The many faces of Gleeful Travel Services: Honeymoons & Destination Weddings, Our Kids Travel Too, and our Adult Playground

About Us

Welcome to our travel agency website, where we believe that travel is not just a luxury, but a transformative experience that can change lives. We are NOT a wholesaler nor a discounter.  Gleeful Travel is located in New Jersey an provides travel services in the USA , Mexico, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands.  Our friendly Travel Agents are here to help you have the vacation of a lifetime.  We are a team of experiences Travel Advisors who are dedicated and passionate about creating personalized travel itineraries that cater to your individual needs and interests. 


Our Travel Advisors are experts in crafting bespoke itineraries that meet your every need, from luxury accommodations to culrutral experiences, adventure activities, and culinary delights. We are  a strong advocate for persons with disabilities, whether physical and/or mental and feel that all persons have the right to travel and enjoy themselves.  We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to create personalized travel experiences - cruises, destination weddings, romantic getaways, and honeymoon packages to sunny destinations, family, adventure and wellness travel along with international and domestic customized itineraries. 


At our travel agency, we believe that travel is about more than just ticking off bucket list destinations.  It's about immersing yourself in different cultures, meeting new people, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Our travel advisors are here to help you make the most of your travel experiences, no matter where your wanderlust takes you.  If you already have an idea of where you would like to go, complete our Vacation Questionnaire and we’ll provide you a quote within 48 hours of receiving the questionnaire.  So, let us help you plan your next adventure and create the trip of a lifetime!

Greetings, my name is Erika Glee-Funchess and I am the CEO of Gleeful Travel Services.  As a certifed travel advisor with five years of experience in the travel industry and my passion for travel and exploring new destinations along with having five plus years in the lucrative wedding market, has driven my career, and I've become an expert at helping others plan their dream vacations.
With my and my teams extensive knowledge of travel destinations (certifications & trainings), I provide personal recommendations to our clients, taking into consideration your interests, budget, and travel style. As a wife and a mother, I understand the importance of family and spending romantic time with your significant other. I am mindful of a budget but will not sacrifice quality. I believe in giving my clients the biggest bang for their buck. 

As a travel agent with expertise in special needs and accessible travel, I draw upon my extensive experience as a Director for Recreational Therapy for individuals with special needs to provide exceptional service.  Additionally, my personal experience as a parent of a child born prematurely gives me a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges and considerations that families with special needs may face while traveling.

As a Certified Autism Travel Professional and Cruise Specialist for both Ocean and River Cruises, and Certified Specialist in special needs accessible travel, I am committed to advocatingAccessible Travel Advocate & Specialist, Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist, and an All-Inclusive Resort Specialiour clients the perfect destinations, accommodations, and activitists that suit each persons' unique interests and preferences. My personal knowledge for travel destinations are Hawaii, Mexico, the South Pacific Islands and the Caribbean; as well as various cruise lines.

My truth, my mission is to create meaningful relationships with my clients, suppliers, and partners, based on transparency, relatability, and open communication. I believe that every client is unique and deserves personalized services tailored to their individual needs and wants. While you may wonder why you shouldbook with us when you can book online yourself, I am here to offer a level of dedication and passion that goes beyond just booking a trip. So if you're looking for a travel agent who understands the unique needs of individuals with special needs and can help you plan a vacation, look no further, I and my team of agents are here to help you create unforgettable travel experiences that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime. As your dedicated travel advisor, I am committed to handling all the details so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime, whether it's domestic or international travel, special needs accessibility or something more.  I will work closely with you to ensure that your trip is tailored to your specific preferences and interests - offering you the most for your dollars.

The New Norm of travel requires that we continue to stay safe while travelling.  And we want you to do just that - stay SAFE!!  We have travel kits for that.

Disposable Covid19 Personal Protection Travel Kits

Did You Know?

We have access to tickets for Theme Parks, Movies, Concerts, and more.  Yes we are a Travel Agency but we want to service our clients in FULL, not just handle booking flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, honeymoons, destination weddings, family & class reunions, group packages, Wellness vacations and Faith Based Tours!!

Sporting Event Tickets

Click on the"Sports Ticket" above to be directed to our ticket portal.  If you are interested in Sports Packages, please click the "sporting" image below.

Theme Parks

Are you looking for theme park tickets, not the whole package?  Well, you can find the tickets here.

Concert Tickets
Theater Tickets

Click on the picture or the type of ticket you want:  Concert ticket portal above, Movie tickets below.

Tours and Sightseeing icons in the USA and other parts of the World.  Contact us directly or click on the image to be redirected to our affiliate with access to the world's largest selection of high-quality experiences, there's always something new to discover, both near and far from home!

Amazing Deals & Events

SAINT LUCIA - OUR GROUP GETAWAY

Have you ever wanted to go away but didn't want to go solo? We have a solution. Beginning in 2023, we will have annual cruises during Super Bowl season and annual LAND trips between the months of July through October!!  Our land trip for 2023 is to the beautiful island of Saint Lucia.  For six great nights of fun, excursions, and free time to explore - what more could you want!  And on the first night there, we'll have a 2-hour cruise party, to give YOU a taste of what Saint Lucia has to offer.

We have both single occupancy rooms and double occupancy rooms at an All-Inclusive resort in the northern region of the island.
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