Shannon was helpful and knowledgeable & hooked us up with the best vacation we've ever had!

Shannon, our travel agent, was fantastic! So helpful, responsive, knowledgeable and resourceful. She did an amazing job!

We weren't sure where exactly we wanted to go on our honeymoon, but we gave Shannon "tropical beach vacation" as guidance. Within a few days, she had multiple itineraries put together for us with a wide range of options. We narrowed it down to one and the rest was organized for us! It was amazing to not worry about flights, airport transfers, and truly enjoy our honeymoon. Shannon was frequently in contact with us in the months leading up to the honeymoon, and answered many questions for us. Thank you Shannon for helping us plan this amazing trip!

Great communication and follow up on details and questions. Tools provided - website, itinerary etc worked very well.

Shannon was a fantastic Travel Agent. She continued to help us find the perfect place for our honeymoon. She went above and beyond finding desitinations that werent even an option. It was nice to beable to compare and find new palces to visit. Once I was set on a destitaion, she did the rest. It was fantastic working with her and she made planning so much easier for me. When you are in the middle of planning your wedding, you barely have time to plan your honeymoon. With Shannon, I would definitely plan again.

Shannon created the most perfect Italy trip for us. We had limited time and wanted to truly experience the "local" Italy. She found the most perfect places in Tuscany and on the coast. We got to experience Italy like an Italian yet were close to major cities as well. Everything was executed flawlessly.

Shannon was excellent. The trip went very smoothly and if we had a unforeseen event, like a train strike, she was indispensable helping get around the issue. I would highly recommend her to anyone planning travel and look forward to our next trip.

Shannon was great to work with. We had a lot of questions coming into the evaluation and even had to change our first stop only two weeks out from the trip. Shannon was always available and recommended good places to stay and fun activities! Would highly recommend working with the best in the biz!

Shannon planned an outstanding trip for our family through Spain, the Pyrenees, and into France. Everything was well organized and the tour guides were responsive and responsible. Shannon came up with all the activities herself after a few phone calls to discuss what we liked to do. Thank you Shannon

Shannon was wonderful to work with and helped us seamlessly plan the most amazing and memorable honeymoon trip ever! Having her as our planner was the best decision and allowed us to focus on planning our own wedding and simply enjoy our honeymoon to the fullest. From our first conversation with Shannon, she was so nice, friendly and guided us in finding the best location and hotels that met our budget and criteria. She constantly checked in with us thought the planning process and even on our trip when she alerted us about our flight home being inactive so we were able to resolve it sooner rather than later. We loved the trip itinerary and the activities she curated for us because we were able to experience two different hotels and enjoy the activities in the beginning of our trip so that we could relax and wind down at our second hotel toward the end of our trip. By the end of two weeks, we felt rejuvenated and ready enough to return back to reality. Thank you Shannon!!!

Amazing to work with and has the best connections. Definitely knows a lot about great travel experiences. Always very prompt with emails and super professional.

We had an amazing time and the resort was everything we could have dreamed of! Thank you so much for all of your recommendations and tips - they were spot on and super helpful! We loved using your service and hope to be in contact again for future travels

Shannon was always very professionally friendly and very prompt in her responses.

Shannon has been the absolute best to work with while planning our honeymoon! She was extremely responsive, kind and thorough. She did everything she could to get us all set up for our trip and was extremely detailed with her instructions, tips and advice to us. We had the best experience with Shannon and would 100% recommend her to anyone who needs a travel agent!

Shannon was an excellent resource for everything we needed during our trip to Ireland. From airfare to accommodations, to excursions . . . everything was the perfect fit for our needs. Highly recommend!

Our trip could not have gone any better, all of the hotels, transportation, flights, activities ect... were better than expected. We are already thinking about making another trip overseas and will definitely use Shannon's services to plan it!

Shannon was outstanding! Not only did she help us plan and book an amazing trip, she stood by us throughout cancelled flights, baggage delays and travel insurance claims. She had our backs throughout the entire process and provided us excellent "air traffic control" while we were en route and trying to navigate flight cancellations and rerouting (thanks to an Air France strike that started the day we flew). She even helped us in tackling the insurance claim process, which, no surprise, is not a lot of fun.

Shannon's insight, enthusiasm, patience and guidance really made for a great trip.....and helped minimize the headaches inherent in travelling during an airline strike!

