Seeing the World: What Kind of Traveler Are You?

If you are like us, you love to travel. Nothing gets you more excited than preparing for the next trip to a place you have never been to before. You love the thrill of choosing the next destination. You look forward to the next phone call with your travel agent. If you could get paid to travel, you would quit your full-time job in a heartbeat.

As travel planners, we have the privilege of combining our passion for travel with our means of making a living. Better yet, we get the reward of being able to help you plan the perfect trip every time you leave your home. Did you know that you could help us help you by letting us know what kind of traveler you are?

It has been our experience that people all have their own preferences when they travel. They all see things just a little bit differently. However, we believe it’s possible to divide travelers into different categories for the purposes of helping them plan. Those categories are listed below. Which one do you fall under?

The Meticulous Planner

Some travelers are meticulous about all of their plans. They want to know exactly when the plane will take off and land, down to the minute. They expect to arrive at the hotel at a specific time. The plan exactly when every meal will be eaten and every activity experienced.

Meticulous planning isn’t ideal for everyone. However, there’s no denying that some people thrive on it. We think that’s great. As concierge travel planners, it is our job to plan as much or as little as the client wants. We find planning everything down to the last minute a refreshing challenge.

The Relaxed Meanderer

The polar opposite of the meticulous planner is the relaxed meanderer. This is a traveler who just wants to know that she and her family will arrive at the chosen destination at some point on the scheduled day. After that, there are few plans to follow. For the relaxed menderer, too many plans are the enemy of a good time.

Meanderers like to do just that. They like to get up in the morning and do whatever appeals to them at the moment. At a Walt Disney World resort, that might mean going out front and hppping on the first bus that goes by. On a cruise, it might mean hanging out by the pool for a couple of hours before hitting the spa.

The Thrill Seeker

Some travelers are less about the plans and more about the thrills. They don’t care how much planning is done as long as they get to experience things that make their heart race and their adrenal glands go into overdrive. Some don’t even care what the particular activities are. As long as they get a rush, that’s all that matters.

Thrill seekers are a little bit more difficult to plan for due to the fact that it’s hard to know what truly constitutes a thrill. What you find thrilling might be boring to someone else. However, there are enough opportunities out there to work with. We can almost always find something.

The Destination Diva

Next up is the destination diva. This is a traveler whose entire focus is on the destination itself. For example, imagine a couple obsessed with Sandals resorts. They don’t care where in the world they travel as long as their final destination is a Sandals. These kinds of travelers know what they want and aren’t willing to compromise.

It can be hard to convince destination divas to try something new. That’s okay. Travel is all about enjoying yourself. If you are hooked on a particular destination and have no interest in going elsewhere, no worries. A good travel planner can make it happen.

The Postcard Perfectionist

The hardest travelers to plan for are the postcard perfectionists. They want everything to be absolutely perfect in every respect. We get that; we really do. You’re spending thousands of dollars every time you travel and you have certain expectations of what each trip will be like. If things don’t go perfectly as planned, you feel like you’ve lost out on something.

We do our best to make every client happy. However, experience has taught us that there’s no such thing as a perfect trip. Even if very small, something always goes wrong. The best we can do is go with the flow and fix what we can.

The Super Sponge

Last but not least is the super sponge. This is a traveler whose only goal is to soak up as much as possible in the allotted time. Always being on the go is a priority. For the super sponge, sleep is an inconvenience. There aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything on this traveler’s list.

Interestingly enough, super sponges come in all shapes, ages, and sizes. Believe it or not, there are senior travelers who seem to have a lot more energy than people 50 years younger. We’ve learned to never judge a book by its cover in this regard.

So, which kind of traveler are you? Maybe you identify with one particular category, or find that you overlap in more than one. It’s all good to us. Just help us help you by letting us know your travel preferences upfront. We can do a better job of helping you plan if we know what you’re thinking.

Matt and Ellen Gerwitz – Travel Agents from Dreamers Do Travels

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Kim Daley

Travel Specialist

From… Orlando, FL

With DDT since… 2015
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…

Disney Cruise Line and traveling EuropeDream Vacation… Adventures By Disney Private Jet Tour


I love to book… Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Erica Dipyatic

Travel Specialist

From… Cranberry, PA
With DDT since… 2024
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Croatia, or a Virgin Voyages cruise
Dream Vacation… Island and port hoping in the Mediterranean, down the Croatian coast
I love to book… Girls/guys trips, Couples getaways, Group adventures, Cruises and Croatia

Skyler Gring

Travel Specialist

From… Mt. Lebanon, PA
With DDT since… 2024
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Walt Disney World and countries in Europe – most recently, Portugal
Dream Vacation… Adventures by Disney River Cruise in Germany to see the beautiful German towns at Christmas with my family
I love to book… Disney Destinations

Kaylee Shoats

Travel Specialist

From… Jefferson Hills, PA
With DDT since… 2024
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Italy (but also love a good Walt Disney World trip)
Dream Vacation… Greece, and Disney’s Aulani Resort
I love to book… Disney Destinations and cruises

Krystle Callari

Travel Specialist

From… Buffalo, NY
With DDT since… 2024
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Disney Cruise Line’s Private Island Castaway Cay, and Skagway, Alaska
Dream Vacation… Polynesia – Hawaii and New Zealand
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations

Nicole Kornblatt

Travel Specialist

From… Harrisonburg, Virginia
With DDT since… 2024
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals Royal Bahamian
Dream Vacation… Over the water bungalow!!
I love to book… Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, Viking River Cruises, Destination Vow Renewals

Amy Rocke

Travel Specialist

From… Mars, PA
With DDT since… 2023
Favorite Destination… Surf City, NC
Dream Vacation… Bora Bora
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Sandals Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Emily Lamphere

Travel Specialist

From… Pittsburgh, PA
With DDT since… 2023
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…Beaches Turks & Caicos
Dream Vacation… Amalfi Coast
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Amber Martin

Travel Specialist

From… Lexington, Kentucky
With DDT since… 2023
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…Walt Disney World, The Polynesian Village
Dream Vacation… A Mediterranean Cruise
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Sandals Resorts

Bridget Henry

Travel Specialist

From… Orlando, FL
With DDT since… 2022
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Japan
Dream Vacation… I would love to see Antarctica and play with the penguins!
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Cruises, International travel

Kim Daley

Travel Specialist

From…Peters Twp., PA
With DDT since… 2022
My favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Walt Disney World
Dream Vacation… Bora Bora
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations

Jenna Powell

Travel Specialist

From… McMurray, PA
With DDT since… 2022
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Italy
Dream Vacation… A river cruise on the Rhine River
I love to book… European vacations, Disney Destinations, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations

Olivia Wegner

Travel Specialist

From… Orlando, FL
With DDT since… 2022
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica
Dream Vacation… Mediterranean Disney cruise
I love to book… Disney Parks and Disney Cruises, Sandals Resorts, Family All-Inclusive Resorts

Katie Mattison

Travel Specialist

From… Saint Petersburg, FL
With DDT since… 2022
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Bermuda
Dream Vacation… World Cruise aboard a luxury ship
I love to book… Cruises, Groups, Tropical and European destinations

Brittany Digon

Travel Specialist

From… Washington, PA
With DDT since… 2021
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Walt Disney World
Dream Vacation…Disney Cruise on the newest ship, the Disney Treasure
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Sandals Resorts, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations

Madison Ott

Travel Specialist

From… Estero, FL
With DDT since… 2021
Favorite place I’ve been… London, England
Dream vacation… Antarctica
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Universal Parks & Resorts

Kaly Gluth

Travel Specialist

From… Amity, PA
With DDT since… 2021
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals Royal Bahamian
Dream Vacation… A luxurious all-inclusive in the Caribbean or island-hopping in the Cyclades
I love to book… Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Disney Destinations

Beth Kleist

Travel Specialist

From… Monroeville, PA – 12 Miles East of Pittsburgh
With DDT since… 2020
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…10 Day Cruise, over Christmas, to 5 different Islands.
Dream Vacation… Over-the-water Bungalow in Bora Bora!
I love to book… Cruises, Disney Destinations, All-Inclusive Resorts

