Shannon Stuemke with The Curated Travel Collection

10/09/2024

The “W” Family from Teutopolis will be enjoying a cruise on the Disney Wish in October of 2025! Planning early offers the best pricing and availability! ✨
Thanks for planning your magical cruise with a Mouse Expert !

06/09/2024

Congrats to the 'G" Family from Marshall, IL! You are headed to Universal Orlando Resort in December with a stay at Royal Pacific! Thank you for planning your travels with Shannon Stuemke with The Curated Travel Collection!

05/09/2024

AmaWaterways River Cruising offers a unique and luxurious way to explore some of the most beautiful and culturally rich destinations in the world. Sail along iconic rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Mekong, and the Nile. You will get up close access to historic cities and take in the views of breathtaking landscapes. On a river cruise, you get to dock right in the heart of the cities which makes it easy to explore and experience the local cultures.

What are you waiting for? Reach out to explore available itineraries and to start planning the experience of a lifetime with anAmaWaterways River Cruise!

Award-winning AmaWaterways river cruises are an authentic and truly in-depth travel experience. River cruises are a great way to see the world, and I would love to help you roll on down the river. Reach out to start planning!

04/09/2024

Congrats to the "H" Family from Louisville, IL! You are headed to Walt Disney World in January with a stay at the beautiful Polynesian Resort! Thank you for planning your travels with a Mouse Expert!

04/09/2024

McQueen is out and Villians are in!
Disney announced yesterday that an all new live production staring favorite Disney Villians will be taking the place of Lightning McQueens Racing Academy . This show will be ending by October 7th with the new show starting in Summer of 2025 !
See the comments below for more info on the new show .
My family took in the the Lightning McQueen Show back in 2019. I love to look back on the memories we have made at Walt Disney World over the years ! 😍

02/09/2024

Vacations provide a well-deserved respite for your hard work! Having an upcoming vacation to look forward to makes all the effort worthwhile. I'm here to assist you in finding the ideal destination for rest and relaxation.

30/08/2024

My clients are enjoying the stunning beauty of an Alaskan Cruise this week !
I would love to help you get on your Alaskan adventure!

29/08/2024

Congrats to the “B” Family from LaGrange , IL! You are headed to Walt Disney World and Universal in the spring of 2025! Thanks for planning your travels with Shannon Stuemke with The Curated Travel Collection !

26/08/2024

Travel the world from a different perspective with river cruising. The small size of the ships allows you to discover the hidden treasures in ports along the rivers you explore. Let the gentle flow of the Danube, the Mekong, or the Nile transport you to extraordinary destinations and memorable moments. Set sail with peace of mind, knowing that we’ll coordinate every detail, so planning is just as relaxing as your cruise experience. What river cruising experience are you most interested in?

22/08/2024

As the price of almost everything seems to be rising, there is some good news in store for travelers! Airfare pricing for US domestic travel is down by 33% since June 1st. International flights are down by 10% since that same time period. This information comes from an article published in Travel Pulse Daily.
August 23rd is recognized as "National Cheap Flight Day" as historically flight pricing seems to take a drop. Having some flexibility in your flight days will also allow for a bigger savings.
Now is the perfect time to reach out to your travel advisor to get started on those holiday travel plans as the coming days may offer some of the best pricing! Let's start planning!

21/08/2024

No kids! Just treats!🧙👻
Don't miss out on this epic Halloween Voyage that includes costume contests (with BIG prizes across all categories), themed food and drinks, spooky live bands and more!
There is still availability on the October 30th through November 3rd sailing on Virgin Voyages, Valiant Lady. This itinerary leaves out of Miami with stops at Key West and Bimini. With the endless summer sale still going on, there are insider cabins starting at $1416 per cabin and Sea Terrace cabins starting at $1952 per cabin. With Virgin Voyages almost everything is included in your sailing price (taxes, fees, gratuities, 20+ eateries, fitness, entertainment, WiFi and more!
Reach out for more info or you can use my special First Mate link to get your trip booked!
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20/08/2024

This looks magically amazing!
Check out this video about the charming gardens and 3 story castle at see that will delight guests on the all new ship, Disney Adventure setting sail in 2025!

20/08/2024

What a cute back to school post from Orlando International!

To everyone taking off on a new school year, we hope this is the flyest year yet! Keep studying and soaring! 🎒📚
(And don't forget to tell your science teacher that peanut butter is a liquid. ✅)

16/08/2024

Psst! I heard you have been talking about me!
Thank you!
Getting phone calls and emails from prospective clients that have heard of my travel planning services because of past clients is the biggest compliment!

15/08/2024

Great offer alert!

Ready for an EPIC vacation?

Get up to a $1000 dining card with select Universal Orlando Vacation Packages!

Reach out for more info!

*Valid for stays 11/7/24-12/19/24 and 1/5/25-4/10/25. Minimum 4-night stay and minimum 4-day promo ticket required. Food and Beverage Card value varies based on hotel and length of stay. One (1) Food & Beverage card per room; pickup and activation is at the Universal Vacation Planning Center in hotel on reservation. Airfare not included. Excludes all suites except for 2-bedroom suites at Universal Endless Summer Resort and family suites at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. Limited availability. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, discounts, or prior purchases. Offer may be modified, suspended, or terminated at the sole discretion of Universal Orlando. Additional restrictions apply.

15/08/2024

You won't find this offer on line! This is an exclusive offer when you plan your trip with The Curated Travel Collection.

Must book by August 25th!

*not applicable for Norwegian Aqua, Prima, or Viva Sailings

14/08/2024

Just to name a few!
Planning with a travel professional just makes your trip better!
Let's work together to make your vacation dreams a reality!

