Your luxury travel advisor!
Welcome to The Travel Vibe — a curated travel experience inspired by real journeys.
Created by a seasoned travel enthusiast, Shannon Bading, who has explored destinations across the globe. This site is your gateway to thoughtfully designed itineraries rooted in personal experience and insider insight. From handpicked destination guides to packing tips and signature travel vibes, every detail is crafted to help you travel beautifully and effortlessly. Whether you’re dreaming of your next escape or ready to plan it, you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and a personal touch in every corner of the site
custom travel planning
I help people who love to travel but get overwhelmed by planning. Through The Travel Vibe, I offer personalized destination research—curating the best accommodations, dining, and experiences—so you can travel well with ease, whether you want flexible options or a full day-by-day plan.
Think of me as travel agent adjacent. I don’t book your trip, but I save you hours of research by delivering a beautifully curated, highly visual travel plan tailored to your dates and preferences.
Each package includes hand-picked accommodations, dining, experiences, and transportation options complete with insider insights, imagery, hyperlinks, and booking links. While presented in a “menu-style” format, I also include a sample itinerary to show how I’d personally flow your trip for maximum ease and enjoyment.
IT’S A LIFESTYLE
Jetting off in style means more than just booking the right itinerary — it’s about packing with purpose and polish. From skincare to statement pieces, your travel essentials should be as curated as your trip
#THETRAVELVIBE
Follow along on social for curated travel tips, inspiring itineraries, behind-the-scenes photos, and a closer look at the vibe behind every journey — let’s stay connected!
MY TRAVEL JOURNEY!
Here are just a few of the incredible destinations I’ve had the pleasure of exploring — each one helping shape the vibe behind every crafted itinerary.
Greece
ICELAND
Sedona
Kauai
Paris
Japan
Maui
Tahoe
luxury KYOTO, TOYKO & OSAKA
Japan flawlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering world-class hospitality, Michelin- starred dining, and stunning cultural landmarks. This 10-day itinerary is designed for those who appreciate refined experiences, luxury accommodations, and immersive cultural exploration. From the dazzling cityscape of Tokyo to Kyoto’s timeless charm and the vibrant streets of Osaka, here’s how to experience Japan in ultimate style.
Click here to view a Curated Journey Through Japan’s Golden Route!
Look no further. Hand-Crafted from experience, you'll be able to connect the dots with our once in a lifetime vacation.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THEME?
From champagne-soaked getaways to passport-stamping adventures, whatever your vibe — we’ve got a trip for that.
