Meet The Destinations & Detours Team
We're a team of travelers, planners, and experience designers who believe the right journey changes everything. Between us, we've coordinated corporate events across three continents, explored 33 countries, and logged more side quests than we can count. Every client gets a dedicated travel architect who knows your goals, handles every detail, and stays with you from the first conversation to the final night.
Eric Harrison
Managing Partner
Eric Harrison is a North Carolina-based experiential strategist whose perspective is shaped by Appalachian roots and a familial connection to Polynesia. Raised in the mountains, he learned the value of resilience, community, and straight talk. Inspired by the islands, he embraced wonder, movement, and the belief that culture and environment transform energy.
After building a career in strategic sales and event leadership, Eric co-founded Destinations & Detours to reimagine travel as a catalyst for momentum. He specializes in designing incentive travel programs and immersive group experiences that balance precision planning with emotional impact. Whether coordinating corporate retreats or curating destination escapes, Eric believes the right setting can shift conversations, strengthen teams and personal relationships, and create breakthroughs that linger long after the return flight. 15+ years coordinating events.
“Eric is consistently reliable, proactive, and a pleasure to work with! He brings passion, energy, and dedication to every engagement.”
Shaun Strauss
Managing Partner
Shaun Strauss is the Managing Partner of Destinations & Detours, where he helps clients transform travel into memorable, purpose-driven experiences. With 20+ years coordinating large-scale corporate events — including his work with Home Depot, one of the country's largest retailers — Shaun brings a level of operational depth and relationship intelligence that most travel companies simply can't match.
Shaun believes travel has the power to bring people together in meaningful ways. He works with organizations and private groups to design trips that reward achievement, strengthen relationships, and create unforgettable shared moments. Known for his relationship-focused approach, Shaun works closely with clients to understand their vision and collaborates with trusted travel partners around the world to bring it to life. For Shaun, the best travel experiences go beyond logistics — they create moments of connection, celebration, and discovery that stay with people long after the trip ends.
Our Marketing and Strategy Team
Courtney Harrison
From the Everglades to the Evergreens, every place I’ve called home, from Florida to the Blue Ridge Mountains, has reinforced the same lesson: there’s always something new to discover if you’re willing to stay curious. I’m happiest exploring the places that don’t make the guidebooks, meeting interesting people, and collecting stories along the way.
That same curiosity has shaped both my life and my career, leading me into marketing, strategic partnerships, as well as bringing products and experiences to market over the past 15 years. Looking back, the common thread has always been creating opportunities for people to connect, learn from one another, and discover new perspectives.
To me, curiosity isn’t just about learning something new. It’s about staying open to the people, places, and experiences that have the power to change you.
Director, Go-to-Market Strategy & Growth 
I recently traded Los Angeles for New York City and have been loving this new chapter. I tend to say yes to adventures, whether that’s hopping on a plane, exploring a neighborhood I’ve never been to before, or trying something completely outside my comfort zone.
Storytelling has always been the common thread in my life, which is probably why I ended up in both marketing and acting. I love the challenge of connecting with people, whether that’s through a campaign, a character, or just a good conversation.
Outside of work, I’m usually reading way too many books at once, planning my next trip, or spending time with my friends and family. I’m endlessly curious, always looking for what’s next, and trying to make the most of the life I’m building.
Director, Brand & Content StrategyJazmin Diebler
Meet The Travel Architects
Danielle Orsino
Danielle is a dedicated travel architect with a natural talent for planning thoughtful, well-executed experiences. While new to the industry professionally, she brings years of hands-on experience organizing travel and events, earning a reputation among friends and family as the go-to planner for seamless, stress-free trips.
Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Danielle’s passion for travel was shaped by her service in the U.S. Navy and her time at the University of Tennessee. With skills honed within prior medical and social work experience, she takes a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, working closely with each traveler to understand their preferences and priorities. From relaxing getaways to more complex itineraries, Danielle is committed to delivering personalized experiences that are both enjoyable and efficient. Her goal is simple: to ensure every client feels confident, supported, and excited from the moment they begin planning to the moment they return home.
Sarah Fields
Sarah Fields, an East Tennessee native, spent much of her life in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains and taking frequent trips to nearby Nashville. Her journeys sparked an appreciation for discovering new places. She enjoys vacations that include culturally immersive experiences and exciting adventures with time to rest and recharge in between.
As a Travel Architect, she specializes in planning personal vacations, business travel, and corporate conferences. With a professional background in both corporate environments and small businesses, Sarah understands the importance of thoughtful planning and exceptional service. Whether coordinating a relaxing getaway or organizing a corporate event that makes employees feel valued and inspired, her goal is to create seamless travel experiences that are both meaningful and memorable.
Mallory McGill
Growing up in East Tennessee with a love for the mountains and time spent with family and friends, Mallory developed a natural appreciation for meaningful experiences and beautiful destinations.
Mallory enjoys discovering destinations that combine adventure, relaxation, and unique local culture,whether it’s a scenic mountain escape, a tropical beach getaway, or an exciting city to explore. She takes pride in carefully curating each itinerary so that every detail is thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free for her clients.
Known for her warm, approachable style and attention to detail, Mallory works closely with each traveler to understand what matters most to them. Her goal is simple: to create personalized journeys that feel effortless to plan and incredible to experience. For Mallory, travel is about making lasting memories and helping others experience the world in a way that feels truly special.
Hannah Lloyd
Hannah is a creator at heart, shaped by a love for the mountains, meaningful moments, and discovering the beauty in different cultures. She is a Travel Architect based in Asheville, NC and her work is rooted in curiosity and creativity, and she finds inspiration in both everyday life and the wider world.
With a background in education, Hannah brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to everything she creates. Her experience has shaped how she connects, communicates, and shares ideas, grounding her creative work in empathy, intention, and a genuine appreciation for different perspectives. She approaches her work with care and purpose, blending personal expression with a quiet commitment to community, inclusivity, and meaningful connection. Through her planning, Hannah hopes to inspire others to explore more deeply, create more freely, and stay open to the world around them.
Abby Strauss
Travel & Hospitality Intern
Manager of Company Vibes
Meet Mallard, a curious, high energy pup who brings excitement wherever he goes. A German Shorthair Pointer and chocolate Lab mix, he is always exploring, bird watching, or chasing his next “hunt.”
Friendly with everyone he meets, he loves attention, quick cuddles, and snacks like carrots and apples.
Playful, curious, and impossible to ignore, Mallard makes every day brighter.