Family Travel Specialist in Wickenburg, Arizona

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Alyssa Stander, CTA, Travel Agent in Wickenburg, AZ

Alyssa Stander, CTA

Wickenburg, AZ Travel Agent
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Alyssa Stander, CTA

Wickenburg, AZ · 4 Years of Experience

Lemon Drop Travels, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Disneyland, Hawaii, Europe, South Dakota, Mexico

Interests:

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

Suppliers:

Royal Caribbean, Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Europe Express

About Me

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Meet Your Arizona-Based Family Travel Advisor & Vacation Planner
Hi, I'm Alyssa Stander, a family travel advisor and vacation planner based in Wickenburg, Arizona, just outside Phoenix.

I help couples and families across the U.S. plan stress-free, unforgettable vacations, from all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean to Disney vacations, family cruises, Hawaii itineraries, and European tours.

Why Work With a Family Travel Advisor?
Planning a family vacation can mean hours of research, comparing resorts, and second-guessing decisions. As a professional travel advisor, I take that stress off your plate. My clients get expert destination recommendations, personalized itineraries, and hands-on support from the first planning call through the final day of their trip, all at no extra cost compared to booking on your own.

My Background:
I'm originally from South Dakota, and my husband is from Idaho, though we now call Wickenburg, Arizona home. Growing up, I moved more than 20 times before turning 18 (no, not a military family - just a lot of moving!), which sparked a lifelong love of exploring new places and cultures.

Before becoming a travel advisor, I worked as a teacher. Today, I'm a mother of three, and those experiences shaped my belief that travel is one of the most powerful ways families can learn, grow, and connect. Some of the most meaningful family memories happen when we step away from daily routines and experience the world together, and that's exactly what I help my clients do.

Vacation Planning Services I Specialize In:
I focus my expertise on the destinations and trip types families ask for most:

  • All-Inclusive Resort Vacations in Mexico and the Caribbean
  • Family Cruises and cruise vacation planning
  • Theme Park Vacations, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Studios
  • Hawaii Vacations and multi-island itineraries
  • European Family Vacations and guided tours


Whether you're dreaming of a beachfront all-inclusive resort, a Caribbean cruise, a magical Disney vacation, or a guided tour through Europe's historic cities, I design custom itineraries built around your family's needs, budget, and travel style.

Real Family Travel Experience
Travel isn't just my career, it's part of daily life for my own family, too! Some of our favorite trips have included Grand Cayman (visited on a Disney Cruise) and St. Lucia. Every trip I take with my own kids reminds me why I love helping other families create travel memories that last a lifetime.

Vacations for Every Family, Every Destination
While I specialize in Disney vacations, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Hawaii, and Europe, my services go well beyond those destinations. I work with families planning trips around the world and love helping clients discover new places they haven't considered yet.

Let's Plan Your Next Family Vacation
If you're looking for an experienced, Arizona-based travel advisor to help you plan a stress-free vacation, I'd love to help you design your next adventure. My goal is simple: take the overwhelm out of trip planning so you can focus on what matters most - making lifelong memories with the people you love.

Ready to start planning? Contact me to begin designing your family's perfect vacation.

Testimonials I've Received

"We loved our vacation that was booked through Lemon Drop Travels.  It was our first experience with a travel agent and we will always use them from now on. Lemon Drop Travels helped us with any questions we had."

"Thank you for listening to me!  It's actually helping me to lay this out and think about it.  You've made this so easy!"

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
32 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Girls Trip - New Iberia La | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
She is very patient and amazing to work with .
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cancun adventure
Reviewed By A - Farmington, NM | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
From start to finish Alyssa stayed in communication with us ensuring we had all the information for a successful trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Timer!
Reviewed By MissyLee - Rapid City, SD | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We loved our vacation that was booked through Lemon Drop Travels. It was our first experience with a travel agent and we will always use them from now on. They helped us with any questions we had.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Continuing a Family Tradition
Reviewed By NDavis - Amarillo, Texas | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Thank you so much Lemon Drop Travels !

