Journey to Paradise Travel & Tours, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
Specialist Groups, Cruises and Weddings
Travel, Explore, Unwind, Relax! My goal is to ensure your travel is seamless, worry-free, and everything you envisioned. Having traveled to more than 39 countries and islands in the Caribbean, Central America, and the Mediterranean, and armed with my degree in Tourism and Event Planning, I offer personal service and one-on-one attention as I design your unique and personalized journey to paradise.
Planning your experience is my passion!
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
Client Reviews
My Places
Client Testimonials
Areas of expertise
Destinations
Panama
Caribbean
Virgin Islands
Belize
Yucatan
Mediterranean
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Interests
All Inclusive
Beach Vacations
Couples & Romance
Destination Weddings
Honeymoons
Cruises
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Supplier Partners
Delta Vacations
Funjet Vacations
Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
Princess Cruises®
Royal Caribbean
Disney
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My Travel Specialties
All-Inclusive Vacation Specialist
If relaxing on a beach is your type of vacation, all-inclusive resorts are the perfect answer! Having paid for everything up front, money will never be an issue and you will be pampered from arrival to departure. All-inclusive resorts are great options for family reunions and friend getaways as w...
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Cruise Specialist
Imagine gliding through the ocean and viewing the stars in an inky black sky from your balcony or from the top deck of a cruise ship. The utter peace and beauty will amaze you! Visit UNESCO World Heritage sights, explore other cultures, sample amazing culinary creations and enjoy beaches and wate...
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Romance, Group, Family & Cruise Specialist
I love creating your unique and personalized journey to paradise- whether it's a tropical destination, a country steeped in history, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! I am a Certified Leisure Travel Specialist with a BA in Tourism and Event Planning who specializes in romance travel, group and f...
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Family Travel
Family vacations create life-long memories! I can suggest the best options and create a specialized itinerary for your family trip of a lifetime. Explore tropical islands by plane or ship, spend family time interacting with animals, exploring theme parks or ancient ruins, hiking, diving, fishing,...
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Destination Wedding Planner
Are you dreaming of exchanging your vows at sunset on a beautiful Caribbean beach or in a lush, fragrant tropical garden? Maybe a gazebo or chapel by the sea is more of your style? At Journey to Paradise Travel & Tours we take your dreams and create your wedding reality! Your destination is your ...
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Certificates & Awards
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![The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients. This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.](/images/cts_bwc.webp)
![Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge, Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.](/images/cts_leis.webp)
Certified Travel Specialst
Event Planner Minor Univeristy of Northern Iowa
Minor in Tourism - University of Northern Iowa
Tourism and Event Planning UNI
University of Northern IA Tourism Certification
University of Northern IA Event Planning Cert.
NCL Specialist
Mexico Tourism Specialist
St. Lucia Destination Speicalist
AmResorts Specialist
Mexico Destination Speicalist
Mexico Speicalist
Royal Caribbean Specialist
Sandals Certified Weddingmoon Specialist
St. Lucia Tourism Specialist
St. Lucia Specialist
Costa Rica Tourism Specialist
Jamaica Destination Speicalist
Carnival Specialist
Certified Sandals Specialist
Cost Rica Destination Specialist
Costa Rica Specialist
Princess Commodore- Specialist
My Travel Stories
My Photo Albums and Videos
Anniversary Trip
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Dubrovnik Croatia
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Greece
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Dolomite Mountains Italy
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Washington DC
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Resorts for all
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Over Water Bungalows
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Resorts with a Family Flair
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Hard Rock Riviera Maya
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Romantic Destinations
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Destination Wedding Locations
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Cruise Ports
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CLIENT REVIEWS
Rating: 5
22 reviews
100.00% Recommended
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Client Testimonials
Amazing Greek Honeymoon
Thank you for being on top of things and so responsive before and during our trip! We had an AMAZING time!
Athens- Our hotel rooftop bar had an amazing view of the Acropolis. We really enjoyed the walking tour the first night - it was nice to be introduced to the city by foot before exploring on our own.
Mykonos- We were treated like royalty at our hotel and was our favorite hotel on the trip. We really enjoyed the South Coast Tour because it allowed us to explore more of the island and the beaches without paying for the hotel shuttle.
Santorini- The hotel was a good location and was a short walk from Fira which had restaurants, shopping, and amazing views of the caldera.
We had a wonderful honeymoon and created memories we will never forget! THANK YOU so much for being so accommodating with us and creating a wonderful itinerary! We really appreciate it! :)
B & B Fayette, IA
Flawless
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you! Our trip was flawless and amazing! We made a lot of very fun memories. The staff at the resort were incredible and always helpful. The resort was beautiful.
I will definitely recommend you to all friends/family for their travel needs! We will also be looking forward to traveling again in the near future!
Thank you for everything!
NIkki W. - Waterloo, IA
Personal Touch and Attention to Detail
A trip to Disney world is the second vacation we have planned through Judi. After both planning trips on our own and using a different travel agency there is no question we will be using her from here on out. Judi’s attention to detail, quick response time, and personal touch she gives to us every step of the way is outstanding. We feel fortunate that Judi is our travel agent. It truly has made vacation planning easier, and the actual trips themselves more enjoyable.
Craig G, Waverly, IA
Perfect Honeymoon
You were by far the best choice I ever made during my honeymoon planning. You made everything so easy and stress free. I would recommend you to ANYONE. Thank you for making our honeymoon so perfect.
E Russell
Honeymoon was a Blast!
We had so much fun on our honeymoon!!! It was a BLAST!
It was great working with you, thank you for booking a great trip for us! Also, the package you sent was really cute with the candles and lip gloss! We will definitely be booking with you in the future. Thanks again!
Tricia and Aaron K, Waterloo, Iowa
Great Honeymoon Planning
Thank you for all your help and planning and getting us
through this. I am happy that I chose you as our travel agent, and you
certainly earned a returning customer.
Thanks!
Sean H. Cedar Rapids, IA
Destination Wedding Success!
For my destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, I wanted to do the least amount of planning possible. I wanted somebody to do all the work and just tell me what to do. That's exactly what Judi did. I told her what I wanted and she went above and beyond to get it all set up. She always got back to me right away anytime I had a question, as well as my guests. I never had to worry about anything.
I would definitely go through her again for my next trip and would recommend her to anybody.
Brodie C. - Waterloo, IA