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OUR APPROACH TO TRAVEL PLANNING & ADVISING
Our team of dedicated travel advisors is passionate about creating seamless, personalized vacations, taking care of every detail so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, offering timely support, honest advice, and a guiding hand throughout the entire journey.
Whether it’s answering questions, securing reservations, or providing tips to make the most of your destination, we’re here to ensure your vacation is effortless and unforgettable.
With Lamplight Travel, you can trust that your trip is planned with the same care and dedication as if it were our own.
MEET OUR TEAM
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meet the founders & lead travel advisors
jill dalton
founder & advisor
holly averette
founder & advisor
tanner gamble
founder & advisor
meet our full team of travel advisors
melissa smith
lamplight travel advisor
Our travel advisors are dedicated to building lasting relationships with each client, aiming to support not only your current trip but all your future travel plans as well. Feel a connection with one of our advisors’ stories? Reach out to them directly to begin planning your next unforgettable journey!
Kristy George
lamplight travel advisor
Amy Donaldson
lamplight travel advisor
Kelly Napier
lamplight travel advisor
Stacy Coker
lamplight travel advisor
JOHN STRICKLAND
lamplight travel advisor
Melissa Thomas
lamplight travel advisor
Maggie Flynn
lamplight travel advisor
Amy Gordon
lamplight travel advisor
jill dalton
lamplight travel founder & advisor
I have been in love with traveling the world for as long as I can remember. From fishing trips in North Carolina to exploring the wonders of Canada when I was a young child, my parents shared with me a joy in visiting new destinations and finding beauty in the moments we created together. I am grateful that my husband and children also share my passion and love exploring our beautiful world! Together we have journeyed through many States, as well as other countries like Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and more.
My goal with our vacations is to take the stress out of the planning so that we can relax and enjoy our moments together while on our journey. I would love to help you plan a vacation where you can sit back and enjoy those magical moments together, too. I have been helping guests book magical vacations for over 10 years! I treat each trip as if it were my own, listening to the dreams of my clients, offering ideas, and pulling all of the details together.
In my free time you can find me spending time with my horse, Lincoln, or enjoying time on the water. And yes, I can usually find a horse on my vacations! My favorite vacation memory that includes a horse? Riding down Main Street USA in a horse drawn carriage wondering if Walt Disney had also taken this ride. And yes, there were happy tears. Do you have activities that make your heart sing too? I would love to learn more about them and how we can add those moments to your vacation too!
I love being part of the Lamplight Travel team! When you book your vacation through one of us, you are actually getting a team.
holly averette
lamplight travel founder & advisor
Hi, I'm Holly and I've had a passion for travel as long for as I can remember! Our world is a beautiful creation full of unique cultures, amazing landscapes, and rich history just waiting to be discovered! In early 2016, my love of travel and planning led me to become a travel agent. With 2, soon to be 3 kids, I specialized in Disney destinations early on but you may be shocked to learn that I didn't grow up going to Disney. In fact, my first trip was for my honeymoon in 2008 (little did my husband know that would be the first of MANY trips we would take!).
Since then, I've worked to further expand my knowledge and offerings in order to better serve my guests and help them plan a wide variety of destinations. There is a great big beautiful world out there and I can't wait to help you discover it!
tanner gamble
lamplight travel founder & advisor
In 1984, I made my first trip to Walt Disney World. Since that time, I have enjoyed many travel adventures across the United States and abroad. In 2015, I officially began helping families plan their own magical vacations to destinations near and far.
I recall many instances where I’ve assisted families visit Walt Disney World for the very first time. This brings me great joy! I also love introducing clients to the wonderful world of cruising. I enjoy when families come back to me year after year because they know I will take good care of them! I especially love when multiple generations are looking to travel together and make magical memories.
