Meet Maggie Ballantyne

Maggie
BALLANTYNE

Concierge Agent
**LOCATION:**
Frederick, Maryland
**SPECIALTIES:**
All Disney Destinations, All Inclusive Vacations, Cruises and Universal Parks and Resorts

A little more about Maggie...

Anyone who knows Maggie can tell you that two of her favorite things are traveling and Disney. After graduating from Duquesne University, Maggie moved to Florida to be a Walt Disney World Disney Cast Member. As a Cast Member, Maggie earned her Mouster’s Degrees from Disney University in both Marketing & Sales and Cast Engagement & Human Resources. Once she moved back to Maryland, Maggie wanted to continue making magic for guests, so she became certified through the College of Disney Knowledge in booking Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani- A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii vacations with Wishes Family Travel.

Disney was just the beginning of Maggie’s career as a concierge travel agent. Since starting in 2018, Maggie has partnered with additional suppliers to help couples, families, singles, and friends travel together and create lasting memories. She loves sharing her personal experience with clients to help them find their perfect trip. One of Maggie’s favorite ways to travel is by cruising. Maggie loves cruising because it gives both her and her clients the opportunity to see multiple destinations within one itinerary with very little hassle. Just board the ship and let it sail away! You get to relax while someone else makes sure you get there! In addition to Disney Cruise Line, Maggie loves to help her clients book other cruise lines too such as Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruises, Holland America, Viking Cruises, and more!

Seeing multiple destinations in a trip is fun, but there are some people who like to just stay in one spot! For these types of trips, Maggie suggests an all-inclusive resort and is happy to recommend both family-friendly and adult-only options. Through Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Secrets and Dreams, and through working with Pleasant Holidays and Classic Vacations, Maggie can help you book all-inclusive resorts all over the world. She loves these vacations because once you arrive, there is no need to take out your credit card. Everything is paid for in advance and available at your fingertips. In addition to helping with the resort reservation, she can also recommend excursions, resort activities, airport transportation, etc. all in advance, so that once you are on island time, you don’t have to think of a thing!

Outside of Disney, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts, Maggie has traveled to Europe on multiple trips, South Africa, made numerous trips to the Caribbean, and traveled by train to the National Parks. She can help you book all these places! And while there are so many destinations to see across the globe, Maggie believes in weekend road trips and exploring our own backyard too. She often chooses her destination based on cities with different ballparks or street festivals. She loves finding local hole-in-the-wall spots in addition to stopping by the touristy attractions. Maggie will take the time to get to know your interests and help you choose the perfect destination for you and your traveling party.

Whether it's your child’s first trip to Disney, Universal, or Discovery Cove, a honeymoon to the Caribbean, an anniversary aboard a cruise ship, family reunion in Hawaii, European adventure, or quick weekend getaway to a new city, Maggie is accepting quote requests for all destinations and is ready to help you book your next vacation!