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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Your wedding day is one of life's most meaningful moments—and the journey leading up to it should feel just as exciting, not overwhelming.

As an award-winning travel advisor with more than 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping couples plan unforgettable destination weddings, dream honeymoons, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures with confidence and ease. My goal is simple: to take the stress out of travel planning so you can focus on celebrating your love story.

Whether you're envisioning an intimate ceremony on a white-sand beach, a luxurious all-inclusive wedding surrounded by family and friends, or a honeymoon filled with relaxation, adventure, or a little of both, I'll help bring your vision to life. Together, we'll explore destinations, resorts, and experiences that align with your style, priorities, and budget.

Imagine standing barefoot in the sand as the ocean breeze drifts by and the sun sets over the Caribbean Sea. Or picture waking up as newlyweds in an overwater bungalow, or exploring the streets of Italy hand-in-hand, or setting sail on a romantic cruise to destinations you've always dreamed of visiting. Wherever your story begins, I'll help you create a journey that feels uniquely yours.

With trusted industry partnerships and firsthand destination knowledge, I provide personalized recommendations, expert guidance, and dedicated support throughout the planning process. From selecting the perfect destination and resort to coordinating travel arrangements and answering questions along the way, you'll have an experienced advocate by your side every step of the journey.

Best of all, my travel planning services are complimentary when you book your travel with me—providing you with professional expertise, personalized service, and peace of mind without additional planning fees.

Your wedding and honeymoon should be filled with excitement, anticipation, and beautiful memories—not endless hours of research and uncertainty.

Let's create something extraordinary together.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Cruises
Destination Weddings
Family Trips
Group Travel / Tours
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Alaska
Caribbean
Dominican Republic
East Europe
Hawaii
Mexico
North America
Scandinavia
South America
West Europe

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance
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Jen is a highly recommended travel advisor who makes honeymoons and destination weddings stress-free by handling all bookings and details. Reviewers praise her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to tailor options to budgets and preferences. She coordinates guest travel smoothly and provides excellent communication throughout.

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Jen is a highly recommended travel advisor who makes honeymoons and destination weddings stress-free by handling all bookings and details. Reviewers praise her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to tailor options to budgets and preferences. She coordinates guest travel smoothly and provides excellent communication throughout.

Laura
Laura Sent on 08/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Anniversary in Paradise

Jen has planned many of our adventures, but one of the most special was a trip for our 50th Wedding Anniversary in Aruba. She listened to what type of trip we were looking for and helped us plan the perfect trip within our budget. We couldn't have asked for more. The entire trip went exactly as planned!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Travel Agent for Life!

Not only did Jen help find the perfect resort in the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon a couple years ago, but she also recently helped us with a trip to Greece for our 2nd wedding anniversary and is currently helping us book our next friend group trip to Mexico as well! She really does any sort of trip you could imagine and is so helpful along the way! She helps us find the location that is best for us, handles all the booking, and then is super responsive and helps if there's any questions you ever have whether it's before or during the trip! The first time we used Jen was for our honeymoon, but she has definitely become our forever travel agent for all trips in the future as well!:)
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 08/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free travel!

Want a stress free honeymoon? Have Jen DeFranco book it for you! Jen planned a fantastic, stress free trip for us. She had all of the details planned and we just followed her itinerary and had a fabulous time. She is knowledgeable, and has great advise and attention to detail. I won't use anyone else!
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Nate Sent on 08/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience honeymoon planning

We had a great experience booking our honeymoon with Jen. She was able to provide many great options tailored specifically to our requests for pricing, location, amenities, etc. She made sure everything was completely taken care of and that we were fully prepared for our trip. It was great to have one less thing to worry about during the wedding planning process. Highly recommend!
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Mckenna Sent on 06/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Incredible Travel Advisor

Jen was our travel advisor for our destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, and we truly could not have asked for a better person to guide us through the process. From start to finish, she took so much stress off our shoulders and made every aspect of planning feel seamless and manageable.
Her communication was exceptional—she was always responsive, answered every question we had, and kept us informed every step of the way. She did an amazing job coordinating travel arrangements for our guests, ensuring everyone had the information they needed and that everything stayed organized and on track.
Jen's professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made such a difference throughout our wedding planning journey. We are incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and support, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Amanda Sent on 07/13/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Honeymoon Trip

We had the absolute best experience planning our honeymoon! From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us find the perfect destination. We were pretty indecisive and had what felt like a million questions, but she never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.

She took the time to meet with us virtually, walked us through every step of the planning process, and made sure our honeymoon was exactly what we were hoping for. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond gave us so much peace of mind.

I can’t recommend her enough! If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about creating an amazing travel experience, she’s the one to call.
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