It's A Small World Adventures Travel Agency

 

Our Mission Statement:

   To give our clients the trip of a

lifetime and to create a team of

individuals with the desire to

be leaders in the travel industry.

Our Business:

With the help and expertise of our agents at It's A Small World Adventures, an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", let us assist in booking your next vacation whether it is a honeymoon, family trip or an intimate get a way.

With continued education and training, we hope to provide you with the best service available and to continue to be your travel agency for a lifetime.  Travel is something that we all enjoy and it is so nice when you can feel at ease and let one of us make all the arrangements for you.  

Introducing our Staff:

LaRhea Petrea, Owner/Agent, Bartonville/Peoria, IL 

It's A Small World Adventures Travel Agency was opened in June of 2009 by LaRhea and Ryan Petrea.  It began as a way to assist friends and relatives in booking their Disney vacations.  With the hopes and dreams of becoming a household name around the area along with the dedication and training involved to move the business to the next level, we now have 18 Travel Agents/Consultants planning adventures for families all around the world.  With knowledge in all areas of Disney vacations, whether it is land or sea, you will certainly recieve a top of the line customer service experience and a truly magical adventure. It's A Small World Adventures has been accepted into the prestigious EarMarked Program and is recognized by Disney Destinations as an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner" and also named "Top Sales Performer for 2017 and 2018".  

Ryan Petrea, Co-Owner/Agent - Salem, IL

Ryan assisted in the organization and set up of the business in 2009 and also helped with the technical aspects involved in creating a new business.  He has a personal knowledge of Disney properties coupled with great customer service skills which makes him a perfect fit for families wishing to experience a magical vacation.  Ryan has completed all required courses to become a Graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and has also become a Specialist for Universal Parks & Resorts.  Ryan has first hand experience with Disney Cruise Lines and can assist you in sailing away on your next Disney Cruise.

Kirstie Petrea, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Kirstie joined the agency in 2018 and has a vast knowledge of Disney products.  She has completed the required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge and has had training in both land and sea destinations.  Kirstie hopes to provide her clients with a magical experience by taking care of every detail of their dream vacation.  She continues to add personal knowledge of all things new to share with her clients and has recently sailed on the Disney Dream as well as participating in training at Walt Disney World.  Please feel free to contact Kirstie directly for your next Disney vacation.

Joyce Ruff, Independent Travel Consultant - Decatur, IL

Joyce joined the agency in 2013 and has personal knowledge and training with Mexico, Disney and Hawaiian vacations. She has personal experience to share with her clients on Disney products and packages. Joyce completed the necessary courses to become a Disney College of Knowledge Graduate. She also has personal knowledge of Hawaiian vacations as well as the resort and hotel accommodations.  She is also a great resource for anyone planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and has the expertise to make recommendations for a perfect get away right on beach front property.  If cruising to Alaska is your dream, Joyce can assist you in booking the perfect package to this magnificant wonderland.                                                                            

Donna Snow, Independent Travel Consultant - Charleston, IL

Donna has been with the agency since 2013 and specializes in all things Disney.  With first hand knowledge of Disneyland Paris, Disney's Aulani Resort Hawaii, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland CA, and Adventures By Disney, Donna will provide her personal recommendations that will make your vacation over the top.  When planning your next vacation, whether it be traveling around the US on a weekend getaway, ocean cruising including Alaska, river cruising along the Seine River in France, Romantic All Inclusive Packages to Mexico, an exotic African Safari or a honeymoon package anywhere around the world, Donna can assist you with all the details. 

Kristen Finney, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Kristen has been with the agency since 2013 and continues to increase her knowledge in Disney products.  She has the skills necessary to assist our clients with Disney vacation packages, both land and sea.  Kristen has attended Travel Expo's and has successfully completed courses through the Disney College of Knowledge as well as becoming a Certified Specialist with Universal Parks & Resorts.  Kristen has the expertise to book your "Fairy Tale" wedding destination through Disney Cruise Lines and will assist you ever step of the way.  Whether on land or sea, contact Kristen to begin your truly magical experience in travel.

Sarah Drone, Independent Travel Consultant - Norris City, IL

Sarah joined our team of Independent Travel Consultants in 2015 in an effort to grow our business into areas all across the United States.  Sarah is a Graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and she has personal experience with Walt Disney World and all the magic it has to offer.  Sarah is a great resource in and around Norris City, IL and surrounding areas.  Sarah plans to continue her education and training in all cruise experiences as well as All-Inclusive Land Packages.  With Sarah's personal experience with Walt Disney World, she can assist your family in planning an extra ordinary magical adventure.

