Meet Our Team
Our hand-picked team of experienced and professional travel advisors are ready to help make your dreams come true so you have cherished memories for a lifetime.
From the magic of Disney parks to the relaxation of Sandals, the adventures of Universal, and the unforgettable journeys on Royal Caribbean, we experience these destinations firsthand so we can share the little details that transform a trip into a lifelong memory. Your vacation deserves more than a brochure; it deserves guidance from someone who’s already walked the path.
An Award-Winning Team
Our advisors have been recognized by the travel trade press as well as by our neighbors. Nikki Hendrix won the 2024 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award for Best Use of Social Media, and Kirsten Andrade won Best Targeted Marketing Idea the same year. See all of our awards and recognition.
Meet The Team
Our dedicated team of Concierge Travel Advisors are excited to help your family make lifelong memories!
The Head Honchos
Manny Oliverez “Favorite Grampy”
Keeper of the Magic
Manny is the Favorite Grampy the agency is named for: a lifelong entrepreneur, the author of two grandparent journals, and the grandparent who always says yes to one more ride.
Nikki Hendrix
Founder and CEO
Nikki founded Favorite Grampy Travels in 2019 in honor of her father and has grown it into a nationally recognized agency, winning the 2024 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award for Best Use of Social Media.
Kirsten Andrade
Director of Operations
Kirsten leads operations and advisor training for more than 65 Favorite Grampy Travels advisors and was named to TravelPulse’s 2025 40 Under 40.
Our Travel Advisors
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April Hammond
Michelle McSorley
Laura Donovan
Jennifer Holcomb
