Karen Shaw
An Interview With Karen Shaw
How many years have you been selling travel?
While I'm new to the travel industry, I bring more than 25 years of customer service experience, a love of planning, and a genuine passion for helping people. Turning my love of travel into a career feels like the perfect next step. I've spent years researching vacations (yes, for fun!), so helping others plan theirs feels like the perfect fit.
What are your hobbies?
I collect destinations, playlists, and stories. Whether I'm getting lost in a great book, discovering a new TV series, planning my next getaway, or daydreaming about palm trees and ocean breezes, I'm happiest when something takes me somewhere new.
What type of resort activities do you favor? ie water sports, lounging by the pool, etc?
The ocean is where I hit the reset button. I'm happiest immersed in warm ocean water beneath the palm trees, with a great playlist and nowhere else I need to be. Once I'm recharged, I love exploring, trying the local food, finding a souvenir or two, and discovering the little things that make every destination unique.
What are your favorite destinations?
Choosing a favorite destination is like picking a favorite child! 😄 But if I have to, Dubrovnik, Croatia stole my heart. There's just something magical about its history, stunning coastline, and charming Old Town. In the Caribbean, I love the relaxed pace of St. Maarten and Curaçao—beautiful beaches, ocean breezes, and the kind of peace that makes you forget what day it is. Anywhere near the ocean feels like home.
What languages do you speak?
English...plus a smidge of Cruise Ship and a smattering of airport codes