VBS Travel
Venture. Belong. Serve.
Experience more. Connect deeply. Give meaningfully.
Don't wait for someday.
Travel is at the heart of VBS—but this is about something bigger.
It's about experiencing the places you've dreamed about, connecting with the people who matter, and being intentional about how you spend the life you have.
Travel Worth Remembering
The best trips aren't simply about where you stay or how many places you see.
They're about the stories you bring home.
At VBS Travel, I design thoughtful, personalized journeys around the way you actually want to experience the world. From extraordinary cruises and European adventures to African safaris, milestone celebrations and once-talked-about-for-years trips, your journey should feel like yours.
As a Fora travel advisor, I combine personal planning and trusted relationships with access to exceptional travel partners, preferred perks, upgrades and experiences around the world.
PERSONAL
Travel designed around you.
No cookie-cutter itineraries. We start with what matters to you.
EXPERIENCED
Expert planning without the overwhelm.
I turn all the possibilities into a journey you can actually look forward to.
CONNECTED
Relationships that elevate your journey.
Access trusted global travel partners, preferred amenities and valuable benefits through Fora.
What Does VBS Mean?
Journeys We Love to Plan
Custom journeys combining extraordinary places, local experiences and the freedom to experience them at your own pace.
Cruises & Voyages
Ocean, river, expedition and small-ship journeys designed around how you like to travel.
Africa & Safari
Meaningful journeys that combine extraordinary wildlife, culture, thoughtful luxury and unforgettable perspective.
Milestone & Someday Trips
The anniversary. The family journey. The golf trip. The place you've talked about forever.
DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEDAY
What's On Your Someday List?
What's one thing you've been saying you'll do...someday?
Maybe it's seeing Africa. Taking your family to Italy. Learning to golf. Volunteering somewhere meaningful. Spending a month away. Or simply making more room for the people and experiences that matter.
Your Someday List isn't a bucket list.
It's the experiences, dreams and possibilities you've been postponing that could make life richer now.
Join The Someday List
Travel inspiration. Meaningful stories. Interesting people. Ideas worth experiencing. And a little encouragement to stop saving the good stuff for someday.
Stop saving the good stuff for someday.
Meet Shelly
Hi, I'm Shelly.
I've always loved travel—the anticipation, the adventure, the people you meet, and the memories you bring home. But over the last few years, I've come to see it through a very different lens.
I was diagnosed with cancer, and while I was going through treatment, I unexpectedly lost my husband at just 49 years old.
When life changes that dramatically, it changes the way you think about someday.
For me, it didn't create a desire to live fearfully. Quite the opposite. It made me want to be more intentional about how I'm spending the life I have—where I go, who I spend my time with, what I experience, and how I can make a difference.
Travel, service, community, and experiences like my time in Kenya have helped shape what I want this next chapter of my life to look like.
And somewhere along the way, I realized I didn't want to simply rebuild the travel business I'd had before.
I wanted to build something that reflected the way I wanted to live from here.
That's what VBS means to me now.
Experiences Worth Remembering
The best part of planning travel is hearing what happened after my clients came home. Here are a few of the experiences VBS travelers have shared.
“Everything was planned to a 'T'. The resort, the food, the staff — all wonderful! We loved every minute."
– Julie D.
Booked Antigua All-Inclusive
Feb 2025
Ready to Turn Someday Into a Plan?
1
Tell Me What You're Dreaming About
Share a few details about where you'd like to go, who's traveling, and what you're imagining.
2
Let's Talk
We'll have a conversation about what matters to you—your travel style, priorities, budget, and what would make this trip truly special.
3
I'll Take It From Here
I'll bring the pieces together, coordinate the details, and use my travel relationships and resources through Fora to help create a seamless experience.
VBS Travel
Venture. Belong. Serve.
Experience more. Connect deeply. Give meaningfully.
VBSTravel.com
Phone
1-270-500-4049