I love to travel to new destinations so I can better support client interests. I’d love to have the honor of meeting you and talking about your ideas as we plan together! Dream big!
melissa smith
lamplight travel advisor
Traveling has always been a part of my life. As a child my parents took my brother and I on a road trip every summer. Now, I travel with my own family, making precious memories that will last a lifetime. We enjoy visiting Walt Disney World, the beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast, the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, and local towns in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Over the years I have planned many trips for friends, family, and coworkers. I enjoy researching the destination and selecting fun and unique experiences to make the trip memorable. Helping others plan their vacations led me to become a travel agent in 2021. As your agent, my goal is to help you plan your dream vacation and offer tips and recommendations along the way. I want to learn about you and your family to ensure your trip meets your needs and checks the boxes for your must-do experiences!
Outside of travel, my life is full of adventures, including raising three kids with my husband on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Most weekends, you can find us cheering for them at the baseball or softball fields. I enjoy spending time with my family while eating a good meal (crab feasts are my favorite!), playing board games, and sharing a good laugh.
Kristy George
lamplight travel advisor
A native of Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore, I grew up traveling to my local Maryland, Delaware, and Carolina beaches, dreaming of the day that I would get to see Cinderella Castle in person. It took me 26 years to get there but I have been returning to Walt Disney World to see my beloved Mickey Mouse several times a year ever since! I will never forget the moment that my children saw Cinderella Castle for the first time and I will never grow weary of helping other families plan for those core memory moments!
A travel planner since 2017, I believe that travel helps us create memories together with the people we love the most in such a special way. Helping you plan the perfect vacation for you and your family brings me nearly as much joy as the ones that I take with my own family! While Disney Destinations are my passion, I am ready to help you dream and plan the perfect destination to meet your needs - after all, any trip can be magical when taken with those you love the most!
When I am not dreaming of or planning for my next vacation (or yours!) I can be found with my three best guys - my husband and two teenage sons - playing or watching baseball, football or basketball. We also love a good Hallmark movie or family game night!
Amy Donaldson
lamplight travel advisor
My love for travel began as a 6 year old during my first visit to Magic Kingdom in Orlando. I fondly recall riding the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride, a memory that cemented Disney as a special place in my heart. Since then, I've visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios numerous times with my own family, as we're big fans of Mickey, Star Wars, and Harry Potter.
Traveling is the best money you can spend, as it creates a lifetime of core memories. From a young family's first trip to Disney World, or a group cruise to the Bahamas, or a couple's anniversary to an exotic all-inclusive resort, I love helping people plan memorable vacations. Whatever the reason, I'd like to be part of your trip planning so that you can arrive at your destination ready to explore and enjoy.
As a new Orlando resident, you can usually find me with my husband walking through Disney World or Universal Studios on a random weekday, and in my free time, planning our own trips to places like London and Hawaii or just relaxing on the beach. We also have 3 adult kids that we cheer on with their life's adventures.
Kelly Napier
lamplight travel advisor
Although I did not grow up in a family that traveled, I have always valued seeing new places and having new experiences with the people I love. Whether it is a trip to the beach, a first cruise, or a visit to “the happiest place on Earth”, these vacations are opportunities to create priceless memories with our families. After our first family trip to Disney World, I was hooked. As a larger family, there are few destinations that provide instant smiles and activities for everyone. We return to Disney multiple times a year with each trip feeling like a new experience.
Along the way, I discovered that I love all the details that make a Disney vacation magical: the season and décor, resorts, activities, restaurants, and matching outfits. It’s all an immersive, wonderful, experience that may seem a bit overwhelming at first. My goal is to alleviate the stress of planning and help others make memories that fill the hearts, minds, and walls of their homes.
When not planning a vacation for a client or my family, my husband and I are busy at home in East Tennessee with our four kids and three dogs. I look forward to meeting you and helping create a Disney trip your family will remember for years to come.
JOHN STRICKLAND
lamplight travel advisor
As a current resident of Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore, I didn’t grow up visiting Walt Disney World, but when I finally made my first trip with my family in the summer of 2022, it was every bit as magical as I had imagined. From that very first walk down Main Street, I was hooked; not just on the magic of Disney, but on the joy of experiencing it through my children’s eyes.
I’ve been a travel planner for nearly two years, and I truly believe that helping others create unforgettable memories is one of the most meaningful ways I can serve. Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth, I’m here to make sure the planning process is seamless and exciting, so you can focus on the moments that matter most.
When I’m not helping families plan their next adventure, I’m with my own: my wife and our two perfectly wonderful daughters. We love spending time together exploring, laughing, and making memories of our own. I would be honored to help you create your next magical experience, wherever your journey takes you.
Stacy Coker
lamplight travel advisor
Hi, I’m Stacy and I am thrilled to be a travel advisor with Lamplight Travel. For me, travel has always brought me so much happiness. From the time I was a little girl, my greatest memories with my family were our vacations in the Smoky Mountains. These trips created beautiful memories that I still remember today. As a parent, I wanted to create the same type of memories with my own children. Our family vacations bring us so much joy! There is
nothing like seeing your children experience and discover new destinations together as a family!
Over the past six years, I have had the pleasure of helping clients create unforgettable experiences. I take pride in providing my clients with individualized, personal service. With every reservation I make, I give special attention to exactly what my clients are looking for and what is important to them. I am passionate about helping families make memories together without having to stress the details of their trip.
Whether it is enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal or cruising the high seas, I specialize in making your dream trips come to life. I also specialize in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, as well as many other all-inclusive getaways in the Caribbean.
When I am not planning vacations or traveling with my family, you can find me in my classroom teaching 5th and 6th grade science and social studies, at a concert with my daughter or at home baking goodies for my family.
Ready to explore? I would love the opportunity to help you create the vacation of your dreams!
Melissa Thomas
lamplight travel advisor
Memories…Isn’t this the reason we all travel? We want to experience those special moments with our family and friends.
I remember my first trip to Disney World with my parents and siblings. One of my favorite memories from that trip was riding Space Mountain with my father and brother. Since then, I have traveled to Disney World countless times with my husband and 7 children creating those core memories.
Sometimes we just want the weight of the world lifted off our shoulders for just a moment and transport ourselves to a special place. We all dream of the adventures life can take us on. My goal is to help you avoid that overwhelming and stressful feeling we have when trying to plan a vacation. I want you to be able to relax and enjoy the process of dreaming and planning your special and memorable trip. Planning every detail of my client’s vacation is something I truly enjoy! I can plan a very detailed trip planned a year in advance or a spur of the moment trip. I can also plan the most luxurious vacation you have ever imagined or a vacation on a tight budget. From traveling with a baby to traveling with teenagers to taking an adult only vacation, I am happy to help plan them all! My clients are not just customers, but dreamers that allow me the privilege of helping them plan their next great adventure.
This is where it all began… a love for travel, a love for Disney, but most of all I wanted to create a lifetime of memories for my family and clients!
Maggie Flynn
lamplight travel advisor
As a mom to two wonderful tweens and a lifelong lover of travel, I understand firsthand the joy, and sometimes the challenges, of creating vacations that truly fit each family’s unique needs. My own journeys, both solo and with friends and family, have taken me across the U.S., South America, and Europe, deepening my love for language, culture, and the magic of experiencing something new together. Living in Orlando, FL, right next door to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, I’ve built not just a front-row view of the magic, but also a deep expertise in planning stress-free and joy-filled getaways.
