Founders
heather adamczak, founder
Travel has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. While my first magical experience at Walt Disney World with my daughter certainly lit the spark, it was the countless adventures that followed—across oceans, through bustling cities, and along quiet countryside roads—that truly ignited my love for exploring the world.
As a mom of three, and now a new grandmother, I’ve planned everything from multi-generational vacations in Europe to all-inclusive beach getaways and national park road trips. I’ve experienced firsthand how transformative travel can be—how a perfect moment, whether it’s watching your child marvel at ancient ruins or sharing a sunset dinner on the coast, can stay with you forever.
After years of creating unforgettable memories for my own family and helping others do the same, I launched Winds in the East Travel LLC with a simple mission: to design extraordinary, personalized vacations for every kind of traveler. Whether it’s a cultural deep dive in Italy, an island-hopping cruise in the Caribbean, or a family adventure to a theme park, our team of hand-selected advisors is here to make your journey seamless, special, and completely your own.
Let’s start planning the trip you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Our Management Team
Jessica Gold
Admin and Mentor
As a Senior Travel Agent and mentor within my agency, I’ve had the privilege of not only planning dream vacations for countless families, couples, and groups, but also guiding new agents as they build their careers in the travel industry.
Travel isn’t just what I do—it’s my passion, and I believe every trip should be as unique as the people taking it.I specialize in a wide variety of vacations, from Disney getaways filled with pixie dust, to thrilling Universal adventures, to luxurious all-inclusive escapes in paradise, and even unforgettable cruises across the globe.
Brenda Knapik
Mentor & TLN Trainer
Travel has a way of creating memories that stay with us long after we return home. Whether you’re dreaming of Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean, or a destination that’s been on your bucket list for years, I’d love to help you get there.
I work with couples, families, multi generational groups, and solo travelers planning everything from milestone celebrations and family vacations to bucket list adventures.
Organization is my superpower. I enjoy bringing all the moving pieces of a vacation together, from accommodations and transportation to sightseeing and special experiences. My goal is to make the planning process feel easy, organized, and stress free so you can focus on looking forward to your trip.
Mariah muehlstedt
Mentor & Coach
I am your go-to expert for personalized, stress-free vacation planning. With their in-depth knowledge of destinations, exclusive deals, and insider connections, they take the guesswork out of planning.
From finding the perfect accommodations to arranging seamless activities and special experiences, travel agents craft a tailored itinerary that aligns with your interests, budget, and travel style. Their ability to handle the logistics means you can relax, knowing everything from flights to transfers is in expert hands.
Whether it’s navigating complex visa requirements or booking unique excursions, a travel agent ensures every detail is covered, leaving you free to focus on the enjoyment of your getaway. Let’s connect to get started planning your next adventure.
Melissa Jenkins
Mentor & Coach
I truly believe that every trip should be an adventure. Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, travel has a way of creating memories that last forever—and I’m here to help you make those moments unforgettable.
Over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for exploring new destinations and helping others do the same.I specialize in a wide range of travel experiences, with firsthand knowledge of all types of Disney vacations—from magical family trips to unforgettable cruises. In addition to Disney, I have planned and experienced destinations throughout the United States and around the world, including cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and custom land vacations.
Winds in the East Travel, LLC can plan magical trips all over the world for you! Our services are just a click away!
While we plan vacations to destinations all over the world, Winds in the East Travel, LLC specializes in Disney Destinations. Our advisors have expertise in planning vacation packages to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney®, and other Disney vacation destinations worldwide.
All of our travel advisors must be graduates of the College of Disney Knowledge. As a graduate of College of Disney Knowledge, we have joined an elite group of travel professionals who have attained extensive special knowledge of Disney Destinations. With this knowledge we can add more value to each Disney vacation to make your magical dreams come true!
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