Travel that delights you

Carefully crafted for those in search of bliss

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What We Can Plan for You

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We’ve walked in your shoes. We understand.

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Between Zoom meetings, soccer practices, bus stop pick-ups, and corporate cocktail parties, you find yourself dreaming of your next vacation…

…but you struggle to carve out the hours required to plan it, let alone actually setting aside work and life to take the trip. The days with your family pass by in a blur of multiple commitments and parallel lives, never quite slowing or coming together.

Do you wish you could press pause on the hamster wheel of life, round-up your family and friends, and immerse yourself in a new place and one another?

You’ve come to the right place.

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I created Sunkissed Bliss Travel to support busy families and intentional travelers in experiencing stress-free, meaningful vacations that create lasting memories. Your time is valuable—every getaway should feel unforgettable.

I’m Meredith Schnepp, a travel advisor who believes that extraordinary trips begin with thoughtful planning, firsthand knowledge, and trusted global connections. With a personalized, detail-oriented approach, I design custom itineraries that reflect your unique travel style and let you explore with confidence.

From coast-to-coast adventures in the U.S. to island escapes in the Caribbean, cultural journeys through Europe, and family travel in Japan—I bring real-world insight and a mom’s perspective to every plan. Backed by a love of organization and years of travel industry experience, I make luxury travel planning simple—so you can fully enjoy the journey.

It’s nearly impossible to research and plan an incredible trip while wearing life’s many hats.

I hold the Verified Travel Advisor certification through the industry’s trade organization, ASTA. This demonstrates my commitment to professionalism and my promise to uphold the highest ethical standards. Additionally, I am a Certified Cruise Counselor through CLIA. Those combined with my destination specialty certifications for much of the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Hawaii, the British Isles, France, New Zealand, Thailand, and Japan equip me with the access, opportunities, training, and leverage across the travel industry to fully support you and your travel dreams.

  • Working with Meredith is just fabulous. This was the 6th trip she has planned for me over the last year. Her attention to detail, help with pre planning, advice, and knowledge is invaluable. Not to mention the perks I have received from her connections. This trip, specifically, she took care of all of our speciality restaurant reservations, emailed with the concierge prior to embarkation, advised on and booked our excursions and spa treatments. I didn’t have to lift a finger. Her suggestion to cruise in the suite class was well worth the little extra expense. I can’t wait for my next trip planned by Meredith (good news is it’s only 30 days away).

    - Liz F.

  • After listening to our vision for a trip to Italy, Meredith made our Italian trip a true EPIC experience. Her presentation to start with was professional. The trip itinerary provided us with daily cultural excursions and top notch delicious dinner reservations each night. The itinerary planned by Meredith allowed us the opportunity to truly experience Italy. Arranging for us the transportation of professional drivers and train tickets made the trip stress free. I would highly recommend Sunkissed Bliss Travel for your next European vacation, or for that matter, any of your vacations travel needs.

    Lauren B.

  • Meredith was amazing to work with. She is very knowledgeable about each theme park and knew the ins and outs of planning my perfect vacation. She was always in communication with me and answered any questions I had quickly. So grateful for her and Sunkissed Bliss Travel. Highly recommend for planning any vacation, not just a Disney vacation. My family and I had a wonderful time!

    Michelle U.

  • From start to finish, Meredith made this special trip for our daughter’s 9th birthday a breeze. When we arrived at the hotel, she had birthday treats waiting for our daughter. She was ready to answer questions or help us along the way with whatever we needed. We had a corner room too, which was so spacious for our family of 5. We can’t wait to have Meredith help us on our next adventure!

    Ashleigh B.

  • Meredith did an excellent job... Her knowledge, attention to detail, and organization made our entire trip smooth and effortless. I really appreciated the preparation emails, gentle reminders, and her variety of recommendations.

    Amanda H.

  • Meredith is a wonderful travel advisor! She has planned a cruise as well as a spa weekend for me. She is highly organized and knowledgeable... We even received an upgrade because we booked with her! If you want a wonderful trip with every detail taken care of, then I highly recommend Sunkissed Bliss Travel!

    Nicole M.

  • First, Meredith asked me to describe what I needed and wanted. That conversation alone is priceless... Meredith was kind to listen to my conversation and help me find the places that would give me what I needed. If listening skills, building rapport, and translating all of that into ideas of where to go to find it are key ingredients in making the best things happen, then Meredith does all of it very well.

    Dave M.

  • I loved working with Meredith! She planned our trip so well and sent reminders before all the due dates. She even helped me figure out the best plan for when an unexpected surgery popped up! I loved our trip (we even got an awesome upgrade) and everything was planned perfectly!

    Shelly N.

Travel is one of the most significant investments you can make during your lifetime. Not only is travel an investment in time and money, but it is an extremely emotional endeavor that can broaden perspectives, strengthen empathy, and positively impact your life and the lives of those you encounter.

My goal is to create the best trip for you, brimming with joy, breathtaking moments, and shared experiences that will ignite your desire to travel again and again.

If you’re ready to plan your next heart-stopping, memory-making, smile-inducing vacation, please complete a brief inquiry form. In the meantime, follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to keep tabs on Sunkissed Bliss Travel.

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