Professional Family Vacation Planning Made Simple

A family vacation planner handles the entire vacation process from start to finish. We consult with your family to understand preferences, budgets, and special needs. Then we research and recommend destinations, accommodations, and activities tailored specifically to your family dynamics. We manage all bookings, coordinate logistics, arrange special requests, and provide ongoing support before and during your trip. Our goal is eliminating planning stress while maximizing your family’s vacation enjoyment.

Our family vacation planner services are complimentary for most bookings. We earn commissions from resorts, cruise lines, and tour operators, so you pay nothing extra for our expertise. In some cases involving complex custom itineraries, we may charge planning fees, but we discuss all costs upfront during your consultation. Many families actually save money working with us because we know where to find value, avoid costly mistakes, and access exclusive perks not available to the general public.

Absolutely. We specialize in coordinating vacations for families of all sizes, including multi-generational groups. We understand the unique challenges of planning trips that satisfy different age groups, mobility levels, and interests. We coordinate adjoining rooms or villa accommodations, schedule activities for various ages, arrange accessibility needs, and create itineraries that balance group time with individual preferences. Large family coordination is actually where our expertise shines brightest.

We plan all types of family vacations—theme parks (Disney, Universal), beach resorts, mountain retreats, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, national park adventures, international destinations, educational trips, and more. Whether you want a relaxing beach week, an action-packed theme park adventure, or a cultural exploration, we have the expertise to plan it. We also coordinate combination trips that blend multiple experiences into one vacation.

For major trips during peak seasons (summer, holidays, spring break), we recommend starting 6-12 months in advance. This ensures better availability and pricing. For off-season travel or simpler trips, 3-6 months typically works well. However, we’ve successfully planned wonderful last-minute vacations with just weeks of notice. The key is contacting us as soon as you know you want to travel, and we’ll make the timeline work.

While Disney destinations are a specialty, we plan family vacations worldwide. We work with families traveling to beach resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, cruises on various lines, European adventures, national parks, ski resorts, all-inclusive properties, and countless other destinations. Our expertise spans family-friendly travel generally, not just one destination type.

Life happens, and we understand plans change. When you work with our family vacation planner team, we help you understand cancellation policies before booking and often recommend travel insurance. If you need to modify or cancel, we handle communications with vendors, work to minimize fees, and explore rebooking options. Having a professional advocate makes navigating changes significantly less stressful than doing it alone.

Yes. Some families book accommodations independently then need help with dining reservations, activity planning, or logistics coordination. Others want destination recommendations and itinerary design but prefer to handle bookings themselves. We’re flexible and can provide whatever level of assistance makes sense for your family. Every family’s needs differ, and we adapt our services accordingly.

Special needs are our specialty. We have extensive experience coordinating vacations for families with food allergies, dietary restrictions, mobility challenges, and other accessibility needs. We communicate directly with resorts and vendors to verify accommodations, arrange necessary services or equipment, and create backup plans. We also provide detailed information about on-site medical facilities, dietary options, and accessibility features at your destination.

When you work with Dreams & Wishes Travel, you have professional support throughout your vacation. If flights get delayed, resorts have issues, or unexpected situations arise, you can contact us for assistance. We communicate with vendors on your behalf, arrange alternative solutions, and work to resolve problems quickly. Having an expert advocate during travel disruptions provides peace of mind that solo travelers don’t have.