Savvy Travel Group - Dawn Cox

10/10/2026

I'm so excited to share this: Savvy Travel Group has a brand-new website, and it is officially live!

Take a look. You'll find the kinds of journeys I love to help create: ocean and river cruises, milestone celebrations, safari adventures, and custom itineraries across every continent, each one designed around the you, the traveler.

Start your journey at savvytravelgroup.com. When you are ready to start planning, send me a message. I would love to help design your next trip.

Dawn Cox
Travel Concierge, Savvy Travel Group

09/15/2026

Curious about river cruising?

At Savvy Travel Group, we've put together a 5-part newsletter series to introduce you to the wonder of river cruising. Maybe you dream of tulips and windmills in Amsterdam, or Christmas markets in Europe. Maybe your book club or pickleball league would love to travel together and experience your passion in the heart of another culture.

Sign up here: https://www.subscribepage.com/rivercruiseguide

You'll get the first email right away, then a new one every three days — covering specialty river cruises, unique river destinations, and sample itineraries to inspire your next trip.

Sign up to get a taste of what river cruising has to offer, then reach out if you have any questions!

09/11/2026

Your book club. Your golf buddies. Your w**e crew. Your garden club. Your pickleball league.

They'd make a great river cruise crew — and river cruising is more built for groups like this than you might think.

Tee off at a Ryder Cup course, then sail toward Paris that night. Taste Grand Cru w**es with an onboard sommelier. Play pickleball on a sun-deck court gliding into Vienna. Walk Keukenhof's tulip fields with your garden club. Finish a book on deck as the setting glides right past the story.

We put together a newsletter series covering all of this — special-interest river cruising, seasonal sailings like tulip season and Christmas markets, and rivers you've probably never thought to cruise: the Nile, the Chobe, the Mekong, the Magdalena.

No sales pitch, just inspiration for your next group trip. Link to sign up for the newsletters is in the comments/

08/20/2026

What better time to take a tour of Ireland than on St. Patrick's Day! You can take a 10-day tour of Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and the Aran Islands that allows you to experience a true Irish St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration in the town of Galway. The tour also includes other memorable experiences, such as a Cliffs of Moher boat cruise, Ring of Kerry, sheep dog demonstration, jaunting car ride, and a stay at a castle!

I visited many of these cities and sites on my Ireland visit last October, and I'd love to tell you more about them and help you get over to Ireland to see them yourself. Contact me and let's start planning your amazing St. Patrick's Day Irish journey!

08/19/2026

One thing I truly enjoy about my job is the ongoing training opporunities to learn more about different destinations and travel partners. Today, I attended webinars that taught me how to see Switzerland by rail journey, which destinations in New Zealand were used to film Lord of the Rings as we celebrate the "25th anniversary of Middle Earth," and what sets the Riviera river cruise line apart.

I'm thankful for the chance to learn how I can best help my clients as they come to me asking for my help in booking future trips. I currently have clients asking about Switzerland, New Zealand, and river cruising, and I look forward to using what I learned today to enrich their travel experience.

08/09/2026

I'll never forget standing at Tel Megiddo, looking out over the valley where Scripture prophecies the Battle of Armageddon will one day take place — or taking Communion at the Garden Tomb, the place that represents where Jesus was buried and rose from the dead. Moments like these don't just teach you Scripture. They make it real. ✨🙏

That's why I recently became a certified faith-based travel specialist. I can plan trips to biblical sites in Israel, Greece, Turkey, and beyond — using both my training and my own experience walking this ground myself.

I also arrange church mission trips and faith-based cruise conferences (I've even spoken at one!) — a different kind of ministry travel, but one also close to my heart.

If you or your church have been dreaming of a trip like this, let's talk!

07/30/2026

Join us tonight for some great information about visiting the beautiful state of Alaska!

Virtual Discovery Night: Alaska — Tonight at 6:00 PM Central

Alaska is a destination most people know they want to see and have no idea how to picture. Tonight we’re changing that.

Join us live with two guests who know the state from the inside:
• A representative from Visit Anchorage
• A representative from the Alaska Railroad

This is a chance to see what an Alaska trip actually looks like — the landscapes, the rail journeys, the rhythm of a week up there, and what makes one season different from another. Come curious. Ask anything.

You don’t have to figure out the logistics. That’s our job. Tonight is simply about seeing what’s possible so you know what you want when it’s time to plan.

🗓 Tonight, July 30 · 6:00 PM Central
📍 Live on Zoom
🔗 Registration link is in the comments

07/16/2026

A sweet Mom trusted me to plan her family's vacation through France, Spain, Italy, and a Mediterranean cruise — as she traveled with six kids from 1-18 years old. Here's what she shared after she got home:

"If I could give Dawn more than five stars, I absolutely would!

From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make our family vacation completely stress-free. We were traveling with a 7-hour time difference, yet there were countless times she stayed up late or woke up very early just to make sure we were exactly where we needed to be and that everything was going smoothly.

Dawn planned our entire trip, including France, Spain, Italy, and our cruise, and every detail was thoughtfully organized. She arranged all of our transportation, booked the experiences we wanted, and created an incredibly detailed itinerary with addresses, directions, and everything we needed right at our fingertips. There was never a moment where we felt lost or unprepared.

What truly set her apart was that her support didn’t end once we left home. She remained available throughout our entire trip, checking in, answering questions, and helping whenever we needed her. Knowing she was only a message away gave us so much peace of mind.

Traveling internationally can be overwhelming, especially with a family, but Dawn made it feel effortless. Her professionalism, organization, dedication, and genuine care are unmatched.

We are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking for a travel agent who truly cares about her clients and goes the extra mile, Dawn is the one. Thank you for helping make our dream vacation one we’ll never forget!"

Thank you to this amazing family for trusting me with their trip — and for these kind words! It was truly a blessing to help this family experience their first trip to Europe!

Are you dreaming of your own multi-country adventure? As a Travel Concierge with Savvy Travel Group, this is just the type of trip I love to help plan. Send me a message and let's start planning.

07/04/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Today we celebrate the freedom and independence that so many have sacrificed to protect — freedoms that let us gather with the people we love, explore the world, and chase new adventures together. Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with gratitude, good food, great company, and maybe a few fireworks!

As you're gathered with family and friends this weekend, soaking up the sun and the celebrations, you might find yourselves dreaming up the next big adventure together. If a "where should we go next?" conversation happens over the barbecue or on the porch swing, reach out to me next week and let's start planning!

Whether it's a beach escape, a family reunion trip, or a bucket-list destination you've all been putting off, I'm here to help make it happen.

Enjoy the holiday, and I'll be ready when you are! 🇺🇸✈️

07/02/2026

Here is my latest LInkedIn article about my experience in a gelato shop in Rome, Italy...

On my last trip to Italy, my hotel's front desk gave me a recommendation for a gelato shop. It wasn't the one on the corner.