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THEXCAPEARTIST TRAVEL

Less “one day.”
More getaway.

Caribbean islands, all-inclusive stays, cruises, and escapes for just you—or your favorite people. Tell me what you’re picturing. We’ll start there.

Palm trees and turquoise water at the RIU Ocho Rios beach
OCHO RIOS · JAMAICA

TWENTY IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT ESCAPE

Top 10 Places to Visit
With or Without a Passport

Two lists to help you go from “I need a trip” to “I know where I want to go.”

INTERNATIONAL GETAWAYS

10 Places to Go With a Passport

  1. Ocho Rios, JamaicaAll-inclusive resorts and a waterfall day.
  2. Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicA beach resort where you can settle in for the week.
  3. Cancún, MexicoResort time with an easy day trip to Isla Mujeres.
  4. ArubaBeach days, sunset sails, and time in Oranjestad.
  5. Nassau, The BahamasA beach weekend with a side of Bahamian food and culture.
  6. Providenciales, Turks and CaicosClear water and long walks along Grace Bay.
  7. Soufrière, Saint LuciaPitons views and a slower couples’ escape.
  8. Bridgetown, BarbadosBeach hopping, local food, and island history.
  9. Willemstad, CuraçaoColorful streets and small beaches worth exploring.
  10. Western Caribbean cruiseVisit Roatán, Belize, and Cozumel on one trip.

DOMESTIC GETAWAYS

10 Places to Go Without a Passport

  1. San Juan, Puerto RicoOld San Juan, local food, and time by the water.
  2. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsA beach day at Magens Bay and a walk through Charlotte Amalie.
  3. St. John, U.S. Virgin IslandsSnorkeling, beaches, and national park trails.
  4. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin IslandsA slower island stay with time to explore Christiansted.
  5. Key West, FloridaSunsets, seafood, and a walkable old town.
  6. Miami Beach, FloridaBeach time, art deco, and a lively weekend away.
  7. New Orleans, LouisianaLive music, good food, and a weekend with your crew.
  8. Oʻahu, HawaiʻiWaikīkī beach time with a day to explore the North Shore.
  9. San Diego, CaliforniaCoastal neighborhoods, beaches, and Balboa Park.
  10. Charleston, South CarolinaA food weekend with historic streets and nearby beaches.

The no-passport list is for U.S. citizens traveling on routes that stay within the U.S. and its territories. Check the ID you’ll need before booking. Cruise documents depend on the itinerary and cruise line.

Plan one of these getaways ↗

THEXCAPEARTIST TRAVEL · SPRING & SUMMER 2027

Get out the group chat
and get on deck.

Seven nights in the Western Caribbean, round trip from New Orleans.

SAILING 01

April 18–25, 2027

7 nights · Round trip from New Orleans

$50 deposit per cabin
Based on two guests sharing

SAILING 02

May 30–June 6, 2027

7 nights · Round trip from New Orleans

$50 deposit per cabin
Based on two guests sharing

SAILING 03

June 13–20, 2027

7 nights · Round trip from New Orleans

$50 deposit per cabin
Based on two guests sharing

SAILING 04

June 27–July 4, 2027

7 nights · Round trip from New Orleans

$50 deposit per cabin
Based on two guests sharing

Tell me your preferred sailing, how many people are coming, and whether you’re thinking interior or balcony. I’ll check availability, quote your cabin, and confirm the deposit and travel documents for your trip.

Request my cruise quote ↗

FIND YOUR KIND OF ESCAPE

What’s your
travel mood?

Ideas to spark the conversation.
Your trip is planned around your dates and preferences.

CARIBBEAN CRUISES

Unpack. Change the view.

Interested in a short reset or more island time? Share your departure preferences, group, and travel style so we can explore cruise options.

See the New Orleans sailings ↓
Shay Triggs, travel advisor and founder of TheXcapeArtist

MEET YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR

I’m Shay Triggs.

I plan Caribbean cruises, all-inclusive getaways, and island trips for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a specialty of mine. Tell me who’s coming, what you want to spend, and how you want the trip to feel. We’ll find an escape that fits.

Let’s talk about your trip ↓

NEW CLIENT? START HERE.

Let’s plan
your escape.

Have your departure city, dates, traveler count,
and a comfortable budget range in mind.

Use my TravelJoy new-client intake to share the details I need to start planning with you.

Open the travel inquiry form ↗
YOUR TRIP STARTS HERE

Tell me what you’re dreaming of.

01 · Your peopleTraveler count, who’s joining you, and the kind of trip you want.

02 · Your plansDeparture city, preferred dates, destination ideas, and budget.

03 · Your next stepSend your inquiry through my TravelJoy form so we can start planning.

Complete my new-client intake ↗

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This is an inquiry, not a booking or payment. Space, pricing, and trip arrangements are confirmed during planning. TravelJoy manages the information you submit through the intake form.