Shelley Orr, Travel Agent in Red Wing, MN

Shelley Orr

Red Wing, MN Travel Agent
Super Agent

Shelley Orr

Red Wing, MN · 7 Years of Experience

AMAZING ADVENTURES, an independent agent with Mode Travel Agency, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Costa Rica, Austria, Germany, Italy, Europe

Interests:

Castles & Cathedrals, European Culture, Family Vacations, Christmas Markets, Global Travel

Suppliers:

Auto Europe, Delta Vacations, G Adventures, Europe Express, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Europe, families, and dream vacations

Travel has been a part of my life since the trip I took in high school to Germany that changed the course of who I am. As a high school German teacher I led 27 trips with over 1,000 students and parents to Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. I have traveled extensively to destinations from the northern villages of Norway to the islands of New Zealand. What makes me stand out from other agents is that I bring 37 years of experience in travel, language studies, and education together. My love for travel goes beyond my own trips-I want everyone to have their dream trip. If you are interested in a food tour through Italy or a beach getaway with girls, I can make that happen. I put my heart and soul into every trip I plan and make sure that you have the time of your life and a suitcase full of memories. I am organized, detail oriented, and passionate about providing the best service to every person I work with.
Additional Languages
German,
Swedish

My Travel Specialties

Europe, Group Travel, and Family Vacations

Europe, Group Travel, and Family Vacations
Travel has been a part of my life since the trip I took in high school to Germany that changed the course of who I am. I was fascinated with Germany and realized on that trip that the world was big and needed to be explored. I studied German in college and became a German teacher myself. During m...Read More ▶

Europe expert

Europe expert
Europe has been in my heart since my first trip there in high school with my German teacher. I fell in love with the language, culture, and travel in general. After that trip I went on to study and teacher German and picked up French, Swedish, and Italian just for the love of language. I have pla...Read More ▶

Germany expert

Germany expert
I am fluent in German and taught it for 37 years. Since starting my language and travel adventures in high school, I have been to Germany 28 times! I know the historical and cultural places to visit as well as the fun, off the beaten path places. Do you love castles, mountains, history, and Schni...Read More ▶

Costa Rica expert

Costa Rica expert
I have had the opportunity to travel a couple of times to Costa Rica and have booked trips there for clients, too. It was an incredible place to visit-so much wildlife and wonderful food. One of the highlights was going to Manuel Antonio National Park and seeing the sloths and monkeys close up. I...Read More ▶

Italy Expert

Italy Expert
My first trip to Venice was many years ago and I remember looking back at my pictures and thinking "Did I actually take this picture? Was I really there?". I fell in love with the language, the buildings, the food, and the way the Italians embrace life. Since then I have returned a half dozen tim...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
164 reviews
100% Recommended
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Had a great time.
Reviewed By jeff - Red Wing | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Had a great time
Shelley Orr responded
"Thanks!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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10 day Switzerland Snowboard Trip
Reviewed By pugfamily - Red Wing, MN | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
Shelley was the BEST! She planned a 10-day snowboarding trip for me and my son to Switzerland. We just got back at the end of January. Everyplace we stayed was perfect. We broke the trip up into different cities and each one was just what we were hoping for! She was so easy to work with and was able to give up the trip of a lifetime. We met with her and she took care of the rest, and even gave us a thank you bag! She also checked in with us to see how the trip went and was ALWAYS available when I had any questions. We will definitely be using her again!!
Shelley Orr responded
"Thank you so much! It was so much fun to plan that trip for you-I love Switzerland and it was so cool to share my knowledge with you."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMAZING Family Vacation!
Reviewed By Theresa W - Watertown MN | Traveled to Munich ~ Germany ~ Europe
Shelly was AMAZING to work with!! She was very excited to help us plan our trip to Germany! She helped save us money on both hotel and flights using our frequent flyer miles as well as having our hotel close, but not too close, to city center and within walking distance. She gave us so many ideas of things to see while in the area and recommending the best ways to get around in Munich. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone traveling to Germany, she knows the area very well!! She was always available to me, even while she was traveling cross county in the US as well as traveling in Germany herself! Shelly likes to travel and it shows!!
Shelley Orr responded
"Vielen Dank! I love being able to share my knowledge of Germany and Europe with others. Your trip looked fabulous!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful experience, truly a trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Sue - Cannon Falls MN | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Shelley was great at finding our cruise and hotel in Athens
Shelley Orr responded
"Thank you! I love that hotel and I'm so glad that the cruise was so memorable. I really enjoyed the cruise, too!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mom and boys trip
Reviewed By lizrunquist - Red Wing, MN | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
I am so appreciative of Shelley! She worked with me to plan and then change my Disney vacation. Super helpful and patient!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Sandals Specialist
Costa Rica specialist
Diamond agent for Mode Travel-top sales
Hawaii Destination Specialist
Norwegian Cruiseline PhD level
Virgin Voyages Gold Level
2021 Ascension Award for Travel Quest
2019 Top Business nominee Red Wing
Disney College of Knowledge

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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Southern Italy
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    My Travel Stories

    Matching my outfit to the door!

    Morocco in November

    I had the opportunity to spend time in Morocco in November of 2025. We toured Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech. The people were friendly, the food was tasty, and the places we toured were so interesting. Did you know that it has four imperial cities? They all held the title of capital in different points in history. They speak Arabic, English, and...
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    The markets at Ravenna Gorge in the Black Forest

    Christmas Markets

    If you haven't seen the Christmas markets in Germany, you need to go as you will be absolutely blown away by the beauty. I custom designed a tour with a German tour director and we just returned a month ago. We went to several markets and saw the Swiss Alps, the beauty of the Black Forest, and the stunning Alsace region of France. You can smell ...
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    The iconic Statue of Liberty

    New York City

    New York City is a destination that everyone should see at some point. You can experience everything from the craziness of Times Square to the breathtaking site of Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty. There are so many food options (we loved a quick breakfast at a bagel food truck and soup dumplings at an authentic little restaurant in Chelsea). It i...
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    The Library of Celsus at Ephesus

    Istanbul, Troy, and Turkey

    I spent some time in Turkey before embarking on a cruise to Greece. I was so impressed with the food, the coffee, and all the colors. We were there during Ramadan and I will never forget that haunting sound of the call to prayer that echoed at dawn and woke us from our sleep. The mosques, the cats roaming, and the smell of roasted corn all made ...
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    The fjords of northern Norway

    Exploring Norway

    My daughter and I spent two weeks traveling Norway with an exchange student we had gotten to know. We flew into Oslo and spent a few days there eating Freia chocolate and realizing that it is not cheap to live here. Our first meal was McDonalds (not my favorite, but convenient) and we spent $23 on two small snack wraps, small fry and a drink. We...
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    Client Testimonials

    Trip success
    You are such a thorough and experienced travel agent. We appreciate all of your insight to make our trips amazing.
    Sheila B Red Wing MN
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