Shannon Hemingway, Travel Advisor

06/18/2025

Austria is more than just Vienna’s grand palaces (though they’re pretty amazing too). Think:
🎻 Classical music in Salzburg
🚠 Skiing in the Alps
🌄 Hiking in the summer, snow sports in the winter
🍰 And yes, Sachertorte—the famous chocolate cake
Whether you’re into history, nature, or just good food, Austria’s got it all.

06/16/2025

These are the best kind of messages from clients! 🥰 So many people would love to travel all of the time, but for many, it's just not feasible to do it multiple times a year whether that's due to work, kids or just life in general.

It makes it that much more special when I can help make those trips so memorable for them.

06/14/2025

Many describe Portugal’s famous Pastel de Nata as crispy, creamy, and perfectly caramelized. These egg custard tarts have been a cultural staple since the 18th century. With a light sprinkling of cinnamon, these warm pastries are perfectly paired with an espresso.

06/11/2025

Camu Camu is a small, sour fruit renowned for its exceptionally high vitamin C content. The fruit grows on a Myrciaria dubia shrub found along certain rivers. It's commonly consumed in powdered form, juices, and various food products. Where does this vitamin C powerhouse originate?
A. Central America
B. Asia
C. South America
D. The Caribbean
It's C. South America! Camu Camu is native to the Amazon rainforest regions of Peru, Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia.

06/11/2025

I love it when clients send me pictures! These honeymooners just arrived at their bed & breakfast villa in Chianti, Italy 😍

06/08/2025

Choose to take the scenic route with rail travel! This choice offers travelers a slower, more immersive way to see the world. Many rails across the globe offer fantastic travel options via train. Whether it’s riding Switzerland’s Glacier Express, Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen, or the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, you can experience a touch of nostalgia and adventure. Have you taken a scenic train trip?

06/07/2025

Which of these baked treats would you pop in your mouth?

Greece: Melomakarona (A spiced, honey-soaked cookie made with olive oil, orange zest, and warm spices, traditionally topped with crushed walnuts.)

Germany: Raspberry Custard Kuchen (A buttery, cake-like crust topped with sweet raspberries and smooth, creamy custard.)

06/07/2025

06/07/2025

Sapodilla is a sweet, grainy-textured fruit known for its brown, rough skin and caramel-like flavor. Eaten fresh or used in smoothies and desserts, it's valued for its nutritional benefits, including fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. This tropical treat grows on the Manilkara zapota tree in which region?
A. Africa
B. Southeast Asia
C. South America
D. Central America
It's D. Central America! Sapodilla is native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.

06/04/2025

Bucket list trip for me! I am an animal lover and some of my favorite experiences have been being able to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. Any fellow nature lovers out there? Where would you go to see wildlife?

06/03/2025

Did you know that you can rent your own private villa in Santorini? It's a very economical option if you have a small group that wants to travel together.

Who wouldn't love to have their own private plunge pool and an entire villa to enjoy!

06/03/2025

It's looking like Peru is going to be on our list of vacations for 2026! Curtis is thinking of going on a moto-tour, while I explore with some fellow travel advisors!

Where are you all venturing to in 2026?