RaeAnn McFall

Travel Specialist

From… Bethel Park, PA
With DDT since… 2019
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals LaToc and Disney Cruise
Dream Vacation… Greece
I love to book… All-Inclusive Resorts, Disney Destinations, Sandals Resorts

Bethanne Kania

Travel Specialist

From… Pittsburgh, PA
With DDT since… 2018
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Atlantis in the Bahamas
Dream Vacation… Turks & Caicos
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Sandals Resorts

Krissy Penn

CTA | Travel Specialist

From… Pittsburgh, PA
With DDT since… 2018
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals Royal Curaçao
Dream Vacation… A World Cruise to see and experience EVERYWHERE!
I love to book… Disney Destinations, All-Inclusive Resorts – especially Sandals Resorts, AmaWaterways

Erica McCutcheon

Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Chicago, Illinois
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Walt Disney World – Contemporary Resort theme park view, and Maui, Hawaii – Fairmont Kea Lani
Dream Vacation… Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa, and a Disney cruise to Norway and Scotland
Love to book… Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line

Miranda Masters

Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Chattanooga, TN
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Edinburgh, Scotland
Dream Vacation… Switzerland!
I love to book… City travel, Disney Destinations, National Park trips, European trips, girls trips

Celeste Lazzaro

Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Canonsburg, PA
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite destination/resort you’ve been to… Ritz Carlton Kapalua
Dream Vacation… Overwater Bungalow Suite at the Four Seasons Bora Bora
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Disney Cruise Line

Kristi Metcalfe

Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Hillsborough, NJ
With DDT since… (year) 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Sandals St. Lucia
Dream Vacation… Hawaii with the kids
I love to book… Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Disney Destinations, Inclusive Collection by Hyatt

Ellen Gerwitz

Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Orlando, FL
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort
Dream Vacation… Trans-Atlantic Cruise from Europe to U.S. (and we have it booked for 2025!)
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Christine Chimento

Lead Travel Specialist

From… Staten Island, NY
With DDT since… 2023
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Dream Vacation… Greek islands & Capri
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Aruba, custom trips such as Napa Valley

Chelsea Volkar

Lead Travel Specialist

From… Greensburg, PA
With DDT since… 2020
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Tied for Disney’s Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Grand Californian at Disneyland
Dream Vacation… Alaskan Cruise on DCL
I love to book… Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line

Jen Wolstoncroft

Senior Lead Travel Specialist

From… Pittsburgh, PA
With DDT since… 2019
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Disney Wish – Disney’s Castaway Cay
Dream Vacation… Travel throughout Europe- land and sea
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Jess Devore

Lead Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Washington, PA
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Beaches Turks and Caicos
Dream Vacation… Italy
I love to book… Sandals and Beaches Resorts, All-Inclusive Resorts, Disney Destinations

Kristie Cobleigh

Top Senior Lead Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
With DDT since… 2016
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Disney Cruise to Northern Europe including England, Iceland, Norway, France and Denmark
Dream Vacation… Australia or Bora Bora
I love to book… Disney Destinations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Alex Ballenger

Onboarding & Training Specialist | Travel Specialist | Founding Member

From… Orlando, FL
With DDT since… 2015
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to… Disney Cruise Line and traveling Europe
Dream Vacation… Adventures By Disney Private Jet Tour
I love to book… Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

Liz & Bill Winter

Owners | Founders

From… Venetia, PA
Established Dreamers Do Travels in… 2015
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…
Liz – Beaches Turks & Caicos and Disney Cruise Line
Bill – Disney Cruise Line – especially Disney’s Castaway Cay
Dream Vacation… a really long Disney cruise, sailing concierge level!
I love to book… Disney Cruise Line, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Liz & Bill Winter

Owners | Founders

From… Venetia, PA
Established Dreamers Do Travels in… 2015
Favorite Destination/Resort you’ve been to…
Liz – Beaches Turks & Caicos and Disney Cruise Line
Bill – Disney Cruise Line – especially Disney’s Castaway Cay
Dream Vacation… a really long Disney cruise, sailing concierge level!
I love to book… Disney Cruise Line, Sandals and Beaches Resorts