Shane Lawrence and Imagine Travel are the real deal!!! We just got home from our THIRD trip to Jamaica to Couples Swept Away!! You can book now and make payments each month to Shane/Imagine Travel We have gone to Mexico and we personally have fallen in love w/CSW and Jamaica. Shane can guide you to whatever type of adventure you want to take. Couples Swept Away Negril, Jamaica Includes everything below and more: Non-stop, round trip flight from Charlotte - 2 1/2 - 3 hour flight Ground transport from Montego Bay Airport - you go to the couples swept away lounge area after customs. There is where you get your first Red Stripe Beer! Coldest ever!! It's on tap...all you want before departing!! (Also included) You stop half way to the resort and get off the bus to "buy" any drinks/food you may want for the remainder of the ride to the resort - Ground transport is around 1 hour & 15 mins. Upon arrival at check in, Champagne!! Get checked in and then you begin your vacation!! Rooms are fully stocked - beer, wine, liquor, waters, soda - You'll need to check off the beverage list what you want and then they will stock the frig...these are full size bottles of Rub, Vodka, Wine, Champagne, etc. Be careful booking your room...some do not have TV's If you book a garden view room, make sure it is not one that is close to the road. The traffic is loud at night. ALL food/beverages is included 24/7 and we never had a bad meal!! Even at breakfast you can make your own mimosa or bloody Mary! There is always alcohol!! Waffle/pancake station is awesome! Fresh fruit is incredible. Activities/Excursions are included: 3 swimming pools, 5 Jacuzzis, swim up pool bar, paddle boards, beach volleyball, windsurfing, scuba, snorkeling, sunset catamaran boat cruise ( you get to dive off and swim in the caves), water skiing, hobby cat, kayaking, beach party, etc. Spa is extra but depending on the time of year, you may get a free massage in your package. Fitness Center w/10 tennis courts. Aerobics, kick boxing, Pilates, yoga! Lay on the beach and when your drink is empty, stick your flag in the ground and they will come running to take your order! You don't have to leave your chair!! mid-morning, staff brings fruit kabobs to you on the beach, mid-day, cold, wet towel to wipe your face! ( this was not every day from what I can remember) The padding on your lounge chair is your float for the crystal, pristine water where you can go under and find starfish right at your feet!! There is a swim up bar that is fun to sit at when the afternoon, pop up shower comes your way! 6 different restaurants on site from five-star to a veggie bar! If you go to Feathers, your husband will need to wear slacks and a collar shirt. (incredible dinner) Night life on site as well in the club! (Although we're usually in bed too early to enjoy) Check out the Map & 360 view It's an incredible place to go! All Inclusive, couples only!! The photos that show on the website for Swept Away are true and it all looks like that! No wondering! Also, you are welcome to view mine any time. You will not run out of things to do or you can do nothing at all!! I hope you get there!! read more

Shane Lawrence and Imagine Travel vastly exceeded our expectations in planning our recent trip to Europe. We originally planned to fly to Amsterdam to begin our Viking River Cruise of Europe. However, during our preparations we discovered that the Royal Princess would be crossing the Atlantic to arrive in Amsterdam on the same day the Viking tour began at a price less than air fare. Without a hiccup, Shane made the changes, cancelled the flight, made our reservations for the ship and arranged for all the transfers. Since retiring three years ago we have been on several trips to Europe, Iceland, and Alaska. This tour was among the best. Before our vacation really got started, on the way across the Atlantic the Royal Princess stopped at the Azores, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. As usual, their service including the food, the accommodations, the entertainment and the excursions was impeccable. This was our first crossing with Princess Cruises; it will not be the last. While we have been on a river cruise tour of Venice, Northern Italy, and Tuscany before with another company, our experience was that this Viking River Cruise of the Rhine-Main-Danube was superior to anything we have enjoyed before. The accommodations, onboard lectures, and excursion arrangements were equal to those of previous cruises, and the food was even better. The flavor, variety and portion size were more to our liking. It is amazing that the staff and crew of the Viking Ingvi consists of only some sixty persons. We felt as though we had our own personal staff as every need or desire we could conceivably have was quickly and more than adequately addressed. We heartily commend both of Shane Lawrence and Imagine Travel, and Viking River Cruises for offering superlative service and excellent value. We will be using both again. read more