11/08/2024

So many exciting announcements coming out of D23 being held this weekend !
Up first … Villians Land at Magic Kingdom !!!!

10/08/2024

Great offer alert for Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish Sailing on 10/25/24! 🧙
This is a 3 night sailing out of Port Canaveral on a Halloween on the High Seas Sailing! 🎃
Pricing starts at $3,460 for a family of 4 in a verandah stateroom while availability lasts !
For those of you in the Unit 40 school district, this is a long weekend and would be the perfect time for a quick getaway !
Spooky time is the best time to get on a Disney Cruise Ship! 👻 Let your Mouse Expert work with you to plan your cruise !
*additional Halloween on the High Seas sailing dates with discounted rates still available for the weekends of 9/13, 9/27, and 10/4 while supplies last

07/08/2024

Right before and after school starts are typically slow season in my travel planning business. Things get busy with back to school shopping, sports practices, and homework. I like to use this time to expand my knowledge on destinations so I can help you plan your dream vacation. After we visited the stunning country of England this summer, I knew I wanted to take the time to learn more about this geographical location as it has become a hot spot for North American travelers. If you have been considering a vacation to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, I am here with my professional travel planning services to help you check off your buck list vacation spots!

06/08/2024

Many school districts across the US have fall breaks. Locally, we just have long weekends, but those long weekends are still a great time to take advantage of booking a trip! Whether you are thinking about a trip to Walt Disney World, a weekend cruise on Disney Cruise Line or another cruise line, an all inclusive resort... I have you covered! Reach out now to start planning your fall travel!

05/08/2024

Just a friendly reminder as Hurricane Debby makes her approach! 🌀
One of my many services to my clients is helping them purchase a travel protection plan that helps them to protect the investment they have made in their trip. The goal is to never have to make a claim, but when you need to, it feels great to know your trip is protected in many unforeseen circumstances. 🙌

02/08/2024

Today is one of those days where I am so thankful for the knowledge and experience I have gained in the travel industry over the past 8 years. Making sure my clients had plenty of layover time for their flights from Turks and Caicos to Charlotte, and then onto St. Louis is going to pay off today. With over an hour delay in leaving Turks and Caicos, they will still have plenty of time once they arrive in Charlotte to get through Customs and Immigration and onto their flight home to St. Louis. When I was originally planning their trip, their airline kept insisting that a 2 hour layover would be plenty of time, but because I always have my clients' backs and know that from experience, there has to be room for unexpected delays, I advocated for them to get them on a flight that had more layover time. Of course more delays could happen once they arrive in Charlotte, but at least I know that I did everything I could to give them the best chance of getting back home in a timely manner. Your trip matters to me from beginning to end, and that is the value in using my professional travel planning services!

01/08/2024

Check out these beautiful staterooms that will be featured on the Disney Destiney Cruise Ship! This ship is themed "Heroes and Villains" and is going to have fantastic options for the entire family!

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30/07/2024

This is going to be so fantastic!
Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King will be a dining experience available on Disney Cruise Line's future ship, the Disney Destiny!
Hakuna matata!

28/07/2024

🇬🇧Want to see the beauty of England and France ?🇫🇷
Adventures by Disney offers an 8 day/7 night tour of England and France ! See all the must see attractions of London , Paris, Windsor and Versailles.
Your trip includes :
✔️Disney trained adventure guides
✔️Outstanding accommodations
✔️14 meals
✔️Daily activities and entertainment
✔️Admission fees to attractions and performances
✔️Porterage Service
✔️Transportation within your Adventure
✔️Transfers upon arrival and departure
✔️Most gratuities
✔️Taxes
✔️Internal trip airfare if needed
💰 Early Booking Offer! Save up to $500 per person on select 2025 Adventure by Disney Land Adventures 💰

Your Mouse Expert is here to help you plan your perfect adventure!

26/07/2024

Today is opening day for the Olympics in beautiful Paris , France ! It was so exciting seeing the Olympic Rings adorning the Eifle Tower when we visited a few weeks ago . Good luck team USA! 🇺🇸

24/07/2024

The new Lightning Lane Single Pass and Multi Pass became available today !

Guests will now be able to select ride experiences before their trip starts. For guests staying on property , purchasing selections begins one week before check in. Those staying off property, will be able to select , 3 days prior to their trip . You can select up to 3 rides ahead of time per park for Multi Pass and up to 2 rides for Single Pass.

Pricing will vary by day. Today we saw $27 per person for the Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom and $11 and $20 for the single pass for their respective rides.

Remember, this is just an option and not something you must purchase . You can choose to purchase for all park days or just some , or none at all. The choice is yours!

My planning package will include assisting with this new platform and offering our best tips and tricks to make the most of your day !

When you plan your Disney destination travels with a Mouse Expert, you can count on us to make your travels less stressful and extra magical ! ✨

24/07/2024

I finally have my new sticker on my car ! Maybe I can find my van again easily in a crowd. 🤣
Don’t forget , we sunset the Ears of Experience name earlier this year . We are still your Mouse Experts under the umbrella of The Curated Travel Collection name. Disney destinations continues to be my preferred area of expertise, but I now plan your vacations to world wide destinations as well!
✔️ Disney destinations
✔️ Universal Parks
✔️ Most Crusie Lines
✔️ All Inclusive Resorts
✔️ Hawaii
✔️ Europe
✔️ The whole wide world 🌎
Don’t forget to share this post to let others know about my professional travel planning services !

23/07/2024

Today the sun sets on the Genie+ system. Tomorrow , Lightning Lane Single Pass and Multi Pass take its place.
Are you ready ?
If you planned your travels with a Mouse Expert , you are ! Our tips, tricks , videos , and customized itineraries are constantly updated to give you the best and most accurate info for your Disney destination vacation! 💫✨⭐️🤩