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Bespoke Travel Design for Busy Families
Discover how much more you can get out of your vacation—more fun, more laughter, more discovery, and more connection—when you trust your travels to Carlson Travel Co.
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Time for the Vacation of Your Life
Time. It’s what we all want more of, right? More time to get the kids off to school. More time to get dinner on the table. More time to check off the big work project.
And ultimately, more time together.
That’s what my bespoke travel planning gives you. I work one-on-one with my clients to develop thoughtful itineraries that foster connections: to the loved ones they travel with and the inspiring destinations they visit. My own insider connections with the best-of-the-best in the travel industry ensure your trip feels unique to your family, never mass produced.
And, I do it all while taking all the time-consuming research, booking, and management off your hands—so you have time to do more of what you love before departure (or at least, more time to pack!).
“Quality time” has never been this fun.
All you have to do? Show up.
One-on-one service, starting with a complimentary consultation call so I can personalize your escape.
Full booking and management of your itinerary, including hotels, private transfers, tours and activities, and more.
Expert guidance on passports, visas, travel insurance, and more
An in-depth itinerary tailored to your needs, budget, and travel wishlist.
My best insider must-see and dining recommendations for your destination.
Responsive support while you travel, including from my in-destination travel partners.
Truly, leave the rest to me
My comprehensive travel design includes:
Go Virtuoso, Get VIP’d
Complimentary breakfast
Early check in/late check out
Room upgrades
Spa/On-board ship credit
… and more
Vacation Upgraded
I also offer fee-free, hotel-only bookings for Virtuoso properties—so you can get those luxury perks. Get in touch to learn more.
I’m proudly affiliated with Virtuoso through my host agency, Gifted Travel Network. Virtuoso is an invite-only consortia of the very best travel companies in the world. That means that I have access to the top luxury properties that consistently “wow” clients.
Plus—and this is the best part—being a part of Virtuoso means I can often pass on amazing perks and amenities to my clients at partner properties, such as:
My Travel Design Specialties
Whether you’ve been dreaming of …
… getting your fill of art, wine, food, and culture in Europe
… Ziplining through the jungle in Costa Rica
… Catching a wave in Hawaii or catching some rays in the Caribbean
… Building memories with the whole family
… Or finally taking that romantic, just-us-parents escape
I can help bring it all to life for you, seamlessly. From adventure travel to beach breaks, Europe to South America, discover my wide breadth of travel design specialties:
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Kind Words from Beautiful Clients
What a wonderful vacation experience!! Working with Ashley was such a pleasure. She brought such a high level insight and thoughtfulness into the trip planning from the start!! Being first time visitors to Europe and first time River cruisers Ashley helped us lay out a trip that both myself and my travel partner could fully enjoy. Through her ability to provide insight on the various cruise lines and their offerings we were able to choose one that met our needs/wants and our expectations were exceeded in every category. Honestly without involving Ashley in our trip we would have been lost and not had the great time we did! She provided us great support through the entire trip, from take off to return home !! The only question we both had was....Where to next ???
- Gloria (France & Switzerland)
Working with Ashley was super easy and pleasant, she made each step of the process simply and easy and the trip itself was amazing because I could just enjoy it and not worry about all the logistics, I just had to show up when needed and enjoy the experiences. Highly recommend Ashley if you want to escape all the legwork of planning a vacation and just want to enjoy it!
What a wonderful vacation experience!! Working with Ashley was such a pleasure. She brought such a high level insight and thoughtfulness into the trip planning from the start!! Being first time visitors to Europe and first time River cruisers Ashley helped us lay out a trip that both myself and my travel partner could fully enjoy. Through her ability to provide insight on the various cruise lines and their offerings we were able to choose one that met our needs/wants and our expectations were exceeded in every category. Honestly without involving Ashley in our trip we would have been lost and not had the great time we did! She provided us great support through the entire trip, from take off to return home!! The only question we both had was....Where to next ???
- Michele (Rhine River Cruise)
MY SIGNATURE PLANNING PROCESS:
Connect With Me
To get started, submit your trip inquiry form and schedule a time to hop on a complimentary consultation call together. I want to learn all about you and your family’s travel style, destination preferences, special needs, budget, and more. I’ll use all of this information to craft a truly one-of-a-kind escape for you.
01.
Design your itinerary
After our call, I’ll share my Design Fee with you, which is based on your trip complexity. If you decide to move forward, I’ll begin working with my vetted travel partners to begin shaping your itinerary. You’ll receive a customized itinerary to review, and I’ll incorporate your feedback for a perfect fit.
02.
Book your travels
With your final itinerary in place, I’ll make sure every travel component is squared away—including hotels/cruise cabins, transfers, tours, immersive experiences, and more. You can trust me to triple check all the details so your itinerary unfurls seamlessly for you—from the very moment you step on the plane.
03.
Start your journey
When departure day arrives, you’ll be fully prepared with my best destination recommendations, emergency contact information, and access to your itinerary via mobile app. If you need any help while you travel, just reach out to me or my in-destination travel partners for swift assistance.
04.
Do you charge a fee for your services?
Yes, I charge a Travel Design Fee that covers my time spent researching and designing your itinerary, booking each travel component, and providing expert guidance and support along the way. The planning fee varies based on the complexity of your itinerary and number of people traveling with you and the number of days you will be traveling; I’ll share your exact Design Fee with you during our initial consultation call but the fees start at $350!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS
What if I only want to book a hotel?
If you know exactly which hotel you’d like to book and don’t need additional services (like transfers, tours, etc), I’m happy to book this for you fee-free. This allows you to take advantage of perks and upgrades you may only receive thanks to my partnerships, like those granted through Virtuoso (all subject to availability).
Do you only book family trips?
No! I also love working with busy parents to craft just-for-two trips. Sometimes, you need your alone time together to reconnect, and I’m here to inject your next getaway with plenty of romance, sophistication, and grown-up fun. You can view all of my travel specialties right here.
