I'm a Wilmington, North Carolina based travel advisor, and the person behind every itinerary, every detail, and every "you're going to love this" recommendation you'll find here. Before I found my way into travel, I spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher; a chapter that shaped everything about how I plan, communicate, and show up for my clients.
At home I'm a mom to two boys, Max (7) and Teddy (1), and married to my college sweetheart, Josh. Life is wonderfully full and busy which means I know firsthand exactly what it feels like to need a real vacation and have zero bandwidth to plan one. That's the problem I built Your Somewhere Magical around solving.
Hi, I'm Alyssa! Let's Get Acquainted.
The heart behind Your somewhere magical.
I only plan travel for destinations I've personally experienced. When I recommend a resort, a ship, or a destination, it's because I've been there. Which means you're never getting a guess. You're getting a guarantee.
Before I planned vacations, I spent 11 years in the classroom and everything I learned about patience, preparation, and clear communication came with me. When you work with me, nothing gets lost in translation and nothing gets left to chance.
Two things that set every trip apart.
What Makes This Different
Since becoming a travel advisor in 2023, and stepping into this role full time in 2025, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 400 travelers experience the trips they'd been dreaming about. Every itinerary I build is rooted in firsthand experience, which means when I recommend something, I'm speaking from personal knowledge, not a brochure.
I plan travel under Traveling Ears Vacations, a boutique travel agency that is a Gold Earmark Agency with Disney Destinations and a Premium Preferred Agency with Sandals and Beaches Resorts: two of the highest recognitions in the travel industry. As a certified Sandals Wedding Specialist, I also bring specialized expertise to destination weddings and honeymoons, making those once-in-a-lifetime moments as seamless as they are unforgettable.
My specialties include Disney Destination (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa), Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Universal, and all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. But my real specialty is making sure that wherever you go, you arrive knowing every detail has been handled with care.
The experience, heart, and expertise behind every trip.
Your Trip Is in Good Hands
married to my college sweetheart, josh
Fellow boy mom | max is 7 + teddy is 1
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i call wilmington, north carolina home
Expertly Planned. Effortlessly Experienced.
This is what elevated travel planning feels like.
