""When families trust us with their vacation dreams, they're trusting us with something irreplaceable—their time together," said Nikki Hendrix, CEO and Founder of Favorite Grampy Travels."
Favorite Grampy Travels, Virginia's Award-Winning Family and Multi-Generational Travel Agency, Named ALG Vacations Elite Sapphire Select Travel Agency for 2026. The Designation Unlocks Exclusive Client Benefits Including VIP Support and Special Promotions, Adding to the Agency's TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards and over 300 Five-Star Client Reviews. Favorite Grampy Travels Specializes in Disney, Universal, Cruises, and All-Inclusive Resort Vacations for Families Nationwide.

What the Elite Sapphire Select Designation Means for Travelers

The ALGV Elite program recognizes travel agencies that demonstrate superior product knowledge, exceptional customer service, and consistent sales excellence. The Elite Sapphire Select designation is reserved for agencies, such as Favorite Grampy Travels, that achieve exceptional annual sales volume across all ALG Vacations brands—a mark of distinction earned only by agencies that consistently deliver outstanding results for their clients.

"ALG Vacations is thrilled to recognize the nation's top-producing travel agencies again this year with the ALGV Elite program," said Jim Tedesco, Vice President of Sales at ALG Vacations. "Elite agencies are highly recommended by ALG Vacations because their advisors know our brands, product offerings, and policies well, and have reached a level of sales that can only be achieved through superior service and high customer satisfaction."

How Clients Benefit from Booking with an Elite Agency

ALGV Elite agencies receive exclusive benefits that directly enhance the client experience. When booking with Favorite Grampy Travels, clients gain access to:

  • Exclusive promotional codes not available through non-Elite agencies
  • Complimentary airline seats on Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights
  • Priority VIP support desk access for faster service resolution
  • Travel Agents with in-resort training at top destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond

These advantages translate to better deals, insider knowledge, and premium service for every family vacation.

Award-Winning Leadership Drives Family Travel Excellence

"When families trust us with their vacation dreams, they're trusting us with something irreplaceable—their time together," said Nikki Hendrix, CEO and Founder of Favorite Grampy Travels. "Whether you're planning your toddler's first Disney princess meet-and-greet, a multi-generational reunion at a Hyatt All-Inclusive Resort, or a bucket-list trip to Europe with grandparents, our team has been there personally. We don't just book vacations—we invest in memories that families will treasure forever. This Elite recognition from ALG Vacations confirms what our 300+ five-star reviews already show: we deliver the kind of expert, personalized service that turns good trips into unforgettable family stories."

A Record of Excellence: Awards and Recognition

The Elite Sapphire Select designation adds to an impressive collection of industry honors for Favorite Grampy Travels. In 2024, founder Nikki Hendrix won the TravelAge West Trendsetter Award for Best Use of Social Media in the Travel Industry, selected from thousands of travel agents nationwide and featured on the cover of TravelAge West magazine. The same year, Favorite Grampy Travels Director of Operations and Travel Advisor Development Kirsten Andrade won the Trendsetter Award for Best Targeted Marketing Idea for creating the industry's first consumer-facing "Genie (Lightning Lane) Masterclass" teaching Disney's Genie+ system to thousands of paid attendees.

Rapid Growth Reflects Family Trust

Since launching in March 2019, Favorite Grampy Travels has grown from a solo operation to a nationwide team of more than 75 travel agents located across Virginia, Florida, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wisconsin, North Carolina, New York, and other states. The agency has built an engaged community of nearly 800,000 followers across 10 themed Facebook groups, including Universal Studios Friends & Family (380,000+ members) and Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Tips & Tricks (290,000+ members). In 2023, the agency launched FG Luxury Travel to serve high-end family and adult travel clientele.

Client Reviews Demonstrate Exceptional Satisfaction

Favorite Grampy Travels maintains a 5-star rating on Google (ranked #1 in Leesburg, VA) with 300 five-star reviews as of January 2026. Client testimonials consistently praise the agency's responsiveness, destination expertise, and ability to secure hard-to-get reservations and insider experiences.

Book Your Family Vacation with an Award-Winning Team

To learn more about booking travel with Favorite Grampy Travels, visit FavoriteGrampyTravels.com or call (866) 846-3141.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the Elite Sapphire Select designation mean for my family vacation?

A: The Elite Sapphire Select status means Favorite Grampy Travels is recognized by ALG Vacations as a top 10% performer nationwide. This translates to direct benefits for clients: access to exclusive promotional codes unavailable elsewhere, complimentary seats on Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights, priority VIP customer support, and advisors trained at top resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Elite agencies must maintain exceptional sales volume through consistently superior customer service.

Q: How does booking with an Elite agency differ from booking directly or with other agencies?

A: Elite agencies receive special benefits from ALG Vacations that non-Elite agencies cannot offer. These include promotional codes reserved exclusively for Elite-level partners, priority access to VIP support desks for faster issue resolution, and advisors who have completed hands-on training at destination resorts. Combined with Favorite Grampy Travels' specialized focus on family and multi-generational travel, clients receive expert guidance backed by personal experience and industry-leading partnerships.

Q: Why is Favorite Grampy Travels considered one of the best family travel agencies?

A: Favorite Grampy Travels has earned recognition as a leading family travel agency through multiple industry awards and measurable client satisfaction. The agency holds Elite Sapphire Select status with ALG Vacations, 300+ five-star Google reviews, and TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards for innovation and social media excellence. With 75+ travel advisors nationwide, nearly 800,000 followers across Facebook family travel communities, and specialized certifications including Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and Platinum U-Preferred for Universal Studios, the agency combines industry expertise with a proven track record of creating memorable family experiences.

About Favorite Grampy Travels

Favorite Grampy Travels is an award-winning, boutique concierge travel agency specializing in family and multi-generational vacation planning, headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia with offices in Celebration, Florida. Founded in 2019 by CEO Nikki Hendrix, the agency's name honors her father, known as "Favorite Grampy" to his seven grandchildren, and embodies the company's philosophy: "Invest in memories, not things." The agency is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and certified Platinum U-Preferred for Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean, Sandals, Beaches, and all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Favorite Grampy Travels is a woman-owned and minority-owned small business. For more information, visit favoritegrampytravels.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

About ALG Vacations®

ALG Vacations®, part of Hyatt (www.hyatt.com), is an award-winning tour operator celebrated for delivering unforgettable leisure travel experiences worldwide. Serving 2.6 million passengers annually, ALG Vacations encompasses a portfolio of trusted and growing brands, including Apple Vacations®, Funjet Vacations®, Travel Impressions®, Blue Sky Tours®, and United Vacations®. In addition to offering comprehensive vacation packages with scheduled flights on leading air carriers like United Airlines® and American Airlines®, ALG Vacations also offers thousands of Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights on major carriers to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. Beyond crafting unforgettable getaways, ALG Vacations is committed to empowering travel advisors through comprehensive certification, education, and career development programs, lucrative commissions and rewards, and innovative sales and marketing resources, supporting over 100,000 travel professionals each year. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com or follow ALG Vacations on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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