Shannon Gifford
Kansas City, MO Travel Agent
Pearl and Compass Travel Co., an independent agent with Here I Go Travel Co., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Greece, Worldwide, Disneyland, Europe, AthensInterests:
Arts & Culture, European Culture, Beach Vacations, Family Vacations, Historical SitesSuppliers:
Disneyland Resorts, Small Luxury Hotels, Avalon Waterways, Viator, Intrepid TravelAbout Me
Custom Travel Planning & Local Experience Expert
I specialize in custom travel planning designed to help travelers experience destinations with authenticity, comfort, and connection. My approach focuses on thoughtfully curated itineraries that reflect each client’s interests, pace, and travel style—whether exploring Europe, experiencing island destinations like Hawaii, planning meaningful cultural journeys, or designing immersive trips that feel like a home away from home.
Rather than one-size-fits-all vacations, I create personalized travel experiences that emphasize local culture, hidden gems, and intentional exploration. From independent city stays and cultural itineraries to destination-focused journeys like Greece and beyond, I design travel that feels personal, seamless, and enriching.
I work best with travelers who want to travel like a local, discover meaningful experiences, and explore the world in a way that feels natural and memorable.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Greece, Worldwide, Disneyland, Europe, AthensInterests:
Arts & Culture, European Culture, Beach Vacations, Family Vacations, Historical SitesSuppliers:
Disneyland Resorts, Small Luxury Hotels, Avalon Waterways, Viator, Intrepid TravelMy Travel Specialties
Custom Travel Planning for Local Experiences
▶Custom Travel Planning for Local Experiences
Travel has been part of my story for as long as I can remember. I took my first solo flight at just four years old; back when it was somehow acceptable to “round up” a child’s age and no one asked for identification. I vividly remember helping the flight attendant pass out mints towards the end o...Read More ▶
Greece Custom Itinerary & Cultural Travel Expert
▶Greece Custom Itinerary & Cultural Travel Expert
I specialize in designing custom curated travel experiences to Greece that are deeply immersive, thoughtfully paced, and personalized to each traveler’s interests — with no large group bus tours, no rushed checklists, and no generic cookie-cutter routes.
This Greece-focuse...Read More ▶
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.
Disneyland, California, USA
Been There
Athens, Greece, Europe
Booked It
Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Take advantage of the amazing railway system that allows you to easily travel throughout the country!
Paradise Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It
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Guangzhou, China, East and Southeast Asia
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, East and Southeast Asia
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Kowloon, Hong Kong, East and Southeast Asia
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Brussels, Belgium, Europe
Booked It
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London, England, Europe
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Nottingham, England, Europe
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Avignon, France, Europe
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Marseille, France, Europe
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Nice, France, Europe
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Nimes, France, Europe
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Perpignan, France, Europe
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Aachen, Germany, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
3 Countries in 3 Steps... Drielandenpunt (Three-Country Point) is where the borders of the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium meet.
Cologne, Germany, Europe
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Stuttgart, Germany, Europe
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 6 Times
Arnhem, Netherlands, Europe
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Eindhoven, Netherlands, Europe
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Haarlem, Netherlands, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Maastricht, Netherlands, Europe
Been There 15 Times
Nijmegen, Netherlands, Europe
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The Hague, Netherlands, Europe
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Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico
Been There 10 Times
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Just a short flight—but a world away from everyday life. The BEST destination for budget friendly All-Inclusive stays.
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It
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Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
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Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Been There 3 Times
Anaheim, California, USA
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Arcadia, California, USA
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Berkeley, California, USA
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Beverly Hills, California, USA
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Big Sur, California, USA
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Burbank, California, USA
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Burlingame, California, USA
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Campbell, California, USA
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Capistrano Beach, California, USA
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Carlsbad, California, USA
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Carmel, California, USA
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Chico, California, USA
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Chula Vista, California, USA
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Concord, California, USA
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Coronado, California, USA
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Costa Mesa, California, USA
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Culver City, California, USA
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Dana Point, California, USA
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Del Mar, California, USA
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El Cajon, California, USA
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Emeryville, California, USA
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Eureka, California, USA
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Folsom, California, USA
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Gualala, California, USA
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Half Moon Bay, California, USA
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Healdsburg, California, USA
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Hollywood, California, USA
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Huntington Beach, California, USA
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Irvine, California, USA
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La Jolla, California, USA
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La Mesa, California, USA
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La Quinta, California, USA
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Laguna Beach, California, USA
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Laguna Hills, California, USA
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Laguna Niguel, California, USA
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Lake Tahoe, California, USA
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Larkspur, California, USA
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Lodi, California, USA
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Long Beach, California, USA
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Manhattan Beach, California, USA
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Manteca, California, USA
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Millbrae, California, USA
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Milpitas, California, USA
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Modesto, California, USA
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Monterey, California, USA
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Mount Shasta, California, USA
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Mount Tamalpais, California, USA
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Mountain View, California, USA
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Napa Valley, California, USA
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Newark, California, USA
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Newport Beach, California, USA
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Oakland, California, USA
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Oceanside, California, USA
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Ojai, California, USA
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Ontario, California, USA
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Orange County, California, USA
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Oxnard, California, USA
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Palm Desert, California, USA
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Palm Springs, California, USA
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Palo Alto, California, USA
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Pasadena, California, USA
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Paso Robles, California, USA
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Petaluma, California, USA
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Pleasanton, California, USA
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Pomona, California, USA
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Rancho Cordova, California, USA
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Redondo Beach, California, USA
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Riverside, California, USA
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Rohnert Park, California, USA
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Sacramento, California, USA
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San Bruno, California, USA
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San Diego, California, USA
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San Francisco, California, USA
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San Jose, California, USA
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San Juan Capistrano, California, USA
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San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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San Mateo, California, USA
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San Pedro, California, USA
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San Rafael, California, USA
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Santa Ana, California, USA
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Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Santa Clara, California, USA
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Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Santa Monica, California, USA
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Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Sausalito, California, USA
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Solvang, California, USA
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Sonoma, California, USA
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Stockton, California, USA
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Sunnyvale, California, USA
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Temecula, California, USA
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Torrance, California, USA
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Truckee, California, USA
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Vallejo, California, USA
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Venice, California, USA
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Ventura, California, USA
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Walnut Creek, California, USA
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Watsonville, California, USA
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West Hollywood, California, USA
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Woodland Hills, California, USA
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Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Been There 7 Times
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Been There 7 Times
Marietta, Georgia, USA
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Norcross, Georgia, USA
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Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There 5 Times
Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There 5 Times
Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
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Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Albany, New York, USA
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New York (Kennedy), New York, USA
Been There 4 Times
New York (La Guardia), New York, USA
Been There 3 Times
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, USA
Been There 5 Times
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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