Our Story
About Travel Tamers
We started with a simple belief: travel planning should feel personal, not transactional.
Built different, on purpose
Travel Tamers is a family-owned agency established by Debby Harter, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. Debby brings her deep experience crafting group trips, family vacations, and milestone celebrations for clients who become friends. Shane brings a tech-forward approach -- building tools, Slack integrations, and AI-assisted research to make corporate travel seamless. Elisa works exclusively with established Travel Tamers clients on bespoke luxury experiences.
Together, we cover both sides of premium travel: companies that want a dedicated travel team embedded in their Slack workspace, and individuals, families, and groups who want a personal advisor they can call, email, or message anytime.
We are a Nexion Travel Group affiliate, which means we have access to every major cruise line, hotel chain, and tour operator on the planet. But access is not the product. The product is the experience of having advisors who know your preferences, anticipate your needs, and handle every detail.
Our advisors earn commissions from travel vendors -- the same way every travel advisor does. For most trips, you pay nothing beyond the trip itself -- no planning fees, no research fees, no booking fees. The vendors compensate us when you book.
The team
Three advisors. Decades of combined experience. One mission: make your travel effortless.
Debby
Founder & Senior Travel Advisor
Debby founded Travel Tamers and brings decades of expertise creating exceptional journeys for river cruisers, family groups, and multigenerational travelers. She turns vague ideas into perfectly executed trips, building lasting relationships with clients who come back year after year.
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Shane
Eco & Adventure Travel
Tech industry veteran who spearheads Travel Tamers' digital transformation. Shane specializes in eco-conscious adventures, sustainable experiences, and partnerships with National Geographic Expeditions and HX Expeditions. He brings Slack-based collaboration tools to make corporate travel seamless.
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Elisa
Travel Advisor
Elisa works exclusively with established Travel Tamers clients on bespoke luxury experiences. With warmth, precision, and a creative eye for detail, she finds the boutique hotels and hidden gems that elevate every trip.
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Simplicity is premium
The best travel experience is one where the complexity is invisible. You should not have to learn a new tool or navigate a portal to plan a trip.
Relationships over transactions
We are not a booking engine. We are your travel team. We remember your preferences, anticipate your needs, and treat every trip -- from a company offsite to a family reunion -- like it matters.
Transparency always
No hidden costs. No upselling. Every recommendation is based on what is best for you, not what pays us the highest commission.
Our Network
A Nexion Travel Group Affiliate
Nexion Travel Group is one of the largest travel advisor networks in North America. Our affiliation gives us access to preferred rates, exclusive amenities, and direct relationships with every major cruise line, hotel chain, and tour operator worldwide.
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