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Amilkar Velez, Travel Agent in Nutley, NJ

Amilkar Velez

Nutley, NJ Travel Agent

Amilkar Velez

Nutley, NJ · 3 Years of Experience

Velez Travel and Tours - Dream Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
About
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Paris, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Florida, New York City

Interests:

Solo Travel, Cruises, Groups, Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways, Bachelor Parties

Suppliers:

Royal Caribbean, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Enjoying a winter evening in Paris
Enjoying a winter evening in Paris

Hello there! I’m Miko, your spirited travel enthusiast with an insatiable case of wanderlust. With over 30 cruises navigated and visits to more than 20 countries spread across three continents, my passport pages tell tales of captivating adventures in places like Bermuda, Royal Caribbean's Coco Cay, Paris, Virginia Beach, and Puerto Rico, Italy, Greece, and Croatia —all within the last year! Each journey I embark upon is not just a tick off the bucket list, but a delightful opportunity to plunge into exciting adventures and immerse myself in the myriad of cultures our beautiful world unveils.

Travel isn't merely a hobby for me; it’s a deep-seated passion. Beyond the horizon of exotic places and adventures, I hold dear the moments spent with my blended family of six children. Together, we revel in the great outdoors and craft memories destined to be etched in our hearts forever.

My professional life reflects a kaleidoscope of unique experiences and expertise. With a solid background in the military, law enforcement, and emergency services, I bring to the table an unyielding commitment to safety and meticulous attention to detail. This dedication illuminates every travel experience I curate, ensuring not just a journey, but a safe, remarkable adventure tailored just for you.

As the driving force behind Velez Travel and Tours - Dream Vacations, my mission is crystal clear: to bring your travel dreams to vivid life. I’m here to craft tailor-made vacations that not only reflect your deepest desires but also surpass your wildest expectations. With a wealth of personal travel experiences and professional expertise at my fingertips, I extend a warm invitation for you to join me on a journey of a lifetime, painting memories that will linger long after we've returned home.

Whether your heart seeks the whispering tranquility of a relaxing getaway or the electrifying heartbeat of an action-packed escapade, consider me your trusted travel partner. Together, let's craft the perfect itinerary, stepping into a world brimming with unforgettable travel experiences. Let’s embark on this enthralling adventure, shall we?

Additional Languages
Spanish

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.
Gold Medal Level Agency

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.
Paris, France, Europe
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 100 Times
Florida, USA
Booked It 34 Times
Been There 50 Times
New York City, New York, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Africa
Booked It
Kenya, Africa
Booked It
Tanzania, Africa
Booked It
Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 12 Times
Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 12 Times
New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 12 Times
Canada
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 6 Times
Nova Scotia, Canada
Been There 4 Times
Ontario, Canada
Been There 3 Times
Quebec, Canada
Been There 3 Times
Caribbean
Been There 100 Times
Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 5 Times
Eagle Beach, Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 5 Times
Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 5 Times
Palm Beach, Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 5 Times
Cuba, Caribbean
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 2 Times
Havana, Cuba, Caribbean
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 2 Times
Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 23 Times
Been There 5 Times
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 19 Times
Been There 4 Times
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 3 Times
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 5 Times
Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 5 Times
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 5 Times
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 100 Times
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 100 Times
Ponce, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 100 Times
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Booked It 75 Times
Been There 100 Times
St. Martin, Caribbean
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 4 Times
St. Maarten, St. Martin, Caribbean
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 4 Times
Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Booked It 16 Times
Been There 9 Times
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 4 Times
Central America
Been There 8 Times
Belize, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
Belize City, Belize, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
Limon, Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Tortuguero, Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Panama, Central America
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Panama Canal, Panama, Central America
Been There
Panama City, Panama, Central America
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 6 Times
Hiroshima, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Tokyo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 6 Times
Tokyo Disneyland, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Cebu, Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Manila, Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 3 Times
Europe
Booked It 100 Times
Been There 5 Times
Croatia, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 2 Times
Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Split, Croatia, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
England, Europe
Booked It 15 Times
Been There
Liverpool, England, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
London, England, Europe
Booked It 10 Times
Been There
France, Europe
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 2 Times
Marseille, France, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Germany, Europe
Booked It
Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
Booked It
Hamburg, Germany, Europe
Booked It
Stuttgart, Germany, Europe
Booked It
Greece, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Athens, Greece, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 2 Times
Mykonos, Greece, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Santorini, Greece, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Ireland, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Italy, Europe
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 4 Times
Amalfi, Italy, Europe
Booked It 9 Times
Been There
Bologna, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Capri, Italy, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
Cinque Terre, Italy, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Civitavecchia, Italy, Europe
Booked It 8 Times
Been There
Florence, Italy, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
Naples, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Pisa, Italy, Europe
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Rome, Italy, Europe
Booked It 8 Times
Been There
Sicily, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Umbria, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Vatican City, Italy, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Venice, Italy, Europe
Been There
Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Spain, Europe
Booked It 34 Times
Been There 2 Times
Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 2 Times
Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
Been There
Mexico
Booked It 36 Times
Been There 18 Times
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 13 Times
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 14 Times
Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 13 Times
Been There 15 Times
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 23 Times
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 4 Times
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It
Been There 4 Times
Yucatan, Mexico
Booked It 11 Times
Been There 4 Times
South America
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 18 Times
Uruguay, South America
Booked It
Been There
Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
Booked It
Been There
Punta del Este, Uruguay, South America
Booked It
Been There
USA
Booked It 100 Times
Alabama, USA
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 7 Times
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 7 Times
Alaska, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Juneau, Alaska, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Seward, Alaska, USA
Booked It 100 Times
California, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Los Angeles, California, USA
Been There
San Diego, California, USA
Booked It
Been There
Connecticut, USA
Been There 5 Times
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Been There 5 Times
Mystic, Connecticut, USA
Been There 5 Times
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Been There 5 Times
Delaware, USA
Been There 10 Times
Dover, Delaware, USA
Been There
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Been There 10 Times
Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 13 Times
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 33 Times
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Been There
Hollywood, Florida, USA
Been There
Key West, Florida, USA
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 12 Times
Miami, Florida, USA
Booked It 18 Times
Been There 16 Times
Orlando, Florida, USA
Booked It 13 Times
Been There 23 Times
Pensacola, Florida, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Booked It 37 Times
Been There 18 Times
Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA
Been There
Saint Augustine, Florida, USA
Been There 10 Times
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Been There 3 Times
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Been There 20 Times
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There 7 Times
Tampa, Florida, USA
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 5 Times
Universal Orlando, Florida, USA
Been There 5 Times
Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
Been There 3 Times
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Been There 3 Times
Georgia, USA
Booked It
Been There 10 Times
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Been There
Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Been There 5 Times
Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Illinois, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 4 Times
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 4 Times
Kansas, USA
Been There
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Been There
Kentucky, USA
Been There
Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Been There
Maryland, USA
Been There 13 Times
Aberdeen, Maryland, USA
Been There
Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Been There
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Booked It
Been There 5 Times
Massachusetts, USA
Been There 43 Times
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 13 Times
Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 2 Times
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 5 Times
Michigan, USA
Been There
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Been There
Nevada, USA
Been There 12 Times
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 6 Times
New Jersey, USA
Booked It 14 Times
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 15 Times
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Been There 100 Times
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Booked It
Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
Booked It
Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
Booked It
Wildwood, New Jersey, USA
Been There 50 Times
New York, USA
Booked It
Albany, New York, USA
Been There 3 Times
Bear Mountain State Park, New York, USA
Been There 12 Times
Bronx, New York, USA
Booked It
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Booked It
Garden City, New York, USA
Booked It
New York (La Guardia), New York, USA
Been There 14 Times
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 4 Times
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 100 Times
Queens, New York, USA
Been There 100 Times
Syracuse, New York, USA
Been There 3 Times
West Point, New York, USA
Been There
Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 95 Times
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 4 Times
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 5 Times
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 3 Times
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 3 Times
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 3 Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 23 Times
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 4 Times
Pocono, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 37 Times
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 2 Times
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Been There 2 Times
Puerto Rico, USA
Been There 100 Times
Texas, USA
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 19 Times
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
Been There 5 Times
El Paso, Texas, USA
Been There
Galveston, Texas, USA
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 5 Times
Houston, Texas, USA
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 5 Times
Vermont, USA
Been There
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Been There
Killington, Vermont, USA
Been There
Montpelier/Barre, Vermont, USA
Been There
Washington, USA
Booked It 100 Times
Seattle, Washington, USA
Booked It 100 Times

