Moonglade Travel

09/21/2026

Last full day in Bali.

Zero plans.

No tour booked. No excursion.

Just our group farewell dinner this evening.

Just me, the pool/beach, and whatever the day decides to be.

Here’s a little travel rule I’ve kept for years: the day before you fly home should never be your busiest one.

Every trip I plan for myself, for my clients, for the groups I lead, always ends with space.

Not an activity. Not a checklist. Just space.

The last full day isn’t for doing more. It’s for letting the trip actually land.

So today I’m doing what I always do on day 7: lounging by the water, letting my mind wander, journaling in my Moonglade Travel “With Love, From Travel” Journal and soaking in every last minute before this becomes a memory instead of a moment.

Some days don’t need an agenda.
They just need you, present.

And that I’ll be! 🫶🏽

09/21/2026

Do you see what I see? BlackGirlsBeach is honored to sponsor 15 for their and in with Moonglade Travel - another business owned by a woman of color! Stay tuned for the story of how we connected three years ago and why representation matters in all the spaces. Shanell | Luxury Travel Coach Coe Baker Manasota Moments

01/15/2026

Can we keep it 💯?

A vision board without a strategy is just a collage.

And you’re too grown for “wishful thinking.”

I’ve spent years perfecting the art of solo travel.

I know how to navigate the safety concerns and the planning overwhelm that keeps you stuck.

During my Masterclass on Jan. 19 at 12PM, I’m showing you how to go from mood board to boarding pass.

I’m giving you the blueprint. If you want my eyes on your 2026 travel plans, you need to be in the room.

Let’s make 2026 the year you finally showed up for yourself. ✈️👑

Let me know if you wanna grab a seat to map out your 2026 travel plan. 

12/02/2025

So many of y’all were traveling, loving on family, or just catching your breath this weekend — so we had to do it…

✨ Our Black Friday deal on ANY 2026 trip is officially extended until TONIGHT at 11:59 PM! ✨

If 2026 is your year for big, soul-filling adventures, this is your moment to lock in your trip and snag that $100 spa/excursion credit.

👉🏽 Send us a DM for the link to book your 2026 getaway.

Let’s make next year unforgettable — more ease, more joy, more stamps, more YOU.

12/01/2025

Our Black Friday/Travel Tuesday offer that’s been making your 2026 travel dreams feel a whole lot closer?

It wraps up tonight at 11:59 PM EST.

After that, deposits return to $600–$750, and that sweet $100 spa or excursion credit? Gone.

If you’ve been eyeing one of our 2026 Moonglade Travel retreats or small group trips… this is your moment to move.

❌ No overthinking.
❌ No circling back “one day.”

Just a confident yes to the version of you who’s ready for more joy, more rest, more luxury, more intention.

Here’s what locking in today gets you:
✅ $500 reduced deposit (save up to $250)
✅ $100 credit to elevate your retreat experience
✅ Priority access to limited spots
✅ A trip curated with care, intention, and luxury — the Moonglade way

You deserve a getaway that fills your cup, not your inbox.

Let’s make it official before the clock runs out. Book the trip! Your future self thanks you! ✨

12/01/2025

Our Black Friday/Travel Tuesday offer that’s been making your 2026 travel dreams feel a whole lot closer?

It wraps up tonight at 11:59 PM EST.

After that, deposits return to $600–$750, and that sweet $100 spa or excursion credit? Gone.

If you’ve been eyeing one of our 2026 Moonglade Travel retreats or small group trips… this is your moment to move.

❌ No overthinking.
❌ No circling back “one day.”

Just a confident yes to the version of you who’s ready for more joy, more rest, more luxury, more intention.

Here’s what locking in today gets you:
✅ $500 reduced deposit (save up to $250)
✅ $100 credit to elevate your retreat experience
✅ Priority access to limited spots
✅ A trip curated with care, intention, and luxury — the Moonglade way

You deserve a getaway that fills your cup, not your inbox.

Let’s make it official before the clock runs out. Book the trip! Your future self thanks you! ✨

11/13/2025

Paradise isn’t always predictable.

Last month, Hurricane Melissa impacted nearly 25,000 tourists in Jamaica.

Being prepared makes all the difference, from travel insurance to staying connected. I'm my recent blog, I share my top tips to help you travel safe and intentional.

💡 Read the full blog: https://shorturl.at/YoNky

Plus, our friends at PMC Travel are on the ground in Westmoreland, providing emergency food to families.

You can support them here: https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/hurricane-melissa-relief

When travel plans take an unexpected turn — from flight delays to hurricanes, preparation and grace make all the difference. Discover insider tips from Moonglade Travel founder Shanell Varner on travel insurance, staying safe, and traveling intentionally with heart, even when the unexpected happen...

09/19/2025

I’ll never forget the first time our group arrived in Costa Rica. Lush green everywhere, the sound of waterfalls, and that deep exhale when everyone realized… “Oh, THIS is what I needed.”

That’s the magic of Moonglade — every trip is more than a getaway. It’s a chance to reset, reconnect, and rediscover yourself.

Catch the recap from our Awakening Soul Retreat. It had me looking up flights to Costa Rica.

🔗 https://www.moongladetravel.com/blog/costaricaretreat

💭 What’s YOUR most memorable travel moment?

09/17/2025

👀 Let’s talk mistakes…

3 big ones I see travelers make when booking luxury trips:

1️⃣ Skimping on the wrong things (flights/hotels over experience)
2️⃣ Overstuffing the itinerary — no time to actually breathe
3️⃣ Going it alone without insider connections

At Moonglade, we flip the script. Your trip is smooth, elevated, and filled with experiences you can’t Google.

Ready to travel smarter, not harder?

That’s where I come in. With nearly a decade of crafting luxury & wellness journeys, we design experiences that don’t just impress… they transform.

✨ Work with us 1:1 to plan your dream trip
✨ Or join one of our upcoming curated group journeys

🔗 Visit moongladetravel.com to get started. Your luxury vacation is closer than you think, believe it.

09/10/2025

Just booked: Danita’s solo birthday trip to Aruba!

Because luxury travel isn’t only about groups — it’s about YOU.

She’ll be sipping cocktails, oceanfront at Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, celebrating HER.

This is your reminder that you don’t need a crew to deserve a getaway. Sometimes the best company is your own.

Where would you book your solo birthday trip?