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Sheila Ward Shaw

Sheila Ward Shaw

Stockton, CA Travel Agent

Sheila Ward Shaw

Stockton, CA Travel Agent
Sheila's Creations Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
10 reviews
100% Recommended
23 Years of Experience

Desination Wedding, Honeymoon & Cruise Expert

I love helping people see the wonders of the world. Travel expands the heart, mind, and soul!

I am the divorced mother of 3, grandmother of 9, and great-grandmother of 6 so far. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1973. I found nursing a rewarding experience. I sought out employment in long-distance locations in order to travel. I have lived and moved my family to various places including Europe, New York, Florida, Las Vegas, Alaska, and California. I sustained an injury and retired in October 2013. It then became time to fulfill my interest in travel with a new career.

For more than 45 years travel has been my passion. In 2001 I started learning about the travel industry and joined K&E Travel. I pursued my travel education through The Travel Institute, Travel University, and individual vendor programs. As time progressed, I expanded my reach for knowledge to include professional online and face-to-face networking.

I decided in the winter of 2008 that it was time to develop my own agency. Sheila's Creations Travel opened its doors in February 2009. My oldest daughter works with me as an agent; 6 other agents plus group leaders work for the agency, as well.

My agency and I are now proud members of ASTA Small Business(NACTA), ASTA, CLIA, IATA, APTA and the ARC VTC program. We are also members of Travel Leaders Network. In 2010/2011, I served on the Board of the Caribbean Travel Organization of North California. I am currently VP of SFBA ASTA Small Business Network Chapter. I have been on the cover of the Magazine and Speaker at 2 Annual Conferences.

I continue my education and travel frequently to assess new properties and see new cruise ships. In 2018 I travelled to Guizhou Province, Guiyang China and Kenya Africa.

I want my agency to provide the highest level of professionalism and knowledge to our clients. During your trip, you can contact me any time and I'll solve any problems you may encounter.

For instance, one time I booked a honeymoon to Maui, the couple did not opt for my recommended property. Instead they chose a condo property that was $150 cheaper due to construction discount. Once they arrived, they were totally unhappy! They called me at 2 a.m. and I had them immediately transferred to my originally recommended property. They were so happy with the transfer and their honeymoon stay. They wrote a wonderful recommendation on Tripology.

I am looking forward to the growth of Sheila's Creations Travel and of my own growth in the travel industry. Our agency motto is "Creating Travel Experiences to Meet Your Desires." My areas of expertise and certifications include:

  • Destination Wedding & Honeymoons
  • Disney
  • Marriott
  • Hyatt
  • Fairmont
  • US Airways Vacations
  • Starwood Pro
  • Hilton
  • Royal Caribbean Expert Plus
  • Princess Commodore
  • NCL FreeStyle Certified
  • CCL U
  • Celebrity 5 Star Academy
  • Azamara Academy
  • Reno-Tahoe Specialist
  • Las Vegas CVB Certified Expert
  • Regent Cruise Line
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Caribbean Cruises

I'm also specialist in the following destinations:

  • Hawaii
  • Fiji
  • Tahiti
  • Caribbean
  • Turkey
  • Japan
  • Puerto Rico
  • Peru
  • Costa Rica
  • Southern Europe

My Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Expertise

Dubai Burj Al Arab Hotel

I have been presenting at bridal/wedding shows and other venues and learning about this specialty since 2010. At that time my focus was the US, South Pacific, and Caribbean travel. After years of research and study, I am now a member of the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist Association & IADWP (International Destination Wedding Professionals). I attend the Annual Love Mexico Conference and other offerings in Romance Travel classes to remain current in the Specialty.

I have invested in studying Caribbean, European, Central American, African and Asian offerings for weddings and honeymoons & growing worldwide contacts. I traveled to Japan to visit Wedding & Honeymoon venues also. I have worked on a Wedding in Nicaragua in addition. 

Certificates & Awards

Client Reviews

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Turkey
Jamaica
Greece
Hawaii
China
Interests
Honeymoons
Cruises
All Inclusive
Family Vacations
Destination Weddings
Supplier Partners
Delta Vacations
Disney
Funjet Vacations
Norwegian Cruise Line

Certificates & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world.Go with the pros.
SPECIAL NEEDS TRAVEL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist
ASTA VERIFIED TRAVEL ADVISOR
Destination Specialist

CLIENT REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
10 reviews
100.00% Recommended
Awesome Family Trip
Reviewed By Love Family - Elk Grove | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Sheila is very knowledgeable and thorough. This was my first time working with a travel agent and she made the planning effortless for me. Sheila has convinced me to never plan a trip without the assistance of a professional.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent customer service
Reviewed By Michelle - Stockton | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
I have trusted Sheila for my travel needs and have never been disappointed. Sheila goes out of her way to handle all the details from start to finish which is a huge relief. She has always gone over and beyond customer service for me and I really appreciate the hard work and dedication she has put forth in each vacation destination I have done. She is the best of the best!!!!
Sheila Ward Shaw responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy to know I am performing up to your expectations. Your Satisfaction and Enjoyment is my goal. Travel expands the heart, mind & Soul! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our hassle free cruise with our service dog
Reviewed By Happy paws - Felton | Traveled to Colombia River Cruise USA
My husband has a service dog. We took a trip on Royal Caribbean to 3 islands. I worked 6 months with them and each island embassy to take care of all docs needed for my husband's dog. Also for arrangements for the dog while on ship. Nothing worked out as planned. Sod we ordered did not happen, the potty box was sized for a small poodle, filled with sticks with slivers and cleaned with some disinfectant chemical that she would not want to use. The manager was very difficult and I got the impression he did not want service dogs accommodated easily. She was only allowed off the boat on one island of the three.
I want to keep cruising but could not find a way
Sheila recommended a river boat cruise here in the United States. That was round trip. The Columbia River. She went to work for us and we look forward to the Nov trip and being able to get on and off without all the hassles of foreign travel.
She heard my distress and found the answer
Highly recommend her services. Stephanie?
Sheila Ward Shaw responded
"Thank you for your kind review"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Honeymoon
Reviewed By Grinch6 - Modesto, CA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I have known Sheila for many years now and we used her services for our Honeymoon. I'm one who likes to book things myself but I was super busy so I gave her a shot. By booking with her we got things included that I couldn't get access to. We had a beautiful honeymoon in Jamaica and I would definitely recommend her for all your travel needs.
Sheila Ward Shaw responded
"Thank you for your kind words. I do hope to be of assistance to you in the future"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Travel Agent always keeps me in the loop!
Reviewed By F - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to
Sheila does an excellent job in finding good deals that are reasonable and budget friendly!
Sheila Ward Shaw responded
"Thank you for your kind words. I do hope to be of service to you again in the future. Travel expands the heart, mind & soul!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
22 of 54 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
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