(16 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Dawnelle Frantsen

Memphis, TN
Your Tropical Specialist

The world is a big place and you should see as much of it as you can! But sometimes, seeing the world can involve stress, research, and trying not to get scammed. As your travel agent, I will take care of everything and make sure your trip is stre...
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Marvelous Mexico Specialist

My number one reason that I love to book Mexico so much is because it is such a large country with various regions to explore, no matter what your fancy. 


On the west side of the country, the landscape is very lush and mountainous. The city of Puerto Vallarta offers old-world charm and oozes artistry and beauty from its ancient Catholic churches. It is also home to an international food festival, and has been the filming location for many movies. Explore the Malecon boardwalk along the beach, visit with local shop vendors, see giant sand sculptures, and pick up hand-painted tiles from local artisans. Cabo San Lucas is also on the west side of the country, and is known for its golden sand beaches and dark Pacific waters. It’s a great adventure area for boogie-boarding, ziplining, dune buggies, and even tequila tastings.


In my opinion, the best sunsets are also viewed from the western coast of Mexico: the entire sunset takes about twenty minutes and you can literally watch it happen as you enjoy a drink on the beach. 


White sand beaches and pretty blue water strike a completely different vibe on the eastern coast of Mexico. I highly recommend the Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Cozumel areas. There are a ton of both adults-only and family-friendly resorts that really help you elevate your vacation on a budget. Many well-known resorts in Mexico are all-inclusive, meaning that everything from your food to drinks, entertainment, and activities are all included on the property. However, I highly encourage you to get our during the daytime and explore the local cities as well. Go into town, do some shopping or dine at a local restaurant for a much more authentic Mexican vacation.


Cozumel is an island located just off the eastern coast, and while it is a small island that isn’t really built-up by hotels, I highly recommend it. Without high-rises or a city center, you are able to thoroughly enjoy internet/cell-phone free beaches (but get some at your resort when you need it), really big waves and fresh mango margaritas. Cozumel is also a popular snorkeling and scuba-diving destination because it is located just off a coral reef.

My Travel Albums

Barcelo Grand Resorts
Cozumel
Margaritaville - Riviera Maya

My Travel Stories

Bliss at the Barcelo

In 2018, I spent ten glorious days with my husband, family, and friends at the Barcelo Grand Resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to renew our wedding vows for our tenth anniversary.

The Barcelo offers six different hotels, all within the same complex, so whether you’re looking for adults-only,...Read more.

My Reviews

Super fun time! Beautiful Place
Dawnelle is super helpful and she makes sure that you have everything you need before you go. She also shares things to do and restaurant options. She does so much work to make sure you have a smooth travel and fun time!!
By  Angie  from  Watertown, MN
Traveled to  Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great experience from start to finish
The whole trip was very well organized from start to finish. All the information provided was precise and worked out perfectly. The accommodation's were great and the shuttles to and from the airport worked out fantastic. It was really nice not to have to worry about all those deatails yourself, highly recommend.
By  JDub12  from  Watertown, MN
Traveled to  Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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A whole lot of fun!!
Best Travel Agent Ever!!! Always goes above and beyond. There were 18 of us and everything went smoothly.
By  Becky  from  Glencoe, MNr
Traveled to  Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Barcelo Riviera Maya
Dawnelle has always been great to work with...look forward to working with her in the future!!
By  JD Ort  from  Glencoe, MN
Traveled to  Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Christmas Get Away
As this was my first international trip, Dawnelle was very easy to work with through out the entire process. She answered questions confidently and was always responsive with anything my daughter or I needed.
By  Sandra   from  Memphis, TN
Traveled to  Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Cancun
  • Puerto Vallarta

Travel Specialist:

  • All Inclusive

Certifications/Awards:

  • Certified Travel Specialist
  • Sandals Resorts Certified

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