Tracy VanderMeeden, Travel Planning Professional

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Private villas are where vacation dreams get personal. Think Andalusian stables, backyard swimming coves, and kitchens f...
01/21/2025

Private villas are where vacation dreams get personal. Think Andalusian stables, backyard swimming coves, and kitchens fully stocked for you. Ready to escape to one of these six extraordinary stays?

📷: Villa Macakizi

International dream houses where vacation living gets personal.

So thankful to the Kirkman family for working with me to plan this trip to Costa Rica. Most days of planning travel is j...
01/20/2025

So thankful to the Kirkman family for working with me to plan this trip to Costa Rica. Most days of planning travel is just busy little details, but when all the details come together and you get feedback like this, it makes it all worth it.

“This trip was so wonderful! Tracy started working with me on this one several months ago and she found the amazing 2-bedroom suite at our resort and we knew it was perfect. She worked with us to make sure everything was in place for our trip. She had private transfers waiting for us at the airport and she checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Right before we left the weather got bad and I was afraid our flights would be canceled. She assured me that she was watching the flights and would take care of us if we needed to make changes to our travel. Tracy always goes above and beyond to plan the perfect trip for us. It’s obvious how much she cares about her clients. Can’t wait to see where she sends us next.”

Thessaloníki, Greece’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, boasts a food scene as layered as its history. Start wi...
01/16/2025

Thessaloníki, Greece’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, boasts a food scene as layered as its history. Start with bougatsa and uncover the flavors that earned this city global acclaim.

📷: Yadid Levy

Tour the sweetest treats in Greece’s second-largest city.

Baja California Sur invites you to uncover towering waterfalls and cultural gems. Explore Los Cabos’ best day trips, whe...
01/14/2025

Baja California Sur invites you to uncover towering waterfalls and cultural gems. Explore Los Cabos’ best day trips, where desert, sea, and mountains meet. ☀️

📷: Luis García

How to explore the desert, mountains, and sea during a Baja California Sur beach trip.

Had the pleasure of checking out the all new AVA resort in Cancun. It’s a new concept from the Hard Rock resorts with al...
12/12/2024

Had the pleasure of checking out the all new AVA resort in Cancun. It’s a new concept from the Hard Rock resorts with all OCEANFRONT rooms. It’s built on the reef in Cancun, so the beach is not great- so they have gone above and beyond with the pools and other activities. It’s family friendly and has a great kids club, so Mom and Dad can enjoy a little time together. Another huge plus- it’s 10 min from the airport!! Would love to talk to you more abt it if you are looking for a great family trip!!

When clients say “I don’t want to go to Mexico. I want to go somewhere nice.” …this is Mexico, people. Gorgeous, luxurio...
11/12/2024

When clients say “I don’t want to go to Mexico. I want to go somewhere nice.” …this is Mexico, people. Gorgeous, luxurious and impeccable service. Thank you Marisa and Jacob for capturing some incredible pics.

“Each trip to the Big Apple, try to take a small bite. Maybe one day, you will consume it all”
10/14/2024

“Each trip to the Big Apple, try to take a small bite. Maybe one day, you will consume it all”

There are multiple ways to travel and escorted tours are one of the options that I can offer travelers.  I have personal...
09/05/2024

There are multiple ways to travel and escorted tours are one of the options that I can offer travelers. I have personally been on a few different escorted trips and can tell you from first hand knowledge- they are amazing, in my opinion. Here are a few benefits to Escorted tours. As always, if you are looking to plan your vacation, give me a shout.

1. Escorted Trips are Cost-Effective

Tour operators are able to negotiate rates the average traveler can't touch on lodging, transportation, meals, and more. And their all-in pricing eliminates surprises. Instead of piling up credit card charges that sap some of a vacation's joy, tour participants have already prepaid for a host of memorable experiences.

2. Tour Hosts are Like a Best Friend on Speed Dial

Group leaders know their destinations inside and out, and they're experienced at handling anything that might come up. They're always there to assist travelers, providing peace of mind that allows your clients to let go and relax.

3. It's All About Access

Wouldn't it be amazing to visit popular attractions before they open to the public? Or to hang out with a local family of cheesemakers? Or to dine in a palace as guests of the owner? Or to see cheetahs up close? Check, check, check, check. Tour operators can provide unparalleled access to experiences most tourists miss.

4. People Need People

Tour leaders create the sense of community so many people crave these days. Themed itineraries, especially active ones, bring together travelers with common interests, who bond over shared adventures. The friendships forged often endure far longer than the trip.

5. There's Plenty of Freedom and Flexibility

The tour industry has evolved, and there truly are options for all interests and budgets. Many itineraries can be customized, and there's typically plenty of free time built in for those who want to see a destination in their own way.

To say that I LOVED getting these pictures from the Reehl and Boykin family is an understatement. It was an absolute joy...
08/27/2024

To say that I LOVED getting these pictures from the Reehl and Boykin family is an understatement. It was an absolute joy to send this family back to the ranch that my family had such an amazing time at several years ago. 
A ranch vacation provides families a chance to disconnect from daily distractions, enjoy outdoor activities and just relax.
Most ranch vacations are going to include all your food and activities so when you’re on vacation, you can truly just rest.

Top Ten pictures/Stories in London and Paris. June 2024     See photo to read the story.
06/23/2024

Top Ten pictures/Stories in London and Paris. June 2024 See photo to read the story.

Mother daughter trips are so sweet🫶🏻 These 2 took off to Palm Springs for some relaxation, recharging and reconnecting. ...
06/21/2024

Mother daughter trips are so sweet🫶🏻 These 2 took off to Palm Springs for some relaxation, recharging and reconnecting. When your baby goes to college, you need to spoil them when you can.

First trip as HUSBAND & WIFE❤️❤️❤️ I absolutely adore working with honeymoon couples to plan this very special trip. Tha...
06/10/2024

First trip as HUSBAND & WIFE❤️❤️❤️ I absolutely adore working with honeymoon couples to plan this very special trip. Thanks Stephen and Sarah!!

Excited to announce that my website is now available.  If you are interested in planning a trip, please go to https://ww...
06/06/2024

Excited to announce that my website is now available. If you are interested in planning a trip, please go to https://www.travelwithtracyv.com and fill out a new trip request under the Contact section. Special thanks to Nick Dunagan for using so many of his photos

A question that I get asked often is “why do I need a travel advisor if everything is available online?’ Well, that can be part of the problem. EVERYTHING is available online, the great hotels, the really bad ones, the flights with 10 hour layovers, the non-refundable rate that looks so tempting...

One night FREE at The Breakers in Palm Beach 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️Complimentary 4th night free when staying 4 consecutive nigh...
06/05/2024

One night FREE at The Breakers in Palm Beach 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️Complimentary 4th night free when staying 4 consecutive nights or longer. If you haven’t planned your summer vacation yet or if you can travel in late August or September, this is perfect for you.

Free night offer is valid July 7 – September 30, 2024.
Must be booked by a Virtuoso Travel Agency or affiliate. ( hello, me 🫶🏻)
Please note, some restrictions may apply.
Combinable with the 2024 Virtuoso year round benefits and complimentary daily resort benefits listed below:
Daily Buffet Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
$100 USD Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate or for gift cards, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Plus -

Unlimited access to our indoor-outdoor Ocean Fitness center
Daily fitness classes
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout property
Chauffeured Maybach house car service
Overnight valet parking
There is never a resort fee...
With a private beach, four oceanfront pools, 10 restaurants and countless amenities, why vacation anywhere else?

This family 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻They wanted a quiet, relaxing, beautiful beach to just have some great family time.  Nothing makes me ...
05/22/2024

This family 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻They wanted a quiet, relaxing, beautiful beach to just have some great family time. Nothing makes me happier than knowing this family made some great new memories.

When Cheri contacted me about planning a trip this CRUEL SUMMER to Paris bc she has tickets to see Taylor Swift there, h...
05/11/2024

When Cheri contacted me about planning a trip this CRUEL SUMMER to Paris bc she has tickets to see Taylor Swift there, honestly, I was not surprised and ENCHANTED to help. Cheri is the epitome of FEARLESS. She knows ALL TO WELL to live life to the fullest. Aren’t they both just GORGEOUS?

A little more about Sandals Royal Curacao. May 2024Please contact me to talk about your ideal trip to a Sandals resort.
05/07/2024

A little more about Sandals Royal Curacao. May 2024
Please contact me to talk about your ideal trip to a Sandals resort.

River cruising is HOT! It’s all the rage now and the fastest growing demographic to book this type of trip is actually 4...
04/19/2024

River cruising is HOT! It’s all the rage now and the fastest growing demographic to book this type of trip is actually 40 to 55 year-olds. Amazing culinary experiences, elevated levels of service and an easy way to see so much in Europe with only unpacking one time!

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