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Matt Bortmess, Travel Agent in Council Bluffs, IA

Matt Bortmess

Council Bluffs, IA Travel Agent

Matt Bortmess

Council Bluffs, IA · 4 Years of Experience

Key to Adventure Travel Co by Matt Bortmess, an independent agent with Key to Adventure Travel Co., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(10)
100% Recommended
My husband and I travel quite a bit, but, had never tried a cruise. Matt, was crucial in helping us decide which ship, location and length... Read More >
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My Places

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Orlando, Anaheim, Hawaii, Quintana Roo

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Cruises, Family Vacations, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Funjet Vacations

About Me

A fall getaway aboard Disney Cruiseline
A fall getaway aboard Disney Cruiseline

Vacation planning can be confusing, stressful, and time consuming. That’s where my services come into play! Let me assist with planning and booking that next trip while you relax and enjoy life.

I specialize in Disney destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Aulani - a Disney Resort & Spa as well as Universal Orlando and Hollywood, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and more. I can also help you plan that perfect all-inclusive tropical getaway. Whatever new destination you have set your sights, I can help get you there.

Whether it's a visit to the parks of Orlando or a dreamy tropical getaway, your vacation deserves to be magical. Allow me to take your stress away by creating your personalized vacation so you focus on having fun and making memories that last forever.

Contact me today to start planning that next getaway.

Specialized Training

College of Disney Knowledge - includes Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani - A Disney Resort & Spa, and Adventures by Disney

Universal Orlando Resort - Specialist

Universal Studios Hollywood - Specialist

Sandals & Beaches Resorts - Specialist

Royal Caribbean International - Bachelor of Adventure

Norwegian Cruise Line - Master's Degree

Virgin Voyages - First Mate Gold

Princess Cruise Line - Commodore Specialist

Celebrity Cruises - Specialist

Hawaii - Destination Specialist

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
10 reviews
100% Recommended
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Our first cruise!
Reviewed By Karenlynn - Oklahoma City | Traveled to Nassau | Bahamas | Caribbean
My husband and I travel quite a bit, but, had never tried a cruise. Matt, was crucial in helping us decide which ship, location and length of cruise to choose. He set everything up so that we only had to arrive and enjoy. He was instrumental taking care of all the necessary details we were unfamiliar with. Everything went as scheduled and we were able to just arrive and enjoy! I highly recommend Matt for any travel destinations!!
Matt Bortmess responded
"Thanks so much for the kind words – it truly means the world! I loved being part of your first cruise experience and being able to handle all the details so you could simply relax and make wonderful memories together!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Experience from Start to Finish!
Reviewed By Uncle Bryon - Omaha, NE | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Matt was incredible from the very start to the very end of our trip. He has a lot of extra touches that make planning, decisions, preparation, and the overall experience much easier. We had an awesome trip!
Matt Bortmess responded
"I had so much fun helping plan this trip for you! Thank you for the kind words - I can't wait to help you plan the next adventure."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaskan Cruise
Reviewed By Lovestotravel - Papillion, Ne | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Matt did a fantastic job organizing and booking our Alaskan cruise for a group of 13! The trip was amazing and a large part of that was the stress free planning because of Matt! Would highly recommend using Matt for all your travel needs!!
Matt Bortmess responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad your Alaska cruise was everything you hoped for, and it was an absolute pleasure helping your group plan such a memorable trip. I’d be honored to help with your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Such an awesome trip!
Reviewed By Tami - Cheyenne Wells, CO | Traveled to Alaska | USA
He had everything ready for us. He did a great job!!! And, he had a lot of people to take care of!! (15 in our group!!)
Matt Bortmess responded
"I loved working with you all! I’m so glad everything came together smoothly for your trip. It was a joy making sure your whole group was taken care of from start to finish!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Beautiful honeymoon
Reviewed By Aubrey - IOWA | Traveled to Mexico
Matt was the best in helping plan my husband and Is honeymoon this past May. We told him our budget and what we were hoping to do during our stay, and he found multiple options for us, it made it hard to choose! When helping pick the right choice for us, Matt was there every step to make the booking process simple and fast. He provided us with all the necessary travel tools we needed to get to our destination safely. We will definitely be using his travel agent services again!
Matt Bortmess responded
"Thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of planning your honeymoon getaway! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
College of Disney Knowledge
Universal Studios Orlando Specialist
Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist
Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure
Norwegian Cruise Line Master Degree

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 Most Booked Destinations

  • Orlando, Florida: 24 bookings
  • Quintana Roo: 13 bookings
  • Hawaii: 4 bookings
  • Anaheim, California: 3 bookings

Destinations I've Visited

  • Orlando, Florida: 11 trips
  • Anaheim, California: 9 trips
  • Quintana Roo: 4 trips
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