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Independent Travel Advisor with Travelmation

Where Hope Takes You

Personalized vacation planning for families, couples, cruises, resorts, theme parks, and the trips you keep saying you’ll take someday.

Based near Greensburg & Pittsburgh, PA • Helping travelers near and far

Disney Days Cruise Sunsets All Inclusive Escapes Honeymoon Moments
Personalized Planning
Destination Guidance
Support Before & During Travel
No Stress, No Guesswork

Choose your kind of getaway

Where can Hope take you?

To me, hope is having something to look forward to — the countdown on the fridge, the excitement before takeoff, and the stories your kids will tell when they’re grown. I help match the right trip to your people, your budget, and your version of the perfect getaway.

All-Inclusive Resorts

Beach, food, drinks, pools, and actual rest—matched to your budget and style.

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Disney & Theme Parks

Park days are more fun when the details are handled before you arrive.

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Honeymoons & Anniversaries

Romantic trips that feel special without making planning feel like a second job.

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Family Vacations

Age-friendly ideas, clear logistics, and plans that leave room for real family time.

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Group Getaways

Girls trips, celebrations, and group cruises with fewer group-chat headaches.

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One real person Clear answers before you go.

Why use a travel advisor?

Less searching. More suitcase-packing.

If you’ve ever gone down the vacation-planning rabbit hole, you know how fast it turns into 37 open tabs and a whole lot of “I don’t know.” That’s where I come in! I’ll help you find the right trip for your budget and your crew, take the stress off your plate, and make planning your vacation actually fun.

Choose the right destination Narrow down the options around your people, dates, budget, and travel style.
Handle booking details Get help comparing packages, resorts, ships, parks, and the details between them.
Plan for first-timers Ask the questions you do not know to ask yet—especially for cruises and theme parks.
Talk to a real person Full support before you leave and while you are traveling when you need it.

A simple way forward

From “maybe someday” to booked.

Tell me what you’re dreaming about

Share your dates, budget, travelers, and trip style.

Review your best-fit options

I'll help compare destinations, packages, resorts, ships, or parks.

Book, pack, and travel

Once the details are set, you get support before and during travel!

Meet Hope

Your travel-planning friend before the trip even starts.

I help families, couples, and groups turn travel ideas into real plans. As an Independent Travel Advisor with Travelmation, I can help with cruises, theme parks, all-inclusive resorts, honeymoons, family vacations, and custom getaways—while keeping the process clear, personal, and A LOT less stressful!

Based in Hunker, PA, Hope serves Greensburg, Westmoreland County, the Pittsburgh area, and clients worldwide.

Hope Maria Your Go-To Travel Agent

Local knowledge, wide-open plans

Travel planning for wherever you’re headed next.

I work with travelers in Hunker, Greensburg, Hempfield Township, Youngwood, New Stanton, Mount Pleasant, Latrobe, Irwin, North Huntingdon, Murrysville, Monroeville, Delmont, Ligonier, Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, and Wexford—plus clients planning online from farther away.

Hope helped my husband and I plan our dream honeymoon! Everything was totally seamless and perfect. She is so helpful and responsive. She made sure we had all of the information we needed to feel comfortable in a country we’ve never been to. The entire trip was a dream ❤️ we enjoyed working with her so much that we even booked another trip right after our honeymoon! She’s assisted us in booking a 9 day cruise on Royal Caribbeans Freedom of the seas to a few more dream destinations! Booking another trip after your honeymoon helps with the wedding blues 😉 we will never take another trip without help from Hope!
Chloe T.
Honeymoon Destination + Cruises
Hope was able to help us plan our Hawaii Vacation in such a short amount of time, during a pandemic nonetheless. She was so helpful- full of tips and ideas of what adventures we could book. She helped us with our hotel, luau, transportation and much more. Everytime I reached out via text or phone call she never complained and always answered (even when I became a pain!). She even sent the sweetest gift to our hotel room. She's the best!
Brittney S.
Hawaiian Destination Trip
Spontaneous or just plain crazy, Hope helped us book a Disney trip in 2 weeks time... in March 2021.. while covid restrictions were still in place... and we had the BEST trip ever! she was always a text or call away and even helped us out while we were at Disney! We won't go again without planning it through her!
Steff W.
Disney Trip
Hope helped my hubby and I plan and book our honeymoon/1st anniversary trip to Jamaica back at the end of September! She made everything so easy for us and even scheduled some of our excursions we took! She was ALWAYS there with questions we had and literally got us exactly what we wanted when it came to our resort and everything in between. Thank you so incredibly much, Hope! We appreciate you and are so thankful you were there to help us make our trip so easy!!
Meagan L
Jamaican Honeymoon Trip
My family and I decided to plan a last minute trip to the beach a few years ago. We searched everywhere for an affordable deal for a family of 6. After days of looking I messaged hope to see if she could help. Within 1 day she found a super cute condo for us at a very affordable rate! She took care of everything for us. She was even available when I had to call her after getting down there to fix a slight issue with the booking (no fault of hope, just a small mixup). She answered right away and a total of 5 minutes was spent fixing things and we were on our way. Working with hope was a treat and I will definitely be using her services again for future trips. I highly recommend her for your vacation needs!
Chelsey C.
Beach Family Trip
Hope did a fantastic job at helping me with my upcoming Disney trip. When I could not get through to via phone or email to a Disney Ticket Representative over the course of almost 4 months, Hope was able to help solve my issue and answer my questions within 24 hours. She was professional and friendly and I truly appreciated her assistance.
Seneca R.
Disney Trip
We’ve booked several vacations with Hope, but our trip to Jamaica stands out the most! The entire process was seamless from start to finish—every detail was taken care of, making planning stress-free and easy. It was as simple as providing a debit card and letting Hope handle the rest.

