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Veronica Ballard, Travel Agent in Grand Rapids, MI

Veronica Ballard

Grand Rapids, MI Travel Agent

Veronica Ballard

Grand Rapids, MI · 4 Years of Experience

Oyster Travel LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(11)
100% Recommended
Planning travel with Veronica is incredibly easy. Whether we have a full itinerary already mapped out and need help coordinating or have a general idea and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Puerto Rico, USA, Galapagos Islands, Ireland, Mexico

Interests:

River Cruises, Groups, Solo Travel, All Inclusive, Couples & Romance

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Funjet Vacations, Project Expedition, Kensington

About Me

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I am a home-based travel advisor, leveraging my love for exploring the world to create engaging adventures for my clients. I cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from honeymoon couples to adventurous groups. Crafted by personalized experiences, my services are not confined to group tours and romantic getaways, but also extending to unique offerings like theme park visits and national park road trips.

My passion for travel knows no bounds, but my heart truly beats for building custom itineraries. To ensure the best-in-class experience, I have aligned myself with leading partners in the industry including suppliers of river cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and independent travels.

Fueled by my engagement and expertise, I consistently strive to deliver travel packages that live long in the hearts of my clients. Connect with me today and embark on an extraordinary journey that you will cherish forever!

Client Testimonials

"Friendly and easy to talk to during the planning process. Would recommend to friends and family."

"I contacted Oyster Travel and spoke with Veronica. This woman was amazing she took care of every last detail and made the 4 day trip well worth the experience. I would highly recommend this travel agency to everyone I know. I look forward to booking my next trip with them."

"Everything went smoothly. We had an outstanding time."

"Huge shout out to Veronica Ballard for planning this outstanding amazing trip for us, if you need any of your trips planned reach out to her, everything has gone seamlessly smooth. And this resort is one of the best resorts I have been to in Mexico and trust me I have been here ALOT."

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
11 reviews
100% Recommended
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Travel Made Easy!
Reviewed By TGB - Goshen, IN | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Planning travel with Veronica is incredibly easy. Whether we have a full itinerary already mapped out and need help coordinating or have a general idea and need help fleshing the trip out, she's always able to deliver. Veronica makes it easy and with the least amount of stress possible across all phases of the journey, from planning to return. We continue to go back to Veronica over and over again and are already looking forward to planning the next trip!
Veronica Ballard responded
"Thank you so much for your review. I truly enjoy working with you two, building custom itineraries and booking getaways. I get to learn more about each destination, and in turn end up with more places on my own bucket list. I look forward to curating your next adventure."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to Cleveland
Reviewed By Jclay.123!! - Grand Rapids, Michigan | Traveled to Cleveland | Ohio | USA
We had a great trip.. The hotel location was perfect to see the baseball game we went to... Perfect location for the musical we saw.. Thanks to Veronica our stay in Cleveland was great.
Veronica Ballard responded
"So glad we could get you close to the action in Cleveland. Happy to help book your getaways anytime!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon
Reviewed By Robin - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Veronica was amazing in helping us plan our honeymoon to Ireland. She asked very detailed questions to get us accommodations that matched our travel needs. Working with her was a breeze! Highly recommend!
Veronica Ballard responded
"Thank you for this feedback Robin. Your itinerary was amazing - I'd love to take the same trip someday!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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5 star planning
Reviewed By Matthew - grand rapids, MI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
she was very easy to talk to and responded very quickly. we never had to wait long for replys and her knowledge on which packages suited us the best made our trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Skb - Kissimmee | Traveled to Florida | USA
The trip was great and Veronica was available to answer questions and quick to help all of us
Veronica Ballard responded
"Hi Skb, I'm delighted to hear you had a nice trip to Florida. I'm glad we could navigate the hiccups together, so you could focus on just having fun in the sun!"
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.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Travel Agent Proficiency Exam

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

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The Galapagos Islands

I had the exciting opportunity to visit the Galapagos Islands in May 2023 with a group from G Adventures. The tour package included all accommodations and domestic transportation, most meals and drinks, and most of the excursions. The group size was limited to 12 passengers, so we were all able to get to know each other. I selected to travel sol...
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Client Testimonials

Anniversary All-Inclusive
Huge shout out to Veronica Ballard for planning this outstanding amazing trip for us, if you need any of your trips planned reach out to her, everything has gone seamlessly smooth. And this resort is one of the best resorts i have been too in Mexico and trust me i have been here ALOT!
Kayla B, Holland MI
Quick West Coast Trip
I had an unexpected family emergency and had to get to La Jolla California. I was unable to book a flight, a hotel room, and a rental car. I contacted Oyster Travel and spoke with Veronica. This woman was amazing she took care of every last detail and made the 4 day trip well worth the experience. I would highly recommend this travel agency to everyone I know. I look forward to booking my next trip with them.
Thomas D, Grand Rapids MI
Theme Park Vacation
Very informative and knowledgeable about our stay in Universal. Friendly and easy to talk to during the planning process. Would recommend to friends and family.
Victoria K, Wyoming MI
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