NORTH & KING TRAVEL - Key Persons
My travel career started at a young age working for the family business. In 2000 I ventured out on my own and opened JW North Signature Travel with my business partner Sheelagh King. Over my 30 plus years in the business I have traveled extensively around the world experiencing the best on land and sea.
After graduating from Trinity University with a double major in Business and Art, I joined the hospitality industry and worked as a front office manager and rooms coordinator for a major hotel. I learned a great deal about hospitality management, but ultimately decided to pursue a passion and start my own photography business. From there, I expanded into graphic design and was offered the opportunity to design the logo and branding for North & King Signature Travel. It was such a good fit that I joined the team! Travel has always been a big part of my life, so Ià ‚¬ " m thrilled to be able to contribute to the signature experience that North and King Signature Travel has to offer.
Follow my travels and the latest and greatest hotels and ships on my Instagram page @sheelaghgoes Ten years of continuous international travel as a flight attendant with Iran Air and Pan Am, was the starting point for founding a travel consultancy business twenty five years ago. My clientele has grown each year, strictly through the referrals of both corporate incentive travelers and clients who travel for pleasure, all over the world. I have visited all seven continents; over 107 countries; cruised from the Maldives to Malta and most points in between; experienced all the top cruise lines on ocean and river; have inspected or stayed at over 40 Four Seasons properties from Shanghai to Sharm el-Sheikh, as well as many other top international properties. Also a published travel writer. I realize that vacation time can never be replaced, so my goal is to ensure my clients have a perfect one, in the most wonderful setting, at the very best price."The best in travel at the best value" is my byline.
As far back as I can remember I always wanted to experience places around the world! My career in Travel actually started by accident. I was a client of an agency prior to working with them. At the same time as I was laid off, they lost an employee and asked if I could help. Now 7 years later I take great passion and joy in helping my clients experience the world. My goal is to listen to the needs of the travelers and create an experience that is memorable for years to come. I personally have traveled to 5 continents and have visited 48 countries either by land or sea. Been amazed by the landscapes in East Africa, enjoyed the underwater views in Tahiti, been up close and personal with wild life in the Galapagos & and after a 45 min class even enjoyed scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. From a family getaway, to a romantic honeymoon or even an adventure to pushes you out of your comfort zone. Travel has become my life and helping others is the bonus!! The options out there are endless so my experience, knowledge & contacts will match each traveler to the right travel style.