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Shel Hansen
Shel Hansen
La Crosse, WI Travel Agent
Shel Hansen
La Crosse, WI Travel Agent
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
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26 reviews
100% Recommended
25+ Years of Experience
Australia, N.Z., Fiji, Mexico, Cruise Specialist
As a 30-plus year industry veteran, I have traveled the South Pacific numerous times, including 8 times to Australia, plus additional visits to New Zealand, Fiji, and Tahiti. For 21-plus years, I have been an Aussie Specialist and have also earned the status of Premier Aussie Specialist. Along with my many travel specialist certifications, I’ve also earned the Master Cruise Counsellor designation. In addition, I've traveled to Mexico several times and have visited virtually every major tourist destination. Let my expertise and experience help make your trip of a lifetime even more special.
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
Client Reviews
My Places
Client Testimonials
Areas of expertise
Destinations
Australia
New Zealand
Yucatan
Fiji
Sydney
Cook Islands
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Interests
Adventure
Beach Vacations
Couples & Romance
Cruises
All Inclusive
Outdoor Activities & Sports
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Supplier Partners
Delta Vacations
Seabourn
Travel Answers
Funjet Vacations
Globus
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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My Travel Specialties
Premier Aussie (Destination) Specialist
During my 30 years in the travel industry, I have been an Aussie Specialist for 21 of them. With my sales experience, extra-curricular (Aussie-related) activities, including hosting and conducting annual Aussie Nights and other Australia events, I have earned my way to the top and am a Premier Au...
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Your Mexico Specialist
Mexico - land of beautiful beaches, friendly people, a vast cultural heritage and so much more! If this is a destination you’re considering, please reach out to me to help plan your trip and add the value that my expertise can bring. In addition to having sold virtually every resort destinatio...
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Master Cruise Counsellor
Enroute to earning my Master Cruise Counsellor status with CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), there was rigorous study, including first attaining my Accredited Cruise Counsellor status, a requirement to sell many, many cruises and, of course, to sail and inspect many ships to see as w...
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New Zealand Destination Specialist
In 1994 I had the great pleasure of hosting an exchange student from Blenheim, New Zealand. I could only imagine in my mind how beautiful New Zealand was by the stories told and how the scenery was described to me. However; when it was ‘my time’ to go visit my exchange student, I was not prepared...
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I am Your Fiji Specialist
I have been to Fiji several times; each time I visit different areas and seek out what’s special, so that I can better help you plan your unforgettable experience. Fiji is made up of over 330 islands and it’s hard to know where to go or what to do and see. That is where I come in. If you’d like t...
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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.](/images/asta.webp)
![The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients. This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.](/images/cts_bwc.webp)
![Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge, Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.](/images/cts_leis.webp)
Premier Aussie Specialist
Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist
Aussie Specialist
Master Cruise Counsellor
Dominican Republic Specialist
My Travel Stories
My Photo Albums and Videos
Fiji
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New Zealand
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My Australia Adventures!
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CLIENT REVIEWS
Rating: 5
26 reviews
100.00% Recommended
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Client Testimonials
A Wonderful Trip of a Lifetime
Thanks to Shel Hansen, Travel Leaders Australian Specialist, we had a fabulous trip to Australia and New Zealand. We shared with her what we wanted to do and see; she set up an incredible agenda. Highlights included: a few days stay at our favorite winery resort, fishing off of a yacht in Sydney harbor and a safari to a wild life preserve, Kangaroo Island, with our own private guide.
We saw cultural museums, landmarks such as Uluru, National Parks, the Outback and the beautiful Blue Mountains. We were transported by planes, trains, cable cars, boats, submarines and for a few days our own rented auto. Everything was well-coordinated with drivers and guides waiting to help us with the next connection. It was a wonderful trip of a lifetime.
Tom and Doris D., Onalaska, WI
So Glad I Connected With Shel at Travel Leaders
My daughter and I had dreamed of taking a trip to Australia and New Zealand since she was a child. Our dream nearly slipped away from us until I connected with Shel at Travel Leaders. This was our dream trip and I wanted it to be perfect; Shel was very patient with me and my endless e-mails. I entrusted her to come up with an itinerary that would include the list of things we hoped to do within a budget we could afford. Complications arose along the way but Shel went out of her way to help smooth out the wrinkles.
Our long-dreamed-of trip finally came true in January! From holding a live koala bear in our arms, to SCUBA diving on the Great Barrier reef, to touring the Sydney opera house, to seeing the beautiful landscapes where scenes from the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed, to zip-lining down a mountainside--we did it all and much, much more. Thanks to Shel’s hard work, our dream trip became a reality, and now our memories will last this mother and daughter a lifetime!
Ruth W., Onalaska, WI
I Found the Perfect Person With Which to Work!
My husband and I began planning a trip to Australia to visit our son who had moved there. We didn’t know where to start, and trying to book a trip of a lifetime by ourselves via the Internet seemed daunting.
When I called Travel Leaders, they directed me to their Australia expert, Shel Hansen. I couldn’t have found a more perfect person to work with on a trip like this. I found out Shel had been to Australia six times and knew all the ins and outs of traveling there.
She was amazing! Her knowledge and first-hand experience of traveling to Australia made it so enjoyable and fun to plan the trip. Now I always tell people to contact Travel Leaders rather than doing it on their own.
Teresa N., Hokah, MN