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Welcome Home to Mexico – Bienvenido a Casa

July 8, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Welcome Home to Mexico Close your eyes and envision a place that seems stuck in time. Straight out of the movies. Lounging on a sugar-like beach overlooking the turquoise sea. Palm trees swaying behind you in the breeze. Your beach butler brings you fresh fruit and a cold beverage. Later you have a date with …

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Category: Newsletter Post, Travel TalesTag: authentic travel, bellini agent, belmond, imanta, immersive travel, luxury, luxury travel, maroma, Mexico, oaxaca, puerto vallarta, punta mita, travel, villa rental, virtuoso travel

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

June 16, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Little Torch Key, FL I am completely itching to go somewhere beautiful, and far from home! This July my husband and I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary. With now 4 of our own trips cancelled thus far due to the pandemic, we decided that we wanted to …

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Category: Newsletter PostTag: adult only, florida, florida keys, key west, little palm island, luxury, luxury travel, private island, vip, vip travel designs

Frontier Glamping

May 29, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Our limited edition Perfect Pairings Program Week 4!  This week’s pairing is Luxury Frontier Glamping Glamping bridges the divide between the authentic experience of communing with nature and adult desires for amenities and comfort. For 2020 we recommend the incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness of The Resort at Paws Up in Montana. In 2021 we …

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Category: Newsletter Post, Travel TalesTag: adventure travel, africa, african safari, camping, dude ranch, family vacation, glamping, luxury, luxury vacation, montana, paws up, safari, singita

Finding Forward

April 18, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

It is now officially 5 weeks since our world turned upside down.  I am sure you are getting stir-crazy just like we are.  We have been diligent to self-isolate in our home in Apex, North Carolina.  My children have not left the home in over a month other to take a family walk around the …

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Category: Travel TalesTag: domestic travel, dude ranch, focusforward, key west, local travel, luxury, luxury travel, luxury vacation, pandemic, southwest airlines, travel, travel advisor, virtuoso travel, virtuoso travel advisor

Happy Easter

April 12, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Our staff at VIP Travel Designs wants to wish you a Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and Happy Spring! We know that today may not have been the way you envisioned it to be.  You may have been planning to visit extended family, enjoying a picnic, an egg hunt, or basking in a the sun somewhere …

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Category: Travel TalesTag: easter, Happy Easter, immersive experience, italy, luxury, luxury travel, Pope Francis, Rome, travel, travel advisor, unique experience, Vatican, vip, vip experience

Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

   I can not believe that we are at the end of the year already.  Actually the end of a DECADE!  Time is just slipping away.  This makes me think that in just a few short months I will have my first born leaving us to go off to college.  We are so grateful that over …

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Category: Travel TalesTag: holiday travel, luxury, luxury travel, paris, thank you, travel, travel agent, vip, vip travel designs

Why choose cruising?

October 10, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

There is something naturally relaxing about cruising. Maybe it’s the soothing sounds of the ship gliding through the open sea. Or maybe it is the gradual change of scenery as you sit and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Personally for me it is all of the above, and then some. I love watching the …

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Category: Travel TalesTag: cruise, crystal cruises, cunard, is cruising safe, luxury, luxury cruise, luxury travel, ocean cruise, river cruise, royal caribbean, seabourn, silverseas, travel advise, travel agent, travel tips, uniworld, viking, virtuoso travel

5 Quick Tips To A Smooth Vacation

September 24, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

5 Quick Tips to a Smooth Vacation Be Flexible – I always plan for delays and try not to get upset if things go wrong. Patience is extremely important when traveling!  You will laugh about these snafus later.  Make A List – About a week or so before each trip, I make a list of items I don’t want to …

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Category: Travel TalesTag: international travel, luxury, luxury travel, travel, travel agent, travel tips, vacation, virtuoso travel

Last Minute Getaway Ideas

September 6, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

European Cruise Markets River Cruise Just announced – Last minute specials for 2019 River Cruises including FREE or Reduced Airfare, 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, and more.  What a Magical way to spend the Holidays!Contact VIP Travel Designs for a free quote & spend the holidays gliding through Europe.

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Category: Newsletter Post, Travel TalesTag: amawaterways, europe, luxury, luxury travel, river cruise, travel agent, uniworld, viking river, virtuoso

Announcing…

August 1, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

I am proud to announce The Travel Planner is now VIP TRAVEL DESIGNS!  After months of transitioning and hinting, the day has finally come.  I know you may be asking, what does this mean exactly?VIP Travel Designs is a full service concierge travel agency specializing in upscale and unique experiences.  Because, don’t we all deserve …

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Category: Newsletter Post, Travel TalesTag: first class travel, luxury, luxury travel, travel, travel agent, vip, virtuoso, virtuoso travel

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