Jeff Smith
Stillwater, Minnesota Travel Agent
Jeff Smith, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Roswell, GA
Email Me
Luxury Europe, Alaska & Cruise Specialist
I absolutely love Italy, especially Venice!
I love designing top-notch, fully customized Alaskan and European land and cruise vacations, including river cruises, for busy families, couples and individuals! My clients appreciate the high level of attention I put into designing the best possible vacation based on their specific goals and desires. Trying to find the perfect accommodations, excursions and flights on your own can take hours or days...and if anything goes wrong you'll find yourself on hold, often for hours to resolve the issue. But my experience and expertise will save you time, money and stress and give you access to upgrades and insider tips you can't get on your own. I have traveled to over 40 countries, including much of Europe, and all but a couple of states. Additionally, I am fully trained by numerous travel vendors including Princess Cruise Line, Disney, Royal Caribbean and I am a proud graduate of the in-depth Careers on Vacation travel education program. I'd love to help design your next dream vacation!
To schedule a complimentary 30 minute consultation, visit our website, www.dreamtravelbydesign.com and click on the "Schedule Complimentary Consultation" button.
My Areas of Expertise
DESTINATIONS
SUPPLIER PARTNERS
My Travel Stories
A Tour of Beautiful Italy!
One of my all-time favorite vacations was a Mediterranean Cruise, especially our time in Italy! I just love Italy for its culture, amazing food (I gained a lot of weight trying Gelato at every shop I could find!), its beautiful paintings, murals and sculptures, and its stunning architecture. From watching artisans blow ... Read more from my A Tour of Beautiful Italy! story.
The ultimate dream relaxing vacation
Reviewed By Steve - Cadott, WI | Traveled to Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Jeff helped us find the best resort that fit our vision and met our needs. He landed the best deals for us and was always on standby, answering any questions we had domestically and internationally. We are so appreciative of Jeff's legwork, 24/7 assistance, and support in making our dream vacation possible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much for your review Steve! We are so glad you had another great trip and that we played a role in making this dream vacation meet and exceed your expectations. We look forward to working with you again soon! With gratitude, Jeff
Thank you so much for your review Steve! We are so glad you had another great trip and that we played a role in making this dream vacation meet and exceed your expectations. We look forward to working with you again soon! With gratitude, Jeff
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Adventurous Trip to Colorado
Reviewed By Mandy - White Bear Township, MN | Traveled to Colorado ~ USA
Our family appreciated the excellent communication when working with our travel agent, Jeff Smith!!! Jeff was very accessible during the vacation designing process and cared about making sure we were satisfied with our vacation plans. Jeff listened to the family vacation we envisioned for our trip to Colorado and made our dreams a reality! He helped us create a vacation that was full of enjoyment and adventure, with excursions that included activities such as climbing in a cave, horseback riding in the mountains, and soaking in aqua colored hot springs. The thoughtful itinerary made our vacation flow smoothly. We are so thankful for Jeff's hard work, because our family vacation provided us with incredible moments together!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review Mandy! It's always a pleasure to work with your family and we are so happy to hear that your Colorado trip matched up to your dreams and expectations! Helping families and couples create those family memories are a key part of why we do this work. We hope we can be of service to you again for your future travel needs! Thanks Mandy!
Thank you so much for your kind review Mandy! It's always a pleasure to work with your family and we are so happy to hear that your Colorado trip matched up to your dreams and expectations! Helping families and couples create those family memories are a key part of why we do this work. We hope we can be of service to you again for your future travel needs! Thanks Mandy!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome Experience!
Reviewed By Ann - Ellsworth, WI | Traveled to Sweden ~ Europe
Jeff and Kate were true lifesavers when helping my friend and I travel to a few countries in Europe. We had a frustrating experience with the airlines cancelling tickets the day before our flight, but Jeff and Kate made the experience way less stressful than it could have been by waiting on the phone for hours to ensure that we got our tickets for our trip. On top of that, they touched in with us every so often during our travels to make sure that everything was going well. It was so comforting knowing that they were there to handle any situation, and it took a load off of our shoulders. Thank you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you Ann for your kind review! We are so glad we were able to help you plan your trip to Europe and that we could help deal with the unfortunate cancelled flight. We hope we can be of help for your future travel plans as well!
Thank you Ann for your kind review! We are so glad we were able to help you plan your trip to Europe and that we could help deal with the unfortunate cancelled flight. We hope we can be of help for your future travel plans as well!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our visit to the Big Apple
Reviewed By Karen - Cadott, WI | Traveled to New York City ~ New York ~ USA
Jeff found and booked a wonderful bus tour of NYC for us after I thought they were all sold out. He helped us check in for our flights and he found an unbeatable price for the musical we attended. Thank you, Jeff, for your all-star service and VIP treatment!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mickey Magic – minus the stress
Reviewed By Julie - Ellsworth, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jeff and Kate with Dream Travel by Design are absolutely amazing! It is without question that planning a Disney vacation is a lot of hard work and more stressful than it should be, especially since our family was going to visit during a peak busy season- the 4th of July and the 50th-anniversary celebration. This trip required a lot of pre-planning and attention to detail. Jeff took so much of our stress away from the planning and delivered a well-thought-out itinerary, hotel arrangements, and airport shuttles. We have a large family with various children ages, so this involved careful consideration for both our number and different likes/dislikes. He put all the pieces together, and all we had to do was enjoy the fun. Thanks, Jeff!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thanks for your kind review Julie! It was our absolute pleasure and honor to help your family design the perfect Disney vacation to meet the needs and wishes of each member of your family. We are so pleased you had a wonderful trip full of magic and fun! We look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Thanks for your kind review Julie! It was our absolute pleasure and honor to help your family design the perfect Disney vacation to meet the needs and wishes of each member of your family. We are so pleased you had a wonderful trip full of magic and fun! We look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Best Honeymoon!
Reviewed By MiritandShady - Minneapolis,MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Dream Travel by design is an incredible company to work with and Jeff (along with Kate) did an incredible job planning our honeymoon! They made sure that every detail we asked for was included in our trip and everything was executed perfectly! Wonderful at communicating with us and planned us the best trip of our lives! Can’t recommend him and his company enough!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review Mirit and Shady! We had a lot of fun helping you design your dream honeymoon to Italy! We hope we can be of service to you for your future travel needs!
Thank you so much for your kind review Mirit and Shady! We had a lot of fun helping you design your dream honeymoon to Italy! We hope we can be of service to you for your future travel needs!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A Honeymoon to Remember!
Reviewed By David B - Chanhassen, MN | Traveled to Mexico
Jeff once again provided outstanding service for my trip! It was my honeymoon so it was very important that everything worked out like I wanted it to, and it did!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much for your review David! It was our pleasure to help you put together your dream honeymoon and we are very pleased to hear it lived up to your expectations. We're here for you the next time you're ready to travel!
Thank you so much for your review David! It was our pleasure to help you put together your dream honeymoon and we are very pleased to hear it lived up to your expectations. We're here for you the next time you're ready to travel!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
An AMAZING trip, thanks to Jeff!
Reviewed By Amy - Braham, MN | Traveled to California ~ USA
Absolutely the best! Super knowledgeable and great at finding the perfect places! It was such a stress free process, which is saying a lot as you’re planning a trip with a family of six staying at 10 different places. Great at helping with any questions and just amazing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much Amy for your kind review! Your trip indeed had a lot of moving parts, but was fun to plan and we are so pleased you had a wonderful trip! We look forward to helping you with your next dream vacation!
Thank you so much Amy for your kind review! Your trip indeed had a lot of moving parts, but was fun to plan and we are so pleased you had a wonderful trip! We look forward to helping you with your next dream vacation!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Christmas in Hawaii
Reviewed By Crip - Lakeville, MN | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Jeff was an absolute pleasure to work with in the planning of our vacation. He asked well thought questions and followed up to make sure he knew what we wanted out of our trip. His patients and guidance made the planning a fun experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thanks so much Crip! We are so glad you had a great Hawaiian vacation! It was our absolute pleasure to help you design the perfect getaway. We hope we can be of service for your future travel needs.
Thanks so much Crip! We are so glad you had a great Hawaiian vacation! It was our absolute pleasure to help you design the perfect getaway. We hope we can be of service for your future travel needs.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
HIGHLY recommend!
Reviewed By Caleb - Braham, Minnesota | Traveled to California ~ USA
Made the whole trip so smooth! Helped us with all the details and made sure everything went perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you Caleb for your kind review! We are so glad that you had a smooth trip that met your expectations. We enjoyed working with you on this trip and hope we can be of service for your future travel needs!
Thank you Caleb for your kind review! We are so glad that you had a smooth trip that met your expectations. We enjoyed working with you on this trip and hope we can be of service for your future travel needs!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The family getaway trip we needed!
Reviewed By Varsity Coach - Cadott, WI | Traveled to Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Jeff and Kate are excellent! We hired them as travel agents for our last vacation, and they are currently assisting us in researching possibilities for our next family getaway. We have hired other travel agents in years past, but they don't measure up to the time, devotion, knowledge, organization, and accessibility Jeff and Kate offer. They helped us discover our last destination, which aligned beautifully with our vision. In addition, Jeff and Kate prepared us for traveling overseas amidst the new COVID protocols. We immensely enjoyed our vacation with ultimate peace of mind because we knew we were in good hands with their service.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jeff Smith responded:
Thank you so much Varsity Coach for your review and for trusting us with your family vacation! We enjoyed working with you and are grateful to be able to help you with your next one as well!
Thank you so much Varsity Coach for your review and for trusting us with your family vacation! We enjoyed working with you and are grateful to be able to help you with your next one as well!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful