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Who is this travel planning nerd?
Fantastical Vacations by Nicole Collins
My love of Disney and travel started early—I was lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World with my parents not long after it first opened, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Travel has become more than a passion for me; it’s a source of adventure, cultural growth, and lifelong learning. Since 2011, I’ve also been an avid runDisney participant, completing over 25 races at Walt Disney World—combining my love of fitness, fun, and all things Disney. I became a travel agent with Fantastical Vacations because I wanted to bring that joy to others - I get to combine my love of travel with my nerdiness and help you plan your most Fantastical Vacation!
By profession, I’m a professor and teacher—and by nature, a total nerd. I genuinely love history, research, and digging into the little details that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one. That same mindset drives how I plan travel: carefully, thoroughly, and always with a personal touch. As someone who lives with Celiac Disease and multiple food allergies, I also understand how important it is to feel safe while traveling. That lived experience gives me both the empathy and the know-how to help you craft allergy-friendly vacations with confidence—whether you’re heading to the parks, sailing the high seas, going on a destination adventure, or relaxing at a resort.
Client Reviews
Read what just a few of my clients say about their unforgettable travel experiences!
Highly recommend! Nicole has helped me schedule and reschedule my trip to Disney without any issues. She is quick to reply to questions, always with a positive vibe. She found all the deals to apply extra discounts, and handled my dinner reservations. I know I am going to have a fantastic Disney experience because she handled all the details!
Angela Marie
Nicole did an amazing job booking my trip. She was on top of everything for me and made it a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!
Joseph Paul
We recently just went to Disney on a trip booked by Nicole and I can’t tell you how absolutely perfect our trip was!! Nicole knows so much about Disney and so many tips and tricks. She set up everything from us and I can’t thank her for that. It took all the stress out of the trip and we actually got to enjoy so much quality time and fun with our kids.!!! I was very nervous about taking our two children on the trip and Nicole helped me with every part of the process and we got every reservation we wanted and she was just so wonderful through all of it!! There were so many little details that she knew about that we never would’ve even thought about and I just can’t thank her enough!!!
Haley Jeanne
Nicole made our recent Disneyland trip super easy! She did all the work researching hotel and park ticket packages and presented us with several great options to choose from. She also offered helpful dining and other advice (and would’ve been happy to make our dining reservations if we’d wanted). She confirmed everything so we could just show up and enjoy ourselves! We’ll be taking advantage of her services and expertise again for our Disney World trip in a couple years. Thanks so much, Nicole!
Janet Brown
Nicole was wonderful to work with. She truly wants you to fall in love with Disney/ universal like she has. She listened to my thoughts on how I wanted the trip to be fun but also a bit relaxing and it was perfect! I would recommend Nicole for anyone planning their Orlando vacation!
Sheri Cartun
My family of four just got back from Disney and all I can say is MAGICAL! We cannot thank Nicole enough for setting up this flawless trip, scheduling ever last detail from hotel, to park tickets, transportation and stroller rentals…. She didn’t miss a single thing and it made traveling with little ones that much less stressful. I hadn’t been to Disney in over 20 years and knew nothing; I explained what my family was looking for, our expectations and our budget. Nicole fit everything in perfectly and again we couldn’t be more thankful! If you need help planning an unforgettable Disney vacation, Nicole will get the job done. I’ll be forever grateful for the memories she helped create!
Sarah Nelson
Stress-Free Wedding Planning Thanks to Nicole Collins at Fantastical Vacations.
I am not the biggest fan of planning trips and always feel completely overwhelmed by the details or searching for the best cost, but working with Nicole made everything so easy and affordable. She planned our destination wedding at Sandals Antigua in December of 2024, and I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her.
From booking our travel to coordinating with the resort, she took care of every detail so we didn’t have to stress. She was always available to answer questions, offer expert recommendations, and make sure everything was handled perfectly.
Thanks to her, our wedding was beyond what we could have imagined—stunning, seamless, and stress-free. If you’re looking for a travel agent who truly makes things effortless, we can’t recommend Nicole enough!
Kayla Ekstrom
Nicole truly is an outstanding planner! Her wealth of knowledge, approachable nature, and exceptional helpfulness made our Disney trip last spring absolutely amazing. A significant part of our fantastic experience can be credited to Nicole's attentive listening to our vacation goals and needs. We wholeheartedly recommend her and her services!
Gipsye Robinson