Heather Cross, Travel Agent in Maplewood, NJ

Heather Cross

Maplewood, NJ Travel Agent

Heather Cross

Maplewood, NJ · 12 Years of Experience

Vacations By Heather, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(44)
100% Recommended
Our experience with Heather was wonderful! She recently helped us book our honeymoon. She took the stress out of the whole process from start to finish.... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Asia, Anguilla, Jamaica, Barbados, Morocco

Interests:

Luxury, Family Vacations, Culinary & Foodie, Couples & Romance, Adventure

Suppliers:

Classic Vacations, Kensington, Hurtigruten, CIE Tours, Paul Gauguin

About Me

Luxury Travel Consultant for Families and Groups

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I am a passionate traveler and researcher who understands how important your vacation time is to you. My role is to help make sure that we find the best vacation for your needs, dreams and budget.

I am the owner of VBH Travel and have visited over 40 countries across 6 continents (Antarctica awaits!) I am a Diamond Elite agent at KHM Travel Group where I routinely rank in the top 10 of over 5,000 agents.

I have been writing about travel since 2002 and 2026 marks the 12 year anniversary of opening my own travel agency. I have always loved to travel, and having kids didn’t stop me - the Cross family has traveled across the globe together as Heather researches trips and itineraries.

My clients appreciate my personalized lists and tips based on my own experiences. I grew up in Connecticut and graduated from the University of Connecticut before moving to New York City where I resided for twenty years and where VBH Travel (originally Vacations by Heather) was born. In 2016 I moved to the New Jersey suburbs with her husband and two kids, and added an additional mission to create flexible jobs for women at my agency.

From starting out as a one-woman shop in the corner of a Brooklyn apartment bedroom to now, leading a team of five at a growing award-winning agency, I truly enjoy helping my clients plan travel that creates core memories.

Multi-generational trips are a wonderful way to spend time together and I can help you find great options that will please every member of the family.  And I always ensure a great trip for everyone from babies to grandparents.  I’ve organized many trips for families, including vacations to:

  • Japan
  • Hawaii
  • Belize
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
  • Italy
  • Barbados
  • St. Lucia
  • Puerto Rico

When I travel, I want to make sure that I enjoy the unique sounds, sights and tastes of my destination. I want to feel like I’m getting a good value for my money. I want to be comfortable and make sure that I’m prepared, yet still want to have the freedom to explore and make choices on the spur of the moment. And if you book your vacation with me, I’ll apply this same sense of detail and purpose to your vacation plans that I do to my own.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
44 reviews
100% Recommended
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Highly Recommend!
Reviewed By JDaunt - New York, NY | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Our experience with Heather was wonderful! She recently helped us book our honeymoon. She took the stress out of the whole process from start to finish. She gave us several options that worked with our budget and timeline. Everything was totally seamless with our trip and the flights and hotel were perfect! If you are looking for help planning the perfect getaway, I definitely recommend that you work with Heather!
Heather Cross responded
"Thank you for your kind words. I love helping clients with special trips!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful service and recommendations!
Reviewed By Brooklyn Mommy - United States | Traveled to
Heather helped our family plan a spring trip to Florida. We had specific requirements since we had two small children, and Heather was so resourceful in providing a range of options within our budget. She was available to talk through considerations and did not hesitate to reach back out to the properties to get answers to our questions. Heather handled arrangements for all logistics of the trip (car, flight, hotel) and personally delivered the vouchers to my apt before the trip. I'd definitely recommend Heather to anyone looking to plan a get-away!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Trip!
Reviewed By JordsDaunt - New York, NY | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Working with Heather is convenient, stress free and enjoyable! This was our second time working with Heather and we continue to have a wonderful experience. She planned activities that were fun and fit our interests and budget. Heather was a pleasure to work with. We would not have been able to plan this trip without her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Red Sea, ... wow!
Reviewed By Ralf - Brooklyn, NY | Traveled to Jordan ~ Middle East
Heather did a fantastic job organizing our recent family trip to Jordan. Thank you and looking forward to working with you, again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best honeymoon EVER!
Reviewed By Lauren McNamara - Hoboken, NJ | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Incredible! She was extremely responsive and really listened to our feedback. Heather planned an incredible honeymoon for us! We were traveling in December and wanted a warm location. She presented us with three incredible trips (it was so hard to choose!), but we ultimately decided on Thailand. Heather took so much time to hear exactly what we wanted and listened to our feedback about the itinerary she planned. Our trip was PERFECT. From the excursions she planned to the hotels, we had an amazing time and the logistics were absolutely seamless. Additionally, Heather mailed us a super helpful packet before we traveled with all the information we needed. I cannot recommend Heather enough, we will definitely use her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Classic Star Performer 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 202
KHM Diamond Elite Agent 2025, 2024, 2023
KHM Top Seller of Travel Insured 2025, 2024, 2023+
KHM Top Seller of Classic Vacations, 2025, 2024+
KHM Top Agent in New Jersey 2025

My Places

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