Sharon Budman Watts
Sharon Budman Watts
Romance and Celebration Travel Specialist
In 1984, I put college on hold and took a travel course, and never looked back. I started my travel career in a back storage closet filing brochures! From there I made it to the first desk in a full-service agency, as the only agent selling both leisure and corporate travel. Then in 1995 the floor fell out from beneath me...Airline commission cuts! What was the future of the Travel Agency as we knew it? On the heels of that, came the Internet frenzy.
As fate would have it, a side gig as a Banquet Manager turned into a Catering Sales Manager position. While keeping my hand in travel, my mindset became Events. On maternity leave with my daughter the idea came to me to combine two careers and WA-LA, At Your Service Events & Travel, LLC, was born in 1998. I now had a background in Travel, Weddings, and Events, so it seemed only natural when travel resurfaced with a bang – for me to come back as a full time Romance and Celebration Travel Specialist, my passion was hand stamped and my focus has been life cycle events ever since. Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Vow Renewals and Celebrations are my specialty.
I am a Certified Sandals Specialist, with over 77 bookings at Sandals and Beaches Resorts, an AMResorts Master Agent which now falls under the World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, a preferred partner with Playa Resorts, I hold a Bachelor of Education with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line and have earned a Certificate as a Bahamas Romance Specialist from the Bahamas Tourist Board. I have been honored with the 2023 BEST OF WEDDINGS from The Knot and the 2023 COUPLES CHOICE AWARDS from Wedding Wire.
After almost 4 decades I can honestly say, I love what I do. I look forward to making your Celebration Travel the best it can be! Your vision awaits...
My Areas of Expertise
We had a great time!
Thank you for providing some tips and tricks and some things to see. I will say, I tried multiple key lime pies throughout the week and my absolute favorite was the one you recommended in Key Largo, Mrs. Mac's. Hands down the best one. We really appreciated all of your help. You really made it very easy for us to focus on our wedding plans and then have a really nice honeymoon trip already set up and ready for us as soon as our wedding was over. Thank you for your constant communication and follow ups too throughout this process.
2nd Great Trip! And won't be the last...
Vienna, Thank you so much for the kind words. It took everything had to keep the Dreams Big surprise from you, and to come to learn John couldn't even remember he booked it!! Ha-ha! SO glad your excursions and your Birthday dinner on the beach were a success! Can't wait to start planning the next one.
Great trip!
I highly recommend Sharon!
We just got back from our trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sharon handled every single detail for us and was able to get us such an amazing deal! Anytime I had a question she was able to help me or would take the time to find the answers. She is so knowledgeable about the resorts and everything they have to offer. She’ll make recommendations and think of things I would have never thought of! We truly appreciate everything and can’t thank her enough for everything. Hope to book again soon!!
Jenn, I am so happy the trip was a success! I knew in my heart you would absolutely love it! Thanks for the nice review too! Next time we will have to pick a family resort! I am assuming your daughter wont let you go away again without her! That's ok - we can definitely make that happen! I am looking forward to working with you on the next one....You were a pleasure to work with. Thanks again, stay in touch.
Great Destination Wedding and Honeymoon
I don't usually get involved in reviews, but in this case a great review is warranted. I was skeptical of a Destination Wedding and my wife to-be was 100% for it. I guess they say a Destination Wedding is a less stressful - but she was stressed until she found Sharon Budman. Sharon held her hand through the whole process, she was knowledgeable about wedding stuff in general, different destinations and wedding requirements- a lot of which we had no clue. She made the process seamless!
Our wedding/honeymoon was amazing! I honestly think it was because we had Sharon with us every step of the way! She was great!
We highly recommend her as do our parents and friends who she helped with their travel arrangements too.
Amazing from top to bottom!
We had the most amazing, incredible, unique, one-of-a-kind wedding ever! I know a lot of people probably say this but I can verify that if it wasn’t for Sharon Budman our honeymoon, and wedding day, and all the details that came down to it, would not have been possible! Our wedding was extraordinary!
