About
We do the part that an Internet search can't.
My Travel Expert is a full-service travel agency built around one idea: the best vacation of your life shouldn't take 40 hours of research and a spreadsheet to plan. That's our job.
Agency Owner & Travel Expert
Patrick McDowell
Patrick is your go-to modern travel agent. He specializes in one thing: building the itinerary that fits you perfectly, at the best possible price. He hunts down the agent-exclusive discounts and perks you won't find on your own, and pairs them with the practical tips and ideas that make a trip truly memorable. In short, he does the work so you don't have to.
Clients notice his attention to detail and his standard of excellence, the kind that shows up in the parts of planning most people never think about. And he's not recommending places from a brochure. Patrick puts his own travel experience to work, from U.S. road trips and National Parks tours to international routes, Disney World resorts, ocean cruises, and more. When he suggests something, it's grounded in real experience, not a brochure.
What is a travel agent
Part consultant, part concierge. 100% expert planner.
Travel agents disappeared from headlines but never went away. They got better. Today's professional travel advisor has direct relationships with cruise lines, hotel general managers, tour operators, and Disney planning teams that no booking site can match.
We're constantly traveling: sailing the ships, staying at the resorts, walking the parks. Our recommendations often come from real experience, not a search engine and a guess.
And when it's time to plan, you don't wade through a hundred tabs and fine print alone. You work with one expert who handles it all.
Why use a travel agent
Four reasons our clients
keep coming back.
We save you time
We do the research and planning in the background while you live your life.
We get you more
Discounts, resort credits, onboard credit, free breakfasts, early check-in, and exclusive amenities you can't book direct. We'll scour our sources for the best deals for you.
We plan it right
Every booking, confirmation, and detail is double-checked and locked in before you go, so there are no surprises when it's time to travel.
We know you
By your second trip, we know your travel style, your dietary needs, your interests, and even your room preferences. Planning gets faster every time.
$0
ADDED COST
Pricing
Expert planning.
Zero added cost.
We earn through supplier commissions, not from your pocket. You get dedicated expertise, insider perks, and VIP service at no extra charge.
See how pricing worksFully Accredited & Protected
Every trip is booked through a fully accredited travel agency, backed by ARC, IATA, and CLIA, the industry organizations that set the standards for professional travel agencies, so your payments are protected and your reservations are secure.
Easily Reachable
Text or call before, during, or after your trip. A real person, every time.
Real Experience, Real Advice
We draw on years of hands-on travel to guide the recommendations we make.