Donna Brown
Shiner, Texas Travel Agent
Vado Travel, LLC, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Cruise Specialist
Cruising in Alaska with my hubby.
I’ve always loved the thrill of arriving at a new port and discovering all of the nearby histories. Cruising is my favorite way to travel, and I’m passionate about seeing new sights and exploring new cultures. Cruises allow you to experience so much while only unpacking once, and with a lifetime of experience, I know how to book the most exciting cruises imaginable!
I cruise with my family multiple times per year, and recently, I was even able to get 16 extended family members to join us! I entered the travel industry because I have a lifelong love for cruising and wanted to help everyone enjoy their dream vacation with ease.
I’m certified with multiple cruise lines and have experience booking countless routes around the world. Whether you want a scenic Caribbean cruise or a small river cruise through exciting destinations, I’ll book everything to your exact specifications.
I’ll work with you to customize your trip so you can have the time of your life anywhere in the world. I work with families, couples, solo travelers, and groups of all sizes in countless destinations.
I’ll find the best cruise lines, rooms, and ports that fit your interests and goals. I have a deep understanding of the options available, and I’ll guide you towards the best cruise for you. I’ll also help you make the most of your time at each destination so you never have to rush or worry. I’ll personalize your itinerary so you can enjoy the best sights, attractions, and meals at your own pace.
I can also make traveling easier than ever whether you’re going with small children, elderly travelers, or a large group. I recently helped a pregnant traveler enjoy their first cruise, and I was so happy to hear that she had a wonderful time!
As your travel agent, I will:
- Personalize everything about your vacation
- Make booking a trip completely stress-free
- Match you with the best cruise line and accommodations
- Research your destination for you
- Provide 24/7 assistance and support
- And more!
From the Caribbean Islands to Europe and beyond, I’m ready to help you set sail today!
Education
Certified Travel Advisor from the Travel Institute
AmaWaterways: Academy Graduate
Princess: Commodore
Norwegian: Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean: Master of Adventure
Celebrity: 5 Star Graduate
American Queen Steamboat Company: Certified Travel Agent
MSC: MSC Cruises Specialist
Viking: Specialist
American Cruise Line: Certified Adviser
My Areas of Expertise
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Checked one off my bucket list!
Reviewed By Peters family - Shiner TX | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
Easy and great to work with!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
20 of 34 people found this review helpful
Girls trip of our dreams
Reviewed By jody - shiner, Tx | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Donna id a true gem! She really tries to understand and cater to the individual's needs and put together the perfect vacation according to whatever whim you please! Donna was up to date on all the need-to-know information for the excursions and the ship and tips and more! We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Donna to help plan anything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
So happy you girls loved the girls get a way.
So happy you girls loved the girls get a way.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Most fun we’ve had in years!
Reviewed By Jan Bach - Austin Texas | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Donna is very easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable in all areas of Travel arrangements . Everything was perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best travel agent ever!!
Reviewed By Bobbie Sue - Shiner, TX | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Donna makes the whole experience so easy! She shops around for great deals even when I have asked her many times! She makes everything flow with such ease that there has never been a problem with any of our trips!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thank you
Thank you
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bang for your buck.
Reviewed By Tyler G - El Campo, Texas | Traveled to Jupiter ~ Florida ~ USA
Mrs. Brown is very diligent in getting the best possible deals and giving multiple options. She works late to provide options as quickly as possible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 23 people found this review helpful
Amazing Adventures
Reviewed By Brandon - Yoakum Tx | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Donna is an amazing person and travel agent, she takes care.of all.the planning so you can just focus on enjoying your trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Enjoyed our trip.