My husband and I look to Shane at Imagine Travel any time we are thinking about planning a trip. He has been our travel 'go to' for many years. Like others, I have tried to plan our trips myself; however, never was it worth the endless time spent searching. I quickly learned that I couldn't receive the expert advice, experience, comparable pricing, and fully planned worry free trips, that Imagine Travel has to offer. Each time I have called on Shane, I never really know exactly where I want to go when he asks. My response is always, just sun, fun, beach, and things to do - as my husband cannot sit still very long. He quickly gives me several options to think about. He always sends us to a reputable location. Accommodations are always fabulous! Travel destinations and accommodations are always recommended based on his personal experience of having stayed there or that of others, whom he fully trusts for professional and personal trip opinion. Shane always finds a great balance of relaxation and activity! He is prompt in getting back to us and answering any questions or concerns we might have, much like a doctor on call. I remember the first time we travelled, I had a very difficult time deciding on a destination and feeling good about it. Believe me he has much patience and customer satisfaction is at the top of his priority list. After our first trip experience, all my worries were put to ease. Each time we travel, I am certain we will be going to a wonderful place and every detail will be taken care of. All we have to do is show up at the airport on time. What a great feeling!! I highly recommend Shane to friends, colleagues, and family with no hesitation. Thanks Shane for providing my family and me with such memorable experiences in Cancun, Jamaica, and Punta Cana!!! read more

We have booked a few vacations through Shane at Imagine Travel and haven't been disappointed once. My husband George and I love to travel to the Caribbean, and both vacations he booked for us there have been amazing. Most recently, he helped us book our honeymoon to Aruba, and let me tell you that was NOT an easy task when it comes to working with George... he has very specific requirements (white beach, things to do, shopping, local culture to see, and clear blue water to name a few) and claims that there's no beach in the world better than Destin, Fl. Well, after speaking with Shane via email and on the phone for a few months with many recommendations from his end, we kept coming back to Aruba being the perfect choice. George was dead set against going there for safety reasons (we laugh about that now- we never once felt unsafe in Aruba), but after some reassurances from Shane that we would be missing out if we didn't go, he finally gave me the go ahead to book this vacation. We booked at this awesome small resort (more beach and less people makes us happy) and had the BEST honeymoon. We were blown away by the water and sand on the beach, and George finally says he's found a beach better than Destin. All in all, Shane was wonderful to work with, always patient and happy to help no matter how much time it took to book our vacation. He never made us feel rushed, and the best part is... he did all of the planning work for us AND his prices were lower than any travel site we looked at. I also recommended him to a friend who was also planning her honeymoon, and she has raved about him as well. I would definitely recommend Shane for booking any travel experience! read more

I recently called Shane at Imagine Travel to help me put together a 5-year wedding anniversary trip as a surprise for my wife. I had tried to do my own research and planning, but I couldn't seem to put something together in the price range I was willing to spend. Shane helped us plan our honeymoon 5 years ago, as well as a few friends of ours, so I figured he'd be a much better route to go. THAT was DEFINITELY the right call!!! I told Shane I wanted to go somewhere in the Caribbean or Central America with a good balance of outdoor adventure excursions, as well as relaxation time. I also wanted to consider where we may be able to do some all-inclusive accommodations. Immediately, he said we HAD to look at Costa Rica, and within a couple of hours, he had an entire itinerary put together that included 3 days in the rain forest with excursions everyday, followed by 4 days at the beach full of relaxation! We just returned less than 2 weeks ago, and I cannot rave enough about how much fun we had and how organized everything was, from our private transfers from the airport, to the amazing accommodations! We had to do nothing with confirming excursions! Shane had taken care of all details, so we simply showed up in the lobby of the resorts and jumped in the outfitters' vans for a day filled with excitement! Thanks so much, Shane!!! And again, another amazing experience!!! read more

