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The Travel Mechanic is a family-owned wedding travel agency located in Apex, North Carolina. Destination weddings and honeymoons are their particular passion, and they have been helping happy couples plan dream getaways for more than 25 years. Whether you are planning a Carribean wedding or a romantic honeymoon in Paris, this full-service, fully-licensed agency promises to work within your budget. They will find a competitively-priced travel solution that meets your particular needs. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you are right where you need to be to create memories you can treasure for a lifetime.

Services Offered

The Travel Mechanic can help you plan your vacation to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and more. The agency is committed to doing their part to ensure that your trip goes entirely to plan. They offer start-to-finish planning assistance, and they also provide travel insurance and emergency assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Destination Weddings
Group Travel / Tours
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Africa
Asia
Australia / New Zealand
Caribbean
Dominican Republic
East Europe
Hawaii
Mexico
Pacific Islands
South America
West Europe

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance

Reviews of The Travel Mechanic

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Hiznay Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picture-perfect honeymoon made easy!

Lauren and her team at TTM are professional, prompt, and wonderful to work with. We reached out to get some help planning our honeymoon. The intake and planning process was fun and easy from a client perspective - a quick intake call to learn more about us, our must-haves, budget, etc. and having a experienced planner's advice and guidance helped narrow down our options and guide us to the right time of year to travel. Lauren was patient, responsive and enthusiastic, and she answered all of our questions knowledgeably. When it came time for our trip, we received digital itinerary with everything we needed to travel, plus packing advice and other helpful tips. Communication was consistent and always available if we needed it. On our trip, our local tour guides were AMAZING and definitely a highlight of the trip. Planning was conscious of our budget and was very thoughtfully done. We did literally all the activities on our wish list and beyond, and we barely had to think about it thanks to TTM's seamless pro planning. For a bride and groom with wedding stress and decision fatigue, it was a huge blessing to let the experts do their thing and handle the details. It was the trip of a lifetime! Can't wait for our next big trip and can't recommend Lauren and The Travel Mechanic team more highly.
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Danielle Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Honeymoon

Lauren helped us plan our dream honeymoon in Hawaii! She was such a pleasure to partner with and listened to our every desire. She is super responsive and willing to do anything to help make the travel process easier. Thank you Lauren!
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Julie Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic, great!

We are so glad that we chose Lauren as our travel agent. My husband and I have never flown out of the United States alone together before so we were not sure what to expect. Lauren communicated with us everything that we should know and made us feel a lot more comfortable before we left. We had a fantastic time and was even better knowing Lauren was just a phone call away! She was great! Thank you
Chrissy
Chrissy Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Aruba for our Honeymoon

Lauren was amazing, she planned our honeymoon air/hotel to Aruba and it was an amazing location right on the beach. We even had a small hiccup with our check in details for the airport but it was all resolved very quickly. Great service, will use again.
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Martha Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing honeymoon

I was recommended Lauren by a facebook friend, and she did a fantastic job! When my husband and I dreamed of going to Paris, we had no idea how to do it. This was our first time flying overseas. I tried to plan the trip though Google, but I just didn't know what to book! Thank goodness I was recommended The Travel Mechanic as my travel agent, because I truly believe we wouldn't have made it to Paris without her! Lauren and I corresponded over the course of a few weeks and she made the perfect itinerary for us, keeping our budget in mind. We wanted to see a lot of sights, and she fit it all in! She booked personal tours, group tours, and coaches to help us get around. She found an amazing hotel which we loved. Her professionalism, and personal touch really made the trip one we will never forget. It went perfectly with the perfect ternary and accommodations. Thank you so much for a wonderfully booked honeymoon!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Travel Mechanic

Lauren helped us plan our honeymoon. It was nothing short of amazing and everything went smoothly! Would definitely recommend.
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Brittany Sent on 11/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely cannot say enough good things about Lauren and the Travel Mechanic!! She planned the most amazing trip for us to Chile!! I didn't have much to give her other than a few places we wanted to go and she put together the perfect trip. She took into consideration we wanted to have excursions but also wanted some down time....it was awesome! Our hotels were all great. The hotel in Patagonia was beyond amazing…service, room, food…all of it was perfect! She checked on us throughout the trip and was available to answer a few last minute questions we had while there. She also ensured all the hotels knew I didn't eat gluten (which is huge for me being in a foreign country)! We can't wait to have her plan another trip for us!!
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Lisa Sent on 08/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren is amazing!! After helping us plan a great trip for 8 girls to Cancun for a bachelorette party....our trip unexpectedly had to be rescheduled TWO days before we were leaving! Lauren was on the ball right away. She was even able to wave any penalty fees with the resort. She is quick to respond and excited to help with anything she can. I would recommend her to everyone!!
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Kelsey Sent on 07/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren was amazing!! She helped our group of 10 girls through quite the journey on a trip to Cancun and was so responsive and accommodating. Thanks you!! You rock.
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Brittney Sent on 06/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This trip of a lifetime would not have been possible without Lauren's help.
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Awards

39
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Total Exposure Band Total Exposure Band Wedding Bands

Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

Poppy Belle Event & Floral Design Poppy Belle Event & Floral Design Wedding Florists

Lauren is such a sweetheart! Her kind nature will surely make a difference when planning your honeymoon!

Bliss by Sam Wedding and Occasion Planners Bliss by Sam Wedding and Occasion Planners Wedding Planners

Lauren has been a pleasure to work with from Day 1! Every time I refer my clients to her for their travel needs, her initial response is always quick. She is a great listener because she always recommends multiple options covering EXACTLY what the client desired in their travel package. The other thing that I love is how she offers additional options for consideration. Sometimes couples believe that certain locations are out of budget; however, Lauren has exceptional resources and can open your mind to places you only dream about! Definitely hire The Travel Mechanic! She'll take great care of you from start to finish.

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