Vacay VanessaIndependent Travel Advisor
Caribbean harbor with sailboats viewed from a cruise ship balcony
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Vacay Vanessa

Independent Travel Advisor · Springfield, MO

Plan Your Getaway the Easy Way

Real safari expertise, cruise planning, and curated experiences from an advisor who's actually been there.

From

Springfield, MO

To

Anywhere

Class

White Glove

Caribbean harbor with sailboats viewed from a cruise ship balcony

Caribbean Port Day

Trusted by travelers worldwide

500+

Trips Planned

15+

Years Experience

98%

Client Satisfaction

40+

Countries Booked

Client Stories

Travelers who trusted Vanessa

Vanessa planned our entire African safari. Every lodge, every transfer, every moment was flawless. We felt like VIPs the entire trip.

Sarah & Michael T.

Tanzania Safari · 2025

Our anniversary cruise exceeded every expectation. She found us the perfect suite and arranged private excursions we never would have discovered on our own.

Jennifer S

Caribbean Cruise · 2024

I've used travel agents before, but Vanessa is different. She listens, she cares, and she delivers trips that feel personally crafted because they are.

David & Lisa K.

South Africa · 2025

Group Departure

Living in the Moment

April 24–29, 2027

Experience Dubai's skyline, desert adventures, and waterfront luxury on Vanessa's curated April 2027 group departure. This all-in-one package combines a premium hotel stay with guided experiences and seamless transfers, so you can focus on the moments that matter.

Single Occupancy

$2,499

per person

Double Occupancy

$1,699

per person

Included in your package

  • 5-star hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Tours and transfers
  • Activities included
  • Airport transfers included

Deposit to hold your spot

$99

Spots are filling up fast

Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at a tropical Caribbean port

Norwegian Joy

Happy clients smiling in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Paris

Clients at Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hogwarts Castle

Caribbean harbor with sailboats and hillside port town viewed from a cruise ship balcony

Port Day

Colorful clay cliffs at Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard

Vanessa Grimaldi feeding giraffes on a South Africa safari

South Africa Safari

Las Vegas Strip skyline with New York-New York and Park MGM

Las Vegas

Sunset over the ocean from a cruise ship deck railing

Sunset at Sea

Emerald Coast beach view from a Destin, Florida condo balcony

Destin, Florida

Curated wine tasting table set for a group experience

Wine Country

Gilded Age mansion along the Newport Cliff Walk in Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Client Trips

Happy customers around the world

A taste of real trips Vanessa planned — explore full galleries for every destination.

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Happy customers in Paris

Eiffel Tower views, Louvre afternoons, and Montmartre mornings

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Couple at Le Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris

Montmartre

Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre, Paris

Sacré-Cœur

02

Universal Studios

Wizarding World adventures and theme park milestones

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Mother and son at the Universal Studios globe in Orlando

Universal Studios

Clients at Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hogwarts Castle

03

Martha's Vineyard

Island harbors, Gay Head cliffs, and Oak Bluffs favorites

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Colorful clay cliffs at Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard

Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard

Gay Head Light

04

Destin, Florida

Emerald Coast condo stays and white-sand beach days

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Emerald Coast beach view from a Destin, Florida condo balcony

Destin, Florida

Safari Expertise

Real adventures. Real expertise. Real memories.

From Tanzania's plains to South Africa's wildlife reserves, Vanessa has walked these paths and knows how to craft the safari of a lifetime.

Vanessa Grimaldi on safari with a zebra in Tanzania
Tanzania Safari
Vanessa Grimaldi feeding giraffes on a South Africa safari
South Africa Safari
Vanessa Grimaldi with a white lioness on safari in South Africa
South Africa Wildlife
Cruise & Caribbean

From Norwegian Joy to shore-day sunsets

Vanessa has sailed these waters and walked these ports. These are the kinds of moments she helps you plan for.

Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at a tropical Caribbean port

Norwegian Joy

The Haven by Norwegian specialty breakfast with ocean views

The Haven

Welcome sign in Sampiñez, Dominican Republic on a local shore excursion

Dominican Republic

Caribbean harbor with sailboats and hillside port town viewed from a cruise ship balcony

Port Day

Sunset over the ocean from a cruise ship deck railing

Sunset at Sea

Tropical beach pavilion with palm trees at a Caribbean shore excursion

Shore Day

Every Detail Planned

From wine tastings to world-class dining

The best trips aren't just about where you go. They're about what you experience. Vanessa curates every moment so you can simply show up and savor it.

Classic French breakfast with croissant and baguette at a Paris café
Whole lobster dinner at a Rhode Island coastal restaurant

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Spring & summer bookings are open. Reserve your planning session

Vanessa personally handles every itinerary. Spots are limited to ensure white-glove service for each client.

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Your next celebration starts with a conversation

Tell Vanessa about your dream trip, or call 504-250-8108 for immediate help. Based in Springfield, MO, booking anywhere in the world.

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