I'm Shannon Minor — a travel advisor with over two decades of experience and a single, unwavering commitment: that every trip I design is exactly right for the person taking it. I work with a carefully chosen roster of clients who value expertise, discretion, and the kind of attention to detail that turns a good trip into an exceptional one. I am not a booking engine. I am your advocate, your planner, and your partner — from the first conversation to the moment you return home.
Because your time is finite and your experiences should be flawless. A great travel advisor doesn't just book flights and hotels — she anticipates, she negotiates, she knows which suite has the best view and which resort manager will personally ensure your anniversary dinner is perfect. I bring two decades of supplier relationships, destination knowledge, and industry access to every single trip. What you receive is not a package. It is a blueprint, built around you.
My planning fee is not an added cost — it is the foundation of our relationship. It reflects the hours of research, the supplier negotiations, the itinerary design, and the expertise that goes into every journey I create. Many of the experiences I curate — private guides, boutique properties, bespoke itineraries — offer no commission to advisors. The fee ensures I can continue doing this work at the level my clients deserve, without compromise. It is also, simply put, how I know you are serious. And I only work with serious travelers.
01 — You complete the travel planning form below, sharing your vision, your timeline, and your travel style.
02 — We connect for a brief discovery conversation to ensure we are the right fit for one another.
03 — Your planning fee is confirmed and the work begins. Research, design, supplier outreach, itinerary creation.
04 — You receive a fully curated travel experience, with my support from booking through your return home.
Countries: France/Italy
10 days/9 nights
Days 1 - 4: Paris
Capturing Paris with a Private Photo Shoot in the City of Lights
Independent Discovery of Montmartre
Self-Guided: A Taste of Paris
Private tour of the Louvre Museum
Private Macaron Cooking Class
Days 5 - 7: Rome
Private Rome by Night Tour
Private Pasta Making & Tiramisu Class
Private Ancient & Imperial Rome with Colosseum & Forum
Days 8 - 10: Sorrento
Private tour of Sorrento’s Charm: History, Culture, and Relaxation
Countries: Peru
9 days/ 8 nights
Hop aboard a riverboat and experience the Amazon in style. Led by Amazon Reserve naturalist guides, your cruise will include daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home — with any luck you’ll spot sloths, toucans, or pink dolphins!
And, with plenty of time for exploration in Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, you'll have the chance to experience the jungle up close.
The cuisine on board is regional and provides a unique and delicious window into local culture.
Gain a rare glimpse of how life "on the river" is lived and experience the magic of the Amazon on this riverboat adventure.
Experience a local shaman visit.
Nosara, Costa Rica
Duration: Whatever your mood
A villa located in one of the better surfing locations in Costa Rica
4 bedrooms, sleeps up to 16
Private Pool, Hammocks, Ping Pong and anything else you can imagine for relaxation.
2 minute walk to the Beach
Private Transfers, Golf Carts, chef and full kitchen