Fairy Godmother Travel - Michelle Shumate

I’m Michelle Shumate, a Certified Travel Counselor with Fairy Godmother Travel, LLC - and I help families, couples, and groups plan stress-free vacations all over the world. I’ve been in the travel industry since 2016, when I decided to turn my passion for travel into a small business I truly love.

Whether you're dreaming of a theme park adventure, an ocean or river cruise, an all-inclusive getaway, or a custom-designed itinerary, I'll handle every detail so you can simply relax and enjoy your vacation. And the best part - my expert services are always 100% FREE!
From start to finish, I'll manage every aspect of your trip with care and precision. I'll provide expert guidance, up-to-date travel insights, and personalized recommendations to ensure your journey is smooth and memorable. I'll also monitor promotions and pricing to deliver the best possible value—so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying the adventure ahead.

My husband is a pastor and we’ve been married since 2008. We have 3 incredible kids and I’m honored to not only be their mom, but their homeschool teacher as well. Our family is completed with a huge, goofy goldendoodle named Finn, a leopard gecko named Leopardo, and a beta fish. Life is never boring in the Shumate house!

 A few facts about me:
- I’ve booked 2,300+ vacations
- Over $6.5 MILLION in travel sales 
- I’m the Director of Social Media for my agency 
- I also mentor and train new travel advisors

Credentials: 
- Certified Travel Counselor – The Travel Institute
- Certified Cruise Counselor – Cruise Line International Association
- Verified Travel Advisor – American Society of Travel Advisors
- Trusted Travel Advisor – Travel Leaders Network
- 2026 ASTA Mentor
- Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance Member
- Knoxville ASTA City Committee Board Member
- Certified Family Travel Advisor
- Future Leaders in Travel – Class of 2019
- Global Travel Marketplace Elite – 2024
- Global Travel Marketplace Ambassador - 2025
- Johnson City Press The Best of 2024 Reader’s Choice Travel Agency & 2025 Best of the Best Travel Agent/Agency
- The Greeneville Sun Best of the Best Travel Agency - 2023, 2024, & 2025
- Carter County Reader's Choice Best Travel Agency - 2026

Ready to plan your next trip? Whether it’s a theme park, a cruise, an all-inclusive resort, Europe, or something totally different - I’d love to help! Contact me TODAY!