About Rob
Planning a vacation should not feel stressful. I help travelers sort through the choices, understand what fits, and move from an idea to a vacation request without making the process feel overwhelming.
I’m Rob Sturdy, an independent travel advisor with MVP Magical Vacation Planner, who helps travelers make sense of destinations, resorts, cruises, prices, room choices, and the details that can make vacation planning feel overwhelming.
Some people come to me with a vacation they already found and want another set of eyes before booking. Others begin with a beach, a family trip, a Honeymoon, a cruise, Disney, golf, an international destination, or only a general idea.
Either way, my goal is the same: help you feel more confident about the vacation you choose.
How I Help
Everything Starts in the Same Place
The Vacation Planner on the homepage handles both new vacation requests and vacations you would like me to review.
That means you do not have to choose between several different forms or repeat the same information in different places.
Start with the idea that feels closest, then add your destination, dates, travelers, and anything else you already know. I’ll use those details to begin narrowing down the options.
Already found a resort, cruise, package, or quote? Send the details so I can review what is included before you decide.
You will not be handed off to a random call center. I’ll personally help compare options, answer questions, and explain the next steps.
Travel Specialties
These are the main ways travelers can begin exploring the site and planning with me.
Compare islands, beaches, resorts, all-inclusive choices, and vacation styles.
Family GetawaysExplore destinations and trips that work for children, parents, grandparents, and the whole family.
HoneymoonsExplore romantic destinations, resorts, and planning ideas for a memorable Honeymoon.
International VacationsExplore Europe, Africa, and future bucket-list destinations around the world.
Disney VacationsExplore Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney resorts, parks, and vacation planning.
Theme Park VacationsExplore Universal, Epic Universe, coaster parks, water parks, and family attractions.
Golf TripsExplore resort golf, famous courses, and group getaway ideas.
CruisesExplore cruise destinations, travel styles, itineraries, ships, and planning ideas.
Detroit Lions Road TripsExplore game weekends, hotels, cities, and road-trip planning ideas.
Already Found a Vacation?
Not everyone starts from scratch. If you already found a resort, cruise, vacation package, room, cabin, quote, or online offer, I can review the details before you decide.
Send Me What You Found
A screenshot, booking page, resort name, cruise itinerary, quote, or link is enough to get started.
I’ll look at the price, what is included, the resort or ship, the room or cabin category, the destination fit, and any details that may be easy to miss before booking.
I’ll Give You an Honest Opinion
If everything looks good, I’ll tell you. If I see something worth discussing first, I’ll explain why. Either way, you get another set of eyes before making the final decision.
Want Me to Review It?
Open the Sturdy Savings vacation review page to see what to send and how the process works.
Sturdy SavingsA Little More About Me
Golf, Sports Cards, and the Detroit Lions
When I’m not working on vacations, you’ll usually find me golfing, collecting sports cards, or following the Detroit Lions.
That Lions interest eventually became the Detroit Lions Travel Guide, where fans can compare road trips, home-game weekends, hotels, and destination ideas throughout the season.
A lot of the relationships I build with clients feel more like conversations with friends than a typical sales process—and that is exactly how I prefer it.
Explore the schedule, road-trip ideas, hotels, and game-weekend planning information.
My Sports Card CollectionBrowse the sports cards I collect and sell outside of travel planning.
Golf TripsExplore golf destinations, resort trips, group getaways, and course ideas.
Ready to Start Planning?
Whether you are starting from scratch, exploring ideas, or want me to review a vacation you already found, the Vacation Planner is the best place to begin.
Open the Vacation Planner