I listen before I recommend.
Your pace, priorities, budget and reason for traveling guide the options we consider.
About Elizabeth
A traveler, researcher and calm voice in your corner.
Travel should feel personal long before departure.
My name is Elizabeth Shirey. I am a Travel Advisor with Travelmation, based in Aiken, South Carolina and serving travelers throughout the United States. I am also part of the Travel Leaders Network.
I became a travel advisor because the best journeys are rarely created by choosing the first acceptable result on a booking screen. They begin with curiosity, careful questions and an understanding of what the travelers actually want to remember.
I bring that approach to every client conversation. I ask why the trip matters, what worries you and which details would make you come home saying, “That was exactly right for us.”
I continually deepen my destination and supplier knowledge, including completing Audley Academy and becoming an Audley Ambassador, so I can bring stronger context to custom, culture-rich journeys.
Cruises
Groups
Honeymoons
Destination weddings
Romantic travel
Disney & Universal
History & gardens
Professional profiles: Travelmation · Travel Leaders · LinkedIn
Why travel matters to me
I have always been drawn to places with a story.
As a child, I dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist. Finally traveling through Egypt and seeing Abu Simbel was more than checking a destination off a list—it was the fulfillment of a fascination I had carried for years.
That sense of connection is what I love about travel. Sometimes it comes from standing in an ancient place, wandering through a European city or visiting a garden you have read about for years. Sometimes it is the simple exhale that happens beside beautiful, clear water.
My own travels through Europe, Egypt, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, resorts, cruises and theme parks give me firsthand context. Just as important, they keep me curious. I never want to recommend a trip as a collection of products; I want to understand why the experience matters to you.
How I plan
Elevated does not have to mean choosing the most expensive option.
Good value comes from knowing which details will change the experience—and which extras will not.
I do not believe every good trip must be cheap, and I do not believe luxury automatically means the highest room category. I help clients compare the complete experience, understand the tradeoffs and spend thoughtfully.
I explain what matters.
You will understand meaningful differences in timing, location, rooms, cabins, inclusions and terms.
I stay connected.
You have a real person supporting the details before, during and after the trip.
Let’s write your next chapter
Tell me what you want this trip to mean.
You do not need every detail decided. A few thoughtful answers are enough to begin.
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No booking commitment · Personal response
Practical tools, personal guidance
Creator of Travel Rich. Spend Smart.
I created these digital planning guides to help travelers compare the whole trip, understand the costs and choose where their money will make the most difference.
Explore the Cruise Edition, All-Inclusive Edition or Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Edition. Each can be purchased independently. When you want recommendations tailored to your dates and priorities, I can help with the travel planning.
Plan My Trip With ElizabethContinuing professional development
Curiosity supported by ongoing training.
My professional development includes Audley Academy and Audley Ambassador status, Princess Commodore certification, and Royal Caribbean University’s Master of Adventure. Training supports the questions I ask and the options I research; recommendations still begin with your trip, priorities and current supplier information.
View my Travel Leaders profile and published client reviews.