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Alison Pickel, Travel Agent in Dubuque, IA

Alison Pickel

Dubuque, IA Travel Agent
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Alison Pickel

Dubuque, IA · 2 Years of Experience

Alison the Vacationeer, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Kissimmee, FL
5.0
(18)
100% Recommended
We cannot recommend Alison enough! She has been incredibly quick to respond, extremely knowledgeable, and always on top of the latest deals and offers that could... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Cruises, Family Vacations, Theme Parks

Suppliers:

Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resorts, Royal Caribbean

About Me

My passion for travel and the memories I’ve made along the way are what inspired me to become a travel advisor. Travel has always played a meaningful role in my life—from the moment I got engaged in front of Cinderella’s Castle, to honeymooning aboard Disney Cruise Line, to experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World through the eyes of each of my three children on their first visits. These personal milestones showed me just how powerful and joyful travel can be.

While Disney will always hold a special place in my heart, my love for travel extends far beyond. I’ve discovered a deep appreciation for adult-only escapes, family-friendly all-inclusive resorts, relaxing beach getaways, and cruising adventures of all kinds. Whether I’m planning a magical theme park trip or a serene tropical retreat, I bring the same enthusiasm, personal experience, and attention to detail to every itinerary.

My goal is to help others create those same unforgettable memories—whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth. Because I know firsthand how special those moments can be.

My Why

My love for travel and the memories I’ve made along the way are what inspired me to become a travel advisor. I was engaged in front of Cinderella’s Castle, honeymooned on Disney Cruise Line, and celebrated each of my three children’s first trips to Disney World.

While Disney is where my travel story began, I also love planning adult-only getaways, family all-inclusives, cruises, and beach vacations. I’m here to help you create meaningful, stress-free travel experiences filled with memories that last a lifetime.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
18 reviews
100% Recommended
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Stress Free Booking
Reviewed By jencomp - Clarksville Tennessee | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
We cannot recommend Alison enough! She has been incredibly quick to respond, extremely knowledgeable, and always on top of the latest deals and offers that could apply to our trip. We are very Type A and usually plan every detail ourselves, but having someone as experienced as Alison handle the booking has been such a perk. She truly took the stress out of the process while making sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it. We will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip
Reviewed By Amanda81818 - Galena, IL | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta | Jalisco | Mexico
Everything ran smooth as butter. From quick response from the agent to a beautiful destination with great pricing. Our hotel was top notch and absolutely beautiful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Father-Son Trip
Reviewed By Jenleik - Albertville,Al | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Allison was a wonderful help to me when planning a trip for my husband and son. She was professional, informative and patient with all my questions. If you need help navigating Disney or Universal, reach out to her! She was a blessing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a Lifetime
Reviewed By TheUfamily - MO | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Everything was great. We had an amazing time it was a trip of a lifetime.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip and experience
Reviewed By TheMFamily - CO | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We really can't say how thankful we are for your help in planning our family vacation. We were completely unprepared at the beginning of September, and your guidance and information got us to where we understood as much as we could about both Disney World and Universal without having been there before. To say the least, we had an amazing trip and experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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

Turtles, Teal Water & Time to Reconnect

While I absolutely love planning magical Disney vacations, I also believe that adult-only getaways are just as important—for reconnecting, recharging, and simply having fun. This past January, I took a special trip to celebrate a milestone birthday in the beautiful town of Akumal, nestled in Riviera Maya. Akumal means “place of the turtle...
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