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You deserve more memories—not more stress
Work, kids, house, repeat. Whether you work in the C-suite or volunteer for a non-profit, your work, house, and social calendar take you away from your kids. You desperately want to disconnect from the everyday to reconnect with your family, but you don’t have time to plan that family vacation you all deserve. The good news is: We do.
Luxury travel design for you and your kin
The truth is: No one knows the ins and outs of the travel industry like us, and no one knows the ins and outs of your family like you.
Together, we’ll personalize the trip of a lifetime for you, whether your family is child-free, multi-generational, or your best friends—all down to the smallest detail, so you can travel with peace of mind and presence.
Personalized to You and Your Family
Picture it: You’re in the company of your closest kin, immersed in the local culture of the Italian coast, the African plains, or the Australian Outback—take your pick.
You’re at a cooking class or a museum, on the beach or a mountain—wherever you find yourselves, you’re not on your phones. Because you’re too engaged with the local culture—and each other—not to be in the moment.
Your Next Family Vacation, Planned and Booked For You
That's what we can do for you.
Where luxury meets legacy
With our connections in the travel industry, we’ll get you exclusive access to luxury properties and perks—like upgrades.
We’ll ensure every detail of your itinerary is booked, double- and triple-checked, and in your hands before departure.
We’ll enrich your travels with immersive local experiences that give back to the communities you’re visiting.
We’ll connect you with a local expert to ensure your every question and whim is answered and catered to.
We’ll be here for you from the moment you book a consultation until after you return home (we want to hear about the trip!).
Why House of Travel Design
“We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate.”
—Pico Iyer
“Shannon is wonderful to work with. She understood our needs and took care of everything. Her advice was also spot on. You will have a wonderful experience working with Shannon.”
- Debi — Regent Cruise to Alaska
“I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough! From the start of our planning, she took the time to understand exactly what we wanted from our trip—and then even exceeded our expectations. Her communication was fast, clear, and incredibly helpful, even when I had last-minute questions or changes. If you’re looking for someone who can truly curate an incredible vacation, Shannon is it! We will never plan a trip without her again!”
- Michelle — Multi-Generational Trip to Portugal
“Shannon was great to work with. She exceeded my expectations with her knowledge and ability to get the most for me on my vacation.”
- Mike — Leisure & Business Travel
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We’ll design the dream itinerary for you and your family, whether that’s a sojourn to the French countryside or a safari across the Serengeti, including two rounds of personalized revisions.
Get Your Itinerary
Step 1
Book a complimentary consultation to meet your Travel Designer, learn about our white-glove travel services, share the vision for your vacation, and see if we fit like an Italian leather glove.
Book a Consultation
Our Signature Process
Say Sayonara
We’ll book everything for you, from the five-star hotel to the private cooking class, so you don’t have to lift a finger—just pack your bags and arrive at the airport with your kin by your side.
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Getting away for a night or quick weekend trip?
Book your accommodations directly through our private booking link below and benefit from the same perks our clients do, from complimentary breakfasts to room upgrades and resort credits. No fee for these bookings, Virtuoso perks and amenities available if applicable.
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Our Perks
Our clients typically invest in fully customized travel experiences that include elevated accommodations, thoughtfully curated experiences, and end-to-end planning support. Each itinerary is designed around your travel style, group size, and destination, ensuring a seamless and meaningful journey. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday in Napa Valley or traveling through the French countryside with multiple generations, we invite you to book a consultation to discuss your vision and priorities.
Can you work with our budget?
My planning fees begin at $300. The planning fee includes professionally planning your trip from the moment you land, including transfers, accommodations, and excursions, all personalized to your family. And with my connections in the travel industry, you’ll get that value back in perks, like complimentary room upgrades, breakfasts, hotel and resort credits, and more.
What's your fee?
Every detail of your trip is thoughtfully and intentionally designed for you and your kin, so we know you’ll feel the wanderlust when you see your itinerary, and we’re happy to include two rounds of revisions to refine any details of the itinerary that aren’t perfect.
What if we don't like our itinerary?
Yes. My priority is designing a trip that aligns with both your travel vision and financial goals. If you’d like an itinerary to book independently using points, my itinerary-only fee is $1,500. Using points for select portions is welcome and discussed during our discovery call.
Can I use points when booking with you?
Your consultation is our starting line for your trip: We’ll ask you everything we need to know about the trip you’re envisioning, from your likes and dislikes to the occasion you’re celebrating. From there, we’ll send you a contract and start planning!
How do you design our itinerary?
What is luxury travel?
Luxury travel is less about where you stay and more about having every detail taken care of for you, so you can travel with comfort, ease and peace of mind—and with someone to answer your every question before, during and after your trip.
