Kaylah Rude, Travel Agent in Des Moines, IA

Kaylah Rude

Des Moines, IA Travel Agent

Kaylah Rude

Des Moines, IA

Hicok Legacy Travel, an independent agent with Inteletravel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(4)
100% Recommended
I loved my trip to Red Rocks Colorado! Kaylah was so great at booking everything, pivoting, rebooking, and getting me to my dream of a concert... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Alaska, Caribbean, Europe, Walt Disney World, Hawaii

Interests:

Family Vacations, Disney Vacations, Global Travel, Beach Vacations, Gluten-Free

Suppliers:

Disney, Princess Cruises®, Sandals Resorts, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Rocky Mountaineer

About Me

Cruises, All-Inclusive, & Family Travel Specialist

I’ve loved travel for as long as I can remember, but my real education in trip planning started in college about 12 years ago, when I began planning my own vacations. I quickly realized I genuinely enjoy the research, details, and problem-solving that go into creating a great trip. Now I get to do that for my clients, and I couldn’t be happier that travel has become my career.

I specialize in Disney, all-inclusive beach vacations, cruising, Alaska cruises, and Europe, and I’ve completed specialized training in several of these areas. I’ve worked with clients planning everything from family vacations and honeymoons to destination weddings, milestone trips, cruises, and European adventures.

My approach is simple: I get to know how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and what you’d rather not spend your time worrying about. Then I handle the research, compare the options, and take care of the details so you don’t have to sort through endless resorts, cruise ships, room categories, excursions, and reviews on your own.

I believe the best trips are about the memories you make with the people you love. Whether that means relaxing on a beach, exploring a new city, sailing through Alaska, or experiencing Disney with your family, I want the planning process to feel just as enjoyable as the trip itself.

I’m constantly learning and adding new destinations to my ever-growing list of places I want to visit. I’d love to help you plan what’s next.

Testimonials I've Received

Cuith-Raing, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Cuith-Raing, Isle of Skye, Scotland

 

"Kaylah Rude? More like Kaylah INCREDIBLY NICE!" Emerson C.

"Kaylah is the best! So thoughtful, responsive, fun, pleasant, and flexible. I can't overstate how nice it was to have someone guide our planning and book our itinerary for us. I always thought having a travel agent was too fancy or expensive, but it is neither and makes planning trips far more accessible." Maggie P.

"You took care of and coordinated everything! I felt like all we did was follow your instructions." Stacy M.

"This experience which [we have] talked about for years would not have happened without your wonderful skills and detail orientation." Betty S.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
4 reviews
100% Recommended
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Bucket List Item Unlocked!!!
Reviewed By NC - Des Moines, Iowa | Traveled to Colorado | USA
I loved my trip to Red Rocks Colorado! Kaylah was so great at booking everything, pivoting, rebooking, and getting me to my dream of a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater!
Kaylah Rude responded
"Thank you so much! I am so glad I could help make this trip happen for you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Italy and Greece dream vacay!
Reviewed By Lezlie - Dallas Center, Iowa | Traveled to Italy | Europe
From the minute we sat down with Kaylah to discuss what we wanted from our vacation- it was just one fabulous idea, location and timelines after another. Always eager to help and she literally spoon feeds us through the entire process when I know that she is going the extra mile, with no additional pay.
Kaylah Rude responded
"Thank you for these incredibly kind words! I am so thrilled you had an easy and smooth experience and that I could help in putting together the perfect trip!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First, but not last!
Reviewed By Kim D - Des Moines, IA | Traveled to Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | USA
I always find vacation planning to be stressful, but never thought to use a travel agent until Kaylah. I knew she was organized and thoughtful from when we were coworkers at a previous job, and those traits were still there as our travel agent. She kept in contact before, during, and after our trip—which went as smoothly as hoped for. I have already recommended her services to several others!
Kaylah Rude responded
"Thank you so much! I’m so glad I could take some of the stress out of planning and make your trip smooth from start to finish. I can't wait to help with your next trip! Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Empire Builder
Reviewed By Bet Stone - Adel, Iowa | Traveled to Seattle | Washington | USA
Excellent planning and communication from the very beginning when this trip was just an idea to the final implementation. Kaylah provided excellent suggestions and guidance every step of the way which made the entire trip "easy".
Kaylah Rude responded
"Thank you so much for such kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you from that very first “what if we took a trip…” idea all the way through to making it happen. I loved being part of the process and helping make everything feel easy. Thank you for trusting me with such a special trip!"
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Certifications & Awards

Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)

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 Most Booked Destinations

  • USA: 5 bookings
  • Caribbean: 4 bookings
  • Europe: 4 bookings
  • Walt Disney World, Florida: 3 bookings
  • Florida: 3 bookings

Destinations I've Visited

  • Europe: 24 trips
  • USA: 10 trips
  • Walt Disney World, Florida: 7 trips
  • Florida: 7 trips
  • Norway: 7 trips
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