Imagine Travel shines yet AGAIN with exceptional customer service! Kudos to Jessica Younginer for making my trip to San Andres Isla in Colombia smooth sailing. Since this was my first trip to South America, booking the adventure myself felt too daunting through online sites. International travel (especially to a place I have never been to before and don't speak the language)- is best left to the expertise of a pro like Jessica to ensure all is in perfect order. I was meeting a friend at a particular all inclusive resort that was booked solid for the time frame I needed. Jessica was persistent, managing to book the desired days within a time frame to meet my companion. My concerns about safety and vaccines were promptly addressed by Jessica, putting me at ease with the accurate information needed to proceed. She used a trusted touring company in Colombia to book my hotel at the Royal Decameron Isleno and airline flights in a package deal, giving me the best value. Love THAT! Jessica's prompt attention to all these matters, and excellent execution of my travel plans, were spot on! I will use Jessica's services again. Highly recommended. Thanks, Jessica! I will call again for my next Colombian adventure! read more

I called Shane around 7 or 8 months before my honeymoon to look into setting up our trip post wedding for my new wife and I. Shane was great in getting back to me with options for the trip that met the criteria we had given him as far as things we would like to do on our honeymoon. Everything that we asked for was satisfied by Shane's recommendation and he even set up travel to and from the hotel once we arrived at our destination, which I thought was a very nice touch. Our honeymoon was perfect at the perfect resort. We had nothing to worry about and simply got to enjoy our time together. My wife and I had a few last minute questions as we were about to depart for our trip and Shane took the time to call us back immediately, even though it was Memorial Day. All communications we had with Imagine Travel were very professional. When we decide to go on another trip or simply need some travel recommendations, we will be sure to call Shane at Imagine Travel to get the answers. I highly recommend the service for anyone who is going on vacation. Even if you think you have found the best deal, there is a good chance Imagine Travel can still help you in some way and I recommend giving them a call! read more

Just finalized an amazing trip with Shane thru Imagine Travel. It's my 25th wedding anniversary and we have been saving and really wanted to do something special. I spoke with Shane back in Jan, and right away he emailed me some ideas. Yes, it's Aug, but we finally decided and Shane found us a fabulous deal to Playa Del Carmen. All inclusive, 5 star, oceanview, all flights, transfers, insurance and even tickets for an excursion that has top notch reviews! Can't wait! If you are looking for the best customer service ever, this is who you need to call. We also had the pleasure of working with Beth. Our student ministry went on a mission trip to Ecuador in July. Beth immediately found incredible deals on the flights, that are basically unheard of during that time of the year. She took care of each person and all their info and tickets. Again...top notch! No need to look any farther for your trip planning. These guys have it! read more

Jessica Younginer is a premier travel agent. It is nice to have someone assist you with your vacation planning that has actually been to the resort you are considering. Jessica has high standards when selecting resorts for her clients. Our trip to the Riviera Maya was perfect. She knew what type of restaurants to direct us to and was very aware of the spa options. She was able to give us detailed information about the rooms and service provided. It is also very important to add that she was extremely conscious about assisting us with gluten free options. She contacted the resort ahead of time to alert them of the allergy and made sure we would have plenty of food options. As a matter of fact this was the only place we have EVER visited (including places in our hometown) that had SO many gluten free options. A+ Jessica. Thank you. read more

Shane and his staff at Imagine Travel are excellent to work with. My husband and I had planned a vacation with them to Cabo, we were so excited because this is one place we have never traveled to but unfortunately the Hurricane hit one week prior to our leaving and naturally we had to reroute our plans. Immediately Shane took control and got our vacation changed to Cancun, he took care of our flights and resort accommodations quickly. As much as we were looking forward to Cabo, Shane couldn't have picked a better place for us in Cancun. Iberostar is by far one of the nicest places we have traveled, the resort and the staff were awesome. This was a much needed relaxing vacation and Shane hit it on the nail!!! Looking forward to starting to plan our next vacation with Shane and his staff at Imagine Travel!!!! read more

My friends and I were planning a birthday celebration, but were a little unsure of where we wanted to go. I found Imagine Travels by doing an online search and selected them based on their reviews. I had the opportunity to work with Shane. He was very professional, patient and understanding during the planning process (even after having to change due to some work obligations). In the end, Shane helped me plan a wonderful trip to Las Vegas with my friends. The hotel which was chosen was really nice and in a convenient location on the strip. My friends and I usually plan our trips ourselves, but going forward we will continue to use Shane at Imagine Travels to assist with the planning. Thank you Shane. read more

