The MacLean’s Do Europe
Reviewed By MacLean’s on the move - Calgary, AB | Traveled to Italy | Europe
If you think planning an extensive European vacation is just book a flight and vibe, you clearly haven’t met Tara. She orchestrates our trips like a Michelin-star tasting menu. From boutique hotels and seamless transfers, to how did she even find this place moments, we always feel like travel insiders. Meanwhile, she’s the wizard behind the curtain making sure everything runs smoothly.
Tara has crafted our trips to Portugal, Spain, Italy, England, France, Prague, Vienna, Amsterdam, and most recently a women’s wine tour through Tuscany. 10/10 would let her plan all my vacations!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing to work with!
Reviewed By MMilazzo - Calgary | Traveled to Tokyo | Japan | East and Southeast Asia
Tara pays attention to every detail you ask for, and can provide many suggestions to things you haven’t even thought of to add to your trip! She has planned several trips for my family, and they have all been wonderful. Would be happy to recommend her services to anyone!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic service, support and expertise!
Reviewed By Brandis & Family - Calgary | Traveled to France | Europe
Tara has helped us with two adventures now and will be a part of any future ones without question. Her in-depth knowledge and connections culminate perfectly to create tailored itineraries that bring ease and confidence. I am incredibly grateful for her capability, professionalism, patience and organization throughout the process. Highly recommend!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding Travel Agent
Reviewed By jjaacc88 - Calgary, AB | Traveled to Greece | Europe
Tara is an excellent travel agent who thinks of everything and really puts together thorough itineraries based on her clients needs and wants. She has extensive experience pretty much all over the world and her personal recommendations have always been very much appreciated. Would highly recommend Tara for any travel needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Epic European Adventure!
Reviewed By Whatsnext - Calgary, Alberta | Traveled to Europe
When I decided to travel solo through Europe for 2 1/2 months, Tara was my biggest cheerleader. Hotels, planes, trains, buses, ferries and excursions are booked with her client’s needs in mind . Not only did she handle all of the logistics, Tara was also available to troubleshoot along the way. That kind of support eliminated my anxiety and let me focus on the numerous epic adventures!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent Travels
Reviewed By Deb - Calgary | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Tara organized and planned a wonderful family trip to Italy that we took in July 2025. Our teenage kids loved it as much as we did. Tara made a couple of recommendations such as a vintage fiat 500 Godfather tour which was a highlight.
More recently, Tara planned a wonderful London and Cotswolds experience. We are currently working on a Switzerland trip for this fall which, with her experience, will not disappoint.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Always super attentive to the details!
Reviewed By Conway - Calgary | Traveled to Europe
We have worked with Tara for several years as our travel agent. Tara has planned all inclusive, European adventures, Thailand, Japan, cruises and many other vacations. Tara's attention to detail and knowledge of so many amazing countries is unmatched. I would recommend Tara to anyone planning a vacation.
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Ms.
Reviewed By AnnaE - Calgary Alberta | Traveled to Europe
Tara makes travel better, easier and WAY more organized. I don’t know what we would do without her.
Tara Shaw responded
"you made my day"
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Best Travel Experience Ever
Reviewed By DAW - Calgary, Alberta | Traveled to South America
Tara has done two international trips for us to Asia and South America and was first class on every detail, and she managed every detail we did not have to think at all. Also, love her travel app, it saved us so much time and kept us organized the entire time. Highly recommend her for any type of trip as she will elevate your experience no matter your budget or destination. #1 Travel agent.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip ever with family.
Reviewed By Birthday girl - Victoria B.C. Canada | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Always finding the best fit for my requests.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Couples Trip to Portugal
Reviewed By Stacey - Calgary | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
The experience that I have had with Tara has been excellent. She has booked multiple trips for me and we have been happy with them all! Our favourite trip so far has been a couples trip to Portugal. Tara booked our accommodations, flights, several restaurants and all our tours. We were provided with app that showed us all our bookings and she went through everything with us before our departure. Once on the trip everything went smoothly and we had an amazing time. I would have never been able to plan a trip like this on my own.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Family Trip to France!!
Reviewed By Christine B - Calgary, AB | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Tara helped plan our family trip to France. She pointed us in the right direction for the best tours by locals, private educational tours catered to our childrens age, organized our trains and the best locations for hotels. It was a seamless, highly organized trip we will never forget! I would highly recommend Tara to plan your next family vacation!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Above and Beyond expectation
Reviewed By J. Parish - Calgary | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
We heard about Tara from word of mouth in the community. She came highly recommended, so we decided to use her to book our family vacation. We were so glad we did, as the experience, attention to detail and organization was above and beyond and will continue to use her for future travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellence Playa Mujeres was amazing!
Reviewed By Tracey - Swift Current | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Great service! The first time we booked with Tara was Christmas of 2018 for a last minute trip. She was very patient with us as we decided where to go and she was persistent in helping move us when the resort put us in a dark corner room on the main floor.
The next trip went without a hitch, but she emailed us regularly to make sure we were happy with everything.
We will definitely be booking with her again in the future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMAZING - Adventure of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Alysa B - Calgary, AB | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
Working with Tara on our travel plans has always been amazing! We have booked several trips with her. She is passionate about travel so we really connect on that level and it shows in the quality of trips she helps to plan. She goes out of her way to get you the best experience at your destination of choice. Because Tara has travelled to many places, she has first hand knowledge of most destinations and works with fabulous local companies to get you the best experience possible! I cannot recommend Tara enough! Coordinate your next trip with her and you will not be disappointed!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tara turns vacations into trips of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Valerie D - Calgary, Alberta | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Tara has been a huge part of making our vacation planning thoughtful, fun and easy! Since we’ve started working with Tara, we’ve had so many amazing family trips due to her knowledge of the travel industry and attention to detail. Her endless creativity, and suggestions for activities and accommodations brings vacation planning to an expert level. From taking a food tour in Madrid to a helicopter ride in Australia to zip lining in Costa Rica. Tara knows all the right people and companies in all the right places. We can’t wait to plan our next trip with Tara soon!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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