Darin Koenig, Independent Travel Consultant - Kyle, TX

Darin joined our team in 2016 and has gained much knowledge about the travel industry.  His love for Disney products has given him first hand experience to share with our customers.  He has completed Disney's College of Knowledge and the necessary courses required to become even more familiar with all that Disney has to offer as well as adding other areas of travel to his knowledge base.  Darin has personal knowledge in all areas of Walt Disney World and has training through Disney Cruise Lines.  He hopes to give his customers a truly magical experience when booking their family vacations whether it is land or sea.

Linda Rex, Independent Travel Consultant - Bartonville, IL

Linda joined our team of travel consultants in 2016 to enable fantastic vacation experiences with Disney Destinations. She is happy to assist with any type of travel whether it is land, sea, rail or air.   Linda also has personal knowledge and expertise in booking Las Vegas and other get a way vacations.  With constant training and up to date information on all things Disney, she has completed the necessary courses required to achieve her status as a Graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge.  Linda loves to travel and gain the first hand experience necessary to assist your family with their upcoming vacation plans.  

Jenny Smith, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Jenny joined our agency in 2016 after completing the required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge to become a Graduate of the program.  Jenny has many years of personal experience with Disney products and has completed on site training at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.  She continues to add personal experience with Disney products to her list of specialties and has recently sailed with Disney Cruise Lines.  Jenny's excellent customer service shines through with every client and she strives to grow her clientele in Southern IL and surrounding areas as she strengthens her knowledge of all Disney products.  

Susan Moak, Independent Travel Consultant - Marion, IL

Susan joined our team of travel consultants in 2016 in order to gain a vast knowledge of the travel industry and to share her skills and expertise with our clents.  She has completed all required courses offered by the Disney College of Knowledge and has had numerous personal experiences with Disney as well as other areas of travel.  Susan is familiar with Punta Cana in hopes of sharing her personal knowledge of this beautiful vacation spot and what it has to offer. This spot in the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic has blossomed into one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations.

Michelle Dettling, Independent Travel Consultant - Farmington, MO

Michelle joined our team of travel consultants in 2017 and completed all required courses with Disney's College of Knowledge.  She plans to continue her education through personal experiences and recently attended training at Disneyland, CA where she met some amazing characters and learned so much about Walt Disney's personal past.  She has aspirations of learning others areas of travel and plans to book both land and sea adventures for her clients.  We are excited to have a travel professional in the Farmington, Missouri area and hope you will contact Michelle for your next big adventure.

Amy Harris, Independent Travel Consultant - Nashville, IL

Amy joined our team of travel consultants in 2017 and has completed her required courses with Disney's College of Knowledge. She is now a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and is assisting her clients with their magical experiences to all Disney destinations.  Amy recently attended training at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA and has aspirations of learning about other areas of travel destinations, both land and sea.  We are excited to have a travel professional in the Nashville, Illinois area and hope you will contact Amy for your next big adventure.

Laura Wagahoff,  Independent Travel Consultant - Kearney, NE

Laura joined our team of travel consultants in 2018 and has completed her required courses with Disney's College of Knowledge.  She is now a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and has completed on site training at Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL as well as Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.  Laura has personal experience with Disney products and has aspirations of learning about others areas of travel, both land and sea.  We are excited to have a travel professional in the Kearney, Nebraska area and hope you will contact Laura for your next big adventure.

Holly Bauman, Independent Travel Consultant - Pana, IL

Holly joined the world of professional travel by joining Its A Small World Adventures in 2018.  She has completed all required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge as well as continued training in other areas of travel.  Holly recently added Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to her list of products to offer as well as all land and sea packages through various vendors such as Universal, Southwest Vacations, Sea World and many more.  Holly has the personal experience coupled with her expert research capabilities to assist our clients with any type of adventure they might dream.  We are pleased to have Holly as our agent in the Pana, IL area and hope you will contact her for your next big adventure.

Stacey King, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Stacey joined Its A Small World Adventures in 2018 as a highly enthused and very knowledgeable Disney fan.  Her love for all things Disney was a perfect fit to our team.  Stacey has completed all required courses of the Disney College of Knowledge and has recently had personal training at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.  Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Lines are all areas where Stacey can assist clients by offering hands on experiences of her own.  We are excited to have Stacey on our team and hope you will contact her for your next big adventure.  

Reta Snow, Referring Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Reta has been with the travel agency since 2009 as a referring agent and continues to assist in finding prospective clients. Her vast knowledge of travel and her ability to interact with our clients is an asset to the business.  She attended a Travel Expo in Orlando, Florida and had hands on experience at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.  Contact Reta to assist you in finding the most qualified travel agent in our agency to begin planning the perfect itinerary for you and your family.

Please contact one of our agents today to begin your next adventure!  We look forward to assisting you and providing a truly magical experience for your entire family.