Hi, my name is Christy Mahon. I have owned a Dream Vacations travel agency franchise in New Jersey since 2014. You can learn more about me at www.EscapeArtistHolidays.com. I’m happy to share my story of...
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Dream Vacations Named a “Top Growth Franchise” By Entrepreneur Magazine
Dream Vacations was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list. This list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest positive franchise unit growth in North America over a three-year period, based on...
How Travel Agents Are Weathering the Storm during Pandemic
Meet just some of our 1500+ work from home travel agency owners who have joined this industry for their love of travel and passion to help people create lifelong memories. With support from each other,...
Travel Agents Hit the Books with Former Elementary Educator Leading Training Efforts
Director of Training Charity Santiago is a former elementary educator who has a Master of Science in Education – Instructional Design & Technology. Under her tutelage, a team of trainers creates and implements interactive travel...
Military Spouse Laura Dvareckas Finds Success with Virtual Work-From-Home Franchise
While Air Force Veteran Laura Dvareckas may no longer be serving active duty, she has successfully transitioned to be a military spouse. Laura comes from a family of small business owners and for years she...
Inspiring Vacation Dreams Amid a Pandemic: How Marketing Shifted Its Creative Strategy
When it became apparent that Covid-19 was going to have a long-term impact on the travel industry, the Dream Vacations marketing team had to literally start from scratch and create an entirely new marketing plan...
Support Services Steps Up Its Game Under Leadership of Marc Kramer
Available six days a week, the Support Services team is a lifeline for work-from-home travel agents with Dream Vacations, assisting franchise owners via phone, live chat and email. Under the leadership of Support Services Manager...
Building a Family Legacy Through Travel
Betty and Bob bought their travel agency March 5, 1995 after learning about travel franchise opportunities at a franchise trade show. They were seeking a business they could build up as a retirement investment. They...
Couplepreneur Alexander and Annabelle Valdes Find Perfect Balance in Love and Work
Husband and wife duo Alexander and Annabelle Valdes took their relationship to the next level when they decided to open a travel agency franchise, combining the skills from their previous careers to manage their business....
Former Police Officer’s New Beat is Selling Dream Vacations
After 30 years on the Police Force and always coordinating group cruises for friends and family, Bryan Villella decided he could plan vacations himself for profit. He started his travel agency business part-time while still...