Your Local Travel Agency Serving Altoona, IA

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Planning a trip shouldn’t feel like a chore.

If you’re in Altoona, IA and tired of trying to figure everything out online, this is where we can help.

At Allied Travel, we help people plan trips without the stress — whether that’s a vacation, a cruise, a honeymoon, or a group trip with family or friends.

You tell us what you’re thinking about doing. We help you sort through the options, book what makes sense, and take care of the details so nothing gets missed.

We help with:

  • Flights, hotels, and complete vacation packages

  • Cruises, honeymoons, and group travel

  • One-on-one support from experienced, local travel advisors

📞 Call (515) 270-7070 or schedule a free consultation to get started.

What Working With Our Travel Agency Looks Like

  • One Plan Instead of Piecing Everything Together

    Most trips fall apart in the planning stage — not because people don’t care, but because there are too many pieces to manage.

    When you work with Allied Travel, we help you bring everything into one clear plan. Flights, places to stay, timing, and logistics all get lined up so nothing feels scattered or rushed.

    You don’t have to guess whether things fit together — we make sure they do.

  • Help Making Decisions (Not Just Booking Things)

    A big part of planning isn’t booking — it’s deciding what actually makes sense.

    We’ll talk through what kind of trip you’re trying to take, what matters most to you, and where flexibility is important. From there, we help narrow your options so you’re not stuck choosing between dozens of similar-looking choices online.

    You get guidance on what’s worth it, what isn’t, and what to skip altogether.

  • Trips for Couples, Families, and Groups

    Travel gets more complicated when more people are involved.

    Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with kids, or as part of a group, we help keep everyone aligned by handling schedules, reservations, and coordination ahead of time.

    That way, you’re not sorting things out mid-trip or dealing with last-minute issues.

  • Support While You’re Traveling

    Even well-planned trips can change.

    If something comes up before or during your trip, you won’t be redirected to a call center or starting over with someone new.

    You’ll have access to someone who already knows your plans and can help you adjust as needed.

✈️ Planning a trip from Altoona? Connect with an advisor at Allied Travel and start putting together a trip that feels organized from the start.

Why Planning Ahead Matters

Planning earlier gives you more control over your trip — especially during busy travel seasons or when flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Travelers who start planning ahead often benefit from:

  • Better flight times and seat availability

  • More choices for cruise cabins, resorts, and room types

  • Greater flexibility with travel dates

  • Less last-minute stress and fewer compromises

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At Allied Travel, we help you understand the right time to start planning based on where you’re going and how you want to travel — so key options don’t sell out before you’re ready.

✈️ Want help with timing your next trip? Talk with an Allied Travel advisor and get clear guidance on when to start planning.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you’re still deciding where to go, when to travel, or what makes the most sense, a quick conversation can help bring things into focus. There’s no pressure and no obligation — just a chance to talk things through with someone who knows travel.

Questions We Often Hear Before Getting Started

No. Many travelers reach out while they’re still deciding.

A conversation can help clarify options, timing, and what kind of trip makes sense based on your interests and travel goals.

There is no fee to meet or have an initial conversation. If planning fees apply later, your advisor will explain that clearly before moving forward so you know what to expect.

Allied Travel assists with a wide range of travel, including vacations, cruises, honeymoons, destination weddings, group travel, and business travel.

Each trip is planned based on the traveler’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

That depends on the destination, time of year, and type of travel.

Some trips benefit from planning earlier to secure better availability, while others are more flexible.

An advisor can help you understand the right timing for your specific plans.

Yes. While Allied Travel is locally based, many clients choose to work by phone or email. You can plan your trip in the way that’s most convenient for you.

If plans change or questions come up, you’ll have access to someone who knows your trip and can help guide next steps.

This support is part of working with a travel advisor rather than managing everything on your own.

You’ll work directly with an advisor who gets to know your plans and preferences.

This consistency helps keep communication clear from planning through travel.

Yes. Allied Travel helps coordinate different parts of a trip so they work together, rather than booking pieces separately without context.

Online booking tools focus on transactions. A travel advisor focuses on planning — helping you think through options, timing, and details, and being available if questions or changes come up.

The best next step is to schedule a consultation or call the office to talk through your ideas. That conversation helps determine what kind of planning support makes sense for your trip.

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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, and has spent more than 38 years helping people plan trips with confidence.

As a locally owned travel agency, Allied Travel isn’t built around systems or call centers — it’s built around people. Dean believes trust comes from consistency, clear expectations, and knowing who you’re working with from start to finish.

That’s why clients don’t feel handed off or left guessing. They work with real advisors who know their plans and remain available before, during, and after travel.

“People feel more comfortable traveling when they know who they’re working with and what to expect.”

— Dean Burtch

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Real Stories from Our Happy Travelers

“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

“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

“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