Vacation Vibes Personalized
Your Columbus travel agency for Disney, Universal, cruises and all inclusive vacations
Sandpiper Vacations is a proudly LGBTQ+ owned travel agency based in Columbus, Ohio, with travel advisors all across the country.
From Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to Sandals and ALG Vacations resorts, tell us who is going and what would make the trip feel like yours. A dedicated travel advisor handles every detail, from the first quote to the moment you are home, so you can relax, explore and truly be yourself.
What we plan
Where we'll take you
Every advisor on our team has traveled the places they plan, so you get firsthand tips instead of a call center script.
Rated on Google
5.0 ★★★★★
From 105 Google reviews. One dedicated travel advisor, usually the same price as booking direct, and someone to call if plans change.
Sandpiper group adventures
Travel with us
Join a Sandpiper Vacations hosted group trip and travel with a crew that feels like family by the end of the week.
Love Is Love Cruise
Our 6th annual Love Is Love Cruise on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady, roundtrip from Miami through the Eastern Caribbean. An inclusive, adults only celebration of love, community and self-expression with your chosen family.
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Sandpiper African Safari Adventure
A family friendly safari with Ntaba African Safaris: Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Big Five game drives at Karongwe Game Reserve. Book by November 30, 2026 for the group rate and payment plan.
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Meet the founders
Started by a family that loves to travel
Nick and Sean Bryan started Sandpiper Vacations in 2020 with one goal: help every traveler find places where they can relax and be completely themselves.
Sean (Director of Team Experience & Culture), Piper (VP of Fun) and Nick (Founder and CEO)
Sandpiper Vacations FAQ
Questions we hear a lot
Does it cost more to use a travel agent?
Most of our planning comes at no additional cost to you, because our travel partners compensate us directly. Booking through Sandpiper Vacations is usually the same price as booking direct, and sometimes less. Some trips do require a planning fee, depending on the trip and your travel advisor, and your advisor will always tell you up front, before you book.
What types of travel do you specialize in?
Disney vacations (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions and Aulani), Universal Orlando including Epic Universe, cruises of every kind, all inclusive resorts like Sandals, Beaches and ALG Vacations, LGBTQ+ travel, group trips and destination weddings, plus custom trips to Europe, the Mediterranean, Bora Bora and beyond.
Where is Sandpiper Vacations located?
We are based in Columbus, Ohio, and our travel advisors live and work all across the country, planning trips for travelers everywhere. Everything can be handled by phone, email or video call, so you never need to come to an office.
What makes Sandpiper Vacations different?
We are a small, LGBTQ+ owned agency that focuses on safe and welcoming destinations for every traveler. You get one dedicated travel advisor instead of a call center, and our advisors bring firsthand experience and keep training so their recommendations stay current.
What if something goes wrong during my trip?
We are here to help. If you run into any issues while traveling, your travel advisor is just a message or call away to help with changes, cancellations or emergencies.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your next vacation
Tell us where you're dreaming of going and who's coming along. We'll match you with the right travel advisor.
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See where we're headed next
Ship tours, resort visits, deals and the occasional Disney snack review. Come say hi.