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Welcome to the House of Travel Design blog! Discover amazing destinations and indulge in our latest adventures. Our posts are packed with travel tips, local favorites, and hidden gems that will enhance your travels and make them truly memorable.



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Grenada: The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret (That Won’t Stay Secret for Long) Grenada is something entirely its own. Some people call Grenada “a safer Jamaica.”And while I understand the comparison… it doesn’t quite do it justice. It’s the kind of place where the people don’t just welcome you—they genuinely want to share their island with you. […]

I just returned from visiting Vermejo, and the word that keeps coming to mind is magical—not in the theme-park sense of the word, but in a far deeper way. This is the kind of magic that happens when nature, history, conservation, wildlife, and more than 558,000 acres of restored wilderness come together. Vermejo is a […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of leisure travel, a new wave of luxury ocean cruising is capturing the attention of discerning travelers. While the mass market, traditional cruise lines may continue to attract families with young children or spring break fun-seekers, with their roller-coasters at sea, character dining, and dance clubs, yachting has emerged as the […]

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Ciao, I’m Shannon Kruse

When I was a little girl, travel meant family vacations to white-sand beaches and warm waters. But, as I grew, I came to understand that travel is so much more.

It’s connection—with the culture, our kin, and ourselves.  I founded House of Travel Design to help you reconnect with the world around you and within you.

MEET SHANNON

Luxury Travel Designer

The Founder