Van Provence, Travel Agent in Jonesboro, AR

Van Provence

Jonesboro, AR Travel Agent

Van Provence

Jonesboro, AR · 9 Years of Experience

Take The Vacation, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(5)
100% Recommended
Van gave us great, knowledgeable recommendations and made the entire process so seamless. We will never book a trip without his help and I recommend him... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico

Interests:

All Inclusive, Cruises, Honeymoons

Suppliers:

Disney, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Royal Caribbean, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Disney Cruise Line

About Me

All-Inclusive, Cruise and Theme Park Specialist

After countless trips to Disney destinations, we did what many suggested and joined the travel industry in 2017. Since then, we've expanded our specialities to include cruises, all-inclusive resorts and more! 

My career in travel began in the airline industry, where I spend 10+ years working for Continental and Southwest Airlines. After earning my bachelor's degree in communications, I spent 10 years working in Division I college athletics, where I traveled extensively with several sports. I transitioned to a non-athletics communications job at Arkansas State University, but the desire to travel pulled me back into the industry and after seven years I did what many travel advisors have done - got my feet wet in the profession with a "side gig." While it was indeed a side job, my wife Katey and I determined that it would never be a hobby - but something that we would take seriously and educate ourselves in the profession – to be the best we could personally be. We set a goal of agency ownership relatively early and the opportunity arose in 2021 to form our own agency. We have grown rapidly and along the way have encountered both enormous challenges and enormous blessings. Katey and I make all of our decisions together and we have a team of independent contractors who are loyal to us because we operate with transparency and fairness. We follow the "Golden Rule" with regards to the way we treat our team members and realize that with big opportunities come big responsibilities. We strive to help our team members grow professionally and expand the boundaries of what they offer to their guests. We truly believe that we have only scratched the surface with regards to what Take The Vacation can become and accomplish.

We maintain up-to-date training with Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Sandals Resorts, Palace Resort, the Excellence Collection resorts and many more. No matter the destination, we're here to help you and your family to have the best vacation!

Client Testimonials

Los Cabos, November 2020
Los Cabos, November 2020

"Van helped my husband & I plan our dream honeymoon at an all-inclusive resort, & we are so grateful for all the hard work! Van was always very responsive & prompt, answered my questions, saved us money & headaches, & made the whole process easy & stress-free. We had a few hiccups along the way like flights rescheduled & COVID-related things. Van was always on it & made sure we were able to travel in confidence. I would recommend Van over & over again - we will definitely use them again for future getaways!" - Aubree T.

"Van made our Disney trip happen! From booking our room, tickets, & dinner to helping us through almost missing one of our reservations! Couldn’t recommend him enough! We just showed up and enjoyed ourselves!" - Breanna C.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
5 reviews
100% Recommended
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Highly recommend!
Reviewed By Caroline - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Mexico
Van gave us great, knowledgeable recommendations and made the entire process so seamless. We will never book a trip without his help and I recommend him to all of my friends!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Third trip, best trip!
Reviewed By AHT - Fayetteville, AR | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We have worked with Van to book three international trips in the past couple of years, and he is always fantastic! We love the stress-free experience of booking with Van and the wealth of knowledge and expertise he offers. Our latest trip to Playa Blanca was no exception and was the best yet.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Greatest travel agent in all the land
Reviewed By smithfamtn - Franklin tn | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Van is the best! always finds the best options and is never bothered by all of our questions. He’s thorough, responsive and truly enjoys planning vacations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip, Best Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Rachel - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Van is incredibly helpful and has the best recommendations! We have used him for 3 trips now and we have had consistently fantastic experiences everytime! He handles everything start to finish, and is so quick to communicate when we need anything while we are traveling. He is now the go to travel planner for all of our friends and family. Cannot say enough good things!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stress-free vacations!
Reviewed By Brynn - Tuckerman, AR | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Van is TOP NOTCH! Van has booked several trips for us, and I have peace of mind when traveling because he has handled all of the details for me!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Certified Sandals Specialist
Master's Level - Norwegian Cruise Line
Master's Level - Royal Caribbean International
AM Resorts Master Agent
College of Disney Knowledge