I specialize in Disney, Universal, cruises, and all-inclusive destinations, with a special passion for adaptive vacations for families with special or differing needs. I believe every family deserves a magical time, and I’m committed to ensuring that each itinerary is carefully crafted with your family’s comfort, joy, and dreams at heart. From castles to coastlines, every vacation I plan is personalized because no two families are alike, and no two vacations should be either. My goal is simple: to take the stress out of planning so you can focus on making memories that last a lifetime.
amy gordon
lamplight travel advisor
I am so grateful for the gift of travel. It’s truly so amazing to see the world and even more impactful when you can share those experiences with others. I have always loved to travel, from my first magical moments in Disney as a 2 year old, to tropical and unique destinations. Some of my favorite adventures include Hawaii, Japan, Banff, an Alaskan cruise and I’m a frequent visitor to NYC and Southern California. I’m just a few short of visiting all 50 states and it’s not uncommon to find me regularly visiting (or running) in the Disney parks on both coasts as an annual pass holder.
I’m a run Disney veteran and have completed many races including the Dopey and Dumbo Challenges.
When I’m not traveling, I enjoy time at home in Wilmington, NC where I enjoy walking on the beach and spending time with friends and family.
As an educator and life-long learner, I love diving in and doing the research to help you plan your next bucket list destination. With over a decade of travel planning experience I’m ready to assist you down to the last detail. So come on everybody…here we go!!!
what to expect when you work with us
"If you want someone to make YOUR Disney dreams come true and have YOUR wishes at the top of her list, Jill Dalton is the travel agent you need working for you! Jill has planned several trips to WDW for me & my family, me & my daughter during all-star cheer competition trips as well as my 'girl's trips'.
Jill takes on all the planning & booking all the while understanding your budget. I have never been disappointed working with Jill and it's such a relief, coming from a type A organizer, to give her the reins! I have had fireworks views for several dinners at Magic Kingdom and Epcot that she nailed the reservation times! She consistently books the restaurants we love and the hotel views we desire. I have stayed off site and on site and Jill takes on all the coordinating and booking.
She isn't shy about throwing out other options once she gets to know you as a client too! From dining to rides to hotels, she learns her clients. I have had continued success with Jill booking simple overnight trips, too, as they come up. The biggest trip Jill planned for me wasn't all Disney, as I enlisted her support for a trip of a lifetime to Hawaii!
I gave her hotels and dates, and she successfully booked a 14-day trip for us from Aluani on Oahu to St. Regis on Kauai to the Hilton on the Big Island ending at Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, including all the flights among the islands! She is incredible, and it was so gratifying for my family to let her handle it instead of me getting stressed.
The icing on the cake of every trip working with her is the folder she gives you right before your trip, detailing your entire agenda and some of her suggestions/tips along your way.
You will not be disappointed working with Jill!"
a testimonial from a valued client:
what to expect when you work with us
"If you want someone to make YOUR Disney dreams come true and have YOUR wishes at the top of her list, Jill Dalton is the travel agent you need working for you! Jill has planned several trips to WDW for me & my family, me & my daughter during all-star cheer competition trips as well as my 'girl's trips'.
Jill takes on all the planning & booking all the while understanding your budget. I have never been disappointed working with Jill and it's such a relief, coming from a type A organizer, to give her the reins! I have had fireworks views for several dinners at Magic Kingdom and Epcot that she nailed the reservation times! She consistently books the restaurants we love and the hotel views we desire. I have stayed off site and on site and Jill takes on all the coordinating and booking.
She isn't shy about throwing out other options once she gets to know you as a client too! From dining to rides to hotels, she learns her clients. I have had continued success with Jill booking simple overnight trips, too, as they come up. The biggest trip Jill planned for me wasn't all Disney, as I enlisted her support for a trip of a lifetime to Hawaii!
I gave her hotels and dates, and she successfully booked a 14-day trip for us from Aluani on Oahu to St. Regis on Kauai to the Hilton on the Big Island ending at Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, including all the flights among the islands! She is incredible, and it was so gratifying for my family to let her handle it instead of me getting stressed.
The icing on the cake of every trip working with her is the folder she gives you right before your trip, detailing your entire agenda and some of her suggestions/tips along your way.
You will not be disappointed working with Jill!"
a testimonial from a valued client:
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