Reviewed By Henke - Hallettsville Tx | Traveled to Canada
Great to work with. Gave her a budget & ideas where we would like to travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best trip ever
Reviewed By Brenda M - Hallettsville TX | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Extremely responsive, informative, and so easy to work with. Donna made our trip go so smoothly and perfectly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great cruise
Reviewed By Leti G. - Mckinney, TX | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Donna was amazing to working with. She found the best cruise for us at a great price!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cherished Family Memories
Reviewed By Mom - Texas | Traveled to Roatan ~ Honduras ~ Central America
Working with Donna for our family cruise was so easy! She made all the plans for our cruise. It was an amazing experience for our family of 17.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
10 stars
Reviewed By summer - shiner texas | Traveled to Mexico
we love working with donna she is very helpful and she will get you where you need to be
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful experience - planning to cruising!
Reviewed By Susan - Converse, Louisiana | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Donna was amazing. I found Donna by searching for a travel agent in the Houston area. She truly cared about my travel needs. She stayed in contact with me even after the cruise was booked. To ensure my vacation was stress free, Donna sent me a packet with valuable information and my luggage tags. When I had a question, she was quick to respond. I found my forever travel agent. Thank you Donna!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Dad and Son Fishing Trip
Reviewed By Dad on a misson - Shiner, TX | Traveled to New Mexico ~ USA
Donna made it simple especially traversing Covid restrictions / rules. I totally changed trip destination goals and Donna pivoted and came back with the travel itinerary immediately on a short notice. She was there all the way to the airport.
Great Quick Trip with no unexpected occurrences.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thank you so much for trusting me with this special trip.
Thank you so much for trusting me with this special trip.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
An Amazing Honeymoon Vacation!
Reviewed By Cody and Andrea - Austin, Texas | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Donna was a lifesaver when planning our Honeymoon. It was so easy working with her and she gave us so many great options to chose from.. After we decided she took care of everything which was so nice because we were extremely busy with the wedding planning. We will absolutely be using her for our upcoming vacations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Booked it over 2 years ago
Reviewed By Bob and deb - Pa | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Very friendly extremely helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had a blast
Reviewed By Smitty - Yoakum texas | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thank you.
Thank you.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Living the Easy Life
Reviewed By Brandon Lampley - Yoakum Tx. | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Booking with Donna was a great experience. From Day one she was extremely helpful and found us the perfect resort at an amazing price. She was available for any questions and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely book my trips with her in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Trip planning, the easy way!
Reviewed By PM - Richmond, VA | Traveled to Austin ~ Texas ~ USA
I sought out Donna's help to secure economical air travel for which payment was made by a third party. Donna quickly and efficiently located flights to suit my travel plans and managed communications to complete payment. Working with Donna removed all the hassles from my trip planning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thank you so much for trusting me with all your travel needs.
Thank you so much for trusting me with all your travel needs.
12 of 25 people found this review helpful
Wonderful asset
Reviewed By RedRoses - Laredo Texas | Traveled to Central America
Donna helped me create a wonderful Christmas getaway vacation for my son and I. We decided to spend Christmas by ourselves this year, the first without my husband/son’s father. I wanted to create a new tradition and positive memories & Donna helped me accomplish that. She has a plethora of options, budgets, and destinations. Once I gave her my criteria, I had my entire weeklong vacation planned shortly thereafter. I will definitely reach out to her again for our next adventure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
I glad I was able to help you create new memories.
I glad I was able to help you create new memories.
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Always a great experience!
Reviewed By Gchad2003 - Bastrop, Texas | Traveled to Ukraine ~ Europe
Donna always goes above and beyond to find the best fare with the best schedule. She really cares about her customers!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 36 people found this review helpful
Wonderful, relaxing trip!
Reviewed By Shari - Yoakum, TX | Traveled to Tulum ~ Mexico ~ Mexico
Donna was great to work with! She found a trip based on my specific desires. She was very thorough and made sure to look for exactly what we wanted and even came up with a few things that I hadn't thought of! And the price was even better than I expected!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Donna Brown responded:
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for the kind words.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
The best trip
Reviewed By Mark - Shiner, Texas | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 18 people found this review helpful