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Lacey Veenstra-Gay, Travel Agent in Ankeny, IA

Lacey Veenstra-Gay

Ankeny, IA Travel Agent

Lacey Veenstra-Gay

Ankeny, IA · 19 Years of Experience

New Horizons Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(99)
100% Recommended
Lacey did a great job finding us the best rates, just by changing our dates by one. She is very quick to respond to emails and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Jamaica, Riviera Maya, Ireland, Turks and Caicos Islands, St. Lucia

Interests:

Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Luxury Hotels, Beach Vacations, Escorted Tours

Suppliers:

Funjet Vacations, Princess Cruises®, Viking

About Me

As a specialist in destination weddings and honeymoons, I focus all my energy on creating exquisite and unique experiences for  my clients. Because it can take more than six months to plan a destination wedding, I usually end up developing a deep friendship with the couples, which allows me to better understand their particular needs and desires from sand ceremonies to string quartets to private moments before the ceremony.

While I have earned a degree in Travel and Hospitality and Business Administration, along with a number of travel-related education and seminar certificates, I believe that my most valuable education has come from visiting vacation destinations and properties. Seeing the properties really helps to sell it.

How can you explain the crystal clear water or white sand beaches or cuisine if you’ve never visited a property? That is why I have spent a significant amount of time personally traveling to Antigua, Panama, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Because I have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, I can give you exceptional insights into the differences between the various destinations. For example, I can tell you why you and your guests might prefer laid-back Jamaica over ritzy St. Barts or vice versa.

My travels have also allowed me to get to know the properties I book for you intimately. When I recommend a resort, I have more than likely walked its beaches, checked out its pools and visited its rooms. Over the years, I have also developed very important friendships with the managers and wedding coordinators at a number of resorts, which has helped me to create extra special celebrations for my clients.
I am also more than happy to help your destination wedding guests with their travel itineraries and with booking amazing adventures for them before and after your big day.

Lastly, you can be assured that I will do everything within my power to make your destination wedding and honeymoon an incredible dream come true.
 

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
99 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Jill - MN | Traveled to
Lacey did a great job finding us the best rates, just by changing our dates by one. She is very quick to respond to emails and questions. We would use her again for sure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip for our family Valentines vacation!
Reviewed By Dorene - Polk City | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Lacey is awesome to work with. She is helpful, prompt, and worked hard to ensure we had a great trip. She helped us plan a wonderful valentines trip for our family. She recommended a great location for our needs and helped us plan rather complicated logistics -- since we had people coming from multiple locations. We had a ball and it was a really smooth trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful resort our room location was great
Reviewed By Susie - Oskaloosa Iowa | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Excellent always willing to meet our needs
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another great trip
Reviewed By DOUG - Oskaloosa | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
Awesome
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip and had a wonderful time.
Reviewed By Barbara - Oskaloosa | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She had 3 different places and options for us.
Very easy and short time to get this all lines up.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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