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Shelli Panjwani, Travel Agent in Burnaby, BC

Shelli Panjwani

Burnaby, BC Travel Agent
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Shelli Panjwani

Burnaby, BC · 7 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Jubilee Tours & Travel LTD/DBA Travel Best Bets, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(46)
100% Recommended
We had a fantastic experience with Shelli with booking and planning our river cruise. I have never worked with a travel agent before, but I’m very... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Mexico, Japan, Galapagos Islands, Iceland

Interests:

Cruises, River Cruises, Expedition Cruises, Escorted Tours, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, National Geographic Expeditions

About Me

Santa Fe Island, Galapagos
Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

I’m a travel advisor passionate about helping explorers discover the world by water. Specializing in ocean cruises, river cruises, and expedition cruising, I design seamless journeys that combine comfort, adventure, and cultural immersion. From the winding rivers of Europe to the icy frontiers of Antarctica, I match travellers with the right cruise line, ship, and itinerary to bring their dream voyage to life.

With expert knowledge of luxury small ships, immersive river sailings, and once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruises, I curate experiences that go beyond the ordinary—whether that means guided cultural tours ashore, wildlife encounters in remote regions, or simply relaxing with world-class service on deck.

My goal is to make your travel planning effortless and inspiring, so you can focus on the adventure ahead. Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic European river cruise, a sun-soaked ocean voyage, or an expedition to the ends of the earth, I’ll help you navigate every detail.

Cruise more. Explore more. Experience more.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
46 reviews
100% Recommended
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Great experience with Shelli!
Reviewed By Tel19 - Vancouver,BC | Traveled to Rhine River | On the River | At Sea
We had a fantastic experience with Shelli with booking and planning our river cruise. I have never worked with a travel agent before, but I’m very glad I reached out to Shelli to help me navigate river cruising as this was our first time. She was able to provide first hand experience and recommendations, and was even able to get us some credits which covered our gratuities! She always checked in and made sure to send us documents and information when it came up. Would definitely recommend to someone on the fence about working with a travel agent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By Zay - Surrey BC | Traveled to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | South America
We booked a a flight to Rio and a city tour with Shelli and all of the details were clear and triple checked by her. She even provided reminders the night before so we had the details fresh and ready to go. We will definitely use Shelli again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip I’ve been dreaming about my whole life would never have happened without Shelli!
Reviewed By Ashifa V - Vancouver, BC | Traveled to Rwanda | Africa
Seeing the gorillas in Rwanda was something I’ve dreamed of doing since I can remember. I never thought I could pull it together. With Shelli’s connections, her meticulous organizational skills, knowledge and expertise of all things (“wear long socks to keep the red ants away and thick soles shoes to prevent the sticks from penetrating into your feet”) she has created an itinerary for my family that is beyond anything I could have imagined. My son is immunocompromised and could not get the mandated yellow fever vaccine (an unexpected challenge and setback). Not only did Shelli help maintain calm during this VERY stressful time, she immediately went into action and used her network of contacts to connect with the biomedical agency in Rwanda and not only did we get a medical exemption, she arranged for a VIP reception at the airport to ensure smooth entry into the country for me and my children. I could go on and on but suffice to say, I would not be going on this dream vacation AND I would be out thousands of dollar if not for Shelli springing into action the way she did. Last year she did something similar when our flight to Iceland suddenly got cancelled the night before our trip and we nearly missed our 12 day Icelandic cruise. She didn’t sleep that entire night as she was frantically working to secure a new route for us which miraculously she did and salvaged our vacation at the last hour. Sure I could have saved a few bucks doing this by myself but would it have been worth it? No way! She makes the process easy, efficient, enjoyable and listens.. I mean really listens to what is important to me and then she stops at nothing to deliver that and more. Don’t think about it, just call her. I promise you will thank me and wonder how you ever planned a trip before without her. Safe travels to you, wherever your dream takes you…
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An excellent trip planning experience!
Reviewed By Ronthetraveller - Lisbon, Nazare, Coimbra, Porto, Douro Valley | Traveled to Portugal | Europe
Shelli is amiable, highly knowledgeable, and she works hard to give you exactly what you are looking for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wow! What a fantastic trip.
Reviewed By SalD - Delta, BC | Traveled to Turkey | Europe
Shelli arranged everything from airport pickup/drop off, flights, hotels, and tours. Everything was thought of and the vacation for our family was trouble free and relaxing. We will book our next vacation with her again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

 ACTA’s mission is to foster the success and prosperity of our travel agency members. Our most supportive partners, ACTA Corporate Partners, invest their time and resources in order to support ACTA’s vision of a healthy and vibrant retail travel industry where the Travel Agent is recognized as an expert resource. Proud Partners understand that Travel Agents are essential to their success.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Azamara World Academy Graduate
Lindblad Expedition 360 Travel Advisor
Princess Cruises Expert - Commodore
National Geographic Journeys Specialist
Mariott International Hotel Sales Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
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