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The Travel Purveyor
Shannon O'Brien
Shannon is a Luxury Travel Advisor focused on providing full-service travel planning, including but not limited to, airline, hotel, cruise and tour reservations. She works with clients to discover their travel styles and provides a seamless luxury travel experience from start to finish.
Bucket List – Antarctica
Venture to a place few have seen. Explore a world of amazing beauty teeming with wildlife that you’ll encounter on your adventure to the end of the earth
Danube River Cruise Presentation
Join Laurie Smith from AmaWaterways and Shannon O’Brien The Travel Purveyor to learn more about this amazing cruise next October
The Vineyards of the Moselle
Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim
The Romantic Danube – 7 Night Cruise
In late 2019 I started planning a hosted river cruise down on the Danube. Like so many other people’s plans this was soon cancelled because of COVID, but with travel opening up again – it’s back on. Mark your calendars for October 16, 2022 and join me on this amazing adventure.
US Virgin Islands – An Exotic Destination Close to Home
I recently traveled to the US Virgin Islands, a territory of the United States located in the Caribbean Sea. With turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches, luscious rain forests, and the convenience of domestic travel, the USVI has something to offer even the most discerning traveler.
The State of Travel – The Post-Pandemic Edition
In March, I wrote about the State of Travel as things were just beginning to open up. While things continue to head in the right direction, changes are happening daily that will impact the way we travel.
Costa Rica – A Perfect Destination Anytime
I toured 18 properties in 10 days and saw a beautiful ecosystem teaming with life. I enjoyed some wonderful spas and an outdoor massage. And I got to repel through a waterfall. Whatever kind of vacation you want, Costa Rica is ready for you now.
Hana’s Red Sand Beach
Climbing up from Hana’s “secret” beach. With a broken shoe!!
The State of Travel – Spring 2021
Anyone who loves travel can tell you the last year has been…challenging. Rebookings, cancellations, trips postponed – it seemed like the frustration and disappointment would never end. But as the world begins to recover from the pandemic, travel will be in your future.
Travel After Covid – Cruise Updates
Lastest updates from the major cruise lines about sailings, safety measures, and refunds
Covid Travel Resources
Whether I’m checking to see what the current requirements, restrictions and rules are for myself or a client looking to book a trip, I always find myself going back to this link to get the most up to date information.
In Search of the Northern Lights
Join us January 12 -24, 2022 on this truly illuminating cruise and experience a land where dawn and twilight merge on the edges of the long Arctic night
Why You Need a Travel Advisor
Think of me as your travel therapist. Now, more than ever, is the best time to rely on an experienced and trusted professional to help you navigate the uncertainties that come with today’s constantly changing world.
Travel after COVID-19 Part 1:The Airlines
This is a first in a series of articles looking at how the travel industry will change as a result of a global pandemic. Today I’ll discuss how Air Travel will look different going forward. Be sure to check back for my updates on the impact we’ll see on Hotels & Resorts, and the Cruise Industry
Travel After Covid – Airlines Update
Here’s the latest policies and plans for some US carriers regarding masks, cabin service and social distancing.
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