Dee Van Laan, Travel Agent in Irmo, SC

Dee Van Laan

Irmo, SC Travel Agent

Dee Van Laan

Irmo, SC · 2 Years of Experience

Dee with Straight Away Travel, an independent agent with Straight Away Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(16)
100% Recommended
Dee, our fabulous Straight Away Travel Agent, set us up with an awesome 7 day cruise from Vancouver, BC with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway,... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Interests:

Christmas Markets, Castles & Cathedrals, Rail, River Cruises, Wine Country Vacations

Suppliers:

Rail Europe, Viking, Princess Cruises®, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Europe With Expertise… Everywhere Else With Ease

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I love traveling anywhere and have used my travels to plan exciting vacations for friends and family!  My husband is from the UK and we have travel extensively in the UK and Europe.  We have also been to Spain, Thailand, Singapore and so  many beautiful countries! Let me do the research for you and plan every detail for your next vacation stress free!

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Alaska Cruise 2025
Reviewed By AgentDee - ALASKA | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Dee, our fabulous Straight Away Travel Agent, set us up with an awesome 7 day cruise from Vancouver, BC with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, Alaska. Then cruising through Glacier Bay and College Fjords. Saw calving on multiple glaciers and listened to the glaciers groan and talk to us! It was breathtaking!! Thank you Dee for setting us up with a fun filled, breathtaking vacation!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Italy - Trip of a Lifetime — Flawlessly Executed!
Reviewed By Andrea TR - Los Gatos, California | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Our 23-day trip to Italy was the best experience of our lives—all thanks to Dee, our phenomenal travel agent. She handled every detail with care and precision: private drivers, smooth train transfers, beautiful hotels, and unforgettable excursions. We never once had to drag our bags across cobblestone streets—everything was taken care of. From a cooking class and wine tasting in Tuscany to a full-day Formula 1 experience, every moment was thoughtfully planned and perfectly executed. It was our first time in Italy, and Dee made it feel effortless and extraordinary. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Couples All Inclusive Get Away
Reviewed By Jason and Heather - North Carolina | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
We had a wonderful time at Secrets Tides. It turned out to be a great choice for a couples resort, thank you for the recommendation. The staff was attentive, the facilities were clean and elegant, and the food was above average. We participated in many of the resort's activities, including dance lessons, an intro to scuba diving, Spanish lessons, a cigar workshop, a cocktail workshop, and a rum tasting. While there were nightly shows and live music in the bars, they didn’t particularly interest us. We thoroughly enjoyed the Preferred Club amenities, especially the exclusive lounges offering extended drink selections and à la carte options for breakfast and lunch (we typically avoid buffets). We felt the Preferred Club was well worth the additional cost. We also appreciated that reservations weren’t required for most of the restaurants (except for the Teppanyaki table at Meraki, which we understood given the limited seating). Our room, 1165, was perfect for us. It was just steps away
Dee Van Laan responded
"Thank you Jason and Heather! It was so fun working with you two finding the perfect all inclusive resort for your spring get away! Glad you found it to be a good fit for you! I look forward to helping you again! Dee"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Trip in London and Paris
Reviewed By D Berrigan - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to London | England | Europe
The trip couldn’t have gone better. Tina the musical was definitely a highlight as well as our tour guide Harry in London did an outstanding job. Bryce in Paris was also excellent and the ladies really enjoyed Nadia at the Dorsay. Ruth at the Louvre was good but did not compare to the other three. Really enjoyed the river cruise in London as well. All of the major attractions in Paris were truly enjoyed. The rental car pickup and drop off went well considering the traffic in Paris is challenging. The drive to Giverny, Honfleur, Normandy and especially Mont St Michelle was special and the last hotel in the Loire valley was a great stop to relax and visit a great chateau and an amazing garden that Brenda really enjoyed before heading back to Paris. The Hilton hotel was an excellent choice for the last nigh. Thanks again for your help putting this amazing trip together for us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Paris trip
Reviewed By Rosie - Ocala Florida | Traveled to Normandy | France | Europe
Working with Dee was easy even though at one point we panicked but it all worked out
Dee Van Laan responded
"Thanks ever so much!!! Glad your plane situation all worked out and you arrived safely in Paris! From the pictures on Facebook looks like you had an amazing time!!! Dee"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert