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About

Hi, I'm Stacey

Stacey Haines is an independent travel agent with Castle Dreams Travel based in Winter Haven, Florida. She specializes in Disney vacations, cruises, destination weddings, group travel, and special-needs planning — all free of service fees. She is in the Disney and Universal parks weekly or bi-weekly and has 46 client reviews at 100% recommended on Travel Leaders.

It is nice to meet you! My name is Stacey. I am very excited to hear more about you, and your vacation dreams, but since you stopped by my page, I am going to share a little about myself.

Growing up, we traveled to almost every state in the US. We enjoyed road trips, and a bit of air travel. Since I became a mom, one of the things I looked forward to was taking my family on those memorable vacations. From Canada, to the Caribbean, we have cruised, flown, and driven to most of the states in the US. And now Europe.

Moving to Florida has given me the unique ability to tour this diverse state in a way I never thought possible. We head into Disney, and Universal weekly, or bi-weekly, one week we are in The Keys, and the next we are on the West Coast enjoying all that Sarasota has to offer. With five cruise ports in our state alone, we plan to continue to sail as often as we can, with multiple cruises already booked for this year.

I take all of my trainings, and experience and use them to make your trip memorable. I do not just book a vacation for you. I listen to your wants, needs, dreams, and budget, and then craft an individualized travel experience just for you. And on top of that, I do not charge any fees, when you book through me, my services are free to you.

I specialize in all aspects of family travel, as well as Honeymoons, Weddings, Groups, and Corporate Events. I have intimate knowledge in planning vacations for those with special and medical needs. I look forward to helping plan your next trip!

Travel is not a side job for me — it is what I do for a living, every day. I love it, I am always traveling, and almost every photo you will see on this site was taken by me on those trips.

Credentials

Verified on Travel Leaders

  • Winter Haven, FL

    Home base in Central Florida

  • Independent agent

    With Castle Dreams Travel

  • 8 years

    Of travel-planning experience

  • 46 reviews

    100% recommended

Years of experience, review count, and recommendation rate are reported on Stacey's Travel Leaders agent profile (#189844).

Read Stacey's reviews on Travel Leaders

Certifications

Trained and Certified

Supplier training, certification programs, and industry designations Stacey and her agency hold.

  • EarMarked by Disney — Authorized Travel Agency, via Castle Dreams TravelDisney (agency designation held by Castle Dreams Travel)Disney's designation for its network of authorized travel agencies — held at the agency level by Castle Dreams Travel.
  • ASTA Verified Travel AdvisorAmerican Society of Travel AdvisorsThe American Society of Travel Advisors' verification credential for professional travel advisors.
  • Travel Leaders Network Trusted Travel AdvisorTravel Leaders NetworkTravel Leaders Network's advisor designation — the same network that hosts Stacey's verified profile and reviews.
  • Travel Leaders Network SuperAgentTravel Leaders NetworkTravel Leaders Network's SuperAgent recognition for member travel advisors.
  • IATA Accredited AgentInternational Air Transport AssociationThe International Air Transport Association's accreditation for travel agencies, recognized by airlines worldwide — held at the agency level.
  • IATA Accredited Travel AgentInternational Air Transport AssociationIATA's Accredited Travel Agent seal — the circular mark of the same airline-industry agency accreditation.
  • ALGV PRO — Travel Advisor Specialist ProgramALG VacationsALG Vacations' PRO Travel Advisor Specialist Program — training across its all-inclusive vacation brands.
  • Royal Caribbean University Master of AdventureRoyal Caribbean UniversityRoyal Caribbean University's advisor training academy — Master of Adventure completion level.
  • NCL University Master's DegreeNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line's NCL University advisor training — Master's Degree completion level.
  • Celebrity LearningCelebrity CruisesCelebrity Cruises' official training program for travel advisors.
  • Virgin Voyages Certified First MateVirgin VoyagesVirgin Voyages' First Mate program — the line's training and certification track for travel agents.
  • Princess AcademyPrincess CruisesPrincess Cruises' official training academy for travel advisors.
  • MSC AcademyMSC CruisesMSC Cruises' training academy for travel agents.
  • Cunard AcademyCunardCunard's advisor training program, covering its ocean liners and transatlantic crossings.
  • Seabourn AcademySeabournSeabourn's advisor training academy for its ultra-luxury, all-suite fleet.
  • Oceania Cruises Certified AdvisorOceania CruisesOceania Cruises' certification program for travel advisors — Certified Advisor level.
  • Viking Certified ExpertVikingViking's certification program for travel advisors across its destination-focused fleet.
  • Viking River Certified ExpertVikingViking's certification for advisors specializing in its river-cruise fleet.
  • AmaWaterways Certified AdvisorAmaWaterwaysAmaWaterways' certification for travel advisors who complete its training program.
  • Avalon Waterways SpecialistAvalon WaterwaysAvalon Waterways' specialist designation for advisors trained on its Suite Ships.
  • Uniworld Certified River Cruise SpecialistUniworld Boutique River CruisesUniworld's certification for advisors trained on its boutique river-cruise collection.
  • Tauck Certified AgentTauckTauck's certification for travel agents trained on its guided tours and river cruises.
  • American Cruise Lines Certified AdvisorAmerican Cruise LinesAmerican Cruise Lines' advisor certification for its U.S. river and coastal small-ship fleet.
  • Certified Sandals SpecialistSandals ResortsSandals Resorts' certification for travel agents trained on its Luxury Included couples' resorts.
  • Certified Beaches SpecialistBeaches ResortsBeaches Resorts' certification for agents trained on its family all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
  • Universal Orlando Resort Authorized Travel ProfessionalUniversal Orlando ResortUniversal Orlando Resort's designation for travel professionals who complete its training.
  • United Parks & Resorts Certified Destination SpecialistUnited Parks & ResortsUnited Parks & Resorts' destination-specialist certification covering SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, and Adventure Island.

Brands & Suppliers Stacey Books

Cruise lines, tour operators, and travel brands Stacey works with for her clients.

  • ASTA — American Society of Travel Advisors
  • Holland America Line — Savour the Journey
  • Silversea — Above and Beyond All Expectations
  • Silversea Expeditions
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises — An Unrivalled Experience
  • Explora Journeys
  • Windstar Cruises
  • Star Clippers — Unique Sailing Adventures
  • Hurtigruten Expeditions
  • National Geographic | Lindblad Expeditions
  • PONANT — Yacht Cruises & Expeditions
  • Quark Expeditions
  • VIVA Cruises
  • Amadeus River Cruises
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises
  • Riviera Travel
  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Trafalgar
  • Classic Vacations

Ready to start planning?

Tell me about the trip you are dreaming of — when you book through me, my services are free to you.