Beaches & Sandals Luxury Specialist

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Kariann Iannizzotto, Travel Agent in Manalapan, NJ

Kariann Iannizzotto

Manalapan, NJ Travel Agent
Super Agent

Kariann Iannizzotto

Manalapan, NJ · 15 Years of Experience

Zotto Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(96)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Turks and Caicos Islands, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Aruba, Curacao

Interests:

Family Vacations, Groups, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Luxury

Suppliers:

Beaches Resorts by Sandals, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Sandals Resorts, Hyatt Hotels

About Me

2026 Treasure Beach Village | Luxury Expert
2026 Treasure Beach Village | Luxury Expert

I don't just book travel; I live it. As a Diamond Super Agent with over 15 years in the industry, my specialty is the "complex"- the big family reunions, the high-stakes destination weddings, and the ultra-luxury escapes that require a expert's touch.

My passion for Beaches Turks & Caicos is personal. I have watched my own daughters grow up on the sands of Grace Bay, navigating the resort from their toddler years to their "older teen" stage. This firsthand experience allows me to guide you to the exact village - whether it’s the high-energy Italian Village or the sophisticated new Treasure Beach Village - that fits your family’s current season.

Specialized Care for Every Traveler I believe every family deserves a seamless escape. I specialize in navigating dietary, sensory, and mobility restrictions, working directly with resort management to ensure your specific needs are met with care. Whether you need a gluten-free dining plan or a resort layout that accommodates specific mobility needs, I handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to.

Honoring Our Heroes & Life's Big Milestones
I am a proud advocate for our Military, Police, Firefighter, EMT, and FEMA heroes. If you serve our community - or if you are celebrating a Wedding Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Milestone Birthday - I ensure every applicable special discount, complimentary amenity, and "extra" surprise is applied to your stay. From coordinating surprise room decor to securing exclusive anniversary credits, I make sure your celebration is recognized with the VIP treatment it deserves.

The 'Insider' Edge: My Personal Favorites
Quiet Mornings:
While everyone rushes to the buffets, I always send my families to Neptune’s for an a la carte breakfast with a turquoise water view.
The Photo Spot: My favorite place for family sunset photos is right in front of the Dive Shop - the light hits the water perfectly there.
Teen Secret: If you have teens, the ceramics studio in the Caribbean Village is the ultimate "hidden gem" to keep them engaged while you enjoy the Red Lane Spa.

Why work with me? In March 2026, I was on-site for the grand opening of the $150 million Treasure Beach expansion. I’ve walked the CrystalSky Reserve Villas and dined at Butch’s Island Chop House, so I can tell you exactly which balcony has the best sunset view. My strategy includes direct coordination with resort management for preferred room placement and VIP requests that you simply can't get from a booking engine.

More than just Beaches: While I am an elite specialist for Sandals and Beaches, I am also a dedicated expert for premium stays at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Hyatt Regency Aruba. I ensure my clients receive the same level of VIP service and "Diamond Treatment" across the Caribbean’s top-selling properties.I split my time between Manalapan, NJ and St. Petersburg, FL, working with clients nationwide via phone, email, and video. I don’t offer generic planning - I offer confidence, clarity, and the connection you need to make your next escape legendary. Let’s start planning!

Expert Coordination for All-Inclusive Group Travel

I’m known for expert coordination of luxury group travel at top-tier Caribbean resorts - including Beaches, Sandals, and Hyatt properties. I manage every detail from ground transfers and room blocks to private dining, excursions, and VIP requests so groups can travel with ease and confidence.

“We’ve trusted Kariann with multiple group trips - from milestone birthdays to a family reunion in Turks & Caicos - and she handles everything with care and professionalism. Every detail is organized and stress-free, and she makes traveling with a large group easy and enjoyable.”

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
96 reviews
100% Recommended
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Best Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Jill Howard - New Jersey | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
Hands down the best travel agent out there. We have been using Kariann for years. She is the most knowledgeable and thorough agent we have ever worked with. She always finds us the best deal and knows all the ins and outs of every destination. I love how organized she is. She always sends us the most comprehensive outline of our trip and every detail we would ever need to know. On our last trip to Turks and Caicos she was able to find us an amazing deal and find the best room to accommodate our family. She organized the most beautiful dinner on the beach for my husband and I, organized our photography session on the beach and told us all of the important travel details so we were prepared. When I panicked a few days before our trip, she called me and walked me though every detail. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and we will continue to recommend her to everyone we know.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I can't thank you enough
Reviewed By Debbie - Staten Island | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
I can't thank you enough for booking the best hotel and working within our means, for planning our entire vacation step by step day by day and doing everything possible, even up until the last minute to make it very smooth! Your suggestions and advice was perfect! Thank you again! We all had an amazing time!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Made our dream vacation!
Reviewed By Lisa W. - Roslyn Heights, NY | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
Where do I begin! Kariann did such an amazing job, giving my family the best family vacation! She was so attentive to our needs, and from day one she was such a pleasure to work with! She answered any question I had promptly and made our dream vacation! I look forward to working with her many more times so that my family can make many more memories!
Thank you Kariann!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I give Kariann 10 stars!
Reviewed By Dolores S. - New Jersey | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
Kariann is by far the best Travel agent I have ever worked with. She is professional, efficient, informative and so kind. I can’t wait to book my first post pandemic trip with Zotto Travel and Kariann. I give Kariann 10 stars!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Daughter’s sweet 16
Reviewed By Gwen B. - Manalapan, NJ | Traveled to Mexico
We had the most amazing trip to Mexico in honor of my daughter’s sweet 16 and I cannot say enough about the efforts that Kariann made on our behalf -she was knowledgeable, super patient and extremely efficient ….thank you to her for making our daughters trip especially as we had dreamed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
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.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
The Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance is a network of carefully selected travel advisors who excel in destination wedding and honeymoon travel planning. These elite advisors provide sophisticated, personalized experiences in the most desirable destinations and venues to discerning honeymoon and destination wedding travelers.
Certified Beaches Resorts Specialist
Certified Sandals Resorts Specialist
Aruba Certified Expert
Certified Destination Wedding Travel Agent
Certified Group Travel Agent

