Portrait of Shanna Bell Ellis

Shanna Bell Ellis

Shanna is a true wanderlust at heart. She takes great joy in detailing the beauty of the destinations she sees firsthand, as well as the one she encounters through the web. Uncovering secrets of the world’s leading destinations has only heightened her desire to trek across the globe one article at a time.

Stories by Shanna

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TRAVEL CHALLENGE

Could You Totally Unplug at a Secluded Airbnb? Your Stay, Gas and Snacks Are On Us

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jan 5, 2021

** Sorry, applications have closed! ** Congratulations to our winner Jeanne T. and family in Eau Claire, WI! Since we started Trips To Discover back in 2014 our mission has…

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Rest and Relaxation

10 Vacation Homes for the Most Relaxing Florida Beach Getaway

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jun 19, 2020

With all the incredible adventures Florida has to offer, from water sports to beautiful beaches, it is a paradise for those looking to rest, recharge and relax. When you're on…

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Magical Moments

Disney’s Recipes for Churros and Dole Whip Are Now Available Online

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Apr 10, 2020

Disneybounders aren't the only ones who will appreciate the fact that Disney just released the recipe for not only their famously aromatic Churro recipe, but also their iconic Dole Whip.…

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Survey Says!

We Asked & You Answered: The U.S. States Everyone Wants to Visit in 2020

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jan 14, 2020

We went on the search to discover America’s top vacation destination in 2020, and decided to go straight to the source. We asked our 1.5 million monthly readers and our…

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Roughin' It

Top 13 Best Gifts for the Outdoorsmen in Your Life

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 31, 2018

If you love the outdoorsmen in your life, you might be hoping to upgrade their gear collection before they head out on their next adventure. Whether you're treating yourself or…

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Beauty Buys

15 Essential Travel Beauty Products on Amazon That Work Wonders

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 11, 2018

Getting your beauty arsenal together is a milestone in most of our lives, and many of us are forced to go without some of our favorites when we travel. But…

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Family Travel Gear

Top 8 Best Travel Strollers on Amazon in 2020

By Shanna Bell Ellis | May 16, 2018

Travel strollers are great, but they are not all created equal. Since everyone's personal needs are different, we've rounded up the industry's best travel strollers for every type of parent.…

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Foodie Finds

Hungry Texans Are Headed to The Food Truck Championship of Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | May 3, 2018

What's better than having a delicious meal with your friends and family? A typical restaurant experience doesn't hold a candle to curating a feast from several different eateries at once.…

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Heartwarming

Morgan’s Inspiration Island is A One-Of-A-Kind Water Park in Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Aug 23, 2017

Morgan's Inspiration Island is the first splash park of its kind in the entire world. This particularly awesome summer activity concentrates on inclusion and enables guests with special needs to…

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Discover the Royal Flush Water Slide in Waco, Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 21, 2016

Now this is an adrenaline rush that belongs on your summer bucket list.

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