When Rocky Dimico started Flights and Fables, a Fayetteville-area travel agency, they had one goal in mind: to help travelers step into the worlds they’d always dreamed about, from the rolling hills of New Zealand’s Lord of the Rings filming locations to the cobblestone streets of Europe’s fairy-tale towns.
That imaginative approach is paying off. At this year’s WORLD25 Lone Star Gala, held on Sept. 18, Dimico was honored with two of the organization’s top awards: the Sales Innovation Award and the Monarch Agency of Excellence Award.
The Sales Innovation Award recognizes a travel entrepreneur with the most creative sales and marketing strategies, from unique campaigns to new ways of reaching niche audiences.
The Monarch Agency of Excellence Award is given to agencies that demonstrate outstanding achievement and support of WorldVia Travel Network’s preferred and strategic partner suppliers, programs, products, events, community, and core values. Out of nearly 3,900 agencies, only 30 received this distinction in 2025.
“Winning both of these awards is an incredible honor,” said Dimico. “I’ve worked hard to build a travel agency that’s not only innovative but also deeply personal. These awards recognize my amazing clients and partners who trust me to bring their travel dreams to life.”
Flights and Fables specializes in fantasy-themed travel, trips inspired by beloved books, films, and legends, as well as curated journeys to Europe, New Zealand, Japan, and river cruise destinations.
Dimico’s passion for creating immersive experiences has set the agency apart nationally while serving clients locally in the Fayetteville and Raleigh areas.
For more information about Flights and Fables, visit www.flightsandfables.com or contact Rocky Dimico at rocky@flightsandfables.com or 984-977-8482.

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