Our Specialists

We don't sell from books, we sell from experience. And chances are -- we have been to where you're Dreaming of going!

To be Certified as a specialist, in addition to studying, we believe you must also visit the destination on a regular basis to stay abreast of changes and updates and to establish and maintain relationships with General Managers, Sales Managers, and Wedding Consultants of the key properties.

CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

SANDALS AND BEACHES RESORTS

Dream Travel is a Preferred Sandals Specialist Agency ... one of only 250 nationwide. John McBride is one of 85 Platinum Level Certified Specialist Agents in the world.

John has visited and stayed at every Sandals and Beaches Resort with 51 trips to Jamaica, 7 trips to St. Lucia, 6 trips to Bahamas, 4 trips to Antigua and 3 trips to Turks and Caicos. The all-inclusive resorts in these destinations offer the very best of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons.

TAHITI TIARE SPECIALIST

John McBride and Helen Mitchell are both Tahiti Specialists. John has traveled to Tahiti 12 times and Helen twice.

In addition to visiting the primary islands of Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti, Huahine and Taha'a, John also has first-hand experience on the Atolls Rangiroa, Fakarava, Tikehau and Minihi. In Tahiti, weddings are not legally recognized by the United States, but Tahiti does offer a unique experience from within this beautiful culture.

HAWAII SPECIALIST

With 15 trips to the islands of Hawaii and Specialist Certificates for Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai and the Big Island (Hawaii), Dream Travel is uniquely able to recommend a true Hawaii experience.

What bride has not dreamed of swimming at the base of a romantic waterfall, walking one of the most popular beaches in the world or exploring the remote areas of the many islands?

ACE AGENT (Aruba Certified Expert)

To become an ACE agent a specialist must complete a comprehensive study program and stay on the island of Aruba, a minimum of every 2 years. We have been ACE agents since 2002 when the program was started and have a total of 8 visits to Aruba. The sand here makes a beach wedding - a dream come true.

MEXICO SPECIALIST

With 18 trips to Mexico and classified as a Mexico Specialist, Dream Travel is also a GI Vacation Consultant. With less than 500 members nation wide this group of consultants represent the unique El Dorado and Azul Properties in the Riviera Maya area.

With a chapel on the beach a destination wedding in Riviera Maya is a very unique experience.

FIJI SPECIALIST

As a Fiji Specialist we have traveled to this distant land 3 times to gain first-hand experience of the Mamanuca Islands, Vit Levu with it's Coral Coast, The Outer Islands and the North Islands including Vanua Levu. Fiji offers a unique destination for a Destination Wedding or Honeymoon.

AUZZIE SPECIALIST

As an Australia Specialist there is a country as large as the United States to tell the world about. Having visited Australia twice, the land has so many experiences unique to this part of the world, it truly offers a breathtaking experience. Visit the "land downunder" and the Great Barrier Reef for an incredibly wonderful travel adventure.

SOUTH AFRICA AND KENYA SPECIALISTS

This is the newest addition to our specialties. In March, 2009, John took his first trip to Africa to experience a Wildlife Safari, Cape Town South Africa, Victoria Falls and the mysterious tribes of Kenya. This experience is for those travelers who desire a life changing adventure.