Why families and friends use a travel agent
Planning a trip this big means endless tabs, reviews and second-guessing. You want it to be memorable, and you want to enjoy it, not just organize it.
That is where I come in. You tell me who is going and what would make it unforgettable. I find the right place, the right resort and the experiences worth the trip, then book every piece of it.
No guessing which excursion is worth it, and no one stuck planning while everyone else has fun. Including you.
Cydnie BrownYour travel agent in Stacy, MN
Family vacations, girls’ trips, honeymoons and cruises
Trips I plan
- Family adventuresResorts, beaches and islands with something for every age
- Girls’ tripsBeach weeks, birthdays and long weekends with your best friends
- Honeymoons and celebrationsHoneymoons, anniversaries and destination weddings
- CruisesFamily and group cruises, matched to the right ship and cabin
- Theme park vacationsBig rides and bigger memories, planned so the lines stay short
Adventure travel for families and groups
What excites you most?
Every trip I plan is built around one or two experiences your group will never forget, sized for the youngest and the bravest alike.
Snorkel the reef
Calm, shallow reefs with guides who keep little swimmers close.
Zip-line the canopy
Rainforest lines with family harnesses and a view nobody forgets.
Paddle out at sunrise
Glassy water, a board each, and the whole bay to yourselves.
Sail to a private beach
A catamaran day with lunch aboard and a swim stop nobody else knows.
How trip planning works
You dream it. I plan it. You live it.
Tell me who is coming and what you dream of doing
Ages, budget, dates, and the one thing everyone wants to try. You do not need a destination yet.
I design the adventure and book all of it
The boat day, the guided hike, the beach dinner, the right resort and room. One clear itinerary for the whole group.
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You go live it
I stay on call the whole trip. If anything changes, you keep having fun while I fix it.
Ready when you are. Answer a few questions about your group and your dates. I read every one myself and reply personally, usually within two business days.
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What you get when I plan your trip
Text me the whole trip
A canceled tour, a change of plans, a last-minute dinner reservation. You text me and I take care of it.
Booked before you leave
Dining, excursions and private transfers are reserved ahead, so you arrive to a plan, not a to-do list.
Celebration touches
A note in the room, a cake or a bottle of champagne for the birthday, anniversary or honeymoon.
Planned by one person
I take a limited number of trips at a time, so I know your plans in detail and you always reach me, not a call center.
Same price as booking direct. For resort stays, theme park vacations and cruises, the hotels and cruise lines pay me, so my help costs you nothing extra.
Based in Stacy, MN
Your travel agent in Stacy, Minnesota
Hi, I’m Cydnie.
I plan the trips families and friends talk about for years: the reef everyone saw, the dinner nobody wanted to end. I know which resort has the best snorkeling off the beach, which excursions are worth it, and how to build a week where every age has a highlight.
I am based in Stacy, just north of the Twin Cities, and plan for families and friend groups across Chisago County and the north metro, and for clients anywhere in the US. You get the whole trip booked end to end, and someone to text while you are gone.
Guest reviews
What it was like to hand it over
“I knew I would have a great time with my sister, but the entire experience exceeded my expectations.”
“It will remain in my heart forever as beautiful friendships, time with my sister, and immersing myself in nature.”
“My only regret was that I did not pack more swim suits.”
Trip ideas and travel guides
Where will your people go?
Puerto Rico with kids: a five-day plan
Old San Juan forts, a bioluminescent bay and a beach day, no passport needed.
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How to plan a girls’ trip everyone actually goes on
Dates, budgets and the group chat, sorted before anyone books.
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All-inclusive or regular resort? What families should know
Where all-inclusive saves money, and where it quietly costs more.
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Your first family cruise, step by step
Choosing the ship, the cabin and the excursions your kids will love.
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Working with a travel agent in Stacy, MN
Does it cost more to book through a travel advisor?
For resort stays, theme park vacations and cruises, no. The hotels and cruise lines I book with pay me, so you pay the same as booking direct. Custom and multi-stop trips carry a planning fee from $350, agreed before I begin. More on how I am paid.
Do you plan trips for families near Stacy and the north metro?
Yes. I am based in Stacy and plan trips for families and friend groups in North Branch, Forest Lake, Lindstrom, Wyoming, across Chisago County and the north Twin Cities. I also plan for clients anywhere in the United States. Everything works by text and email, with a call whenever you would like one.
What happens after I click Begin planning?
You answer a few questions about who is going, roughly when, and what you would love to do. I read every one myself and reply personally, usually within two business days, with next steps and a time to talk if you would like one.
Do I need to know where I want to go?
Not at all. Tell me who is going, roughly when, and what kind of adventure sounds good, and I will come back with two or three directions that fit, with real prices.
How far ahead should we start planning?
For cruises, theme parks and school-break travel, nine to twelve months ahead gives the best choice of rooms, cabins and excursions. Girls’ trips and long weekends often work with four to six months. Honeymoons do well with a year. Shorter notice is often possible, so it is always worth asking.
What if something changes while we are traveling?
You text me. If a tour is canceled, the weather turns or plans change, I handle it, so you can get back to your vacation.
Your people, somewhere unforgettable
Tell me who is coming and what you dream of doing. I will take it from there.
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