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Jennifer Doncsecz
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VIP Vacations Inc. is a nationally award-winning travel agency located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania but servicing clients from across the USA. For over 30 years, we have been assisting couples in planning flawless honeymoons and destination weddings. Our #1 priority is providing you with amazing service and our goal is to exceed your expectations. Additionally, we aim to find you the best pricing available. Our wedding wire, the knot and google reviews set us apart from other travel agencies so you can rest assured that you have a team of experienced travel professionals who have your back! VIP's President is a renowned industry travel expert that has been featured in numerous bridal publications, on multiple TV news stations and she also had a featured show on the Travel Channel! VIP Vacations has earned over 200 international awards...which means that when you travel, our reputation will provide you with extra VIP treatment! VIP Vacations goes beyond quoting travel packages as we customize each quote keeping in mind your wishes and then we also provide assistance every step of the way in planning your destination wedding or honeymoon! VIP Vacations also has a free honeymoon registry and we don't charge any fees to use our services, plus we can price match other travel websites and also offer a FREE payment plan!
Services Offered
The team at VIP Vacations is prepared to help you plan the romantic vacation of a lifetime or guide you in planning a destination wedding of your dreams. We will assist you in designing the perfect honeymoon registry, locating the best resorts and finding airline tickets at a price you can afford. VIP Vacations specializes in a variety of wedding and honeymoon destinations, including:
Caribbean
Hawaii
Maldives
Dubai
Mexico
Europe
Tahiti
Maldives
Fiji
Thailand
Bali
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Kenya
Croatia
Greece
Italy
Iceland
France and more!
VIP Vacations wants to help you plan the most amazing honeymoon or destination wedding!
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Jennifer Doncsecz
President
Jennifer Doncsecz, CTIE, is a nationally recognized travel expert, specializing in Caribbean vacations, destination weddings and honeymoons. As owner and President of VIP Vacations Inc. Jennifer has distinguished herself as one of the top travel agents in America, appearing regularly on FOX News since 2007 as well as serving as the Cruise gal on the Travel Channel’s “Great Cruises” series. Jennifer regularly writes about “Romance Travel” in USA Today and is listed as one of their “10 Best Experts”. In 2010, Martha Stewart named Jennifer her featured Honeymoon and Destination Wedding expert.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0294 reviews
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VIP Vacations is highly praised for expertly planning honeymoons and large destination weddings, managing bookings, room blocks, transfers, and guest coordination with clear, timely communication. Reviewers say the team is professional, organized, and takes stress off clients. Trips were seamless and memorable, and many highly recommend their services.Review photos
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Jared H
5.0
11/24/2025
Absolutely love VIP Vacations!! They had planned our honeymoon for us to Greece, and it was such an incredible trip with absolutely no issues at all. Alison was very professional, ...
helpful, and helped us tune in to everything we wanted to see. Will definitely be going here for any future vacations!
Parth P
5.0
11/11/2025
We had close to 200 people attend our wedding in Mexico and could never had pulled it off if it wasn't for VIP Vacations and the entire team. We worked with Jennifer and then Justi...
n managed and helped all of our guests. Working with the hotel wedding planners was difficult but Jennifer always stepped in to ensure we didn't get lost in the shuffle and advocated for us when we were sent information that was conflicting. I would HIGHLY recommend Jennifer D and VIP to any bride planning a destination wedding.
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Emily Z
5.0
7/17/2025
Recently returned from Mexico and can’t say enough how great of a trip/travel experience we had, all due in great part to our travel agent Alison! Everything was impeccable and the...
re were zero issues - highly recommend Alison at VIP for any future travel planning :)
Tami F
5.0
7/08/2025
We just returned from our daughter's destination wedding in Punta Cana. VIP Vacations, Renny Travel, and Macao Beach Resort all helped to provide us with the most amazing week wit...
h friends and family. Emily at VIP Vacations helped us from beginning to end so that everything flowed smoothly for us and our guests. I would highly recommend all of the above vendors for a destination wedding as they will make it a dream come true for you.
Taylor K
5.0
2/25/2025
I have worked with VIP twice now- once for a friends wedding, and recently my own! I was absolutely thrilled with their performance on both trips. The professionalism, quick respon...
se time, and expertise is outstanding. They planned the travel perfectly for all 67 of our wedding guests. I will forever use VIP and highly recommend their services.
Carlie S
5.0
1/24/2025
VIP Vacations Inc is a remarkable agency. Top tier!! We had the pleasure of working with an amazing team, especially Liz and Ryan. Liz was absolutely amazing! She was monumental wi...
th the planning of our wedding- from assisting us in choosing the perfect location/resort, creating our room block, and setting up our site visit and transfer services. She communicated well and in a timely manner (via call and email), and she followed up on all of my many requests and questions lol. Ryan did a tremendously outstanding job at coordinating the rooms for our guests, reaching out to those who were dragging their feet on committing to attend, and dealing with the multitude of questions everyone had in terms of pricing and booking. If you’re looking for a travel agent/agency to help with your wedding or any travels, don’t hesitate to choose VIP Vacations. You will NOT be disappointed!!
Maci W
5.0
1/19/2025
VIP helped me book and plan my destination wedding to Cancun, Mexico. Their team was so helpful, organized, and knew how to help me plan my 150 guest destination wedding! I would 1...
00% recommend that destination brides reach out to the VIP team to help plan a destination wedding!
Lidia N
5.0
12/23/2024
We worked with Alison D at VIP and she was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and provided guidance as we made decisions on locations and activities for our honeymoon in Greece. I probabl...
y wasn’t the easiest person to work with because I had so many questions, but Alison put my mind at ease and answered every question promptly! She worked within our financial means and gave us plenty of options as we figured out what we wanted. I would highly recommend VIP Vacations and specifically Alison D! I will most definitely use her again!
Megan M
5.0
12/18/2024
VIP was incredibly easy to work with and responsive with all of the questions I had throughout the entire process. Emily and Liz were there to help us narrow down which resort to g...
et married at. Justin helped all of our friends and family make their travel arrangements. There was constant communication before and during our wedding, we would’ve been lost without them!
Stephanie D
5.0
12/18/2024
VIP Vacations was easy to work with and their pricing was the best too. We went to Italy for our honeymoon and they gave great tips and walked us through everything. We had the b...
est honeymoon and already booked our 1st anniversary vacation with them!
Ellen W
5.0
12/17/2024
I used Jennifer at VIP Vacations to plan my honeymoon to Greece. Jennifer was amazing to work with, very responsive and I loved using their free app for all of my travel paperwork...
. I will use VIP again and recommend them to friends/family.
Maykayla P
5.0
12/17/2024
Working with the team at VIP has been nothing short of wonderful! They helped me with my destination wedding at Sandals Southcoast and I don't think I could have done it without t...
hem. Jennifer at VIP Vacations has planned hundreds of weddings and took me off the ledge many times. I don't know how she stayed so patient with all of my questions. The team worked with my family and helped many who have never traveled before. We are forever grateful to them!
Shae D
5.0
12/12/2024
We booked our two honeymoon trips with Megan D. and had the most seamless and amazing experience. Our first trip was an all inclusive resort in Jamaica - Megan made the process eas...
y, quick, and worked with us within our budget to find a resort that matched the type of vacation we were looking for. Our second trip was a two week honeymoon through Greece and from our flights, to accommodations and excursions, Megan gave us her expertise and set us up with the trip of a lifetime! She worked with us to ensure we did everything we wanted, but also made the trip extremely organized and was highly responsive if we had questions or wanted to make changes. Overall, VIP and Megan ensured we had well organized, seamless, and extremely memorable trips, and she took so much of the planning burden off which was so valuable when we were also planning a wedding. I will not hesitate to book through VIP Vacations again in the future!
Larissa S
5.0
10/28/2024
We booked our honeymoon through Emily B at VIP Vacations, and she did an amazing job. She helped us select a beautiful resort and handled all of the details. She was very responsiv...
e and so fun to work with. We had a beautiful honeymoon. We're looking forward to our next vacation with VIP!
Alex S
5.0
7/26/2024
We did a destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico and greatly appreciated all the help VIP provided. VIP helped take the coordination of all of our guests travel off of our plates. I ...
am not sure if it was intentional but all of our guests regardless of type of suite booked for the most part were put nearby in the resort. This was extremely helpful. Upon arrival there were clear instructions how to find the travel company to easily be transported to the resort. VIP was always quick in their responses and a phone call away if we ever needed. All of our guests has positive experiences with VIP. In addition to the travel needs they also assisted with the wedding plans. We worked closely with Emily, who had actually gotten married at the same resort herself, to plan the details of the day. We found this very useful given we were not going to visit the resort prior to the wedding. She was very detailed and ensured we did not miss key items. She was patient with our decision making and changing of requests. We also found this to be helpful as she would share our requests with the resort and come back to us with confirmation etc. Additionally, VIP offered perks for using their services. We would highly recommend using VIP to help with the stress of planning a wedding!
Amanda R
5.0
6/06/2024
Ryan and the rest of VIP were so great to work with for our destination wedding! They were incredibly kind and helpful during every step of the planning process. Not to mention, Ha...
rd Rock Hotel & Casino Resort in Punta Cana was absolutely beautiful! We are looking forward to planning our honeymoon next!
Maggie T
5.0
10/08/2023
Megan from VIP Vacations Inc. helped my husband and I plan the perfect honeymoon to Sandals, Barbados! The wedding planning process can be stressful, but Megan quickly and easily t...
ook one big thing off of our to do list! She took the stress of booking and coordinating the resort, flights, and transfers off of us. She was quick to respond and utilized her personal experiences to help us make decisions related to our trip.
Jaclyn K
5.0
6/29/2023
It was a pleasure working with Alison at VIP Vacations! She helped my husband and I plan our dream honeymoon in Hawaii! The honeymoon was more than we could ever dream of! Her expe...
rtise and knowledge of the island and attention to all the details made our honeymoon a success and such an amazing experience I will never forget! We definitely recommend VIP Vacations in planning your next vacation! The whole honeymoon went so smoothly and it was the most amazing vacation I have ever taken. It was worry-free and we had the best time! We will definitely contact them again in planning our next big adventure!
Mansi G
5.0
6/20/2023
This is a great company to work with! I used them for 2 different trips. One including my honeymoon and they always put the anxiety of traveling especially out of the country at ea...
se. I worked with Ryan Doncsecz both times I worked with VIP and he always answered all of my questions that I had and always made sure we were prepared with all of the information needed when traveling outside of the US. I will continue working with Ryan for all of our future trips! Thank you so much for everyone you do and all of your help and also for making our honeymoon special. VIP vacations team set a surprise up for us when we went on our honeymoon and that just shows how personable they are. Truly, thank you! I would recommend you guys to anyone in need of a travel agent.
Laritza O
5.0
6/19/2023
Excellent communication and professionalism. We were a big group - VIP Vacations and Ryan Doncsecz were exceptional, always there for us.... Thank you Ryan and VIP
He S
5.0
6/07/2023
Ryan Doncsecz from VIP was great to work with!! He was very professional and patient with all my questions and needs. Ryan reached out a few times to make sure I had everything I n...
eeded to have a great vacation and be prepared for any bumps in the road. He even followed up when I got back. I felt at ease the whole time I was gone.
Nabiha G
5.0
6/02/2023
I had a remarkable experience with the VIP Vacations, and I especially thank one of its associates, Mr.Ryan Doncsecz. As a teacher, I wanted to take my students on a school trip I ...
had initially planned with a local company. Unfortunately, they had failed to deliver, and the situation was very concerning. I would have had to postpone or, more likely, cancel the trip, which was detrimental given my students were eager to go on it. That may have happened had it not been for Ryan’s incredible effort. He understood my situation and went to great lengths to make it happen on time. He responded to all my emails promptly, showed flexibility, and put together an excellent itinerary for my trip. His help kept the trip date the same despite the short notice. Ryan and the company accommodated our needs, and the trip was perfect. I cannot recommend enough VIPs, specifically Mr. Ryan Doncsecz, to organize and plan your trip efficiently and effectively.
Jennifer Z
5.0
5/31/2023
We chose VIP Vacations to help us plan our destination wedding and I am so glad we did!!! We told Jennifer what we were looking for and she narrowed down our choices so it was not ...
overwhelming, and we ended up at the perfect resort for us! Elizabeth was very helpful with any changes we made in the planning stage, Ryan made sure we were set with ground transport for various schedules. Mac was endlessly helpful--he answered the huge range of questions we had and proactively sent all the guests helpful travel info, which we were planning to do, but thankfully didn't have to! Our wedding vacation was everything we dreamed of, and it all went smoothly thanks to VIP Vacations!
Ashley Z
5.0
5/30/2023
I highly recommend using VIP Vacations for all travel needs. We used them to plan our destination wedding and am not sure what we would have done without them. Jennifer helped us s...
elect a resort that would accommodate our large group and was so helpful with answering all our questions and finding the perfect location. After we picked out resort we worked with Elizabeth and Ryan for all things wedding related and room related. all of our guests said only amazing things about how helpful they were with selecting rooms, payments, travel advice, and finding other places to stay prior. Elizabeth was a giant help with scheduling our wedding test drive and helping us get ahold of all wedding people on property and getting transportation and activities scheduled. She was always there to update us on any changes and always sent us all our documents and any other information we might need prior to travel. Ryan is the champ of all things room related and helping us choose our perfect room and dealing with all the crazy room changes, name changes, etc. You can tell everyone here is highly knowledgeable about what they do and I will definitely be using them again in the future and remind other people to do the same for wedding travel or normal travel.
Cj T
5.0
5/19/2023
My husband and I got married in Jamaica and the planning process with VIP was amazing. Liz helped us SO much and made the process smooth and less stressful. We recommend her to all...
of our friends! Our friend Janelle now works with VIP and we can’t wait to see all of the people planning weddings, honey moons, vacations she helps along the way! Definitely recommend!
An L
5.0
5/19/2023
It was a pleasure working with Megan and VIP Vacations! I was overwhelmed with planning our honeymoon and didn't know where to begin. Megan showed us our options and worked patient...
ly with us to plan the whole thing. She was knowledgeable and helpful. Our trip went smoothly because of all of the planning that was done. VIP Vacations was so thoughtful to us during our honeymoon, making sure we were able to remain in contact if needed and ensuring we had a special trip. I highly recommend working with Megan and the team at VIP Vacations.
Karl S
5.0
5/18/2023
Megan was really a pleasure to work with. She helped me so very quickly narrow down my months of researching on my own to plan my honeymoon. She did a great job attending to my que...
stions, concerns, and provided some fabulous options. Very happy with what she came up with and very much looking forward to my trip in June 2023!
Theresa D
5.0
5/07/2023
I had a chance to work with Ryan at VIP vacations when my friend chose to have a destination wedding in Cancun. I normally don’t do any type of reviews, but the entire experience w...
as amazing! We had a lot of fun and didn’t have to worry about anything. Ryan and his crew totally had everything covered… even things I didn’t even realize I needed to do. So, they were a lifesaver.
YOLANDA B
5.0
5/06/2023
Alison Dobrowolski with VIP Vacations gave us the best experience with all our vacations. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with everything I wanted to know and learn about our...
trips! She also found different fun excursions we could do while we were there. She always answered me in a very fast timely manner with all my questions and concerns. Planning my trips was a very smooth process because of Alison!! She is the best travel agent I have ever worked with. From a customer experience perspective, her service is best 100%. She makes every transaction stress free. All of my family members and friends go through her as well to plan all their trips. She feels like a close family member at this point. Thank you, Alison! Highly recommended!
Stacy B
5.0
5/03/2023
Great experience with VIP Vacations. Ryan D. was our travel coordinator to Cancun, and was very helpful throughout the whole process. With the stress of traveling to a new place, w...
e did not have to worry about anything. Ryan was very efficient in answering questions and returning emails. Everything turned out to be a breeze. Totally recommend VIP Vacations!
Casley N
5.0
5/03/2023
Ryan at VIP Vacations was such a pleasure to work with! We stayed at the El Dorado Royale in Cancun, Mexico. We had such a great time and enjoyed ourselves I wish we could’ve staye...
d longer. We loved the resort and all the inclusive with it. The staff were so nice and welcoming and will definitely would like to go back when the time comes.
Thank you for your help and time with arrangements for our trip!
Peggy K
5.0
5/02/2023
We worked with Mac Trexler at VIP Vacations. His knowledge and service were truly outstanding!!
Andrea P
5.0
4/29/2023
Alison Dobrowolski helped us book our vacation to the Bungalows at Key Largo. She was very patient and helpful with all of the details. She even emailed us before we left to make...
sure we had everything we needed. We have worked with VIP Vacations in the past and will continue to do so. Everyone is always so nice and professional.
MiRonda S
5.0
4/27/2023
Ryan helped us while making plans to attend a wedding in Jamaica. He made the planning so easy and was more than accommodating whenever I had a question. He kept me updated with an...
y changes and made sure we had all the information well in advance.
Jaclyn P
5.0
4/24/2023
We have been using VIP Vacations since we booked our honeymoon in 2009. We’ve booked several Sandals resorts, a Secrets resort, and a Norwegian Cruise vacation. The team at VIP, es...
pecially Jennifer and Alison, walked us through every detail and made us feel completely comfortable with all of our reservations! We are clients for life! Thank you VIP!
Tim W
5.0
4/18/2023
VIP Vacations made planning our all-inclusive getaway to Punta Cana as simple as can be! This includes not only the resort booking but also assiting with airfare pricing and arrang...
ing our transport to and from the airport.
Adriana, our wonderfully friendly reservations agent, gave us clear options and pricing, answered our questions and helped keep us on track with booking deadlines. Thank you, VIP folks!
Margot T
5.0
4/10/2023
I have been a loyal customer of VIP Vacations since 2014 and they are a great travel agency to work with. They are very hands on and always follow up in a timely manner with my in...
quiries. I enjoy working with Alison Dobrowolski at VIP Vacations, she is very personable and knowledgeable about my travel. I highly recommend working with Alison at VIP Vacations.
Rachel C
5.0
4/06/2023
My husband and I couldn't decide where to go for our much-needed all-inclusive vacation, and then we started working with Alison at VIP Vacations! All we had to do was tell her wha...
t we were looking for, how much we wanted to spend, and what dates worked best and Alison did ALL the heavy lifting and eliminated all of our stress. Her help was irreplaceable. She even worked with us as we had to switch things around several times due to our revolving schedule-- such patience!
Our biggest thing when looking for a resort was that we wanted to be within walking distance to a beautiful beach and have no worries. Alison wound up booking us for a 7-night stay at the Azul Beach Resort in Negril Jamaica and it was amazing-- everything we could have possibly wanted and MORE.
Everything from the transfers to/from the airport to the flights to the resort stay and excursions were all handled by Alison. Could not recommend her and her team more. We will definitely be using VIP Vacations again!
carla m
5.0
4/05/2023
Alison and VIP vacations have been great. Always help me plan safe, fun and relaxing vacations. She helps with as much as you need her to. She ensures you have a great trip. Sh...
e is very timely in her follow up and replies as well.
Kirstee K
5.0
4/05/2023
Alison is the best travel agent, super patient and always on top of her game! Highly recommend using her and VIP in general!
dan w
5.0
4/02/2023
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan his mom and all the wonderful people on his staff at VIP vacations. On two occasions first my son had 50 plus people at a destination weddin...
g in Negril Jamaica 11/2021. Ryan coordinated airfare rooms and transportation for us all. The wedding was great not one problem they did a fabulous job. This past March I took 7 members of my family to Curacao and again I reached out to VIP to arrange everything ,we had a wonderful vacation. I would highly recommend VIP for any travel arrangements. They are concerned obliging and friendly and like what they do. It was a pleasure not to worry or deal with any aspect of the travel except to pick a date to go.
Megan C
5.0
3/31/2023
We always knew we wanted a destination wedding, but had no idea where to start. A family friend recommended we use VIP Vacations to capture everything from travel to wedding venues...
at resorts. Our agent was Emily Bertsch and she was AMAZING! She explained everything in detail and made sure we were comfortable. I also found it helpful that she had a destination wedding too, so she understood all of my questions. All emails were responded to within the same day. We also received weekly updates of our guest list. VIP Vacations made our planning experience seamless as the team handled guest reservations and flight details directly. If you're thinking about a destination wedding and need help, VIP Vacations is there for you!
leanne k
5.0
3/29/2023
Top notch throughout the whole process! Everyone on their team really goes above and beyond!! They really helped alleviate any stress. Definitely do yourself a solid favor and hire...
them for any travel related needs especially for your wedding! We truly didn’t have to worry about anything and that is so huge!
Nicole S
5.0
3/22/2023
I would highly recommend using Megan for any vacation you want to book! She gave us so many options for our honeymoon while also staying conscious of our budget. She also answered ...
any question we had very quickly! We were very impressed by the service from Megan!
Jennifer Y
5.0
3/20/2023
5 Stars for VIP and Megan Doncsecz in particular! She planned our wedding vacation in Mexico, and it was amazing! She helped us pick the perfect destination and was quick to resp...
ond whenever we had a question. The peace of mind you get with VIP is invaluable! We can't wait to plan our next getaway!
KYLEIGH G
5.0
3/16/2023
Meg helped my future mother-in-law and I plan our honeymoon to St. Lucia! VIP Vacations and Megan have been very attentive to our concerns with helping us plan this vacation! I app...
reciate them so much! Highly recommend to anyone looking to plan a honeymoon with as little stress as possible.
Trisha D
5.0
3/14/2023
VIP Vacations and specifically the travel agent Alison Dobrowolski made my last vacation a breeze! From the start, my boyfriend and I went into the trip with no specific destinatio...
n in mind and Alison gave us multiple options in varying countries within our price range and required dates in mind! After deciding to visit the Haven Riviera Cancun resort she set up everything (airfare, booking, transportation to and from the airport) and ensured that we were going to be traveling with safe and reputable companies that cared about the well-being of their guests. Essentially we were given a vacation "roadmap" a few weeks before traveling that we followed and had no hiccups whatsoever, not a possible detail was overlooked! Additionally, the resort we stayed at was hands down the nicest place we had ever been and I applaud Alison for finding such a gem for us to visit! I cannot recommend VIP Vacations and Alison specifically enough and will definitely be booking with her again in the future! If you want a vacation that is stress-free, detail-oriented and focused on relaxation book with VIP!!!
Adam S
5.0
3/10/2023
VIP Vacations helped my wife and I plan our honeymoon back in 2017 and it was the best experience! They listened to what we were looking for and picked the perfect place. El Dorado...
Royale Casitas in Mexico was the perfect fit for us. They made it so easy. From the transfer from the airport to the awesome extra touches in the room. They also helped us plan our 1 year anniversary trip to the Bahamas and that experience was just as great!! Their knowledge of the destinations and attention to detail were greatly appreciated. We loved them so much that my wife, Janelle, actually works for them now and she can not say enough good things about the entire team at VIP!
Allison R
5.0
3/08/2023
Working with Emily at VIP was a great experience. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and found the perfect place for not only our honeymoon to Mexico, but for ...
an anniversary trip to Jamaica as well. We aren’t “world travelers” by any means so her guidance was very much appreciated.
Natalie F
5.0
3/03/2023
We really appreciate Megan and VIP Vacations for seamlessly planning our honeymoon in Saint Lucia! The entire week was perfect, and it was so nice to have everything taken care of ...
for us. From helping with flights to cooking excursions, Megan was with us every step of the way. We can’t wait to book our next trip with VIP!
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