Ciao, bella

Megan here

With 25 countries (and counting!) under my belt, I’m endlessly passionate about discovering the world’s hidden gems.

I’m the founder of Onyx & Evergreen Travel, where I connect you to elite travel services and bespoke hospitality across the globe.

Home for me is Bismarck, ND, where my husband and I live in a 110-year-old mid-century modern house with our two beloved kitties. When I’m not exploring another city or country, you’ll find me planning weddings, soaking up the sunshine with family and friends, or rewatching Friends for the millionth time.

I’ve always dreamed of building a career I truly love. I’m a big-hearted dreamer, detail-driven entrepreneur, adventure seeker, and above all—a believer in living life to the fullest. Yes, I’m obsessed with travel, but that’s not the only reason I want to plan your trips. If it were just about my love of travel, I’d be hashtagging my way around the globe as an influencer. For me, it’s about so much more: it’s about understanding you, organizing your ideas, offering thoughtful suggestions backed by trusted connections, and making sure every detail is perfectly handled. It’s where my passion meets my purpose.

Areas of Specialty
While I can plan travel anywhere in the world, my heart beats for bucket list experiences—honeymoons, once-in-a-lifetime European adventures, food and wine journeys, and finding the river cruise that’s your perfect fit.

Planning a destination wedding? I’m your girl for that too.

I partner with trusted experts on the ground—often locals who grew up in these destinations—to ensure you receive authentic recommendations, unique experiences, and peace of mind while traveling.

While anyone can call themselves a travel advisor, I’ve invested in my craft with over 200 hours of continuing education through a Forbes-endorsed agency. I’m a Virtuoso Travel Advisor (one of fewer than five in North Dakota!) and I stay sharp by attending multiple travel conferences each year, including Travel Week and Future Leaders in Travel. I’ve also completed specialist certifications for destinations like Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica, Belize, and the beautiful islands of Hawaii.

💎 Why Virtuoso Matters
Virtuoso is a luxury travel consortium that represents the world’s best hotels, resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, and guides. Through this network, I’m able to offer you exclusive perks you can’t get booking on your own—think resort credits, complimentary upgrades when available, early check-in, and more.

Ready to make your travel dreams reality?

 

Where in the world have I gone in the last 12 months?

Dominican Republic | Experiencing luxury resorts & villas, perfect for a family or friends’ stay!

New York City for strategy meetings, networking with suppliers, and immersing myself into the city

Croatia, Slovenia & Montenegro to explore the region and make expert recommendations to my clients

Nanjing & Shanghai, China on an advisor Familiarization Trip, sponsored by Travel Age West

Emotions Seville | Luxury Trade Show | Exploration in the Algarve, Lisbon, and Barcelona

Travel Week | known as the fashion week of travel! | Travel education and networking with luxury suppliers from around the world

Future Leaders in Travel | Oops, back to the Dominican Republic! | I was chosen as a guide - only 16 advisors in the U.S. were selected for this prestigious honor!

Peru | Lima (the culinary capital of the world) Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lake Titicaca. This trip exceeded my expectations in every way!

New Orleans | Professional development trip and conference with the best of the best in the industry

Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany | River cruise on AmaWaterways

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Megan Vatnsdal, Travel Advisor
  • We had an awesome trip to Turks & Caicos celebrating our 20th Anniversary. Great experience at Grace Bay Club and best of all was working with Megan. During our trip discovery process she listened to what was important to us and found a destination and package that met all of our wishes. Thank you, Megan! Jon, Turks & Caicos Anniversary

    Jon, Turks & Caicos Anniversary

  • HIGHLY recommend! If I could give more stars I would. Truly, working with Megan to plan my honeymoon could not have been any more perfect. She takes the stress, anxiety, and worry out of planning the perfect vacation. Not only is Megan knowledgeable, but she is respectful of your budget! From the very start of the planning process until you get safely back home, Megan was checking in making sure we had everything we needed! I was able to FULLY relax and enjoy both of the vacations Megan planned for my husband and I. I will absolutely be using her again in the future and you should too!

    Liz, Ireland Honeymoon