ISLAND GETAWAYS - Key Persons


Aimee Nelson

Traveling has been Aimee's passion throughout her life. She loves the cultures, experiences, and beauty travel gives to people. Her fondest memories growing up were those shared when traveling with her family and friends. Aimee began working in the travel industry in 1999 during her undergraduate program at the University of Wisconsin. After venturing off in the corporate world as an Accountant at one of the Big Four Firms, Aimee soon decided that her dreams were to share her travel experience and be the one to help open doors for others. Aimee has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America in search of the most exquisite tropical islands and beautiful beaches. Aimee experiences these destinations through the consumer eye to ensure that her client's expectations are not only met but exceeded. She takes pride in providing individualized attention to learn about her clients needs and desires in order to recommend the perfect destination. Aimee's business sense, professionalism, as well as her wealth of knowledge on all things island in turn help benefit you and put you at ease when planning your destination wedding, honeymoon, and island getaway. "Although each destination in the Caribbean and Continental Caribbean may share similarities, I have personally experienced that every island has its own flavor, culture, and vibe. I take pride in understanding the unique similarities and differences throughout the Caribbean to ultimately find the perfect match for my clients." - Aimee Moore

Andi Washington

I have been working in the travel industry for the past 17 years with the some of the World's Best airlines, vacation brands, on-line booking websites, resorts and publications. You can use my knowledge and travel expertise to create your best vacation at the best price with the best value - at no cost to you! My services don't stop when you book. I'll continually monitor if your price drops, alert of travel advisories, VIP you at our preferred resorts, book tours and amenities, offer honeymoon and anniversary registries and so much more. Did I mention I have 3 children? Ask me about the best family getaways too!

Jodi Schiek

Jodi's commitment to please her clients with an incredible attention to detail and inside knowledge not only from her personal passion of travel but also from her years of experience professionally as her career brought her to Sandals Resorts as a Business Development Manager. Her expanse knowledge gained from her exposure in the travel industry allowed Jodi to make incredible connections with industry professionals, tourist boards, tour operators and key resort personnel. Jodi utilizes this knowledge and insight as your agent to provide you with the best inclusive experience for your destination wedding, honeymoon, getaway or family vacation. Jodi's career provided her with firsthand knowledge of not only Sandals resorts but all resorts as she was required to stay on top of all other competitive properties. While Jodi deeply loved her position with Sandals she decided that being a Road Warrior and spending most of her time in the Islands of the Caribbean was not conducive as she began to build her family. It was only natural that Jodi continued to pursue her deep passion of travel coupled with creating amazing client experiences in becoming a part of the Island Getaways Team and representing the Twin Cities.

Lenea Beissler

Although Lenea always had an unquenchable thirst to travel to tropical destinations, that desire was amplified when she had a destination wedding in the Riviera Maya along with 75 of her closest friends and family members. With her being the bride in a destination wedding, Lenea provides firsthand expertise on how to make the planning process as simple as possible. She has a true passion for making sure that her clients get the absolute best experience possible out of their getaways. She takes meticulous notes on what is important to each client to make sure her vacation recommendations surpass your expectations. By booking with Lenea at Island Getaways, you can rest assured that your destination wedding, honeymoon or getaway will be everything you've been daydreaming of!

Nancy Finn - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Owner
Nancy is known to build strong relationships with each and every one of her clients who ultimately become her friends. Her charismatic personality is as inviting as the islands of the Caribbean and has helped her to network and establish connections with top executives throughout the travel industry. Nancy Finn takes great pride in both her product, service, and most importantly her clients. Through more than two hundred personal visits to the Caribbean, she brings first-hand knowledge of the resorts and their offerings to her clients. Nancy brings her passion for customer service, working to match each personality and interest to the perfect venue. Nancy's accolades and awards have recognized her as one of the top professionals worldwide throughout the travel industry. With over twenty years of Caribbean experience Nancy Finn upholds a golden rapport throughout the islands with key executives and management on properties. That rapport in turn is beneficial to each one of her clients choosing to book with Island Getaways. In choosing Island Getaways you are separating yourself from the others.