We would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Shannon was very professional and offered us many options for our trip to Paris. Since this was our first time there, Shannon’s advice was invaluable~from setting up private tours to the Louve and Versailles to telling us the best way to get on a Seine cruise. We also loved the hotel she recommended, it was exactly what we asked her to find. I would definitely use Shannon’s expertise to plan our next vacation.

We had the best time discovering Paris on the trip Shannon created for us. Not only did she select the perfect hotel, in the perfect location, she organized small tours to Versailles and the Louvre. This helped us avoid the crowds. She also gave us some restaurant recommendations and tips on other things to do on our own time. It was truly the trip of a lifetime.

Oh man... Shannon is incredible. My wife and I had never really planned a large trip let alone one where we left the country. Shannon worked with us to ensure we had our passports and paperwork ready from beginning to end.

While we expected the locations and events to be a top tier service, Shannon coordinated with everyone to add little details like having a private guide and ensuring everyone knew this was our honeymoon trip. This led to constant congratulations of our honeymoon, spa time, and a private dinner on the beach with a bottle of wine. Beyond that, our room was decorated with rose petals and a million other details to make this trip special and tied to our honeymoon.

There is no way my wife and I could have planned this trip on our own, especially with the exceptional service and extra details that truly tugged at our heart strings. All we did was call Shannon and then show up in Costa Rica. Everything else was handled for us with an amazing level of service.

We had to re-book our original trip last minute due to Covid changes. Shannon was excellent at answering all of our questions and concerns. She was able to secure the very room we wanted and the last seats on the direct flight. We hadn't traveled for 2 years because of the pandemic and this was the easiest and best experience we had! She was always timely in her responses and gave us all of the options and information we needed. We've already re-booked our original trip with her. We would highly recommend Shannon.

I traveled with my sister to Germany, France and Belgium as part of a trip to explore and revisit our European heritage. Shannon took our feedback and wish list along with our budget. Shannon was excellent at putting our trip together from flights, to hotels, to trains to transfers, she even had some dining suggestions! Everything was organized to perfection. Our hotels were so quaint and amazing, exactly what we wanted! Can't wait to work with her again soon.

Shannon helped book our family reunion. It was not only a relaxing experience but also priceless time spent with loved ones. Our group ranges from 6 years old to 90 years old. Everyone had the best time.

Our family reunion this year was the best in history. We all met for a cruise. Shannon handled all of the logistics for 28 of us from all over the country. It was flawless. We were able to reconnect and relax.

We hadn't gotten the whole family together in a long time. Shannon helped our family create the prefect reunion. There were 28 of us coming from all over the US. It was a perfect gathering with a lot of family time including coordinated dinners and a lot of laughs!

The trip was flawless. The flights, driver pickups, guides, weather, hotels, restaurants and excursions were just perfect. We could not have had a better trip. We even got to see 5 Koalas in the wild on our Great Ocean Road trip. 

We worked with Shannon to plan our dream trip to Chile. It was everything we wanted and more. We not only saw the places we wanted to, we had meaningful interactions with local people. It was a great mix of planned activities and some down time to explore. We couldn't be happier.

Shannon helped plan our overdue family reunion. It was wonderful to reconnect with family. Everything was planned seamlessly making the trip so much fun. Would highly recommend Shannon!

Shannon planned our family reunion get together. Everything was so easy.. Show up at the airport, board the ship and relax. She organized our dinners together and our last day on the private island in cabanas. It was perfect.

We’re back home now and just wanted to say thank you again for everything you did to plan our trip to Japan. We had an incredible time and absolutely loved the experience. Both hotels were wonderful, the tours were informative and fun, and the food was outstanding. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and your insight, instructions, and recommendations made the entire trip feel seamless and stress-free. It truly was a memorable family experience, and we’re so grateful for the care you put into planning it.

Shannon helped our family organize and enjoy a stress free family reunion cruise. All details were covered and perfect included reserved dinner times where we could all eat together. Making new family memories is priceless, we really enjoyed our time together.

We loved our time in the Cloud Forest at El Silencio, where we were able to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature. In fact, we were thrilled to spot animals during their hike in the cloud forest. The second beach resort, the staff did a great job, the food was delicious, and the amenities were luxurious. We were impressed by the resort's commitment to sustainability and conservation. Both hotels had a great attention to detail and provided great service. The package was a blend of adventure, relaxation, and quality time together, that added amazing experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

We wanted to plan a family reunion for our extended family. We worked with Shannon to coordinate all 26 guests from all parts of the US on a cruise. It was the perfect trip. She not only coordinated all air and some group activities but made sure we all had dinner together every night and on board credits! It was stress free for such a large group.

I worked with Shannon on our 28 person family reunion. It had been years since we all got together. She organized everything to perfection. Everyone said it was the smoothest travel experience they have ever had. Thank you for making our family reunion so special.

Shannon organized a family reunion cruise for 26 of us. We live all over the country. It was a perfect trip. Our family ranges from 5 to 91 and everyone had the best time.

We truly had a fabulous time on our trip to Belize and Guatemala. Our experiences and tours were perfect! Shannon is officially our favorite travel agent ever.

Shannon was so easy to work with and provided so many different options based on our interests. Our excursions were top-notch and so much fun. The resorts were beautiful and accommodating. Shannon has amazing communication with you every step of the way for a smooth and easy planning and trip. I would definitely use her again in the future.

I was looking for an “Outlander” themed Scotland tour and Shannon was highly recommended by the Scottish Tour Guide Company. From the 1st email, we could tell she was the right agent for us! This was our 1st vacation outside the US and did not have any idea of the process. Shannon traded emails with both Jamie and I and answered many, many questions and made sure we had all of the information and documentation required to travel. Shannon took care of all the scheduling of the flights, Hotels, Car service, tours and dinner reservations. Our vacation was so relaxing because we had the confidence of not having to worry about anything for the 12 days we were away from home. From the moment we sat on the plane in Tampa to the final touchdown back home, it was seamless. Our vacation was beyond amazing and we toured Scotland from Edinburg to Skye and everything in between! We can’t Thank Shannon enough for all of her assistance and for making this happen for Jamie and I! Some people have the gift of granting wishes and Shannon is one of them!!

We had a wonderful trip!  Thanks so much for all of the support you provided.  All of the moving pieces came together and the entire experience was fantastic.  The trip has given us memories that we will cherish for our lifetime.  Thank you for being an integral part of that.

Everything was seamless as always and the tours were great. Our tour guide were beyond excellent. We also ate at two of the restaurant recommendations- also excellent! Cab' t wait to start planning our next trip with you.

Shannon helped us plan the best trip to Spain with our family. She found us hotels that were ideally located and worked for the 4 of us. The activities she planned were perfect. We had time to explore while seeing the best highlights with guides. She booked all of our flights which really helped make the trip stress free.

Shannon was helpful every step of the way in planning our family trip to Japan. She had great suggestions for tours, transportation and must-sees. She was always accessible, reliable and friendly whenever we had any questions. Highly recommend!

We called Shannon to help us with a smaller ship Alaskan cruise. We are not cruise people but wanted to see Alaska this way. She made all of our dreams come true! We were on a small ship that sails parts of Alaska that others don't. We had the perfect stateroom and the staff on board were incredible. Can't wait to book our next trip with her.

We love working with Shannon as she puts together the perfect trips for us. This time to Italy was unbelievable. The hotels were perfect, the tours and guides were next level. We learned so much, did a lot and also just relaxed on the Italian coast. We can't wait to plan the next adventur.

There aren’t words that can fully express how amazing this trip was! Everything Shannon planned out for us was PERFECT! The most incredible rooms, the best guided tours, and reservations at the most wonderful places to eat! Between the sunset dinner overlooking the Parthenon, the great drivers she had set up to take us everywhere we needed to go (making the winery tours and tastings even more fun), and the most awe inspiring sights I’ve ever seen, this was by far a trip I’ll never forget. I only wish we could’ve stayed forever!

My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Shannon Hanes and the entire AFEA Travel team in Greece. From the very first consultation, Shannon made us feel completely taken care of and genuinely excited about planning our honeymoon. She listened closely to what we envisioned—romance, adventure, breathtaking views, and lots of relaxation—and turned it into the most unforgettable trip to Greece we could have imagined. We spent time in Athens, Santorini and Milos, and every single detail was flawless. Shannon curated the perfect balance of luxury, local charm, and unique experiences—from our cliffside suite in Santorini with jaw-dropping caldera views to the secluded beaches and boutique hotel she found for us in Milos. She arranged seamless transfers, dinner recommendations at the most romantic spots, and even a private all day boat tour that included a full day of swimming, drinks and lunch. Shannon and the team were always available to answer questio

Shannon helped us plan the perfect spring break this year. We wanted something easy and relaxing to escape the cold but also with activities for the kids so we could relax as well. She found the perfect Dreams resort for us. We enjoyed the resort itself as well as the activities available onsite and off. We tried snorkeling with the kids and even enjoyed the spa. Shannon made everything flawless from start to finish. We can't wait to work on out next getaway with her.

Shannon created a wonderful experience for us in New Zealand and Australia as part of group trip. We were able to experience the Great Barrier Reef from the Whit Sundays which was a bucket list item. She selects the perfect boutique properties that fit us perfectly. Everything was flawless from arrival to departure.

Shannon is one of the best travel agents I have ever worked with. She responds to emails really quickly and it’s full of important information and details so you can very easily figure out if it suits your needs you’re looking for. She’s truly an expert in everything she does and she definitely will give guidance and tips on any questions or worries you may have. She will always be on the lookout for extra features or deals that could be added onto your experience (whether it’s to help you save $ or to add onto a free additional feature), she’s on it! I can’t explain how great she is given that I never had a great experience in the Caribbean and had super high anxiety giving it another go. She reassured me that she’s never heard from any clients or received any complaints regarding my destination we were travelling to. If you want the best trip of your life, she’s the one to go to for all the expertises!

Shannon was so patient and helpful in assisting with our booking to our son's destination wedding. She always answered our calls, patiently walked us through the details and assisted with all bookings. She was very kind to us and helped us feel comfortable traveling internationally.

Shannon helped us plan an amazing anniversary trip! When I first contacted her, I had an idea of resorts I wanted to try but she recommended Impressions Moxche by Secrets and it was amazing! I would not have found this resort without her guidance. We loved it so much that we are already looking at when we can go back! I will gladly use Shannon again to help plan our future vacations. She was easy to work with and thorough in her planning and communication. Thank you, Shannon!

Shannon listened to what we wanted to accomplish on our vacation and created an adventurous and also relaxing trip. She is extremely responsive and attentive. Our trip was magical and not one thing went wrong! All flights on time, all transfers punctual and each person we met gracious, professional and interesting. The properties were stunning! She knocked it out of the park and we are so grateful! Shannon is highly recommended!!!

Shannon created the perfect coastal and golfing getaway of us. The courses were fantastic! They were in quaint villages like we requested. She organized all details including s mid point stop in Seville so we could experience that beautiful town. Top notch trip!

We reached out to Shannon for help with our group of 8 going to Italy. She created the perfect trip and it was flawless. For once I got to relax and enjoy the trip too. Our family created very special memories traveling to 5 destinations in Italy and it was flawlessly smooth. We can't wait to book our next trip with Shannon

Shannon is the best. She has consistently booked amazing tips for us, works in any of our personal goals for the trip, and is very responsive to communication. Shannon is professional and a pleasure to work with. Her assistance was indispensable during a tricky situation we had while in Europe. Thank you Shannon!

Shannon created the perfect group trip for us! Our trip spanned spanned 5 countries in Europe, South Africa and Dubai. There were a lot of logistics and she handled it all with ease. She selected the best hotels I have ever stayed in with excellent service. Everything was top notch. We're already planning our next group trip with her

The wedding and everything while we were there was amazing, and we’re so appreciative of all of your help with us, the resort and our guests.

Everyone had a wonderful time!!

The trip was amazing and working with Shannon was a delight. She is a true super star

We reached out to Shannon last minute for a 10th anniversary trip. We wanted something special and she delivered. She crafted a more remote getaway coupled with a bit of time in Grace Bay. She assisted with a special anniversary dinner and overall created an unforgettable anniversary trip.

We were planning a group trip to the Caribbean for 18 adults, and quickly learned that this is in fact Shannon's area of expertise! She not only helped us narrow down which islands to even look at (we had couples flying in from various parts of the Northeast/East Coast), but then gave us a few resorts on said islands that were geared towards our preferences and budgets. We eventually settled on Sandals Barbados for May 2024. We are a group of old college-friends who travel every year together (this marked our 10th year of vacationing together) and we wanted to go all out for this trip. We were not disappointed! Shannon helped us book an awesome snorkeling excursion, spa services and got us reservations for the whole group at restaurants on the resort for every night (normally this can't be done until arrival). This resort was exactly what we were looking for for our 10-year trip and we have Shannon to thank for that!

We are very happy with our experience using a travel agent and would recommend Shannon and 58Stars to others. It was so nice to have all the plans easily available on the app. After watching other tourists drag suitcases over the cobble stones, we were very thankful for the car services to and from the airport, train station and hotels! Our cooking classes and restaurant recommendations were fantastic!

Shannon was amazing! She learned how we like to spend our vacation time, what was important to us and recommended a dream destination for us. Our whole trip went off without a hitch because Shannon had every detail covered. We will be booking all our trips through her in the future!

Shannon was wonderful to work with. She provided great recommendations and guidance and quickly adjusted options based on feedback. She was timely and responsive and super accommodating! We loved the resort she selected for our group of 9 adults and 2 small children — it was perfect!

Shannon was extremely professional and hands on helping to plan our trip to Vietnam. She was on top of every detail and set us up with wonderful hotels and guides.

Shannon has planned 3 trips for us in the past year. We love to travel both as a couple and with extended family. Her planning an execution is flawless. She listens to you and gets to know you. She knows us so well now, she can easily plan our next trip and it's always a perfect fit. This last trip was outstanding as we had the best guide in Iceland. We were able to see the Northern Lights and the glow of the lava at the same time. We've already planned the next family trip to Italy with her!

We've been using Shannon for all of our travel planning since our first trip in 2022. We're on trip 5 now! She really works to get to know you so that planning becomes easy. She just gets us.. She is very detailed, communicates often, answers all of your questions and supports you the whole way.

Shannon was so helpful in our trip planning. It ended up being a bit last minute however she absolutely crushed it! Perfect locations and very happy anniversary trip.

Working with Shannon on our large wedding was amazing. She handled all of the changes and our over 150 guests with ease and grace. Our wedding day was one for the books!

We worked with Shannon on our honeymoon to Italy. We had some specific requests in the Piedmont region and she made the whole thing so easy! We had a fabulous trip and it was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend her.

Our trip was fabulous! We did so much and had an amazing time . Thank you for your help in planning our anniversary trip!! It was the trip of a lifetime.

Shannon setup an amazing trip for us. The resort was absolutely amazing and was beyond our expectations. Everything was arranged for us making this trip hassle free. Shannon has all the ins and out traveling to the Tahitian islands that proved very valuable.
We are looking forward to planning our next trip with her.

Shannon was incredibly helpful in planning our trip to Italy. She suggested the perfect activities to match our needs and we had amazing tour guides. We were able to fit in everything we wanted to see and within our budget. It was the perfect trip. We will definitely work with her again.

Shannon was great to work with always providing answers to all my questions in a timely manner. The itineraries created were exactly what I had in mind. Also, the electronic version of the itinerary and the app were amazing to have. All confirmation numbers and times for tours, flights etc downloaded and ready whenever I needed them.

Shannon was great! she was very quick in getting back to us with all the questions we had while planning and she really took to heart our interests and how we wanted our honeymoon to go when putting together our itinerary

Shannon was excellent. We were completely unfamiliar with Japan and she asked great suggestions and provided great counsel on what we could expect at the time of year we were visiting, what costs could look like and how to balance our desire not to be over scheduled. We felt very confident and prepared before departure and while we were there everything was absolutely seamless. The local travel agents commented that our recommendations and excursions were very smart (apparently many tourists don’t take the trip to Kamakura that was recommended for us but locals highly recommend it - as do we now!). We would absolutely work with Shannon again.

Traveling to Bora Bora is pretty complicated and we were very glad to have Shannon help us get everything booked. Would definitely recommend her.

Shannon Hanes planned our Honey Moon Trip to Greece and it was amazing. All of the hotels she picked were immaculate and perfect, ever transfer arrived on time, there were no issues with any of our events or accommodations. I've never been on a trip that went so smoothly. Shannon was always prompt to answer the few questions we had while on the trip, even though she was out of office at the time (which we greatly appreciate). 20/10 trip and 30/10 service.

Shannon helped us with a family reunion trip of 12 going to Maui over spring break. With a diverse age group, it was important that we not only have enough space for everyone but had places to gather and hang out. Shannon suggested the perfect location that was a hotel/condo mix. We had the best of both worlds with full kichen and laundry, a gather space for the family as well as restaurants onsite and nearby. She gave us tops such as where to stop for groceries and sites to see. It was just the perfect trip for us and the whole family had one of the best vacations we could have hoped for. We would not hesitate to book with Shannon again. She made the best suggestions, picked the perfect spot for us and answered all of our questions along the way.