Jamie Tarr, Travel Agent in Ankeny, IA

Jamie Tarr

Ankeny, IA Travel Agent

Jamie Tarr

Ankeny, IA · 6 Years of Experience

Jamie's Vacation Experience, an independent agent with Inteletravel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(79)
100% Recommended
Jamie helped us plan a dream Mediterranean Cruise. We went early and explored Barcelona on our own at a wonderful hotel located in the heart... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Alaska, Tanzania, Aruba, Greece, St. Lucia

Interests:

Adult Only, All Inclusive, Couples & Romance, Beach Vacations, Luxury

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Viking, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Windstar Cruises, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt

About Me

Honeymoons, Families and Couples Travel Specialist

I’m Jamie Tarr, a luxury travel advisor specializing in unforgettable experiences throughout the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe. With 20 years of travel experience and 67 countries personally explored, I bring firsthand knowledge, passion, and attention to detail to every vacation I create.Six years ago, I took the leap and built my own travel business from the ground up. I didn’t build it through a large marketing machine or a massive corporate structure. I built it organically—one client, one relationship, one experience, and one referral at a time.

At the heart of my business is connection. I don’t simply want to know where you want to go; I want to understand why you want to go. I want to know what you’re celebrating, who you’re traveling with, what matters most to you, and what you hope to feel when you return home. Over the years, my clients have become more than bookings on a calendar. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know them, their spouses, their children, their parents, and their families. I’ve watched their families grow, celebrated milestones with them, and helped create experiences that become part of their family stories. Because that is what travel means to me. It’s not just a trip. It’s an experience. It’s a memory. It’s a moment in your life that you may carry with you forever.

I didn’t grow up traveling the world. In fact, I didn’t truly begin traveling until I was in college. I remember what it felt like to experience the world in a way I had never experienced it before—and that changed my perspective completely. I began to understand that travel does something to you. It challenges you. It opens your mind. It introduces you to cultures, people, history, food, landscapes, and experiences that can change the way you see yourself and the world around you. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Alaska, and beyond. I’ve stood in places I once only dreamed of seeing, experienced different cultures firsthand, explored iconic destinations, and discovered the difference between simply visiting a place and truly experiencing it.That personal experience is a huge part of how I approach my clients’ travel. When I recommend a destination, a hotel, an excursion, or an experience, I’m not simply looking at a brochure or pulling information from a website. 

I’m constantly learning, experiencing, researching, and expanding my knowledge so that I can confidently guide my clients toward experiences that are right for them.I dedicate myself to this every day. Travel is constantly changing, and I believe a great travel advisor should never stop learning. I regularly participate in trainings, destination education, supplier programs, industry events, and ongoing professional development to stay current on what is happening in the world of travel. I want to know what’s new, what’s exceptional, what’s worth experiencing, and—just as importantly—what may not be worth your time or investment.My goal is to take everything I’ve learned through my own travels, my industry experience, and the relationships I’ve built with clients and travel partners and use it to create something personal for you.

Whether you’re dreaming of a luxurious Caribbean escape, an unforgettable Alaskan adventure, or a European journey filled with culture, history, and elegance, I’m here to make the process seamless from beginning to end.But more than anything, I want to create travel that means something.I want you to come home with stories you’ll tell for years. I want your children to remember the places they experienced with you. I want couples to reconnect, families to celebrate, and individuals to discover something new about themselves through the world around them.

Because I know firsthand what travel can do for a person. And my greatest privilege is helping you experience it for yourself.

What it means to work with JVE

African Safari- Moment in Time I Will Never Forget
African Safari- Moment in Time I Will Never Forget

Here is a small glimpse of what it means to work with me.

 

Cheers to Jamie Tarr for crafting an amazing 15th wedding anniversary trip for us! Every detail was taken care of with “us” in mind! Working with Jamie removed all of the “what if’s” and gave us the peace of mind we needed to relax and unplug. From takeoff to touchdown Jamie adorned us with personalized customer service and experiences crafted to meet our adventure needs!

 

Investing in travel is a priority for our family, having a partner like Jamie makes it possible! We will be forever grateful for your time and talents Jamie, time to get started planning our next adventure! 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
79 reviews
100% Recommended
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Mediterranean Getaway
Reviewed By European traveler - Iowa | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Jamie helped us plan a dream Mediterranean Cruise. We went early and explored Barcelona on our own at a wonderful hotel located in the heart of Barcelona and then jumped on a fantastic NCL cruise and skipped our way down to the coast to Rome where we stayed an additionally day. All along the way Jamie helped us organize our transfers and gave us fabulous advice on the excursions. She even helped us upgrade our cruise experience. We’d never do anything differently again! If you get the chance to use Jamie’s services. You can’t go wrong!
Jamie Tarr responded
"Seriously this makes me so happy! It was such an honor to work with you and your husband!! Truly love that you did the upgraded experience and had such a wonderful time. It makes a world of difference and really puts an accent on the trip. Honored to be working with you!! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The prefect honeymoon
Reviewed By Caleb - Des Moines, Iowa | Traveled to Greece | Europe
Thanks to Jamie and her team we had an incredible honeymoon in Greece. She set us up with the perfect hotels, booked our flights, had all our pick ups and drop offs ready to go, and got us scheduled for several great excursions all with almost no effort on our part. She made the trip as easy as could be so we could just show up and enjoy it all. We would highly recommend using Jamie for all your travel needs!
Jamie Tarr responded
"Seriously beyond grateful to have worked with you on such a memorable experience. It really was so fun to create this amazing getaway!! Wishing you all the best!!! Congratulations!! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Aruba Trip
Reviewed By aruba2026 - Cleghorn, IA | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
Jamie was absolutely amazing to work with! She planned our trip to Aruba, and everything was perfect from start to finish. The resort she selected was beautiful, the beach was stunning and private, the food was some of the best resort food we’ve ever had, and our transfers and flights went incredibly smoothly. Jamie made the entire experience easy and stress-free and checked in with us along the way. She truly picked the perfect resort for us. We had an unforgettable trip and especially loved the beach, Flamingo Island, and our sunset catamaran excursion. We’ve already recommended Jamie to several people and would absolutely use her for our future vacations. Thank you, Jamie, for helping us create such wonderful memories!
Jamie Tarr responded
"Truly appreciate you so much and love that you had such a wonderful time!! Really warms my heart to know that you loved Aruba so much!! It is truly one of my favorite Caribbbean island!! Cant wait until we work together again!!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Vancouver to Hawaii
Reviewed By DK - Cedar Falls, Ia. | Traveled to Hawaii | USA
Great communication on planning our first cruise. Took care of hotels, flights and extra days. Took care of it all!!! Thank you so much !! Jamie
Jamie Tarr responded
"Beyond honored to have worked with you on this trip!! If only the hurricane could have behaved itself. However, we will make the next trip even better!!! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip!
Reviewed By ACHarris - Des Moines, IA | Traveled to St Lucia | South Africa | Africa
Jamie is the absolute best! She made planning our St. Lucia trip so easy and stress free! From the very beginning, she was helpful, responsive, and made sure everything was organized and taken care of. She listened to what we wanted, answered all of our questions, and helped make our trip everything we hoped it would be. We are so thankful for all of her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning a trip!
Jamie Tarr responded
"Beyond excited that you had such a wonderful time!!! Truly loved all the pictures and was so honored to have worked with you. Looking forward to all the future trips!!! This review really means a lot to me!!"
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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
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Presidents Club with Inteletravel
Sandals and Beaches National Account Recognition