Europe and Exotic Travel Specialist

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Jason VanDuyne (JVD), Travel Agent in Philadelphia, PA

Jason VanDuyne (JVD)

Philadelphia, PA Travel Agent
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Jason VanDuyne (JVD)

Philadelphia, PA · 5 Years of Experience

R5 Travel Leaders, an independent agent with R5 Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(21)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Switzerland, Australia & New Zealand, Thailand, Japan

Interests:

Adult Only, All Inclusive, European Culture, Bucket List, Honeymoons

Suppliers:

Globus, Avalon Waterways, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Riu Hotels

About Me

Cathedral, Switzerland
Cathedral, Switzerland

Looking for a Philadelphia travel agent to help plan your next vacation?

I specialize in custom Europe travel, with a particular focus on Switzerland travel, scenic rail journeys, river cruises, guided tours, and independent travel throughout the continent. Whether you're exploring the Swiss Alps by train, cruising the Danube through Central Europe, discovering Italy's historic cities, or experiencing Norway's spectacular fjords, I help create personalized itineraries tailored to your travel style.

In addition to Europe, I assist travelers planning bucket-list journeys to destinations including Japan, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand, creating customized itineraries that balance culture, exploration, and relaxation.

I also regularly help travelers plan Caribbean all-inclusive vacations and visit the Caribbean multiple times each year to stay current on resorts, destinations, and travel trends.

As a Philadelphia-based travel agent with R5 Travel, I combine firsthand travel experience with expert planning to help travelers book with confidence and enjoy a seamless, personalized travel experience from start to finish.

Client Review

JVD was fantastic in scheduling the perfect package for our family. He and the whole team at R5 were dedicated to making sure we were well educated about the resort so we could have the best vacation ever! Will be using again! - Marcie D.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
21 reviews
100% Recommended
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Italy Vacation
Reviewed By Richard P. - Philadelphia, PA | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Already thinking about my next trip. R5 is great. Thank you for a great vacation
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Caribbean Trip
Reviewed By Chris H - Mount Laurel, NJ | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Excellent service from them. JVD was great with communication, even checking in to make sure we had all our documents needed a week prior to boarding our cruise
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thailand Honeymoon
Reviewed By Sandra B. - Williamstown, NJ | Traveled to Thailand | East and Southeast Asia
This place helped me to have the best vacation of my life.... my husband and I went from Honeymoon to Thailand and really the R5 Travel team helped us with everything, we had a couple of meetings to talk about our expectations and I really am very satisfied. If you have any questions or travel ideas, do not hesitate to contact them, they will help you
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Australia Honeymoon
Reviewed By Mady C. - Philadelphia | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We has such an awesome experience working with JVD while planning our honeymoon! R5 was able to put together our dream trip, and take over so many of the logistics so we could just enjoy ourselves. We knew we needed help planning such a big trip (we went to Australia and NZ), and working with R5 made it all seem less. We are so grateful we found them and will definitely be working with them in the future!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Planning
Reviewed By Kelly K. - Cherry Hill, NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
We've worked with Jason and Deanna and both have been amazing and so helpful while planning our trips. Would highly recommend R5!
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.
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
National Geographic Journeys Specialist
Globus + Cosmos Specialist Certification
Club Med Specialist
CIE Tours Collection
Viking River Cruises

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 Travel Stories

Cafe Landtmann

Famous Viennese Coffee

For 10 years, I've hand-ground whole coffee beans for my French Press coffee. My bean of choice: Viennese Sumatra, a dark, more flavorful roast than most American blends.  This past April, I had a chance to go to Vienna on an Avalon River Cruise and I was excited to experience the original city of coffee culture and learn more about the h...
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Client Testimonials

Family Vacation
JVD was fantastic in scheduling the perfect package for our family. He and the whole team at R5 were dedicated to making sure we were well educated about the resort so we could have the best vacation ever! Will be using again!
Marcie D.
Sandals Curacao
Sandals Curacao was an amazing experience for me and my wife. Top notch restaurants, drink services and entertainment. Every night has a different event and throughout the day you will most likely find yourself in the double-decker pool to stay cool. The entire island has plenty of tours including some of the worlds most picture perfect beaches. Downtown Willemstad is a must go for the shops and history of the island. R5 travel made our trip to this island perfect with flights, transport and the stay itself. Will definitely be using this company in the future for trips!
Andy H.
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