Mershawn Foley, VTA, Travel Agent in Calhoun, GA

Mershawn Foley, VTA

Calhoun, GA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Mershawn Foley, VTA

Calhoun, GA · 21 Years of Experience

Mershawn & Co., an independent agent with Cruise.com, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(40)
100% Recommended
She has been awesome both times that we have booked our trips through Mershawn. She is professional, caring, concerned & just down right nice. Although I... Read More >
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My Travel Specialties
Reviews
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Travel Stories & Media
Itineraries
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Europe, Worldwide, Mexico

Interests:

All Inclusive, Arts & Culture, Bespoke Travel, Luxury Cruises, Solo Travel

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent, Four Seasons, Silversea, Small Luxury Hotels, Crystal

About Me

Travel Designed Around Who You Are

Most people come to me knowing they want to travel. Where, how, and what it should actually feel like. That part we figure out together. I built a career in nursing, studied philosophy, literature, religion, psychology, and theatre, and have spent twenty years planning exceptional travel for people who want to do it right. I focus on luxury and expedition cruising, worldwide land journeys, Mexico's remarkable resorts, and European travel in all its forms. Culinary travel runs through nearly everything I do, because the table is where a destination reveals itself most honestly. I recommend from experience, not from a brochure. If you want to talk about where you want to go next, I am ready.

My Travel Specialties

About Travel with Mershawn - The Agency

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About Travel with Mershawn - The Agency
Travel with Mershawn has been planning exceptional travel since 2007. Not exceptional in the brochure sense. Exceptional in the sense that clients come back, refer their friends, and still talk about trips we planned five years ago.The agency is built around a single operating principle...Read More ▶

The Advisor Who Has Actually Been There

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The Advisor Who Has Actually Been There
Most people come to me knowing they want to travel. Where exactly, how it should feel, and what they are actually willing to spend their time on. That part we work out together. My path here was not conventional. I built a real career in nursing first, and studied philosophy, world literat...Read More ▶

European Experience Curator

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European Experience Curator
I have spent years in Europe. Not touring through it, living in it. That changes how you see the continent and, more practically, how you plan a trip there.The Europe I know is not a highlights reel. It is a Sicilian fishing village at breakfast before the tourists arrive. The Hypogeum ...Read More ▶

I Have Sailed It. Now Let's Find Yours.

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I Have Sailed It. Now Let's Find Yours.
I have been aboard Seabourn during Covid, 120 guests on a ship built for hundreds, with a police escort across St. Lucia that remains one of the more remarkable afternoons of my life. I have sailed Windstar through the Mediterranean in winter with a James Beard Foundation chef in the galley. I...Read More ▶

Your Trip. No One Else's.

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Your Trip. No One Else's.
A tailored itinerary is not a package with your name on it. It is a trip built from scratch around who you are, where you want to go, and how you actually want to spend your days when you get there. No group departure dates. No compromises with strangers. No itinerary designed for the average tra...Read More ▶

Mexico Resorts, Without the Guesswork

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Mexico Resorts, Without the Guesswork
Mexico is one of those destinations that rewards knowing exactly where to look. I have been there enough times, across enough properties, to know the difference between a resort that photographs beautifully and one that actually delivers. That distinction is worth more than any star rating....Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
40 reviews
100% Recommended
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MOST CARING TRAVEL AGENT
Reviewed By Grandmo - Medicine Hat, Alberta | Traveled to Caribbean
She has been awesome both times that we have booked our trips through Mershawn. She is professional, caring, concerned & just down right nice. Although I have never met her in person, I feel like I know her. She has emailed me, text me, phoned me to help with concerns that have come up due to health. Looked after booking wheelchairs at sea, in the airports, getting me on board credit & just generally wants to help me however she can. As I said at the beginning of this review, she is awesome!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Silversea
Reviewed By cruises - USA | Traveled to Caribbean
Very helpful, fast replies, and great personal service.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Cruising
Reviewed By Earthsea - South Orange | Traveled to Caribbean
Very pleasant & responsive
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Vary wonderful trip
Reviewed By Bill - Iowa | Traveled to Europe
Mershawn has provided beyond what is expected and much more
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stop wasting time! Use this Travel Professional!
Reviewed By DC - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Europe
Such fun to work with! Takes all the hassle out of planning and makes me laugh while she's doing it! Wonderful service. I tell all my travelling friends about her!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
European Destination Specialist
Central European Destination Specialist
Luxury Travel Specialist
Elite Cruise Counselor

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.

