Independent Travel Planning, Sprinkled with Magic

Your happily ever after vacation, planned by someone who's obsessed with getting it right.

From Cinderella Castle to the open sea, I plan Disney, Universal, and cruise vacations down to the last detail — so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the magic.

A Bit of Pixie Travel — Carey Richey, Independent Travel Advisor with Best Day Ever Vacations. Planning services are always free to you.

$0Cost to plan with me — ever
6+Cruise & resort partners I book direct
24hrTypical response time on quote requests
100%Personalized, no cookie-cutter itineraries
Where the Pixie Dust Goes

Destinations I Specialize In

I focus my expertise where it counts most — theme parks and cruise lines I know inside and out, so every recommendation is one I'd genuinely give a friend.

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Disney Parks

Park strategy, Lightning Lane planning, resort picks, and dining reservations timed down to the minute.

Walt Disney WorldDisneyland
Universal Orlando Resort globe

Universal Studios

Wizarding World logistics, express pass strategy, and the right on-site hotel perks for your crew.

Universal OrlandoUniversal Hollywood
Cruise ship pool deck aerial view

Cruise Lines

Cabin category strategy, embarkation-day tips, and shore excursions worth your time in port.

Disney Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean CelebrityCarnival NorwegianMSC
Simple, Start to Finish

Planning Your Trip Takes Three Steps

No spreadsheets, no 2 a.m. research spirals. Just tell me the dream, and I'll handle the details.

1

Share your wish list

Fill out the quote form with your dates, destination, and who's coming along. I'll follow up within a day.

2

Get your custom plan

I build an itinerary and budget around what actually matters to your group, then walk you through it.

3

Pack your bags

Every reservation, confirmation, and contact number is handled — and I'm on call for the whole trip.

Kind Words

What Families Are Saying

★★★★★

"Carey Richey was fantastic to work with! She was friendly, responsive, and flexible throughout the entire process. She handled every challenge with professionalism and never pressured us or tried to upsell anything. From start to finish, she made planning our first Disney Cruise experience feel easy and far less intimidating. We truly appreciated her guidance and support and would gladly work with her again."

— Scheila Rodriguez
★★★★★

"First time using a travel agent and Carey was the absolute best!!! From the continuous informational emails, updates, and the random gifts we received at home. She truly filled our hearts with so much joy!!"

— Nikita Mingo
★★★★★

"Carey was very patient and friendly. She eased any concerns I raised, answered all my questions and even gave us some amazing suggestions. My daughters and I really enjoyed our vacation!"

— Heather Brown
★★★★★

"Carey Richey was absolutely amazing. From the starting of planning until the trip was over, she was there every step of the way. Any time I needed help or to change something, she responded almost immediately and got it done. It made planning our Disney trip so easy and seamless and most importantly, stress free."

— Kelly Cady
Let's Get Planning

Get Your Free Vacation Quote

Tell me about your dream trip and I'll follow up with options tailored to your group. There's never a planning fee.

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