Client Testimonials

Amazing Recommendations
Velez [Travel and Tours] had amazing recommendations. They gave us many options and were very flexible. Our room exceeded our expectations and the ocean views were awesome. Would book with them again.
Luis B., East Orange, NJ
Courteous and Prompt
Their commitment to ensuring you get the best prices on cruises and other vacations! Their courtesy and prompt response is admirable! También hablan español!
Tito V., Daytona Beach, FL
Birthday Trip to Remember
Velez Travel and Tours- Dream Vacation helped me with my travel arrangements to Las Vegas. They provided me with several options and our trip was a Birthday trip to remember. Thank you Miko and Maddy for your patience and professionalism. Cant wait for Mexico!!!
Marilyn R., Wilmington, DE
Great People and Great Service
Just returned from an amazing trip to UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya planned with the help of Velez Travel and Tours - Dream Vacations. I told them what I was looking for and they delivered. If you need help with any of your travel plans check them out. We even had a hurricane hit the resort 3 days before we were arriving and multiple calls were made confirming everything was still a go. They even sent us some back up places to look at just in case. Great people and great service.
Mike S., Seabring, FL
Great Experience
Great experience. Everyone is super friendly, well informed and listened to our needs! We had a wonderful vacation! We’ve already booked our next trip!
Michelle P., Bloomfield, NJ
Wonderful Experience
We had a wonderful experience booking this trip. Miko was patient and helpful as we decided where to stay and ultimately what hotel to book. He was very knowledgeable and informative and really made the whole process so much easier. As a group of women and children we felt so much safer booking through someone we could trust. We can’t wait to book our next one!
Janine V., Nutley, NJ
Thank You
Hey Miko, just writing to say thank you for setting us up on our first family cruise. Everyone had a great time and we definitely felt more prepared by booking through you.
Andrea S., Old Bridge, NJ
Exceeded Expectations
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked with Velez Travel and Tours, as it was my first time using a travel agent. But Miko truly exceeded my expectations! His communication was clear, precise, and so easy to connect with. The entire trip from NJ to the Dominican Republic went seamlessly—it was smooth sailing from start to finish. The resort was absolutely stunning! The property and our rooms exuded luxury. My room even had a sliding door that opened directly to the pool, complete with our own chairs in the water—simply amazing! The views from some of the restaurants were breathtakingly tropical, just as I had hoped. My group and I had such a relaxing and enjoyable time. Thank you for delivering such an unforgettable experience! I’ll definitely be booking my next trip with Velez Travel and Tours.
Jackie T., Belleville, NJ
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