John Shors Travel
Extraordinary, All-Inclusive, High-End, Small-Group Tours
Why Tour with Us?
Unique, All-Inclusive, High-End, Small-Group Tours
All-Inclusive Convenience: Enjoy a worry-free adventure with all lodging, meals, activities, and tips included—everything but alcohol—ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey from start to finish.
Distinctive & Authentic Experiences: Our itineraries are meticulously crafted through extensive travel and research; offering unique, immersive experiences that connect guests with the soul of each destination, as well as the spirit of local communities.
Intimate Group Setting: Our small-group tours are limited to 18 guests, and feature some of the highest guide-to-guest ratios in the industry. This frameworks allows for personalized attention, flexible itineraries, optional activities, and a more intimate, community-driven travel experience.
What’s Included?
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Lodging
Experience comfort and style throughout your journey with stays in carefully selected four- to five-star accommodations. Our hotels, resorts, and lodges are centrally located, cutting down on drive times, and allowing guests to make the most of their vacations.
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Transfers
Once you are in country, enjoy seamless, all-inclusive transportation throughout your journey, including private airport transfers and comfortable, safe vehicles for all excursions.
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Meals
Our all-inclusive trips offer our guests a variety of dining experiences, from family-style meals at local diners to Michelin-starred tastings at top restaurants. Because of our long history of travel to most every destination, we know all of the best spots.
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Activities
Experience the ease of all-inclusive guided tours with expert local guides, fully covered tips, and thoughtfully scheduled activities that provide deep cultural insights and unforgettable adventures.
The John Shors Travel Team
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
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John Shors is an internationally bestselling novelist. His eleven novels have been translated into nearly thirty languages. Inspired by the idea to take readers to the settings of his stories, he launched John Shors Travel in 2013. An avid explorer and researcher, John has traveled to six continents and lived abroad for much of his life. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two children.
For more information on John's bestselling novels, please visit www.johnshors.com.
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
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Molly lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and two dogs. For over a decade, she has excelled in selling technology and intellectual property to Fortune 100 IT leaders. This experience honed her critical thinking, agile problem-solving, and client relationship skills.
With a background in fine arts, Molly brings a creative perspective to everything she does. Her love for travel, adventure, and meeting new people fuels her curiosity and drives continued exploration.
TOUR GUIDE
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Tracy Lewis lives in Statesboro, Georgia. With a background in education and a lifelong passion for travel and cultural exchange, she began her career as an international tour leader in 2012. Since then, she has led tours throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, sharing her enthusiasm for history, culture, and meaningful travel experiences.
Having visited 84 countries, Tracy enjoys helping others explore the world with curiosity, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures.
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
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Dilya lives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Prior to joining John Shors Travel, she worked in Tashkent at a travel agency that specialized in organizing tours across Central Asia. She designed and managed tours for groups of all sizes, working hand-in-hand with a network of local guides.
Passionate about exploring the world, Dilya enjoys meeting new people and immersing herself in diverse cultures. Her love for travel and adventure inspires her work, and she strives to create unforgettable experiences for her clients.
RESERVATION SPECIALIST
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Masahiko was born in Japan, but also spent many years in the Philippines. Growing up in Manila, and being of Filipino/Japanese descent, he was exposed to a diverse mix of cultures and perspectives. Masahiko's degree is in International Relations, and he has a passion for his work within the travel and tourism industry.
Prior to joining John Shors Travel, he excelled as a tour coordinator with an industry-leading tour operator. These days, Masahiko is based out of Japan; and combines his sense of adventure with thorough planning in order to create unique and unforgettable tours.
RESERVATION SPECIALIST
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Hoa Bui, based in Hue, Vietnam, has worked as a hotel receptionist, a sales executive, and a tour operator at an international travel company. Her love for travel and exploring new destinations fuels her passion for creating meaningful and memorable experiences for others.
Growing up in Hue - a city rich in history, royal heritage, and traditional cuisine - has given her the insights necessary to help create and cultivate tours that are rich in culture and charm. Hoa brings professionalism, enthusiasm, and a personal touch to every journey she helps design; ensuring meaningful and memorable experiences for travelers.