Shawnda with the Joy of Travel

Shawnda with the Joy of Travel Shawnda McAlester is a Sandals Certified Specialist, River Cruise Specialist, and Master Travel Agent. We put the JOY back into travel!!

We don't recommend anywhere we haven't tried first. Personal experience makes all the difference.

Europe for up to 25% less? For six days, yes.Switzerland by train. Italy through food. Portugal’s colorful cities. Paris...
09/22/2026

Europe for up to 25% less? For six days, yes.

Switzerland by train. Italy through food. Portugal’s colorful cities. Paris, Amsterdam, Greece, and more.

Now through September 26, save up to 25% on select 2027 Cosmos Europe tours.

Already have a place in mind? Send me a message or email me at [email protected], and I'll help find an included tour.

If Italy has been sitting on the wish list, this might be the week to move it up.Venice and the villages of Cinque Terre...
09/21/2026

If Italy has been sitting on the wish list, this might be the week to move it up.

Venice and the villages of Cinque Terre. The great cities of Rome and Florence. Sicily and Southern Italy. Even lesser-explored corners like Trieste and Slovenia.

For six days only, save up to 20% on select 2027 Globus Italy tours. The Limited Time Insider Sale ends September 26, 2026.

Which part of Italy has been calling?

Send me a message or email me at [email protected], and let’s find the right Italy tour included in the sale.

🌷 TULIP TIME & MACKINAC ISLAND! 🌷Picture yourself surrounded by millions of colorful tulips, cruising through Chicago, a...
09/12/2026

🌷 TULIP TIME & MACKINAC ISLAND! 🌷

Picture yourself surrounded by millions of colorful tulips, cruising through Chicago, and then escaping to the timeless charm of Mackinac Island—where cars disappear and horse-drawn carriages take you back in time. 🐴🌸

✨ 2 nights at the iconic Grand Hotel
🌷 Holland’s famous Tulip Time Festival
🏙️ Chicago & Millennium Park
🏭 The incredible Henry Ford Museum
🐎 Horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island
🎶 Detroit musical history & dinner
🥩 Dinner at Chicago’s Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse

With 13 meals and 5 handpicked accommodations, this classic Midwest journey is packed with history, beautiful scenery, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences.

Tulips. Mackinac Island. The Grand Hotel.
Sounds like springtime done right to me! 🌷💙

Who would you take with you?

🇵🇹✨ **HOT DEAL: Discover Portugal!** ✨🇵🇹📅 **October 27–November 5, 2026**💰 **$2,999 per person** double occupancy + air ...
09/12/2026

🇵🇹✨ **HOT DEAL: Discover Portugal!** ✨🇵🇹

📅 **October 27–November 5, 2026**
💰 **$2,999 per person** double occupancy + air & insurance

From the colorful streets of **Lisbon** to the sun-drenched **Algarve**, this 10-day journey is packed with Portugal’s best!

🌊 Stunning beaches & dramatic cliffs
🏛️ Medieval Évora & ancient Roman ruins
🍷 3 relaxing nights in the Algarve
🎣 Charming fishing villages
⛰️ Scenic Monchique + a special picnic lunch
☀️ Free time to enjoy the sunshine, food & local flavors
🏘️ Picturesque resort towns & cobblestone streets

If **Portugal has been on your list**, this might be the perfect time to go! 🇵🇹❤️

**Who wants to explore Portugal?** ✈️

Optional pre and post nights available!

🏴✨ SCOTLAND IS CALLING! ✨🏴 Everyone knows how much I love Scotland and it is your turn to see what I've been raving abou...
09/10/2026

🏴✨ SCOTLAND IS CALLING! ✨🏴 Everyone knows how much I love Scotland and it is your turn to see what I've been raving about!

From rugged islands and rolling Highlands to ancient ruins and magnificent castles, Scotland is a dream waiting to be explored!

🏰 Explore Edinburgh Castle
🌊 Cruise legendary Loch Ness & search for Nessie
🏔️ Discover the breathtaking Isle of Skye
🐑 Visit a Highlands farm & watch talented sheepdogs at work
🏛️ Explore the ancient Orkney Islands & Skara Brae
🥃 Enjoy a wh**ky tasting
🎶 Learn the story behind Scotland’s iconic bagpipes
🍽️ Savor modern Scottish cuisine & enjoy an interactive cooking experience
🏰 Visit magnificent Dunrobin Castle

5 handpicked accommodations • 15 meals • unforgettable experiences

Scotland isn't just a destination—it’s a story, and I’d love to help you experience it. 💚

Ready to discover Scotland? Let’s start planning! ✈️🏴

France is best served slowly. 🍷A Chardonnay cellar in Mâcon. W**e and chocolate in Tournon. A visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pa...
09/10/2026

France is best served slowly. 🍷

A Chardonnay cellar in Mâcon. W**e and chocolate in Tournon. A visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. And Beaujolais poured not far from the vineyards where it all began.

On select Avalon cruises along the Rhône, a Certified Sommelier joins the journey with tastings, pairings, and plenty of opportunities to discover what makes each region unique.

Contact me at [email protected] to start planning a river cruise through France.

Picture the Swiss Alps outside your window, a sunlit piazza in Italy, or tapas after a day exploring Spain. For a limite...
09/09/2026

Picture the Swiss Alps outside your window, a sunlit piazza in Italy, or tapas after a day exploring Spain.

For a limited time, save $1,200 per couple on select 2027 Globus vacations and turn those plans into something worth packing for.

Book by October 12, 2026, and let Globus take care of the details while you enjoy the freedom to experience more.

Message me at [email protected] to start planning your 2027 Globus vacation.

Cooking with Balinese royalty isn’t something that happens every day.In Bali, step into the kitchen with a member of the...
09/09/2026

Cooking with Balinese royalty isn’t something that happens every day.

In Bali, step into the kitchen with a member of the royal family and learn to prepare local dishes rooted in tradition.
Then trade the kitchen for one of Indonesia’s most dramatic views: sunrise over Mount Bromo.

Food, culture, and a volcano before breakfast.

Which part sounds hardest to pass up?

🌎 Let's get personal…My ideal vacation includes:☕ A little slow morning time🍝 Really good food🏛️ Beautiful architecture📸...
09/09/2026

🌎 Let's get personal…

My ideal vacation includes:

☕ A little slow morning time
🍝 Really good food
🏛️ Beautiful architecture
📸 Plenty of things worth photographing
❤️ Experiences I'll remember long after I get home

I don't necessarily need to rush from one attraction to another.

Give me a beautiful place, something delicious to eat, and time to actually enjoy it.

What's YOUR perfect vacation?

There are mornings that start with coffee.And there are mornings that start by trekking into Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrabl...
09/09/2026

There are mornings that start with coffee.

And there are mornings that start by trekking into Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with expert trackers in search of endangered mountain gorillas.

From there, this Globus journey heads into Kenya and Tanzania for Big Five safari experiences before ending with three nights on the beaches of Zanzibar.

That’s one way to make a morning commute feel very far away.

Contact me at [email protected] to explore this unforgettable journey through Africa.

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