01/28/2026
Hi, I’m Meghan — the owner of Joyful Travels.
I’m a mom of two busy boys and married to my favourite adventure buddy. I didn’t grow up traveling, which is probably why I’m so passionate about doing it with kids now.
I caught the travel bug on our epic honeymoon road trip through the Florida Keys. Since then, I’ve made a habit of relentlessly convincing my husband where we should go next & sharing our trips along the way. Those posts led friends to ask for advice and help planning their own trips.
Before entering travel, I spent 15 years in education and academic counselling - a background that naturally shaped how I work today: client-focused, good listening, asking the right questions, innate curiosity and resourcefulness.
My belief in using a travel advisor started on our 2022 Disney World trip. I hired an agent which made the whole overwhelming process so much easier. Later, while planning a Mexico all-inclusive for our son who has food allergies, I couldn’t find an advisor I could trust to navigate the details with confidence - so I decided to become that person.
I officially trained and wrote my exams in 2023 through Newwest Travel & Cruises, choosing them as my host agency because they’re family-owned & operated, well-established and known for doing things the right way.
My belief in travel advisors is simple: being a planning partner, not a salesperson, offering ideas without pressure, giving honest advice, and helping clients make confident decisions.
I wasn’t sure where this path would lead, but here I am holding my first trophy since I was a teenager 🏆
✨ Newwest’s Rookie of the Year for 2024 (awarded September 2025) ✨
And heading into 2026, I’ve been named to my agency’s Elite Club which recognizes the agency’s top advisors.
I’m very thankful to my clients, especially early on, who trusted me and taught me so much along the way. Because of them, I’ve grown more confident, sharpened my skills and can now tackle even the trickiest trips with ease.
