Kristen Kocher with Travel By Design

06/01/2026

Save $300-$600 per person on all 2027 Guided Tours and Custom Private Driver Vacations to Ireland, Britain, Iceland, Italy, and Spain with CIE Tours this summer. ☀️

Planning with me gives you more options for departure dates, greater availability on preferred itineraries, and more time to anticipate what’s ahead. Connect with me to plan a trip with CIE Tours. 🌟

05/29/2026

The AmaWaterways Tulip Time sailing is filled with colorful stops, charming cities, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences every day of your trip. ✨🌷

Plan a vacation with me if you want your next trip to Europe to look like this.

05/28/2026

Impression Isla Mujeres is elevated luxury in paradise. 🏝️ Private beachfront bliss, infinity pools, and world-class dining await you at this stunning resort. ✨

Connect with me if you are interested in a relaxing retreat.

05/25/2026

Ready for a last-minute escape? Save 15% on select guided tours across Ireland, Britain, Italy, and beyond—for a limited time. Let’s find your perfect European getaway.

05/24/2026

Have you heard of a 'quietcation'? It's the newest travel trend of 2026.

Although river cruising already offers an unhurried way to explore, choosing less impacted months not only offers a deeper sense of serenity, but a truly sustainable way to travel.

Let me help you reserve your ‘quietcation’ this year with AmaWaterways.

05/22/2026

I am currently out of the office from May 22-25, taking a little time to celebrate my daughter graduating from high school. 👩‍🎓

I am available for my clients who are currently traveling or getting ready to travel within the next week. For all other inquiries, I will respond as soon as I’m back in the office on May 26.

Thanks for letting me take a moment to be fully present for this celebration! 🎉

05/19/2026

One of Europe’s BEST trips for first-time visitors? Northern Italy + Switzerland. ⛰️

Imagine starting your morning with espresso on Lake Como… then a few days later riding panoramic trains through the Swiss Alps past waterfalls, glaciers, and storybook villages.

This 9 Night / 10 Day route is one of the most seamless and scenic itineraries in Europe because everything connects so easily by rail.

✨ Sample Itinerary:

📍 Milan - 2 Nights
* Arrive in Italy’s fashion capital
* Visit the Duomo & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
* Optional day trip to Lake Como

🚆 High-speed rail from Milan to Venice

📍 Venice - 2 Nights
* Gondola ride through the canals
* Guided walking tour of St. Mark’s Square & Doge’s Palace
* Murano & Burano lagoon excursion

🚆 Rail from Venice to Lucerne, Switzerland

📍 Lucerne - 3 Nights
* Lake Lucerne cruise
* Mt. Pilatus or Mt. Rigi excursion
* Scenic Swiss villages and alpine views everywhere

🚆 Panoramic rail journey on the GoldenPass Line

📍 Interlaken / Jungfrau Region - 2 Nights
* Ride to Jungfraujoch “Top of Europe”
* Lauterbrunnen Valley waterfalls
* Optional paragliding or alpine hiking

🚆 Rail to Zurich for departure

💡 Why travelers LOVE this itinerary:
- No rental car needed
- Easy, stress-free train travel
- Perfect mix of cities, lakes, and mountains
- Incredible food + scenery
- Great for couples, honeymooners, families, or bucket-list travelers

Northern Italy and Switzerland together honestly feel like 3 vacations in one. 🇮🇹🇨🇭

📩 Give me a call or send me an email today to start planning your own Northern Italy & Switzerland adventure!

05/18/2026

A Royal Caribbean cruise delivers an unbelievable vacation value. These sailings include spacious staterooms, nonstop entertainment, flavor-packed meals, and a ton of experiences you can only have on board the most innovative, adventure-filled ships at sea. 🌊 🛳️

Plan a trip with me this month and get 60% off your 2nd guest, PLUS kids sail FREE!

60% Off 2nd Guest + Kids Sail Free

05/15/2026

On Azamara cruises, every voyage is designed to give you more time ashore, deeper cultural connections and unforgettable moments that go beyond the postcard view. 🌎

Visit the link below if you are interested in extended destination days, late nights, overnight ports on your next cruise. 🛳️

Up to $750 Onboard Credit + Over $4,500 in Extra Value

05/13/2026

I’ve been quietly planning something really special behind the scenes…

My 2027 group trips are officially set — and they might be my most exciting lineup yet ✨

Think:
❄️ adventure
🍀 connection
🍝 unforgettable food

The full reveals are coming soon - keep watching! 👀