About
Hi, I am Megan.
The why behind MEG Travel Co.
I started MEG Travel Co. because I finally took the trip I had been carrying in my head for years, and it changed the way I thought about travel. My husband and I were coming up on our five-year anniversary, stuck inside during COVID, and a TravelZoo email landed at exactly the right moment. Iceland. We booked the flights before I could talk myself out of it.
We showed up with almost no plan. Somewhere in Reykjavik we passed a red-headed, tattooed man in a blue business suit riding a scooter. He looked like a viking with a meeting to attend. We laughed until we could not breathe. That was the moment. Not the itinerary. Not the checklist. The unexpected. That is what I want other people to have, and it is the reason I do this work.
Travel had always been the best version of my family growing up. It was the time when nobody was performing. I kept that feeling in a folder of saved posts and a mental list of places I told myself I would get to eventually. The list was still there years later, so I decided to build a business around helping other people move theirs from someday to booked.
I live in New Hampshire and work in healthcare administration by day. The part of that job I am best at is listening carefully to people who are under pressure, figuring out what they actually need underneath what they are saying, and finding solutions that work in real life. That skill transfers almost perfectly to travel planning. The first conversation with a client is never really about the destination. It is about what they are hoping to feel.
How I Work
I am an independent travel advisor affiliated with OutsideAgents.com, a host agency that provides the backbone for a one-person business to operate at a serious level. Through them I have access to preferred supplier relationships, the credentials that matter, and the systems that make booking and support reliable.
I am also part of the Travel Leaders Network consortium, which gives my clients the buying power and supplier connections that normally come with a much larger agency. What you get is the reach of a big network with the accountability of one person answering the phone.
That structure means I can focus on the part I am good at, which is listening to what you actually want and shaping the trip around that. The logistics are handled by the right infrastructure, but the plan itself comes from the conversation between us.
Training and Certifications
Rocky Mountaineer certified
I have completed the Rocky Mountaineer certification program, which covers the train experience, routes, and booking process through the Canadian Rockies.
Canyon Spirit Railway certified
I am Canyon Spirit Railway certified, which helps me plan rail-based experiences that connect to the landscapes clients want to see.
Holland America and Princess Cruises
I am currently completing supplier training with Holland America and Princess Cruises. This is in-progress training, not a finished specialty, and I will update this section as I finish each program.
This list is actively growing. I add certifications and supplier training as I complete them, and I will keep this section honest about what is finished and what is still in progress.
What I am Excited About Right Now
Lately I am most drawn to expedition cruising and the kind of slow coastal travel that gets you close to the landscape rather than racing past it. I am actively pursuing training with Hurtigruten, and I want to be transparent that this is a focus in progress, not a completed specialty.
I mention it because it is genuine enthusiasm, not a sales pitch. When you book something with me, I want you to know that every recommendation comes from actual interest, not from a checklist of products to move.
My Specializations
I specialize in Fully Independent Travel itineraries, or FIT. These are trips built from scratch around your pace, your interests, and the way you actually want to move through a place. My strongest experience is in Europe, with particular depth in Iceland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Croatia, and independent routes through France.
I also focus on river cruise pre and post extensions. If you are taking a European river cruise, I can help you add the days before and after that turn a cruise into a full trip. That might mean extra time in a city, a side trip to a region the cruise does not reach, or a slower pace in one place before you head home.
What being a newer advisor means for you
I am a newer advisor, and I do not try to hide it. What that means in practical terms is that you will get my full attention, not a junior staff member or a rotating team. I am still early enough in this career that I am hungry for the details, up to date on the training programs, and directly reachable from the first conversation to the day you get home.
You will not be passed between departments. You will not have to re-explain your trip to someone new. The person you talk to is the person planning your trip, and that is a real advantage of working with a boutique advisor who is still building a practice around the people she serves.
If this sounds like the right fit, the next step is just starting a conversation.
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