Co-Founder
Rhonda
Co-founder of Once Upon A Trip Travel, Rhonda brings first-hand family travel experience and a passion for crafting seamless, exceptional vacations to every itinerary she designs.
Our Story
A Founding Story Built on Family Travel
Rhonda co-founded Once Upon A Trip Travel alongside a shared belief: travel planning should never be left to guesswork, especially when family memories are on the line. Her own journey into the travel industry began not in a classroom, but on the road — navigating theme parks, cruise terminals, and international airports with young children in tow.
That real-world experience, paired with a methodical approach to logistics and budgeting, became the foundation for the agency's client-first philosophy. Rhonda recognized early on that families needed an advocate who understood both the excitement and the complexity of planning a trip — someone who could translate firsthand experience into confident, well-structured recommendations.
Expertise
Travel Specialties & Areas of Expertise
Rhonda's planning expertise is grounded in personal experience, not just research — a distinction clients notice from the first consultation.
Disney & Theme Park Vacations
From first-time visits to multi-park itineraries, Rhonda structures Disney and theme park trips around pacing, dining reservations, and age-appropriate attractions.
Caribbean & Ocean Cruising
With extensive cruising experience across multiple ocean lines, Rhonda helps clients select the right ship, itinerary, and stateroom category for their travel style.
Family & Multi-Generational Travel
Rhonda specializes in coordinating trips that work for every generation in a group, balancing activity levels, budgets, and logistics across the whole family.
Experience Highlights & Credentials
- Co-Founder, Once Upon A Trip Travel
- Extensive firsthand family travel experience across Europe, Hawaii, and Disney destinations
- Multiple completed Caribbean cruise itineraries across leading cruise lines
- Ongoing supplier and destination training to stay current on offerings and travel requirements
Her Approach to Client Service
Rhonda begins every client relationship with a detailed conversation about priorities, budget, and travel history before recommending a single destination. She views her role as an advocate who handles the research, reservations, and contingency planning so clients can focus on the excitement of the trip itself. Communication stays clear and proactive from the first inquiry through the final day of travel.
Travel Philosophy
Rhonda believes the best trips are the ones planned with intention: enough structure to avoid stress, and enough flexibility to enjoy spontaneous moments. Off the clock, she is usually researching her next family cruise itinerary or revisiting favorite theme park attractions with a fresh perspective to share with clients.