Dawn Elkins
Raleigh, North Carolina Travel Agent
DWB Vacations, an independent agent with DWB Vacations LLC., NC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Email MeUniversal Studios, Orlando Travel Specialist
Mother/Daughter trip to Disney
Does planning a vacation seen a little overwhelming? Do you want to make the most out of your vacation but unsure how? Let me take the stress out of it for you and help you plan the best vacation possible!
I'm a recently retired teacher, I am new to the travel industry but not new to planning vacations. For the last 28 years, I have planned vacations for my family as well as my extended family where we have visited many fabulous locations! I have traveled to Europe, Canada, Alaska, plus cruised to many warm tropical spots in the Caribbean. Want to stay within the continental US? I’ve traveled to numerous destinations across the continental US, as well.
Traveling with my family and friends is definitely my fondest memories and ones that I will cherish forever! Let me help you create these treasured lifelong memories with a vacation to your perfect destination!
My Areas of Expertise
Disney 2021 Family Trip
Reviewed By Rondita - Siler City, NC | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
We told Dawn where we wanted to go and within reason of what accomodations we could afford and she set us up with perfect accomodations and tickets to Disney - gave great advice and all we did was show up at Art of Animation and went to our rooms and was in Animal Kingdom Park less than an hour later! Also had set up payments and she emailed when payment was due in plenty of time so that was never a hardship.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I'm so glad that you had a stress free and enjoyable, family vacation to Disney! Thank you for allowing me to help plan this memorable, multi generation family trip! These memories will last a life time for everyone!
I'm so glad that you had a stress free and enjoyable, family vacation to Disney! Thank you for allowing me to help plan this memorable, multi generation family trip! These memories will last a life time for everyone!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
GRATEFUL FOR DAWN!
Reviewed By Tracy - Sanford, North Carolina | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn was incredibly helpful with helping plan my family vacation to Disney.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
1st trip out of the country, favorite vacation yet
Reviewed By Carson Shaner - Pittsboro, NC | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She was awesome! She communicated efficiently and was super helpful. She made our trip a lot easier and fun!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your first trip out of the country!! Sandals and Jamaica do not disappoint!! I look forward to working with you in the future!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your first trip out of the country!! Sandals and Jamaica do not disappoint!! I look forward to working with you in the future!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful experience
Reviewed By Crystal - NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn organized everything for us and was always happy to help. She always responded quickly to my calls or text
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I am so glad that your family had a wonderful trip! It was a pleasure working with you to plan your vacation!
I am so glad that your family had a wonderful trip! It was a pleasure working with you to plan your vacation!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best Disney Trip Yet!
Reviewed By Melissa - North Carolina | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn was informative and helpful in planning our WDW trip! She even created special binders for my kids to use in the car during our trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time! Thank you for allowing me to help plan your daughter's birthday trip to Disney!
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time! Thank you for allowing me to help plan your daughter's birthday trip to Disney!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome Trip To Universal Studios
Reviewed By KRS - Siler City, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
From start to finish, Dawn’s promptness and communications were top notch. I had a specific question regarding our vacation that she stayed on the phone for hours waiting on an answer for me. The trip was awesome from start to finish. We will definitely use Dawn in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful trip!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you so much!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful trip!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great Trip to Universal! Thank you Dawn!
Reviewed By Joanna - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
I am so happy I worked with Dawn to plan our trip to Universal Studios in Orlando. I traveled with my two teenagers, and she found a park and hotel package that saved us several hundred dollars over what I found looking by myself online. She not only made all the park, hotel and dining reservations for us, but her suggestions and pre-planning tips saved us hours of time waiting in lines and made the trip so enjoyable for all of us. We visited the park at a very busy time, and her knowledge and planning were key in helping us navigate the crowds and get the most out of our trip. I highly recommend Dawn and will absolutely ask her to plan our next vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! I enjoyed working with your family!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!!
Thank you so much!! I enjoyed working with your family!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best trip ever!
Reviewed By Cotten Family - Pittsboro, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Dawn was amazing! She made our trip exceptionally easy to navigate. Can't say enough great things about her help throughout the entire process.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed their first ever trip to Disney World!! I loved looking at your trip pictures from Disney World!! It looked like everyone had a wonderful trip with memories to last a life time!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed their first ever trip to Disney World!! I loved looking at your trip pictures from Disney World!! It looked like everyone had a wonderful trip with memories to last a life time!
