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Taylor Shapard
She/Her
Expertise
- New Zealand,
- Mexico,
- Adventure Travel,
- Group Travel
Profile details
About
A craft beverage and foodie explorer, outdoor adventurer, event planner, content creator and photographer based in Dallas. I love traveling with my husband, solo and hosting group trips.
Travel style
Former solo hostel backpacker turned unique boutique adventurer. Being close to any type of water and mountains brings my soul to life. Every trip I take consists of activities, me time, local beverages and food and a unique place to stay. From group travel for weddings, birthdays or companies to family and couples, I enjoy creating transformative moments of connection with one another and the destination.
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Taylor showed just how well traveled she is. The excursions she booked for us were first class as well as the hotel reservations at the beginning and end of our trip. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary and both the hotels and Explora made us feel very special.
The guide she found for us going to the monastery in Montserrat was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. She gave us so many good ideas for sights to see in each port that helped us really enjoy each stop to the fullest. Our last experience was participating in a cooking class in Athens on the top of a hotel providing not only a great experience but also a view of the Acropolis that we so enjoyed on our tour earlier in the day.
- Lisa L.
Booked travel by cruise
- April 2025
We can’t say enough good things about Taylor—she was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. Planning a 14-day honeymoon across Europe could’ve been overwhelming, but Taylor made it seamless, exciting, and completely stress-free.
From the very first conversation, she really listened to what we wanted—romance, a bit of adventure, beautiful places, and time to just enjoy. What she delivered was beyond anything we could have hoped for. Every hotel, flight, tour, and tiny hidden gem she included felt so thoughtfully chosen and perfectly suited to us.
The itinerary flowed effortlessly, giving us a balance of structure and freedom. And every detail was handled—transfers, confirmations, even little local tips that made each stop feel extra special. We felt completely taken care of the entire time.
Thanks to Taylor, our honeymoon wasn’t just a trip—it was an experience we’ll treasure forever. We can’t wait to plan our next adventure with her!
- Alejandra B.
Booked travel to London
- April 2025
Taylor is always great. Thank you for booking this dad/daughter trip for us!
- Michael L.
Booked travel to Tucson
- March 2025
Taylor really made this whole trip so stress-free and easy! I’ll definitely be using her for all future trip planning!
- Jessica B.
Booked travel to Alaska
- March 2025

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