Girl, You are one in a million! Thank you Thank You Thank you! I am beyond words in how perfect everything was! I agree Extraordinary - Negril is a beautiful backdrop for romance! You were so easy to work with, and I loved every minute of it! Thanks for such an awesome review!
This Vendor is phenomenal!
After doing Travel for your Dad for so many years, I am so glad he referred you to me! I am honored. I love the fact that we combined two islands, with Sandals its easy to do that. So much fun! I know the room issue was frustrating but I am glad it was resolved quickly. Thanks for the review and I hope we can collaborate on more unique travel experiences!
Best Girls Trip Ever!
Vi, you girls were great to work with! Thank you for the great review, and pictures! I am thrilled you had an amazing time at Breathless Cancun Soul. I am especially glad out transportation efforts worked out perfectly with the Philly and NY departures. November will be here before you know it and you will love Dreams Flora as much! Thanks for trusting me with your Celebration Travel!
Excellent, Very Personable
I would recommend At Your Service events& Travel to anyone. Very personable, very reliable, always willing to go the extra mile.
Thanks Ellen! I enjoyed planning your honeymoon to the Dominican Republic. I know you were really stressed between moving, and the wedding. I am so happy your Honeymoon offered the relaxation you guys needed. I am looking forward to the upcoming Disney trip!
Dream Destination Wedding
Actually using Sharon this winter for a romantic getaway back in Jamaica!
Thank you! I loved everything about your Wedding! Sandals and Beaches offer an amazing Wedding experience. I am so glad we were able to make use of BOTH resorts in Negril - for you and your husband to stay at one and then for your family and friends at another! And all get together for the Wedding and Celebration. That worked out perfectly! Even better is you will be a Sandals guests again! Thanks for your support!
One of the best trips we have taken,
Thanks Jeannie! I love that hotel, Jewel Grande is a great choice for a quick get- a- way, because its a easy transfer from the airport and its a beautiful resort. I have a great relationship with the staff there, because I send many of my clients there. I am really happy you enjoyed your well needed vacation. I look forward to working with you on many more!
Impeccable Service
Thank You! Working with you ladies on your dream Destination Wedding and Honeymoon has been a pleasure. We did sift through a lot of options, but in the end I think we nailed it on your vision! Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your Wedding and Honeymoon in Cozumel.
Delightful Experience
Thanks Donna! I remember the morning you first called for an Airline ticket to Nassau! So happy we were able to transform the whole dynamic into an all inclusive package and save you guys some money. I have my eye on the Jamaica trip - watching for travel deals for next March! I will keep you posted..........
Great Family Trip to Disney!
Thanks Matt! I think your wife deserves some of the credit there! Your family was a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the opportunity. Hopefully, this is the first of many we plan together. Maybe the next Family Vacation should be to a Beaches Resort. I see your new addition has joined her big brother in her Sesame Place debut! Best, Sharon
#1 Agent
Thank you....Royal Caribbean is amazing!
Best Travel Agent Around
Bachelorette Weekend = great success. Upcoming Honeymoon, so exciting. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Celebration experiences. And thank you for your kind words, I loved working with you guys and look forward to being your Travel Advisor for life!
Most Amazon Agent!
Thanks you! I cant believe the Bachelorette weekend is here already! I know you girls will have a blast at Breathless.........and then before you know it, your Honeymoon will be here! Best wishes on your upcoming Wedding! Cant wait to plan Europe with you for next year!
A Special 50th Bday!
JJ, Thank you for the great review! We did it together, and I am so happy Jenn was surprised! I am very pleased with the Jewel Grande for accommodating all of the special requests we made, between the Birthday Celebration package, the Romantic Dinner and the Couples Spa treatments! What a way to spend your 50th Birthday! Go Girl!! And thank you for being a loyal and repeat customer! I value that very much! Until the next trip, be well and happy holidays! Best, Sharon