Your Local Travel Agency in Ames, IA — Real People, Real Trips

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Planning a trip shouldn’t feel stressful.

If you live in Ames and want expert guidance without the guesswork, you’re in the right place.

At Allied Travel, our Johnston-based team helps Ames travelers plan vacations that are simple, personal, and worry-free.

We listen to what you want and take care of the details — so you can enjoy the experience, not the stress.

We handle:

  • Flights, hotels, and full vacation packages

  • Cruises, honeymoons, and group getaways

  • Local, one-on-one support from real advisors

📞 Call (515) 270-7070 or Schedule Your Free Consultation to start planning your next trip from Ames.

What Our Travel Agency Can Help You With

  • Complete Trip Planning — Start to Finish

    Whether you’re flying out of DSM, choosing the right hotel, or building a full itinerary, we handle every part of your trip in one place.

    Our Johnston-based advisors regularly work with Ames travelers, giving you personalized guidance and a planning experience that’s simple, organized, and stress-free.

  • Cruises, Resorts & Guided Vacations

    Ready for a cruise or an all-inclusive getaway? We compare trusted cruise lines, resort brands, and tour operators to find the best fit for your budget and travel style.

    From relaxing beach escapes to adventure-filled tours, we help you choose options that deliver great value and memorable experiences.

  • Trips for Couples, Families & Groups

    Planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip, family vacation, or group getaway?

    We coordinate logistics for groups of all sizes — including sports teams, student travel, and multi-family trips — so everyone stays on schedule and enjoys a smooth, well-organized journey.

  • Reliable Support Before & During Your Trip

    Questions before you travel? Need help while you’re on the road? Our Iowa-based team is always just a call or email away.

    We assist with itinerary changes, flight issues, travel insurance questions, and real-time support whenever you need it.

✈️ Ready to plan your next trip from Ames? Connect with your local Allied Travel advisor today.

Why Ames Travelers Benefit from Planning Ahead

Booking early means better flight options, better pricing, and less stress — especially when flying out of DSM or planning around busy travel seasons.

Allied Travel – Travel Agency in Ames, IA helping clients plan trips with expert guidance, showing a travel advisor and customer reviewing destinations on a laptop

Our advisors help Ames travelers secure the best dates, resorts, cruise cabins, and itineraries before availability tightens. We’ll guide you on the right time to book so your trip starts off smooth and well-prepared.

✈️ Get personalized timing advice — speak with an Allied Travel advisor today.

Need Help Getting Your Travel Plans Started?

Planning a trip but not sure where to begin? No worries — Allied Travel is here to help travelers from Grimes and the nearby Johnston area plan with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions from Ames Travelers

Not at all. Many Ames travelers work with us completely by phone or email, and we can plan your entire trip remotely. If you ever want to visit our Johnston office, you’re welcome to — but it’s never required.

If you’re unsure where to start, we can walk you through everything during a quick call.

Most Ames travelers fly out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), and we help you compare the best flight times, routes, and pricing from there.

For certain international trips, we can also check options from Omaha or Minneapolis if they offer better value.

We’ll find the best airports and itineraries based on your destination and schedule.

It depends on where you’re going, but in general:

  • Flights & resorts: 3–6 months ahead
  • Holiday travel: 6–9 months
  • Cruises & guided tours: 9–12 months
  • Planning early gives Ames travelers better availability and pricing — especially for DSM departures.
  • If you’re not sure when to book, we’ll give you destination-specific timing advice.

In most cases, our planning services are included when you book your trip through us.

For more complex itineraries or specialty planning, there may be a small service fee — but we’ll always explain that upfront.

Most clients find that the value, time savings, and support they receive far outweigh any cost.

Just about anything. We help Ames travelers with:

  • All-inclusive resorts
  • Cruises
  • Honeymoons & romantic trips
  • Family vacations
  • Group & corporate travel
  • Europe, Asia, Caribbean, Alaska, and more

If you can dream it, we can plan it.

Yes — that’s one of the biggest benefits of using a real travel advisor. If something unexpected happens (flight delays, cancellations, weather issues, etc.), you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Just call us, and we’ll take care of the adjustments for you.

Absolutely. Most travelers from Ames work with us virtually through phone, email, or video calls. It’s convenient, fast, and still gives you the same personalized service.

If you prefer an in-person visit, our Johnston office is always an option.

With us, you get real guidance, real support, and real people who know your trip. We compare options across suppliers, look for the best value, and help you avoid mistakes or surprises.

And if anything goes wrong during your trip, you have a professional advocate — not a call center.

Yes — that’s one of our specialties. We’ll help you compare cruise lines, resort brands, guided tour companies, cabin types, room categories, and itineraries based on your style and budget.

You’ll get honest recommendations tailored to you.

Yes. We can explain your travel insurance options, help you understand passport requirements, and advise you on visas, entry rules, and other documents you may need.

If you’re unsure what applies to your destination, just ask — we’ll guide you through it.

READY TO BOOK THE PERFECT TRIP?

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Meet With Us

“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