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Our Expert Travel Advisors

Dan Bagby

Dan is the co-owner of Honeymoon Always. He has a degree in International Studies as well as an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.

He has traveled extensively in the USA, the Caribbean, Central America, South America,, and Europe. He is an expert in the Caribbean and has visited every Sandals Resort. He is one of a select few Diamond Elite members of the Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club.

Area of Focus: Certified Sandals Specialist, Virgin Voyages, All-Inclusive Resorts, Caribbean, Portugal, France, Greece, Culinary Experiences

Michelle Burnett

Michelle Burnett is the co-owner of Honeymoon Always. She combines her years of experience in corporate digital marketing with her passion for photography, digital and performing arts, and community building, to bring destinations to life for her clients. She has lived in Portugal and Hawaii and has traveled extensively throughout Europe.

Area of Focus: Certified Sandals Specialist, Virgin Voyages, Caribbean, Portugal, River Cruises, Bora Bora, Hawaii

Mike Salvador

Mike is the Co-President of 58Stars Travel, our travel agency partner. He has helped honeymooners plan their trips worldwide from custom tours of Europe to overwater bungalows in tropical destinations.

Area of Focus: Greece, Bali, Certified Sandals Specialist, Italy, France, Safaris, Mexico

Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist, Luxury Leaders Alliance

Shannon Hanes

Shannon is a honeymoon and destination wedding specialist. She is an in many destinations including Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Cancun, Cabo, St. Lucia, Antigua, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and Tahiti. She is also a Sandals expert and knows the ins and outs of all-inclusive resorts.

Area of Focus: Destination Weddings, Certified Sandals Specialist, Greece, French Polynesia, Italy, Switzerland

Certifications & Awards: AmaWaterways Specialist, Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance, Certified Tahiti Tourisme Specialist, Hawaii Destination Specialist, Certified Sandals/Weddings Specialist

Alicia Hansen

Alicia is a Certified Luxury Travel Specialist with additional certifications in honeymoon travel, Safaris, European travel, and more. She is a Disney expert and has helped honeymoon couples travel across the globe.

Area of Focus: Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Expedition Cruises, Sandals Resorts, Disney, Safari

Certifications & Awards: Luxury Leaders Alliance, Certified Disney Specialist, Certified Romance & Honeymoon Travel Specialist

Karen Sotto

Karen Sotto specializes in adult all-inclusive and adventure travel. She is an expert in honeymoons and romance trips to the Caribbean, Jamaica,  Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, and Hawaii.

Area of Focus: Sandals Resorts, Jamaica, South American, Hawaii

Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist, Hawaiian Destination Expert, Jamaica Travel Specialist, G adventure Specialist, Intrepid Specialist

Jenn Beherndt

Jenn is a Travel Design Specialist with extensive experience in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Greece, Mexico, and many other honeymoon destinations. She is an expert in all-inclusive resorts and has extensive knowledge of brands like Sandals Resorts.

Area of Focus: Sandals Resorts, Caribbean, France, Greece, Central America, Ireland

Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist