Hey friend! Iām Stephanieāa coffee-fueled travel planner, mom of two, and proud small-town girl from Northwest Pennsylvania. When Iām not getting lost in a book or dreaming up magical getaways, Iām helping families and couples plan stress-free, unforgettable vacations theyāll talk about for years.
Iāve loved planning vacations since I was a teenager, but it wasnāt until 2021 that I officially became a travel agent with Goldgell Getaways. The turning point? A Disney trip with my son that completely changed everything. Watching his face light up as he met Mickey for the first time and stood in awe beneath the Magic Kingdom fireworks made me realize: I want every family to experience this kind of magic.
My goal? To make vacations affordable, valuable, and magicalāwhether you're team Disney, beach bum, or cruise lover. I'm a budget traveler at heart, and I love helping clients make smart choices that stretch their dollars and their smiles.
Confession: I didnāt go to Disney World until I was 25āand I totally thought it wasnāt for me. I was a thrill coaster kind of girl! But the moment I walked down Main Street U.S.A. (and yes, literally tripped on the trolley tracks), I was hooked. The energy, the storytelling, the magic... it was like nothing Iād ever experienced.
Since that first visit in 2016, Iāve been to Disney World over a dozen time and now get to share that same magic with my own kids. From character hugs to Mickey-shaped snacks, it just never gets old.
In June 2023, I finally made it to the original parkāDisneyland! Walking down Waltās Main Street, seeing his apartment above the fire station, and exploring California Adventure was everything. (P.S. California Adventure is now my fave parkāyes, I said it!) I can't wait to share my firsthand tips and tricks with future Disneyland dreamers.
Whether itās tropical sunshine or cozy mountain vibes, Iāve got travel experience to back your dream vacation. Here are just a few of the places Iāve explored:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Outer Banks, NC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Niagara Falls (US & Canada)
Sevierville / Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, TN
š Florida Favorites:
Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel Island
Cape Canaveral & the Orlando area
St. Augustine & Jacksonville