Since 1945, Shelton Travel Service has helped travelers plan cruises, tours, vacations, and special-interest journeys with personal service and expert guidance you can trust.
Online booking sites can show you prices. We design experiences. For nearly 80 years, our advisors have built relationships, knowledge, and judgment you simply can't get from an algorithm.
Three generations of travel advisors with deep destination knowledge and supplier relationships you can leverage.
Skip hours of research. We curate options matched to your style, budget, and timing — and handle every detail.
Cabin upgrades, exclusive amenities, private experiences, and preferred pricing through our supplier network.
If a flight cancels or plans shift mid-trip, you call us — not a 1-800 number. Real help, in real time.
Founded by a pioneering woman in 1945, Shelton Travel has grown into one of the region's most trusted travel firms — built on relationships, reputation, and results.
Kay Shelton opens Shelton Travel Service — the first female-owned travel agency in a five-state area.
Shelton Travel grows into one of the top travel agencies in the Kansas City area.
Mark Ebbitts joins Shelton Travel, beginning a long career of leadership and client service.
Mark Ebbitts is named President, carrying forward Kay Shelton's standards of personal service and expertise.
The agency moves to larger quarters near the Country Club Plaza to better serve a growing clientele.
Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you with the right travel style and an advisor who specializes in it.
Question 1 of 5: How do you most enjoy traveling?
Continue →Each Shelton advisor brings decades of travel experience and personal specialties — from luxury cruises to African safaris.
Joined Shelton Travel in 1979. Specialist in luxury cruises, European itineraries, and complex multi-destination travel.
Group tour and family travel specialist with 25+ years planning multi-generational vacations across the globe.
Wine, culinary, and wellness travel expert. Curates immersive experiences in Italy, France, and Spain.
Certified across all major cruise lines, with a passion for river cruises and expedition voyages to unique destinations.
"Shelton planned our 25th anniversary Mediterranean cruise to perfection. The cabin upgrade alone paid for the planning."
"When our flight was canceled in Rome, one call to our Shelton advisor and we were rebooked within an hour. That kind of support is priceless."
"Three generations, four countries, zero stress. Catherine planned a family reunion trip we'll talk about forever."
Booking complex trips online means doing the work yourself — and absorbing the risk. Here's the difference.
For most cruise and packaged travel, our services are included at no additional cost — we're compensated by our supplier partners. Custom multi-destination itineraries may include a planning fee, which we always discuss upfront.
A relaxed conversation — by phone, video, or in our Plaza office. We learn about your travel style, preferences, and goals, then build a curated proposal for your review.
Deposits are made directly to the cruise line, tour operator, or supplier. We never hold your funds. We send clear payment schedules and reminders.
Yes. Most components can be adjusted depending on supplier policies. We'll outline any change rules and walk you through your options.
You call us. We have direct supplier contacts and decades of experience resolving travel disruptions quickly — even on weekends and after hours for active trips.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Shelton advisor. We'll listen first, then plan beautifully.
Tell us a little about the trip you have in mind. An advisor will follow up within one business day to schedule your consultation.
I'll help match you with the right advisor.