Adults Only trip to Disney
Reviewed By Disneygal0422 - Pittsboro, North Carolina | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn was wonderful to work with! She made our trip stress free!! She went above and beyond to make our trip awesome! Dawn was available for all my questions and if she didn't know the answer, she did research and found the answer. I will definitely use Dawn's services again when planning a trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed your adults only Disney trip!!! It was so much fun working with you! I look forward to talking with you soon!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed your adults only Disney trip!!! It was so much fun working with you! I look forward to talking with you soon!
Disney World Trip
Reviewed By Amy - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn made planning and preparing for our trip very easy. She responded quickly to our questions and gave excellent recommendations. We will definitely use Dawn to plan another trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure working with you! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Fantastic family cruise!
Reviewed By Amanda F - Apex, NC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Dawn is fun to work with, super organized and thorough and happily answered my many questions. We could not have asked for a better cruise experience. Highly recommend Dawn…we look forward to having her plan our next family adventure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed your first cruise together!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed your first cruise together!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Awesome experience!
Reviewed By Lauren - Orlando fl | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn was attentive & was on top of everything! She woke up early to book our reservations and when we had to reschedule she handled everything! Highly recommend using her to book a trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you for the kind review! I enjoyed working with you and your family!! I am so glad that you were able to reschedule and have a wonderful trip!
Thank you for the kind review! I enjoyed working with you and your family!! I am so glad that you were able to reschedule and have a wonderful trip!
The most magical trip ever!!!
Reviewed By Courtney - Pittsboro NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Loved working with Dawn! She planned a wonderful trip for our family! She made the trip a breeze!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I enjoyed working with you too!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time at Disney World in Orlando and Discovery Cove!!
I enjoyed working with you too!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time at Disney World in Orlando and Discovery Cove!!
A Great Time in Punta Cana!
Reviewed By Brandy - Valdese, NC | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Dawn was great to work with! She kept us informed and was helpful. I loved the personal touch of an emergency kit for the trip. Thanks, Dawn!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you!! It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip to Punta Cana!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time celebrating a friend's birthday!!
Thank you!! It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip to Punta Cana!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful time celebrating a friend's birthday!!
Took the stress out of planning!
Reviewed By Kinsey - Pittsboro, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn was exceptional! She went above and beyond throughout the entire process. She was able to book our dining reservations and get our top choices. Knowing she was taking care of all the details was a huge relief for me as a busy working mom!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you Kinsey! I loved working with your sweet family! I'm so glad that I was able to take away the stress of planning your vacation and that you guys had a wonderful trip!!!
Thank you Kinsey! I loved working with your sweet family! I'm so glad that I was able to take away the stress of planning your vacation and that you guys had a wonderful trip!!!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Hawaii!!
Reviewed By morgrya - Liberty, NC | Traveled to Kona, Hawaii ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Dawn was super helpful and communicative throughout the whole process. She made sure we had all the information we needed and was on top of any problem that came about. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you, Morgan! I am so glad that you had a wonderful trip to Hawaii!
Thank you, Morgan! I am so glad that you had a wonderful trip to Hawaii!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The most amazing trip ever!
Reviewed By Courtney - Pittsboro NC | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Absolutely wonderful, she provided us with so many suggestions and helped us plan the perfect trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
Thank you so much! It was wonderful working with you on your Hawaiian Vacation! I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip!
Thank you so much! It was wonderful working with you on your Hawaiian Vacation! I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fun Family Vacation!
Reviewed By cbrady - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
We had a wonderful experience using Dawn as our travel agent for our Walt Disney World trip! She helped us figure out different resort options to fit our budget and reserved all of our sit down dining reservations. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I'm so glad that you had a magical trip to Disney World!! These family vacations create memories that will be remembered forever!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
I'm so glad that you had a magical trip to Disney World!! These family vacations create memories that will be remembered forever!! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Personable, Helpful, Awesome!
Reviewed By JCC - Bear Creek, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Dawn is personable and always willing to help. As a first-timer at Disney, I had a LOT of questions, and she always knew an answer or did her best to find the answer for us. We also had a large group of 3 families, so she helped us all be connected!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Dawn Elkins responded:
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time! It was a pleasure working with you!
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time! It was a pleasure working with you!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful