Lead Travel Advisor from Jenison, Michigan

Hello!

I’m Kelly Van Eerden

My passion for travel was ignited by my love for reading and the family vacations I experienced while growing up. Those books I read allowed me to imagine distant destinations, and it became my dream to personally explore them. After I got married and started a family of my own, I had the opportunity to embark on adventures with my loved ones and we discovered the wonders of the world together. Currently, I reside in Jenison, Michigan, alongside my husband, daughter, and son.
In 2012, I faced a new challenge when I was diagnosed with celiac disease and additional food allergies. Though this presented some obstacles while traveling, it didn’t dampen my enthusiasm (plus it allows me to help guide my clients traveling with food allergies too!) I refuse to let these challenges hold me back, and I still wholeheartedly enjoy discovering new places and creating cherished memories along the way.

When I was younger, my family and I frequently visited Walt Disney World, which became a special place for us. It was only natural that I wanted to share this magical experience with my own children. Our first visit to Walt Disney World as a family was in 2007, and since then, we have returned multiple times, creating countless cherished memories together. As our children grew older, they wanted to experience new destinations, and we have explored Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Disneyland, Disney Cruises, and Europe so far as a family.  One of my newfound favorites which I initially experienced on a work-related trip is Royal Caribbean; I am eagerly looking forward to our first family sailing on the Wonder of the Seas next June and can’t wait to share this incredible adventure with my family! Additionally, I have been fortunate enough to explore some breathtaking all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, further enriching my travel expertise. As your travel advisor, it is my commitment to stay up to date with the latest information through continuous training and firsthand experiences. This ensures that I can provide you with the most accurate and current insights. Some of my personal favorites that I keep myself well-informed about include Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, and Walt Disney World, just to name a few.

My Specialty Destinations

  • Walt Disney World
  • Disneyland
  • Universal Orlando Resort 
  • Universal Hollywood 
  • Cruising 
  • Caribbean and Mexico 

    Working With Me

    Planning a vacation can definitely be overwhelming, but I’m here to alleviate your worries and guide you through every step of the process. Whether it’s choosing the perfect timing and destination for your stay or selecting the best activities to make your vacation unforgettable, I’ll break it all down into manageable steps and provide you with all the necessary information you need to make informed decisions. If you have any food allergies, I’ll be able to use my first-hand experience with my food allergies to help ensure that you feel confident and safe while traveling. I’ll help you navigate through menus and provide tips on how to order your food safely. And remember, I’ll always be just a text, email, or phone call away, even while you’re in your destination, ready to assist you in any way I can.

    Certifications:

      • Disney’s College of Knowledge
      • Certified Autism Travel Professional
      • Universal Studios
      • Blue Sky (Hawaii)
      • Atlantis Ambassador
      • Busch Gardens/Sesame Place, Discovery Cove
      • Florida Parks Specialist, Royal Caribbean (masters)
      • Norwegian Cruise (Masters), Princess Cruise (Commodore)
      • AMR Master Agent
      • Virgin Voyages First Mate

    What My Clients Have to Say

    Stress Free Vacations

    Kelly has booked several vacations for us and each one gets better and better. Why? She knows us and what we like to do! This time we used LL and ILL and I needed help walking thru it…sure enough she walked me thru it and we got all that we wanted. She got all of our dining choices for when we wanted them and our extras that we wanted. So glad we’ve made Kelly our agent and our friend. She’s the best. Carol Gamill

    Carol

    Our first trip out of the country

    Kelly was great to work with. She provided all the information and assistance we needed from beginning to end. It was especially helpful to have her help with my dietary needs.

    Teresa

    Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas cruise

    From start to finish, Kelly was there for every need we had. From March , when we initially booked our cruise, to September, when we actually cruised, Kelly was always a text or phone call away to help us find the answers to our questions. When we had a glitch with our tour reservations on board ship, she jumped right in to troubleshoot and resolved the issue to our advantage. I highly recommend Kelly for all of your trip planning.

    This is not our first use of Kelly’s services. She has planned 4 Disney World vacations for us as well as another R.C. Cruise last year. Each time we have traveled, Kelly was there for us with detailed instructions for getting the most from each adventure. We couldn’t be more pleased with her as our travel advisor.

    Jenni

    Great service

    Kelly was super attentive and had great recommendations. She made herself available every step of the way. Kelly was super patient with answering questions and made sure we had an excellent vacation!

    Katie

    BEST TRIP EVER thanks to our AMAZING travel planner!!

    I cannot say enough good things about Kelly V and Living with the Magic vacations – she made this our best trip ever!! From the ease of getting to the resort, having a perfect (preferred) room, to all the extra tips on what we should do in the parks, it was truly magical. The meals were perfect, Kelly advised that we should wait until a late lunch which meant we missed the heat of the day, and I have a sever allergy so Kelly made sure that we had restaurants that could accommodate my allergy (the food was fantastic by the way), and Kelly gave us tips for each of the parks on what we should do, which Lightning Lane passes we should get, and how to avoid the crowds after the fireworks. Each and every tip was used, and made our trip that much better. We encountered several guests during our trip that had no idea what to do or where to go or where to find things, and we were able to help them because of all of the information that Kelly provided to us. We will ALWAYS use Kelly for our travel plans and will recommend her to everyone we know!! THANK YOU!!

    Kim

    Kelly is Fantastic!!

    We used Kelly and her agency to book a ten day cruise through Greece…and it was the best decision! We were actually going to try to do it ourselves but didn’t want to fuss with booking accommodations, transport and sight seeing in a different country, not knowing the language or the ins and outs. Kelly recommended a cruise and we are so grateful she did! We had so much fun and it was nice to unpack once. Kelly hit the nail in the head in knowing what would work best for us and we are so grateful. We will definitely be using Kelly again!

