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Maggie Ballantyne, Travel Agent in Walkersville, MD

Maggie Ballantyne

Walkersville, MD Travel Agent
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Maggie Ballantyne

Walkersville, MD · 8 Years of Experience

Wishes Family Travel - Maggie Ballantyne, an independent agent with Wishes Family Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(29)
97% Recommended
Maggie knows her stuff! She is available day and night to answer any questions I might have about travel. When I am planning my vacation she... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Mexico, Worldwide, USA

Interests:

Adult Only, All Inclusive, Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways, Luxury Hotels, Destination Weddings

Suppliers:

Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Hilton Worldwide, Pleasant Holidays, Classic Vacations

About Me

I will never forget my first visit to an All-Inclusive resort. It was paradise. The sand was white, the water was crystal blue, the staff were always there to say "hello" with a smile, and I never had to lift a finger! This trip to Sandals South Coast Resort in Jamaica inspired me to receive my certification in booking Sandals and Beaches All-Inclusive Resorts for my clients. In addition to receiving this certification, I receive annual training in Sandals and Beaches All-Inclusive resorts to make sure I am up-to-date with the most recent news, renovations, upgrades, and more! 

What I enjoy most about these resorts is the freedom. I love that once you step foot on the island, everything is taken care of for you! With that freedom, these vacations can be tailored specifically to you and your vacation wishes! Whether that means a quiet day at the spa, participating in water activities, lounging by the pool, enjoying a candlelight dinner watching the sunset, visiting the Caribbean's only speakeasy bar, or all of the above, we will make sure your vacation destination is right for you!

All-Inclusive resorts are great for honeymoons, couples getaways or retreats, girls weekends, bachelor parties, wellness retreats, destination weddings, vowel renewals and more! When staying at Beaches or Dreams resorts, the kids can tag along too! 

Beyond Sandals resorts, I assist clients with bookings at resort lines such as Secrets Resorts, Dreams Resorts, Hard Rock Resorts, Excellence Resorts, Hyatt Inclusive Collections, Sanctuary Cap Cana, and so many more!

I am a partner with Pleasant Pro Academy and Classic Vacations, which means I can book your vacation destination anywhere in the world!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
29 reviews
97% Recommended
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Trained, Traveled, Trusted
Reviewed By LA - Clemson, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie knows her stuff! She is available day and night to answer any questions I might have about travel. When I am planning my vacation she takes as much input from you as you want to give and has excellent suggestions for things you don’t know about. She created an entire custom itinerary for me for a Universal trip that took thought and knowledge that I couldn’t have gotten from a computer. The best part is- her services come at no cost to you! What could be better? I will never travel without her help as my travel agent.
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Thank you for being the world's most loyal client! I love planning your trips and love even more seeing how much fun you have! Your willingness to try new things adds even more fun to the planning experience!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best mother/daughter trip!
Reviewed By Ms. B - Walkersville, MD | Traveled to Kissimmee ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie was very accommodating and took all of my personal requests into consideration. I felt like she really understood how I wanted to approach my days in the parks and put a lot of time into planning an itinerary that would work for my personal requests. She planned the perfect trip!
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Everyone likes to experience Disney World in a different way! I loved helping you figure out a way that would work the best for you! My favorite part of your itinerary was the Animation Experience at Animal Kingdom, dining with the princesses at Cinderella's Royal Table, and the Ferrytale Sparkling Dessert Cruise!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disneyland fun!
Reviewed By Emily - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
While living out on the West Coast, Maggie helped plan 3 trips to Disneyland for me. Each one surpassed all of my expectations and was special in their own way. If not for Maggie's expertise, these trips would not have been nearly as fun or care-free. She offers so many recommendations and tailors each trip to what works best for you and your party. I can't wait for Maggie to help plan my next trip!
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Thanks for always being so supportive and loyal. Disneyland is my favorite park and I am glad I got to plan trips there for you and with you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A race for the ages!
Reviewed By Catherine Horner - Tulsa, OK | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
She made things so easy and was very quick to respond to all of my questions. It is my first Disney half marathon, so I wanted to make sure I get registered, and Maggie got me my bib no problem! She is very professional and I recommend her to anyone needing assistance.
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"I was so happy you reached out to me! I can't wait to see you race weekend!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Maggie is Wonderful!
Reviewed By Melissa - Beaufort, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie planned a trip for me and some friends to Walt Disney World and she was wonderful! Very generous with her time!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Certified Sandals Specialist
Certified in Discovery Cove Bookings
Pleasant Pro Academy Certification
Classic Vacations Specialist
World of Hyatt - Confidant Learning - Certificate

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Sandals All-Inclusives in Jamaica
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    My Travel Stories

    I Could Stay Here Forever!

    A Private Island Visit: Barefoot Cay

    In July of 2024, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas. It quickly moved up in the ranks as one of my favorite resorts. Like the other Sandals properties I have had the pleasure of visiting, I enjoyed unlimited food (no extra charges for specialty dining), all drinks (no extra charges for top-shelf liquor), ex...
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    Caramel Iced Coffee from Sweets ‘n’ Tings

    Parked Permanently at Sandals: 2 Food Trucks!

    I am grateful these food trucks are not on the go, and instead parked permanently on the Sandals Royal Bahamian property! These two food trucks add a new form of dining to this resort’s already impressive list of dining establishments and elevate the culinary experience of the vacation. Sandals resorts are known for being truly all-inclusive (no...
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    Sipping Mimosas Because of the Time I Saved!

    Club Mobay: Essential to Any Jamaican Vacation

    May 2022 marked the third time I utilized the Club Mobay service on both the arrival and departure at Montego Bay Airport. The first time was pre-covid in May 2019, the second time was during the height of covid in October 2020, and the third time was May 2022. Each experience was unique, eased my travel experience, and proved time and time agai...
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