Disney and Disneyland was always a big part of my childhood and is currently a big part of my family’s life. It’s been 11 years since going to Disneyland (which is a long time for a person that used to go annually when living in Phoenix). This year, we took our children for the first time. We did 2 days in the parks and a 3rd at the Oogie Boogie Halloween Bash. In addition to our little family, we also got to be there with Aunts, Cousins, and Grandparents. Walking out of the park at midnight after 3 very long days, none of my children wanted to leave. It was an amazing trip with memories I wouldn’t trade for the world.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By Gomezmortisha - Hurricane, UT | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
She answered everyone's question in our group and made booking our cruise super easy!! We had the best time on our vacation! Thanks to Alyssa!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
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.
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Theme Park Specialist
Hawaii Specialist
Family Travel Specialist
Cruise Specialist

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

  • Europe: 46 bookings
  • Mexico: 22 bookings
  • Hawaii: 13 bookings
  • Disneyland, California: 7 bookings

Destinations I've Visited

  • South Dakota: 410 trips
  • Disneyland, California: 15 trips
  • Hawaii: 9 trips
  • Europe: 8 trips
  • Mexico: 2 trips

My Travel Stories

Xpu-Ha beach at Catalonia Royal Tulum

Celebrating at Catalonia Royal Tulum

Celebrating our anniversary at Catalonia Royal Tulum in the Riviera Maya was an unforgettable experience! This adults-only, budget-friendly resort gave us the perfect mix of relaxation and romance without breaking the bank. The highlight was the stunning, powder-soft beach with crystal-clear waters, creating the perfect backdrop for our getaway....
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Mickey Pumpkin

Halloween at Disneyland

Our favorite time to visit Disneyland is for Halloween!  We don't frequently attend Oogie Boogie Bash, but this year we had extended family going, so we decided to go with them. If you're planning on attending Oogie Boogie Bash, my recommendation is to do at least three days at the park.  One full park day, an Oogie Boogie day (where you ...
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St. Lucia Beach Day

St. Lucia

One of our favorite family vacations to date has been to St. Lucia.  We were so impressed by all of the gorgeously clean (and empty!) beaches that we visited.  We stayed at The Landings, which was the perfect location for our family.  Our room was more of an apartment; we had three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a full kitchen and laundry room.  Our ...
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Client Testimonials

Family Cruise
Alyssa with Lemon Drop Travels made our vacation a breeze! She had everything booked super easy and even found us some savings throughout the year as our cruise date got closer. She was always available to answer any questions. We will use her again in the future!
Whitney H., Arizona
Kona Family Vacation
Alyssa planned a trip to Hawaii for my family of 4. From the very beginning, she was easy to work with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Alyssa made sure she understood where we wanted to stay, what our budget was and what our goals were for the trip. When there was a chance in our flights, she was prompt with emailing us about the change and asked if we wanted to keep the new flights or try and change back to the previous one. Alyssa emailed us a detailed itinerary with all of flight, rental car, and condo information before our trip that we printed off and brought with us. Alyssa made our vacation seamless from start to finish. Once we got back home, she emailed us to check in and make sure everything went okay on our trip. She was hands-on and attentive to us throughout the whole planning process and vacation process. I highly recommend Alyssa for all of your travel planning needs! She is such a joy to work with!
Bethany S., Texas
Mexico Trip
Our trip was lovely and Alyssa stander at lemon drop travel was the absolute best. I will definitely call her for my next vacation.
Donna C., Texas
Swiss Adventure
We had the best experience with Alyssa! We would definitely hire her again. She booked our flights, hotels, car rental, and train tickets to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. We had a wonderful time and everything was seamless. Since we hadn't traveled to Europe on our own it took a lot of stress off to have someone make sure we were in good places to stay and point us in the right direction of what to do and how to book tickets to tours. She responded very quickly to every contact and checked in with us to make sure everything went smoothly.
Naomi G., Arizona
Austria Trip
Alyssa was recommended to me by a friend and WOW!! Alyssa answered my texts and emails right away. She was very attentive and listened to everything that we were wanting. She made it happen and we just returned from our trip and every detail was just as she said. Hotels, airport and train transfers, tours in various cities were as recommended and very easy to follow. We will definitely be using Alyssa again for future travel needs. She even send us a travel goody bag that was not expected, but appreciated. She even followed up after our trip to check on us. We highly recommend Alyssa!!
Pam C. Texas
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