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Angel Mateo
Angel Mateo
Owner

Woman-owned

16 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Island Travel Company is a full-service travel agency located in Columbus, Ohio. The company specializes in destination weddings, honeymoons, and scenic vacations. Whether you desire a beach view in the Caribbean or a romantic holiday on the Greek Islands, this team can help you plan every detail of your next adventure. They strive to provide every couple with a smooth planning process and travel experience.

Services Offered

Island Travel Company focuses on providing high-quality services with a boutique touch. With all-inclusive family packages, secluded honeymoon resorts, and group travel, you can receive an itinerary customized to fit your needs. They will also ensure that you feel calm and excited about your trip and provide full travel insurance. If you have any questions about their packages and perks, these travel agents will be thrilled to hear from you.

Press Release/ New Services Offered

Island Travel Company, an award-winning travel agency based in Ohio, has launched a Dominican Republic-focused subsidiary: Mr. and Mrs. Punta Cana. The new venture is helmed by Eric and Angel Mateo, a husband-and-wife team with 44 years of combined travel industry experience who now call the Dominican Republic home.

Mr. and Mrs. Punta Cana will be the premier resource and booking agency for travelers seeking stress-free Dominican Republic vacations, particularly at luxury all-inclusive resorts. The agency’s goal is to cut through all the red tape for its clients, guiding them to the best-fit resorts for their needs, coordinating seamless transfers with its in-house transportation company, and acting as a liaison between clients and local properties.

“Resorts in the Dominican Republic tend to operate on ‘island time,’” said Angel Mateo. “While that’s great for a relaxing resort experience, it can make actually planning your vacation frustrating. Our agents on the ground eliminate all the stresses that arise from language barriers, time zone differences, and the hassle of trying to track down customer service support from properties catering to thousands of travelers.”

Unrivaled island knowledge, extensive industry experience, and a laser focus solely on the Dominican Republic sets Mr. and Mrs. Punta Cana apart from other Caribbean-focused agencies. Eric Mateo is a DR native with a background in hospitality and service, while Angel Mateo is a travel industry veteran who worked as a flight attendant before founding Island Travel Company in 2008. .

The pair actually met while Angel was vacationing at the Punta Cana resort that Eric was working at; their island romance blossomed into a deep passion for the Dominican Republic that they can’t wait to share with their clients. They are proud to report that they will only send clients to resorts and properties that they’ve personally inspected themselves—a number that currently sits at 60.



FAQ

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Destination Weddings
Family Trips
Group Travel / Tours
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Caribbean
Central America
Dominican Republic
Hawaii
Mexico

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance

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Reviews of Island Travel Company

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Ciera Sent on 10/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Island Travel Co. Review

Highly recommend this travel company! We have never used a travel agent before and I would 100% use this company again. They booked everything including transport to and from the resort. They would’ve booked our flights as well but we had frequent flyer miles to use. This travel was for our honeymoon so it was nice to have one less thing on our plate to plan during that time. They are very quick to respond and flexible in changing whatever you want. They work within the budget you provide and don’t push for you to book one way or the other. I was always kept in the loop and I was very happy with the service!
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Theodore Sent on 12/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful First Travel Agent Experience

Angel was a joy to work with. She made sure everything for our honeymoon was setup and that we knew what to expect upon arriving. She went above and beyond for us in finding a secondary resort after our initial was closed due to storm damage. Can't wait to use her again in planning our next trip.
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 07/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Honeymoon!

Angel helped us plan our dream honeymoon! She sent us so many destinations and resorts within our price range and even helped us reschedule when we postponed our wedding due to Covid. She made sure we were up to date on all of the travel restrictions and readily answered all of our questions. Angel helped make sure our honeymoon was flawless and helped make it the most relaxing vacation we’ve ever been on.
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Anthony Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent honeymoon!

Angel did a great job planning my wife's and my honeymoon to Thailand. She absolutely nailed the balance of adventurous excursions and relaxation time that we asked for. The excursions themselves were clearly well researched and with highly rated providers. I highly recommend letting her book your next vacation. We certainly will!
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Adam Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

We had a great experience working with Island Travel Company. Thank you for organizing such a great trip.
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Brooke Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best vacation ever!!

My husband and I wanted to honeymoon somewhere neither of us had ever been but we were overwhelmed with all of the resort options. Angel was awesome, she helped us pick Secrets Cap Cana in the Dominican and it surpassed anything we could have imagined. Angel took the time to talk to me over the phone about all our travel questions and concerns and gave us great advice for do’s and don’ts being outside of the country. We’ve never used a travel agent before and now we are sold on using Island Travel for future trips!!
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Ashley Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Grecian Getaway

Every single detail was planned and executed perfectly. Even the recommendations of where to eat and what to see were outstanding. My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy the beauty of Greece without having to stress about actual travel or accommodations. The trip was a once in a lifetime experience all thanks to Island Travel Company.
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Abby Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Honeymoon!

Angel is an amazing travel agent and she was absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I had a few different ideas about where we wanted to go, but we really didn't know much about any of the places. Angel provided a so much information about each place we were looking and she really helped us narrow in on the Dominican Republic. Angel sent us several properties to look at and helped us make a decision. Our trip was absolutely wonderful and we would absolutely go back! Angel was very responsive, professional, and helpful. We would recommend her to everyone!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 08/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to work with and ensured we got the best price!

We met Angel at a Bridal event during the wedding planning process. We had the idea of where we wanted to go for our honeymoon and Angel sent us information and pictures from the resort, which helped us confirm that was where we wanted to go. Angel was able to get us the lowest rate by price matching for us and she also arranged the private transfers, which was one less thing we had to worry about. We stayed at the Hard Rock in the DR and had the best time ever. The resort was beautiful! Food was amazing! Water was so blue and clear. We felt completely safe and would go back in a heart beat! Thanks Angel!

Kate & Blaine Klaus
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Alyssa Sent on 11/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Planner for your Honeymoon

Angel was awesome to work with. She answered all of our questions and made sure everything was set up for our Honeymoon. So glad we used her, and made planning a lot easier. Thank you!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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