Shane and Imagine Travel are the go to guide for travel for sure!! I have booked several trips with Shane and this year it's back to Jamaica to Couples Swept Away! Not only is Shane a great travel agent, he also care about community. I'm a volunteer at the Women's Resource Center and I'm on the planning committee for this years "Men Can Cook" event being held in October. Shane and Imagine Travel made and incredible donation to our Silent Auction for this year! It is a 3-night stay at an "On the Strip" Hotel such as MGM Grand! How awesome is that!! I will certainly be bidding on that trip in October!! Thank you Shane and all of the staff at Imagine Travel! You guys are the only way to go!! read more

Shane and Imagine Travel are AMAZING! I have never been so impressed with someone's willingness to help and go the extra mile! Not only did Shane listen to my travel needs and book us a wonderful trip at a great price, but when we needed to cancel for a medical issue, Shane (WITHOUT MY ASKING) reached out to the trip vendor to see if we would be able to rebook the trip at a later date! We were allowed to do so through his tenacity at no financial loss. Shane will do what it takes to make sure his clients are happy. The customer service throughout the whole process was the best I have ever seen. We will be using Shane for all our travel needs in the future! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! read more

You won't be disappointed with this great group of folks! The initial booking was a breeze, there were 10 of us and we knew our destination, dates and budget - sounds like a travel agents dream, right? It was until life's mishaps made an appearance. That's when you realize that you have made the right choice in agents. Shane, Beth and Claudia worked with us through additions and cancellations and were able to minimize cost and frustration. We are still 6 weeks out until our trip and it's possible more changes may occur but I'm confident that if there are issues, these guys are here to for us! This was our first experience with Imagine Travel and it won't be our last!!! read more

Jessica at Imagine Travel is amazing!! Let me start by saying I'm one of the most pickiest & demanding people you would ever meet in work and life. Jessica was referred to me last year to help with booking my honeymoon. She was so helpful/ knowledgable with all the destinations we were looking at. But most important to me she was very prompt responding to ALL my questions and concerns. We went to Aruba and the resort was gorgeous!!!! Eagle Beach is perfection!!We are booking our next trip coming up for my 40th birthday with her and all the trips in the future. She is truthful and honest too and I find that very important when it comes to spending my hard earned money. read more

When you are planning to go on a big, possibly once in a life time vacation you want to make sure you are using a travel agency that knows their stuff. Imagine Travel is the place to go! Wonderful customer service and knowledge to help you get where you are going in style. Shane Lawrence is absolutely amazing! He has helped me several time book several trips in the past to Mexico which were all wonderful trips. He just helped me put together a Honeymoon trip to Hawaii and I could not be happier. He took care of everything, getting me the best prices on air fare and hotels. This trip promises to be amazing! Thanks Again Shane!! read more

Shane with Imagine Travel Vacations is awesome and I just booked our second trip with him to Couples Negril Resort in Jamaica. I have been traveling for years and Shane is by far the best that I have worked with he is very experienced and will find you the best deal wherever you want to travel. The customer service and the response from Shane is unbelievable and was able to get us the best deal. Shane will be our travel adviser for any future trips that the family or just with my wife on a romantic trip. If you want to get the best deal and pay less then Shane and his team at Image Travel is who you want to talk with. read more

I have used to several different travel agencies and can honestly say no one comes close to Shane Lawrence and Imagine Travel. They are very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. I am no easy client but Shane is very patient and is willing to answer any and all questions and deal with all of your concerns. He really takes the time to make sure you find what you are looking for and are going to be happy with your vacation. He is not pushy at all. He does give you his honest opinion and will tell you like it is in regards to poor properties. He actually just booked my third vacation today and I could not be more excited! read more

It doesn't get any better- we've used Claudia for corporate travel over the last 9 years and couldn't be happier! She's expertly covered every aspect of travel...last minute, budget, luxury, international, domestic, flights/cars/hotels, upgrades, cancellations, delays..the whole nine yards. In addition, she's also found unbeatable deals for family & friends' personal vacations, including cruises to almost every location (Europe, South America, Hawaii, Alaska & more). I rely on her expertise and experience for the best rates, destination packages and service. Claudia, Shane & Beth are an incredible team- Thank You!! read more