Allied Travel: Plan Less, Enjoy More.

Planning your next trip from Clive?

Let Allied Travel take care of the details so you can focus on the fun.

From weekend getaways to dream honeymoons and family cruises, our local travel advisors make planning easy, personal, and stress-free.

Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:

  • Real people who listen first, not pushy sales reps

  • Custom plans that fit your budget, schedule, and style

  • Local support and insider deals you won’t find online

We’ve been helping Clive travelers turn ideas into unforgettable journeys—let’s start planning yours today.

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Why Clive Travelers Choose Allied Travel

Allied Travel team providing personalized Travel Services in Clive, IA — from easy trip planning and family airport travel to relaxing beach vacations

Travel Planning That Fits You

No two travelers are the same—and your trip shouldn’t be either.

At Allied Travel, we start by listening. From our Johnston office, we proudly serve Clive residents and nearby communities with custom travel planning that fits your goals, budget, and travel style.

Whether you’ve already mapped out your dream vacation or just need a little inspiration, our advisors make the process easy—no guesswork, no generic packages, just honest guidance.

Skip the stress of online booking.

With Allied Travel, you’ll work directly with real travel experts who know how to simplify every step.

We’ll walk you through your options, explain everything clearly, and handle all the details—so you can feel confident long before takeoff.

Because we’ve helped so many Clive and Des Moines-area travelers, we understand what local clients value most: clear communication, flexibility, and trusted advice.

Our strong network of global partners means we can design trips that match your lifestyle—whether it’s a weekend getaway close to home or a multi-country adventure abroad.

With local support from Johnston and worldwide travel connections, planning your next trip has never been easier.

Plan Your Next Trip with Allied Travel

Thinking about a family vacation, a cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime getaway?

At Allied Travel, we make it easy for Clive residents to plan memorable trips with confidence.

From our Johnston, IA office, our local team helps travelers throughout the Des Moines area create personalized itineraries—without the stress of searching online.

Planning a trip and not sure where to start?

No worries — Allied Travel is here to help. We proudly serve Clive and nearby communities with trusted travel planning and one-on-one support.

Have Questions Before You Travel? We’ve Got Answers.

We serve Clive and surrounding communities from our Johnston office, just a short drive away.

Most of our clients prefer meeting in person or planning virtually over phone or email—whatever’s easiest for you.

Our goal is to give Clive travelers that local touch with the flexibility to plan from anywhere.

Almost anything you can dream up! We help plan family vacations, honeymoons, destination weddings, cruises, group trips, and luxury getaways.

Whether you’re leaving from Des Moines International Airport or heading abroad, we tailor every itinerary to fit your goals, budget, and style.

If you can imagine it, we can plan it.

Ideally, reach out about 6–12 months in advance for international travel and 3–6 months for regional getaways.

That’s when prices, flights, and resort availability are best.

✨ Pro tip: For peak seasons—like Europe in summer or Caribbean cruises in winter—starting early means more choices and better rates.

Nope! Meeting with us or requesting quotes is completely free.

In most cases, our advisors are compensated by trusted travel partners—so you get expert guidance without paying extra.

We’ll always be transparent if a booking requires additional costs, and you’ll never be surprised by hidden fees.

Absolutely. Many clients come to us after booking flights or hotels.

We can help with transfers, insurance, excursions, upgrades, and itinerary smoothing to make the rest of your trip effortless.

We’ll pick up right where you left off and make sure every detail connects perfectly.

Most of our Clive and Des Moines-area clients fly out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is about 20 minutes from Clive.

We can also coordinate connecting flights or multi-city itineraries from Chicago, Minneapolis, or Kansas City if needed.

We’ll find the route that makes travel easiest for you.

You’re never on your own. Our team offers 24/7 support for emergencies, cancellations, or changes.

If a flight is delayed or a resort cancels, we work directly with travel partners to fix it fast.

You’ll have a dedicated advisor you can call—no waiting on hold or automated phone trees.

Yes! We coordinate corporate retreats, incentive trips, school and church travel, family reunions, and destination weddings.

We handle logistics, payments, and group discounts so everyone stays organized and stress-free.

Whether your group is 10 people or 200, we make sure everything runs smoothly.

Yes! Allied Travel specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons, helping couples plan unforgettable experiences at resorts in places like Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii.

Our advisors have completed destination wedding training with major resort brands and have planned many successful weddings and romantic getaways for Iowa couples.

From choosing the right resort and handling guest travel to coordinating group bookings, we’ll make the process simple and stress-free.

Learn more about our Destination Wedding Services →

It’s easy! Just call (515) 270-7070 or schedule your free consultation online. We’ll chat about your travel goals, share ideas, and start building your itinerary together.

From Clive to anywhere in the world, Allied Travel is ready to help you plan your next great adventure.

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DEAN BURTCH | Navigator In Chief

Meet Dean Burtch — Navigator In Chief

Dean Burtch is the owner and Navigator In Chief of Allied Travel, working with travelers in Clive and nearby Iowa communities to plan a wide range of trips. He brings more than 38 years of experience in the travel industry to every conversation.

Dean has spent decades helping clients with all kinds of travel — from vacations and cruises to group trips and more detailed itineraries. His role is hands-on, making sure travelers have guidance they can rely on as plans come together and questions come up.

He believes travel planning works best when clients know who they’re working with and can reach someone who understands their trip. That’s why Allied Travel focuses on real support before, during, and after travel — not just booking a reservation and moving on.

“People feel more comfortable traveling when they know someone is paying attention to the details with them.”

— Dean Burtch

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Real Stories from Our Happy Travelers

“Just returned from a trip to London & Paris that Allied Travel helped us plan. They arranged flights, hotels and train links. Their travel specialist was very accommodating and was happy to help us keep searching till we found the hotels we wanted. These ended up being nicer than we expected. This is the second time we have used Allied Travel to help us arrange a trip to Europe. We plan on using them again for future overseas trips.”

Mike F. via Google

“My husband and I were connected to Allied Travel through a friend and we could not have been happier we did. Outside of booking our own flight, they helped us find our hotels and activities while in Hawaii for our honeymoon. When one hotel put us in a different room than what we paid for, Allied Travel was on top of it and had the situation worked out within an hour…at 11 pm CST. Not being someone that enjoys trip planning, we will absolutely utilize their services for future trips!”

Andrea W. via Facebook

“Our wedding was perfect! We had around 40 family and friends at our wedding in Cancun. That was a lot of coordinating! Thankfully Allied Travel took all of the stress and worry off of our plates! They really allowed us the opportunity to enjoy our wedding and our honeymoon at another resort! The hardest part will be deciding where we want to go next! Allied Travel will do all of our resort and vacation planning from here on out! Thank you again!! 5 Stars, A+, 10/10, truly the highest praised rating available!”

Brandon B. via Facebook