KELLY SMITH

Born and raised in Southeast Missouri, I always longed for more. The epic sunset, the highest peak, the fastest flowing river, the deepest lake, the longest bike path…the most adventure I could find!

As a very young child, my family took a 30 day road trip across the United States. My dad worked so hard to save money for that trip. He was self-employed, so he gave himself 30 days off work and my love for travel was born. We trekked across 17 states and 2 foreign countries (Mexico/Canada). No cell phone, no Google Map - just us and the open road!

In my twenties, I went on multiple road trips, mostly camping at each location as that’s all I could afford at the time. I have been fortunate for the past 15 years to have a good job with ample time off, and that’s where I have really begun to explore all areas of the United States. WOW! The U.S. is truly beautiful! I have found joy in girls trips, family trips, and solo adventures.

I am extremely organized! I love doing research and I usually feel like I’ve been to a new location before I even arrive. I am taking this passion and passing the benefit down to YOU! I want to create “wander”ful vacations for YOU!

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Client Reviews

  • "Kelly was amazing! From start to finish with trip planning. She was a guide through every step! Making our travels through Italy the best. Having all aspects taken care of! Could not recommend more."

    Mrs. K.E. - Italy 2023

  • "I truly appreciate your pulling the whole trip together. Having the inn right by the museum was great, I was able to walk there. It was so convenient having the ticket to the exhibit pre-arranged, I was able to walk right in. Thank you!"

    Ms. J.M - Detroit, MI 2022

  • "Everything in Nashville was great! The Bluebird cafe and the Listening room were amazing! The only thing that didn’t work for us was the Americana fest tickets. They only had a few events per day and their times didn’t work with our times doing other things. Overall a great trip, well planned out! Thanks so much!"

    Mrs. L.K. - Nashville, TN 2022

  • "Hi Kelly, thanks so much for coordinating a great trip! The float was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed the afternoon at the art museum, too. Lunch at Local Roots was divine. I did end up coming home early, just because I felt like it, and so the waterfall hikes were here closer to home. Thanks again for all your help, I'll be happy to work with you again and will continue to recommend you to my friends!"

    Ms. J.M. - Roanoke, VA 2022

  • "I wanted to take my grandsons to Branson before they went back to school, but I hadn't been there since the 1970's and didn't know where to stay or what to do. I called Wanderful Travel to see if Kelly would be interested in helping me with less than 2 weeks notice. In less than 2 days she had hotel reservations, tickets to the Haygoods show and Silver Dollar City, and a suggested itinerary. We had a wonderful time, everything was first-rate."

    Mrs. E.R. - Branson, MO 2022

  • "My trip was amazing and hassle free! My flights, resort, and transportation to and from airport to resort were all booked for me. I asked for an all inclusive with a certain price point and was given multiple options to choose from! I will definitely be booking my next trip with Wandeful Travel Awaits because it takes all the stress of planning/searching away. Thankyou!"

    Ms. B.C. - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2022

  • "LOVED my trips! Yes, I said trips! Kelly does such a “wanderful” job that I keep contacting her! If you have a dream trip in mind or maybe you want to get away somewhere local or beyond, but don’t know where…she can fix you up! She does the research so you don’t have to…Wanderful Travel Awaits is GOLDEN!"

    Mrs. V.N. - The Ozarks, Arkansas 2022

  • "I have had the pleasure of traveling many trips planned by Kelly with Wanderful Travel Awaits. Everyone of them have been fun filled and no hassle in planning because that's all taken care of and confirmed for you. You can go low key, relaxing and she'll nail it, planning around your likes and what you are looking for. If you like to goooo, she can plan a trip where you are constantly on the move! You won't regret it! Just reach out and get your trip planned!"

    Mrs. D.E. - Colorado, Wyoming & Montana 2021