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.

My Travel Stories

Palm Beach Aruba

Aruba: My Favorite Bites on One Happy Island

Every time I visit Aruba, I fall in love all over again — not just with the soft sands and sunny skies, but with the flavors. This island has a bold, joyful personality, and it shines through in every dish. Whether I’ve spent the day exploring the coast or simply lounging on the beach, the food here always feels like a reward - fresh, vibrant, a...
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Client Testimonials

Group Celebration at Beaches Turks & Caicos
Everything was amazing. The private birthday dinner was set up beautifully, and we had our own private servers who were incredibly attentive. The chocolate buffet was incredible, and every dinner we had was excellent. Having all of our dining reservations set up in advance made a huge difference, I can’t imagine coordinating that ourselves. Thank you for making my 50th birthday trip to Beaches Turks & Caicos so easy and seamless! - Party of 20, Birthday Celebration Group
Louise K, Staten Island NY
The biggest and best family vacation we ever took!
We had an amazing week at Beaches Turks and Caicos. Kariann helped me for months trying to find the perfect destination for my large family (5 kids plus us). We finally landed on Beaches Turks and Caicos in the Italian Village that sleeps up to 9 people. It was such a beautiful resort - fun for my kids of ALL ages. Kariann helped with everything - even booking our photo shoot ahead of time! We received 2 credits - 1 for the spa and 1 for the adventure sports- and when the resort gave me an issue w applying the adventure credit, i had to pay it so we could leave on time, and Kariann address this and had the credit applied back to my card after we departed. I could have easily booked this hotel online myself, but it gives me confidence and comfort to know that I have a travel agent behind me to help guide me, and jump into assist however needed and fast- especially when we are out of the country! I highly recommend Kariann and will def us her services again next year.
Mich, East Brunswick, NJ
Most amazing trip planned by the best travel agent
Thanks to Kariann, our trip to Turks & Caicos was incredible! We couldn't have done all of the planning without Kariann's help. From questions about the flight to packing to the resort, she was able to answer everything. We went there to celebrate our daughter's Sweet 16 and everything was planned perfectly. My daughter was thrilled with everything! Kariann was always available to answer all of my questions. She was patient and so helpful. Even while we were on our trip she reached out to us to see how everything was going. I had a small issue with a dinner reservation and Kariann stepped in to assist without hesitation. We use Kariann to plan all of our family vacations. I wouldn't use anyone else. We always recommend her to all of our friends and family. She is truly the best!!!
Marina S., Staten Island, NY
Perfect Catholic Destination Wedding!
Make sure you work with someone as wonderful as Kariann. John and I met in Jamaica about 15 years ago and then the Sandals in Ocho Rios had the over the water chapel where we could have a Catholic wedding ceremony, so that was just perfect! My favorite part of working with Zotto Travel was KARIANN!
Nancy G., Morganville, NJ
Truly The Best!!
Kariann has been planning our family trips for years. We've done two Turks and Caicos trips, several European countries, and domestic getaways. Kariann is very patient, professional and 100% committed to ensure that everything is planned and executed to our fullest satisfaction. Any questions we came up with were fully addressed to our utmost satisfaction. Anything from plane seats to hotel accommodations, COVID testing requirements and documents, airport pick-ups, restaurants to eat in, sites to visit, insurance needs, excursions to take, etc, etc, etc. Every time we got to our destination there was a nice surprise waiting for us, a bottle of wine in Paris or delicious hors d'oeuvres with wine and music in a private gazebo in Turks and Caicos. Kariann is always available via email or phone for any questions, and we always felt taken care of and cared for. Kariann has always gone the extra mile and is truly the best. Thank you!
Angela, Rafael and kids - Morganville, NJ
The best!!!
Our wedding & vacation was everything we could have wished for & more all thanks to you!
Kasey B. - Red Bank, New Jersey
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