For more than ten years I've helped couples, families and groups get to the places they've been dreaming about. All-inclusive resorts, honeymoons, ocean and river cruises, guided vacations and once in a lifetime adventures.
When you work with me, you get one person who knows your trip inside and out. I match you with the resort, ship or tour that actually fits you, I keep every confirmation, payment date and detail organized, and I'm in your corner from our first conversation until you're back home.
You bring the dream. I'll bring the plan.
And what makes it so hard to plan on your own
You want the trip to feel the way you pictured it. The anniversary that finally happens. The cruise the whole family is still talking about at Thanksgiving. The bucket list place you've been saving for. Most of all, you want to relax and enjoy it instead of managing it.
Planning it yourself is where it gets hard. Hundreds of resorts and ships that all look the same online. Reviews that contradict each other. Room categories with names that tell you nothing. And if you're pulling together a group, add a dozen people, a dozen opinions and a dozen payment schedules.
When you work with me, that part comes off your plate. You tell me who's going, when, and what you're comfortable investing, and I come back with options that actually fit. Once you book, I keep everything organized in one place and stay with you from our first call until you're home.
A resort, a cruise or a group trip looks easy enough to book online. The parts that make or break it are the ones a booking site never mentions. That's where I come in.
Two resorts on the same beach can feel like completely different vacations, and so can two ships on the same route. I match you with the resort, cruise line, cabin and tour that fit how you actually like to travel, so you're not gambling on online reviews.
Seasons, sailing dates, peak weeks and booking windows all change what you get for your money. I help you pick the right dates and book at the right time, so the cabin, suite or room block you want is still there when you're ready.
Flights, transfers, the hotel night before your cruise, passports and entry requirements, travel protection and payment deadlines. I keep it all organized and on schedule, so nothing slips through the cracks and you can just enjoy the trip.
These are the trips I plan most. Have something else in mind? Ask me anyway.
Suites, private experiences and the upgrades that are actually worth it. I plan your luxury trip around how you want it to feel, then handle every detail so the experience lives up to the investment.
Family reunions, girls trips, milestone celebrations and hosted group experiences. I coordinate the travelers, rooms, payments and details, so the organizer gets to enjoy the trip with everyone else instead of running it.
First sailing or fifteenth, I help you choose the cruise line, ship, cabin and itinerary that fit you. Then I plan the hotel night before, the transfers and the shore excursions around it. Guided vacations get the same treatment.
The trip you've been talking about for years, finally on the calendar. Glaciers in Alaska, a safari, the Northern Lights. I turn the someday trip into a real plan built around the experiences that matter most to you.
Honeymoons, anniversaries and just because trips for two. I find the setting that fits you as a couple, add the touches that make it feel special, and handle the logistics so the only thing you focus on is each other.
Pick the right resort and everything else gets easier. Adults only or family friendly, lively or laid back, I match you with the all-inclusive that fits your crowd and your idea of a perfect beach day.
Hi, I'm LaShell Tjelde! I'm a travel advisor, a retired registered nurse, a rancher and a proud grandma, and every one of those shows up in how I take care of my clients.
With more than ten years in the travel industry, I specialize in luxury travel, cruises, bucket list adventures and group experiences. People call me The Group Whisperer because I love bringing people together and taking the stress out of planning for everyone involved.
I believe in honesty, integrity and personal service. If a resort, ship or tour isn't the right fit for you, I'll tell you, and I'll find the one that is.
Good questions to ask before you book
How do I get started?
Book a call using the calendar above, or send me a trip inquiry through the form below. Tell me who's traveling, roughly when, and what you have in mind. You don't need it all figured out before we talk.
What kinds of trips do you plan?
Luxury travel, all-inclusive resorts, ocean and river cruises, guided vacations, honeymoons and romantic getaways, adventure and bucket list trips, and group travel of every size.
Do you plan group trips?
Yes, and they're my favorite. Family reunions, girls trips, milestone celebrations and hosted groups. I keep track of every traveler, room and payment so the organizer doesn't have to.
Do I have to live in North Dakota to work with you?
Not at all. Over Moon Travels is based in North Dakota, and I work with clients near and far.
How far ahead should I book?
Sooner is better, especially for cruises, holiday dates and group trips, where the best cabins, suites and room blocks go first. Even if your dates aren't set yet, reach out and we can start looking.
Do you recommend travel insurance?
I recommend every client consider travel protection, especially for cruises, international trips and group travel. I'll walk you through the options before you book so you can decide what makes sense for you.
What happens after I book?
I keep your confirmations and trip details organized in one place, keep an eye on payment dates, and stay in touch as your trip gets closer. I'm here for your questions before you go and while you're away.
The easiest way to reach me is the inquiry form below. Tell me who's traveling, roughly when, and what you're dreaming about, and I'll be in touch.