Booking an out-of-country trip felt intimidating at first, but Hope made everything so easy and comfortable. We had the best time and felt completely prepared every step of the way. Her services are truly top-notch—she is incredibly knowledgeable, offers amazing recommendations, and can help plan a trip just about anywhere. We highly recommend Hope to anyone looking for a smooth, stress-free vacation experience!
Lauren O.
Jamaican Destination Trip
Hope was so helpful in finding us the best deal and helping us book our trip to Anna Maria Island!! We will definitely be using her for all our traveling from now on!
Amber C.
Destination Trip
I highly recommend Hope! She is very friendly, she makes sure you feel comfortable and tries her best to get exactly what you are looking for with an affordable price, with the best experience!
Lexi M.
Destination Trip
Hope booked our first Disney trip and answered numerous questions we had as a first timer. She’s extremely quick to respond and is an absolute joy to work with. Highly recommend!
Cindy J.
Disney Trip

A little trip inspiration

What sounds good right now?

Beach escape
Castle days
City adventure
Cruise sunsets
Romantic getaway
Family & friend memories

Good questions

What travelers ask before they start.

Why should I use a travel agent?

Because your vacation should be exciting... not feel like a part-time job.

You can spend hours comparing hotels, reading reviews, checking prices, and hoping you didn’t miss anything. Or you can let me help narrow it down and find the trip that actually fits your family, your budget, and the way you like to travel.

And I’m not gone after you book. If questions, changes, or surprises come up, you have a real person in your corner instead of spending your vacation on hold.

All you should have to worry about is whether you’re ordering the margarita or the piña colada first.

Does it cost extra to work with you?

Most of the time, nope!

For many vacations, my services do not cost you anything extra because I’m compensated by the cruise line, resort, hotel, or travel supplier AFTER you book.

A lot of people don’t realize that this cost is often already built into the price whether you book on your own or through a travel advisor. The difference is that when you book with me, you also get personalized planning, recommendations, and support before, during, and after your trip.

In some cases, like flight-only bookings, custom itineraries, or more research-heavy trips, there may be a planning fee. If that ever applies, I’ll always tell you upfront before we move forward.

No surprises! Just help planning the trip, picking the right fit, and having someone in your corner if travel gets messy.

What types of trips do you help plan?

Honestly? Pretty much anything that’s not an Airbnb. 😂

I can help with Disney, Universal, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, honeymoons, family vacations, girls’ trips, couples getaways, bucket-list adventures, and more.

That can include flights, hotels, resorts, cruises, theme park tickets, excursions, transportation, and all the little details that make a trip feel easier from start to finish.

So if you’ve been saying, “We should really take a vacation,” for the last five years, I’m here to help turn that into, “Our bags are packed and we’re actually going!”

Can you help if I already know where I want to go?

Absolutely! I actually love when you come to me with an idea.

Already know you want Disney? Amazing. Have a cruise, resort, or destination in mind? Even better. I’m not here to take over your vacation dreams — I’m here to help make sure the details match the trip you actually want.

Think of me as your travel sidekick. I’ll help compare the right options, handle the details, and help you avoid those “wait, I didn’t know that was a thing” moments.

And if you have no idea where you want to go yet? That’s okay too! I help with all of it.

Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to work with you?

Absolutely not.

I may be based in Hunker, PA, but your vacation plans are not limited by my zip code! Whether you’re in Pittsburgh, across Pennsylvania, or somewhere completely different, I help you plan your trip online, by phone, or over email.

Think of me as your travel hype woman from afar. I’ll help with the details, cheer you on while you count down the days, and make sure the process feels easier from start to finish.

How do I start planning?

Just share a few details on the Start Planning page! Where you might go, who is traveling, your dates, and your budget. I will review all the details and follow up.

Ready to see where Hope takes you?

Share a few trip details and I will help you start turning the idea into a real plan!