Courtney Burnside, Travel Agent in Albemarle, NC

Courtney Burnside

Albemarle, NC Travel Agent

Courtney Burnside

Albemarle, NC · 12 Years of Experience

Courtney Burnside, Travel by Design, an independent agent with Travel By Design, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Courtney was amazing! She was always working to make our trip the best and always letting us know the newest opportunities to enhance our trip!... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico

Interests:

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

Suppliers:

Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Adventures By Disney

About Me

Concierge Travel Specialist & Destination Wedding

Family Mediterranean Cruise
Family Mediterranean Cruise

Welcome Y'all!

I live just outside Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and two children Morgan (16) and Brett (13).  As a Southern girl there are few things, I love more than my family, sweet tea and Disney!? In fact, my love affair with all things Disney began in 1987 at just four years old on my very first trip to Walt Disney World.  Now, nearly 40 years later with more than 70 trips (yes, I’ve lost count) the union is stronger than ever!

During this long standing history, I’ve had the privilege to not only visit Walt Disney World, but also Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. With all this first hand travel experience I have been fortunate enough to stay at numerous Disney resorts, dine in most of the restaurants, experience most of their seasonal events, numerous VIP tours as well as learn a LOT of tricks and tips!? All of this knowledge led me to this perfect job opportunity as a travel specialist so that I can share this knowledge with you to create your families’ perfect vacation!

While Disney destinations got me into the industry, my knowledge and bookings aren't limited to just that market. Over the last few years I've expanded my services to include all destinations as well as destination weddings.  Planning your vacation is something I don't take lightly and seeing my client‘s excitement build as their travel date gets closer brings me great pride and pleasure.?

I’m a graduate of Disney’s College of Knowledge, a Disney Destination and Certified Sandals Gold Specialist so from infants to seniors, couples to large families I’ve got you covered.? In addition, my Dad was legally blind and an amputee so I view parks, resorts, restaurants and transportation in a different light.

During my Florida vacations I have also visited Universal Orlando staying at all three on-site resorts.? I’ve also been fortunate that my travel has taken me beyond Florida to France, The United Kingdom, Greece & Italy as well as honeymooning in the Hawaiian Islands. In 2018 I did my first river cruise along the Danube River with Adventures By Disney and AmaWaterways and it was the trip of a lifetime. Over the last few years I've also visited Beaches Turks & Caicos, Beaches Negril, Sandals Negril, Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Excellence Playa Mujeres, Disneyland & The Bungalows Key Largo. I have also sailed aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, The Treasure as well as the Disney Dream, Magic and Wonder.  My family most recently sailed aboard The Disney Dream to Mediterranean and it was the perfect way for our kids to have their first trip abroad!

No matter the destination I’m here to make the planning effortless, vacation seamless all while being budget conscious.? My FREE services include making all your accommodations, dining suggestions and reservations, itinerary planning and discount monitoring so if a promotion becomes available, I will work with the supplier to add it to your existing reservation.?

Ready to set out on your next adventure?  Let's get the planning started, after all - You Dream, I Design, You Discover!

Courtney

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Best DISNEY trip EVER!
Reviewed By Grammie - Locust , NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Courtney was amazing! She was always working to make our trip the best and always letting us know the newest opportunities to enhance our trip! She made our nine day adventure the easiest vacation ever because everything was laid out perfectly and there was never a problem!!! It was a fun filled magical vacation full of memories thanks to the ease of traveling!! Will use her again and recommend her to everyone!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Donnie - NC | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
??? 5-Star Review We recently worked with Courtney to plan our trip, and the experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish! Every detail was handled with such care and professionalism — from the initial planning to the transportation arrangements and all the events she scheduled for us. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, allowing us to enjoy both relaxation and adventure without ever feeling rushed. Every transfer and connection went smoothly, and the accommodations were exactly what we were hoping for (and more!). The excursions and activities she arranged were unforgettable and truly captured the spirit of the destination. We could tell that Courtney put real thought and experience into every recommendation. Her attention to detail and genuine commitment to making our trip seamless made all the difference. We can’t thank her enough for making this one of our best vacations ever. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a perfectly planned, stress-free travel experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome experience!
Reviewed By BigFan - New London, NC | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
Court does a great job at making sure everyone is as informed as possible before the trip and makes it so simple. Highly reccomend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Cruise
Reviewed By SS - Albemarle, NC | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
We had a great experience with Courtney! She has planned several trips for us and leaves no details unturned!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wouldn’t travel without Courtney’s help!
Reviewed By Kbshaver - Richfield, NC | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | Mexico
Courtney plans every detail needed to have a fun, smooth vacation. She answers all the questions and helps make every trip amazing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Disney Destination Specialist
Disney's College of Knowledge
Sandals Gold Elite Advisor
Virgin Voyages Gold First Mate

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.
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