    Stacye

    Bon Voyage!

    Kelly was fantastic to work with from start to finish! Our 50th Birthday celebration cruise would not have been the same without her expertise and professionalism! She worked with me on many options and was super helpful in her suggestions when we had to make a date change. Kelly made sure had everything we needed leading up to the cruise and checked in during and after to ensure everything went smoothly.

    We can’t wait to book another adventure with Kelly!

    Beth

    Kelly is the best!

    Kelly has helped us book multiple vacations. From Jamaica, St. Lucia, Jamaica again, Antigua, a cruise with our kids and a trip to Universal Studios. Kelly finds the best deals on plane tickets and if a change is needed due to the flight being cancelled or delayed, she is on it faster than the airport is available for us to do it. If you are unhappy with a hotel, she gets it fixed. Kelly knows all the best ways to make your trip the best. For example when we went to Universal, she knew we could stay at a family members house but let us know if we stayed at least one night in one of the Disney hotels, then we could get two days worth of fast passes. If we had tried to buy those day of at the park, they would have been over $300 each and there were 4 of us on the trip. Also, when we went to Jamaica and St. Lucia she knew all the tips and tricks to get through the airport process the fastest way possible. We owe so much of our time to Kelly. We just absolutely love her and will never travel without looking to her for help. We are forever going to use Kelly and her services. Lifetime travel agent users.

    Melissa

    Supercalofragilistic not stressed

    I was so overwhelmed trying to plan our Disney vacation. There’s so much to learn so many options. I had not been to Disney in about 30 years and a lot has changed. I am so glad that I contacted Megan. She answered all my questions and provided me with all the Tools that I need to be confident and not stressed while on vacation. Plus, I knew that if I had a question, I could message her and have the answer right away. Our vacation couldn’t have been better.

    Erika

    Universal trip.

    My family had a great trip. Working with Kelly is easy and effortless. She is so helpful and goes above and beyond for her clients!

    Debbie

    Cacun!

    Because of all the guidance Kelly gave us, our vacation was magnificent!

    She answered all our questions in a timely manner and there were 14 of us in our group. Kelly has our trust in helping us book our next vacation.

    Tammy

    To Infinity and Beyond

    Without the assistance from Living with the Magic Vacations, my family (6 adults and 4 children) would not have been able to see all that was offered. Knowing that our questions and concerns were being heard and answered in a timely manner was a weight off of our shoulders. We were able to relax, and enjoy the Most Magical Place on Earth. Thank you Living with the Magic for making our Dreams come True.

    April

    Universal Trip for 3

    We booked Universal Studios with Kelly! We had a great service and the ease of booking was stress-free. Enjoyed the tips and tricks on navigating Universal Studios. We also loved Loews Sapphire Falls. Overall I would use Kelly again for travel

    Rikki

    Changed my mind on planners

    After a less than pleasant experience with another company, I stumbled upon living with the magic. Kelly van eerden is fantastic! She’s fun, knowledgeable, understood my wants and needs. Really helped make my team building vacation memorable. I’ll only book with Kelly going forward.

    Michelle

    Amazing

    Everything about our vacation was amazing! Kelly was an awesome travel agent. Answered all questions or concerns right as they were asked. Never had to wait around for an answer. I will for sure be using her for any future vacations!

    Jessica

    Best Vacation...Ever!

    Our recent vacation to Puerto Los Cabos in Mexico was the second vacation we’ve planned with Kelly. This vacation was extra special to my wife and I as it was for our 25-year wedding anniversary. Our biggest decision was to land on a destination and Kelly took the rest from there, leaving no detail unnoticed. The attention to detail and the abundance of information we received prior to our vacation really put our minds at ease and truly let us enjoy our vacation to the fullest. As my wife and I grow older and plan to travel more frequently in the coming years, we will be using Kelly exclusively for all of our travel adventures. Thank you again, Kelly…we truly appreciate you!

    Jeff

    We will NEVER go to Disney without her planning and expertise!

    We were so fortunate to have Kelly plan our first trip to Disney! And then she booked our second…..and our third! We will NEVER go to Disney without her planning and expertise!! She knows every single in and out each of the parks has to offer. She is AMAZING!!!!

    Lindsey

    Our trip was excellent, thanks to Kelly!

    We are so glad to know Kelly! We were confident in booking with her, as she knows Disney! Even with daily changes during this pandemic, she knew what was going on. She walked us through all the options, helped us with reservations, and then checked in with us during our trip. She even helped us grab spots in the virtual queue that filled up in a minute! Our trip was excellent, thanks to Kelly!

    Herman

    I highly recommend Kelly!!

    We had an awesome time visiting Universal Studios Orlando. Kelly was an amazing help with getting everything lined up! Helping with reservations and suggestions of things to must see and do! Kelly was very quick to respond and very quick to help with last minute reservations we were wanting and she even helped us when she was on vacation with her family! She took the time to meet up with us at our hotel. While there she spoke to our concierge working on a reservation for the three broomsticks! I appreciate everything Kelly done for us and our trip it made my time a lot more relaxed and enjoyable!! I highly recommend Kelly!!

    Lesa

    We will for sure be using her again.

    Kelly is amazing and made our trip great! She was so helpful and made it so easy for us. She answered all of my questions in really fast and was always super nice about me asking a million of them! It was our first time doing a big trip and using an agent and she made it an amazing experience. We will for sure be using her again.

    Brittany
    Phone

    616-644-4551