Rachel Ward, Travel Agent in Holladay, UT

Rachel Ward

Holladay, UT Travel Agent
Super Agent

Rachel Ward

Holladay, UT · 3 Years of Experience

Designer Travel Agency, an independent agent with Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(24)
96% Recommended
Hi! Scenery from Anchorage to Denali was spectacular! The food was great, too! We saw a bear playing in the river and a moose literally “frolicking”... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Australia, Thailand, Austria, Scotland, Australia & New Zealand

Interests:

Beach Vacations, Castles & Cathedrals, Cruises, Family Vacations, River Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Backroads, Pleasant Holidays, Princess Cruises®, Journese

About Me

Utah Travel Agent | River Cruises | Groups

To me the world is a huge learning opportunity that offers the chance to not only discover the natural beauty, history, culture of new places but also learn more about yourself and how you fit in and can contribute. For me traveling has given me, above all, perspective and GRATITUDE. I always come home feeling grateful for the experience and grateful for what I get to come home to. I love helping individuals, families and groups plan all the details of their tour or cruise so they can go and just focus on the joy and discovery of a new place. There's nothing better to me than to hear, "Our trip was amazing, thank you for taking care of the details so we could enjoy it!" I believe that when it comes to travel your joy and satisfaction of the entire experience goes up exponentially when you know the money you're spending will be worth it in the long run, when you get to truly relax and enjoy the experience and when you get to do it YOUR way. I'm here to make that all happen. Let's go!

My Travel Specialties

Utah Travel Agent | Cruises | Custom Itineraries

Utah Travel Agent | Cruises | Custom Itineraries
Hello, I'm Rachel Ward, your dedicated Utah travel agent. I work with Utah families, business groups, and individuals who are looking for a travel expert to help them with all their travel plans. My passion for working in the travel industry stems from my love of helping others create enduring bo...Read More ▶

Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef

Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef
Australia has fascinated me ever since I learned about all the unique animals that reside there when I was in grade school. This year I dove into learning more about Australia by going there and experiencing the beauty first hand! Before going on my trip I became a certified Aussie Specialist thr...Read More ▶

Thailand, Chaing Mai, Bangkok and Phuket

Thailand, Chaing Mai, Bangkok and Phuket
Thailand stole my heart from the moment I arrived. Ok, to be honest it didn't steal my heart until the second day I arrived after resting from the flight ;-) It's one of those places where every corner is a new surprise of Asian culture, art, architecture, food and adventure. Start in...Read More ▶

Scotland, England & Northern Ireland Travel Agent

Scotland, England & Northern Ireland Travel Agent
You’ll love visiting Scotland, England and Northern Ireland especially if you love history, architecture, folklore, beautiful scenery and majestic coastlines. If you are a fan of “Game of Thrones” you’ll recognize many of the series locations in Northern Ireland including Belfast...Read More ▶

Cruise and River Cruise Travel Agent

Cruise and River Cruise Travel Agent
River cruising has become one of the most sought-after ways to travel since 2020 and for good reason. After experiencing a river cruise for myself and with two more planned I am a big river cruise fan!  River cruises offer laid-back, intimate and truly unique travel experiences. If you dislike bi...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
24 reviews
96% Recommended
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Great Alaska Cruisetour!
Reviewed By Lori B. - St. George, Utah | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Hi! Scenery from Anchorage to Denali was spectacular! The food was great, too! We saw a bear playing in the river and a moose literally “frolicking” in a meadow. Highlight of cruise was the whale watching and zip ride excursion in the Icy Strait. Hubbard glacier was quite spectacular, too! Thank you Rachel for helping us plan the perfect trip to Alaska!
Rachel Ward responded
"It was so fun working with you to plan this Alaska Cruise. I'm so glad you were able to see wildlife and that you had so much fun!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Can we do it again, Trip
Reviewed By Family Guy - Huntington Woods, Michigan | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
She was creative, prompt and knowledgeable. She made it easy for us. We had issue with the Airport and she fixed it quickly, which could’ve been a very long delay. She not been on top of things.
Rachel Ward responded
"It was a pleasure working with you on your family's Hawaii vacation. Thank you for the kind review!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best 10 Day Family Trip to Hawaii!
Reviewed By Tracey - Detroit, MI | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Rachel with Designer Travel Agency curated our 10 day Hawaiian family vacation August 2024. They handled all the air travel as well as accommodations and our excursions! It was fantastic and we will have them plan it for next year as well !
Well done 🥰
Rachel Ward responded
"Thank you for trusting us to plan your family vacation to Hawaii! It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to many more adventures in the future!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Girls Trip Ever to Thailand
Reviewed By Olivia - Ogden, Utah | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Rachel with Designer Travel helped us put together the best girl's trip ever! Our trip to Thailand was amazing and she knew all the tips and tricks to make it amazing. She helped us pick the perfect itinerary for our group! She made all the arrangements for the transfers and the hotels and the whole trip was dreamy! I highly recommend Rachel to anyone that wants a great travel agent that cares about your vacation
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Had the Best Time!
Reviewed By Hooked on Travel - Farmington, UT | Traveled to Europe
Rachel helped us with our first “big” vacation. We were taking the leap to go outside the country and we could not have picked a better person to help us!
Rachel made our trip personal and memorable! Best of all, she made it easy! 10 / 10 recommend.
Rachel Ward responded
"Traveling outside the US for the first time is a big deal and I'm so glad I could help with all the planning. I look forward to planning the next big trip, tour or cruise for you and your family!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Aussie Specialist
AMA Waterways Certificate
Rising Star Award with Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
Aussie Travel Specialist
Princess Cruise Line Commodore Certificate
Thailand Expert
Backroads Certified Specialist

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Vienna, Austria
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    My Travel Stories

    Swimming with the Sea Lions in Southern Australia

    Australia Swimming with the Sea Lions

    One of the best experiences of my trip to Australia had to be swimming with the Sea Lions near Port Lincoln in Southern Australia. My expectation was that we would be in a very controlled environment and swim around with the sea lions in some sort of cage or roped-in area. To my surprise and excitement it wasn’t that way at all! We were out in t...
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    Niest Point Lighthouse hike on the Isle of Skye

    My adventures on the Isle of Skye

    When I travel and sight see I like to either schedule a small group tour to a few places I want to see or rent a car and venture out on my own. It seems like every trip I take I learn things I would definitely want to do again as well and things I definitely would not want to do again. This trip had a mix of both! While in Scotland, my husband a...
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