The Art of Travel Planning: Episode 3
About the Series:
Travel planning: it’s an art. One that must be nurtured and perfected over time. In this new series hosted by El Camino Travel, cultural tastemakers from around the world will share their best-kept secrets on how to travel like a pro. We’ll be sitting down with travel writers, fashion designers, chefs, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. Find out how these movers and shakers plan their perfect trip and uncover those hidden gems. You’ll walk away from each episode with tangible advice that you can take with you to plan your next off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Episode 3:
Join us for the third episode of our new series The Art of Travel Planning. We’ll be chatting with our friend and go-getter, Shanika Hillocks. A millennial multi-hyphenate always on the move (more on that below!), discover how Shanika approaches “thoughtful” travel planning that leaves room for the magic of spontaneity. She will also share how she uncovers incredible off-the-beaten-path destinations and places, and make a strong pitch for why we should all visit her favorite travel spot, Portland, Jamaica. Come prepared with questions and learn with us too!
Meet Our Guest:
Shanika Hillocks has pretty much done it all—she’s worked as a publicist, influencer, marketing subject matter expert, speaker, writer, brand strategist, podcast host, on-camera talent, and content creator over the last ten years of her professional career. Her written work has been featured in outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Esquire, Domino, SevenFifty Daily, and Wine Enthusiast (in 2021, she was also honored by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as a “40 Under 40 Tastemaker”). Regardless of the role, authenticity and storytelling for and by diverse audiences is her mission. She now runs her own brand strategy and marketing consultancy based in New York.
We are so lucky to call Shanika a friend of El Camino Travel. She’s also someone we love to follow—her ‘gram is filled with the best travel content (she’s at 12 countries and counting!). Even when home, Shanika is always exploring, uncovering hidden gems and the new up-and-coming places that have incredible stories, unique twists, or edge. What we love the most though: the positive energy and vibes she puts out, not only on screen, but IRL too. You’ll see what we mean 😉.
You can find Shanika on Instagram @shanikahillocks.
Moderated by the CEO of El Camino Travel, Katalina
El Camino Travel is a travel company for today's modern traveler. Specializing in hidden gems, ungoogleable travel advice, and exceptional small group trips, ECT empowers women to travel boldly and off the beaten path.