My Most Booked Destinations

  • Europe: 46 bookings
  • South Pacific: 15 bookings
  • Middle East: 9 bookings
  • East and Southeast Asia: 3 bookings
  • Central Asia: 2 bookings

Destinations I've Visited

  • Europe: 46 trips
  • South Pacific: 2 trips
  • Mexico: 1 trip
  • Africa: 1 trip
  • Australia & New Zealand: 1 trip

My Photo Albums and Videos

Paris and the Rhine
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    My Travel Stories

    Beijing Welcomes You: 3 Days That Surprised Me

    A man painted "USA · Canada / Beijing welcomes you" in water on the pavement at the Drum Tower, then posed with our group before it dried. Beijing was nothing like the grey picture I had in my head. The Great Wall at Badaling was massive, crowded and worth it (go with a guide, skip the national holidays, and April's peach blossoms are the...
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    Which Greek Island Is Yours?

    Which Greek Island Is Yours? I just got back from 10 days in Greece. Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Crete, 18 hotels, a lot of ferries and more stairs than any human should climb in one week. My biggest piece of advice: do NOT try to do five islands. Pick two (three if you have two weeks), add a couple of nights in Athens, and...
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    From the Road: Fairmont Monte Carlo

    Fairmont Monte Carlo: One Night, Zero Complaints The Fairmont Monte Carlo rewards you for knowing how to book it. I used our preferred rate, which includes an upgrade when available, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two and a €100 food and beverage credit. EVERY one of those came through. The upgrade put me in ...
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    Start Planning Next Year NOW!

    Start Planning 2027 NOW (Yes, Before December) Here is the simple truth: the people who have the best trips next year are already planning them this year. I am not exaggerating. The hotels you want, the cruises with the best itineraries, the villas in Tuscany and the great safari lodges in East Africa all fill up early. By the ti...
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    The Silver Ray ported in Barcelona

    From the Road: Silver Ray, Monaco to Barcelona

    Silver Ray, Monte Carlo to Barcelona: Working Week, Zero Complaints I just got back from Silversea's Silver Ray between Monte Carlo and Barcelona, and I will be honest with you: I worked the ENTIRE week. My butler, Deep, was amazing about it. We set the ground rules on day one, and from then on he made sure I never went without. Caviar ...
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    Client Testimonials

    Attentive and professional!
    Mershawn is fantastic, she has a wealth of travel knowledge which is invaluable. She always responds quickly and pays great attention to the details. Highly recommend!
    Jerry S, Denver CO
    Best Stress Free stay, because of Mershawn
    Absolutely amazing to work with. Quick to respond. Gave us exactly what we asked for in a stay. Even called and noted to hotel that we were arriving in the wee hours. It was a wonderful experience and so stress free after traveling so far!
    Stacey D, Atlanta, GA
    Always a great experience
    Perfect, again.
    Alan K, NYC, NY
    Always an amazing trip!
    Always a pleasure to work with. Goes above and beyond to ensure we are taken care of.
    Kim G., Little Rock, AR
    Hawaiian Splendor
    We've worked with Mershawn on 3 trips, and she has been great at putting it all together for us! She finds awesome hotels and tours and makes great recommendations for excursions, transportation, logistics and all the final details. And whenever we've had a problem, she's been quick to address it. I can't imagine planning a trip without her.
    Nancy J, Traverse City, MI
    Better than I imagined
    Mershawn Foley is an absolute gem! She is a highly knowledgeable and savvy travel agent whom I have come to trust without reservation. After weeks of conducting my own research, and talking with a myriad of agents, I found Mershawn. From my first interaction with her, I felt at ease--her expertise in the travel industry was readily apparent and she was highly personable. Over the course of the months to follow, Mershawn was quick to respond to my inquiries, always patient, informative, and never intrusive. I have no doubt that she had my best interest in mind. Through Mershawn I was able to book a more luxury vacation than I had planned, at an amazing rate that I would not have obtained if not for her help and expertise. Thank you Mershawn!!! -
    D. White, LA, CA
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