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Shannon Sarmiento

Shannon Sarmiento

Plainfield, IL Travel Agent

Take Me Away Travels, LLC

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8 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Family Travel Advisor

Exploring the world and creating memories

It all started with a simple yearning – a desire for a carefree vacation experience.

On vacation, I long to escape the everyday responsibilities of cooking, cleaning, planning, and playing the role of a family chauffeur. My true aspiration is to sit down and relish a meal with my husband, create cherished memories with my children, and deeply connect with those closest to me. Those precious moments when my daughter confides in me, my son excitedly shares his favorite Pokémon card, and my husband gazes into my eyes with gratitude for our time together are the essence of what I seek. I'm well aware that I'm not alone in yearning for such a respite; we all crave that chance to pause and declare, "Here I am."

The inspiration for my tag line emerged from the recurrent sentiments I heard from countless individuals. Planning a vacation had transformed into another overwhelming task amidst our already busy lives. My wish for every client is to:

Relax * Recharge * Reconnect

My mission is to meticulously craft travel experiences where my clients' only obligation is to arrive. I handle every intricacy, working in partnership to discern the perfect travel timing, an ideal destination, a resort that aligns with your desires, and activities tailored to your preferences. Just as each of us is unique, so are our travel dreams and desires.

With five years of dedicated experience in the travel industry, I've honed my expertise in crafting extraordinary and unforgettable vacations. My passion lies in serving families, whether it's a multi-generational trip with grandparents, a romantic couple's escape, or quality time with your children. I've cultivated a network of trusted suppliers and colleagues who assist me in creating the best possible vacation experiences for each client. Through numerous training sessions, visits to diverse resorts, and firsthand experiences in various destinations, I've gained valuable knowledge. If there's a destination or request I'm not familiar with, I rely on my circle of trusted agents and suppliers to ensure you still have the best vacation experience.

My specialties encompass All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, exhilarating cruises to your preferred destinations, and immersive theme park adventures at Disney and Universal.

I eagerly anticipate our conversation and the opportunity to transform your vacation dreams into reality!

Areas of Expertise

Reviews

4 Reviews
Expert advice / worry free travel
We have used Shannon to book both Disney family and a25th wedding Anniversary trip. Her expertise is exquisite. She perfectly dialed in to our tastes very quickly which eliminated countless hours searching websites for resorts for perfect travel. Shannon’s ability to narrow down our choices and provide the feedback we needed to make decisions was a huge time saver. We have just booked a third family vacation with her and we recommend her services highly!
Matthew Hanfors - Saint Louis, MO - Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
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For Disney trips, you NEED Shannon's help!
Shannon did a great job of our Disney family vacation. We don't go often, so Shannon's expertise was essential to helping us prepare for our trip. We had a great time thanks to her tips and guidance. Highly recommended! Friendly, courteous, fast responses, exceptional service!
Terry - Downers Grove, IL - Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
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Best trip ever had!
Great job. Was a wonderful trip
Holly - Macon, Mo - Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
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Certifications & Awards

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Additional Certifications

  • AM Resorts Master Agent
  • Disney College Of Knowledge Graduate
  • Mariott's Hotel Of Excellence Training
  • Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
  • Royal Caribbean Bachelor's Of Adventure

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