Stephanie Werner, Author at 360 Travel Talk

Stephanie Werner

Stephanie grew up in the travel industry with both her mother and father in the business. A graduate of Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, with a degree in Communications, Stephanie started her career in Inside Sales with Mayflower Tours. In 2014, Stephanie was hired by MAST Travel Network in an administrative position. After taking on a few different roles throughout the company in the graphic design, marketing, and communications areas, as well as spending a short time working on the convention and visitors bureau side of the industry, Stephanie has found her way back to MAST as the Director of Operations & Member Affairs. Stephanie participates in ASTA Headquarters’ Consortia Committee and Young Professionals Society, and sits as Committee Chair for the JV Program, an organization for MAST affiliated travel professionals under the age of 40. Stephanie is responsible for overseeing the Membership Department and facilitating, enhancing, and optimizing, ongoing projects. She acts as a member liaison, hearing the ongoing needs of members and suppliers and communicating and implementing tasks within the MAST staff to fulfill those needs. She is heavily involved in business development, membership recruitment, consumer awareness initiatives, developing agent training tools, providing content for communications and print collateral, and evolving MAST’s brand strategy on both the member-facing and consumer-facing side.

Posts by Stephanie Werner:

Why I’ll Never Book a Tour Without a Travel Advisor Again: A Hard-Learned Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

June 30, 2025

Stephanie Werner

On a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I made what I thought was a simple decision: I booked a tour through Viator to visit the vibrant beach town of Sayulita. I’d seen beautiful pictures, read glowing reviews, and figured, how bad could it be? Well, let’s just say it was bad enough to […]

A Perfect One-Day Itinerary for Vienna, Austria

March 17, 2025

Stephanie Werner

Vienna, the city of imperial palaces, classical music, and delicious pastries, offers a wealth of history, culture, and beauty. If you find yourself in Vienna with only one day to explore, don’t worry — you can still experience the best of this enchanting city in just a few hours! From the grandeur of the Hofburg […]

Discover Punta Cana: A Journey Through Paradise

October 25, 2024

Stephanie Werner

Punta Cana is renowned for its stunning beaches and luxurious resorts, but beyond the picturesque shores lies a vibrant culture waiting to be explored. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the local flavor while enjoying the natural beauty, this guide will take you through some of Punta Cana’s hidden gems, including the Secrets Tides […]

One Week in Greece Must-See’s with Celestyal Cruises

July 9, 2024

Stephanie Werner

Looking to make the most of your time when you only have a one-week vacation? Consider Greek Island hopping with Celestyal Cruises! Offering 3 and 4-night cruises, Celestyal will deliver you 4 to 5 Greek Islands, with some itineraries even including a stop in Turkey. To start off your trip, spend two-nights in Athens. Book […]

30th Birthday in Napa Valley

May 13, 2021

Stephanie Werner

Along with the excitement and anticipation of a “milestone” 30th birthday, comes the stress and influx of societal pressure due to long standing narratives…Are you dating anyone yet? Planning to have kids one day? Napa-No-Way! Save your money and energy and hit the wine trail! Napa Valley in Northern California is the perfect place for a […]

What to Expect When Traveling to Cancun Right Now

September 1, 2020

Stephanie Werner

Looking to get away but not sure what to expect or worried about whether it’s safe? There’s no better beach getaway right now than Cancun, Mexico. With all Cancun resorts currently operating at 30% capacity, it really makes you feel like you’re in your own safe slice of paradise away from what has been our […]

Close-To-Home U.S. Travel Destination Ideas

May 19, 2020

Stephanie Werner

As natural explorers, quarantine is a foreign concept to grasp for most Americans. While we lately have been spending more time in our homes, our passion for adventure persists through these critical times. Consider starting small and venturing out into your own backyard, once the stay-in-place orders and mandatory 14-day quarantines are lifted. We recommend these wide-open-space vacation destinations in […]

10 Travel Complaints We Will Never Have Again Once the Shutdown Is Over

May 7, 2020

Stephanie Werner

Travel complaints about long flight delays and sub-standard accommodation used to be absolutely justified with the busy lives we lead but after being locked down at home for months, we’ve all gained some perspective on the things we used to whine about when it comes to venturing out into the world. In fact, there are […]