Markuson Travel

Markuson Travel Travel has always been at the heart at what I do. Luxury to value friendly options.

Helping clients plan seamless, elevated travel experiences-whether it’s a quick getaway or a once in a lifetime trip is my passion.

People sometimes ask me how long it takes to create a custom itinerary. Honestly? For a 10-day trip, probably 12+ hours ...
06/24/2026

People sometimes ask me how long it takes to create a custom itinerary. Honestly? For a 10-day trip, probably 12+ hours of work — sometimes more. Here's why: 🗺️

What I'm actually doing when I "plan your trip":

🔍 Researching current conditions, best areas to stay, and new openings 📅 Building a day-by-day flow that makes geographic sense (so you're not crisscrossing unnecessarily) 🏨 Handpicking accommodation that matches your style, budget, and preferences 🍽️ Curating restaurants — not just "good" ones, but the ones RIGHT for you 🎟️ Pre-booking timed-entry tickets and tours to avoid wasted time in lines 📞 Calling properties directly to request your specific room preferences and any surprises ✉️ Writing your itinerary document clearly so you can enjoy the trip, not manage it

A good custom itinerary feels effortless to experience. That effortlessness is the work. 😊

🌟 Pro Travel Tip: When consulting with a travel advisor, share your PAST trip experiences — the highs AND lows. This is the fastest way to help us understand what you actually love.

Questions about custom travel planning? My inbox is always open!

📩 [email protected] | 📞 218.234.2606

TRAVEL TIP TUESDAY:Here's my official pre-departure checklist that I give every single client. Save it! 📌✈️48 HOURS BEFO...
06/24/2026

TRAVEL TIP TUESDAY:
Here's my official pre-departure checklist that I give every single client. Save it! 📌✈️

48 HOURS BEFORE: ☑️ Check in online + download boarding passes to your phone ☑️ Confirm all hotel/tour reservations ☑️ Set up international phone plan ☑️ Notify your bank and credit cards ☑️ Charge ALL devices + pack chargers

THE NIGHT BEFORE: ☑️ Lay out everything (yes, everything) and then remove 20% of it 😂 ☑️ Pack medications in carry-on ☑️ Set two alarms ☑️ Screenshot your gate info (in case you lose wifi)

DAY OF: ☑️ Arrive at airport 2 hours domestic / 3 hours international ☑️ Wear your bulkiest shoes ☑️ Carry snacks because airport food is expensive ☑️ Breathe. You're going on vacation!!!

✈️ Pro Travel Tip: Take a photo of your checked bag before you check it. If it gets lost, you'll have a photo to show airline staff of exactly what it looks like. Total game changer. (I have plenty of experience in this area. 🙃)

Tag someone who's leaving soon! 🙋‍♀

📩 [email protected] | 📞 218.234.2606

Wellness travel is SO much more than a spa day — and I'm here for all of it. 🌿✨Here's what true wellness travel can look...
06/22/2026

Wellness travel is SO much more than a spa day — and I'm here for all of it. 🌿✨

Here's what true wellness travel can look like:

🌅 Sunrise hikes in the Dolomites before the crowds arrive 🏊‍♀️ Wild swimming in Iceland's geothermal rivers 🧘‍♀️ Week-long yoga retreat in Hawaii with real instruction 🌾 Slow mornings on a farm stay in Tuscany with fresh everything

Wellness travel isn't about being pampered (though that's lovely too) — it's about coming home feeling like a different, BETTER version of yourself.

🌟 Pro Travel Tip: When researching wellness retreats, look for programs that include a "practitioner consultation" — this means the experience is actually personalized to YOU.

What does your version of wellness travel look like? Tell me below! 👇

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Friends, it's officially last-minute season for summer travel — and I've got a few things you NEED to hear right now. 👇1...
06/19/2026

Friends, it's officially last-minute season for summer travel — and I've got a few things you NEED to hear right now. 👇

1️⃣ Flexibility is your best friend. Shifting your trip by even 3-5 days can open up totally different (and better!) options.

2️⃣ Consider all-inclusive. When last-minute, all-inclusives often have better pricing and everything is handled.

3️⃣ Europe isn't your only option. Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America — all stunning, more available, and gorgeous in summer.

4️⃣ Work with a travel advisor. I have access to inventory and supplier relationships that booking sites simply don't. That's not a brag — it's just true. 😊

🌟 Pro Travel Tip: Tell me your ideal travel dates AND two weeks on either side. That flexibility alone can unlock dozens of options.

Let's get you somewhere amazing before summer slips by!

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People always ask me what I actually do all day.The honest answer? A lot more than most people imagine.On any given day ...
06/17/2026

People always ask me what I actually do all day.

The honest answer? A lot more than most people imagine.

On any given day I might be researching the best neighborhoods to stay in for a client's first trip to Italy, negotiating with a hotel to get an anniversary couple a room upgrade, tracking down a missed connection for someone mid-trip, comparing cruise itineraries line by line so my clients get exactly the experience they are hoping for, or just answering a text from someone who is nervous about traveling internationally for the first time and needs a little reassurance.

This is not a job where I just go online and click book. It is relationship work. It is detail work. It is caring deeply about someone else's experience and putting that into everything I do.

I love it. Every single part of it.

If you have never worked with a travel advisor before, I would love to change that. Your next trip deserves someone in your corner.

Reach out anytime. I am always happy to chat.

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Raise your hand if you have spent way too long down a Google rabbit hole trying to plan a trip.I see you. I have been th...
06/16/2026

Raise your hand if you have spent way too long down a Google rabbit hole trying to plan a trip.

I see you. I have been there too. And honestly, the internet will give you a million options and zero clarity. That is where I come in.

Here is what most people do not realize until after they have tried to plan something on their own: booking a trip is actually the easy part. The hard part is knowing which hotel is actually as good as it looks in the photos, which flight connection is going to give you anxiety all day, which tour company shows up and which one does not, and what to do when something goes sideways.

That is my job. Not just to book your flights and hotels, but to know things. Things that come from 10 years of experience, 800 plus supplier relationships, and a genuine love for making sure you have the best possible time.

I am Carissa with Markuson Travel, and I would love to be your person.

What is the one thing that always stresses you out most when planning a trip? Tell me in the comments.

Hi! I'm Carissa — and if we haven't officially met yet, I am so glad you're here! 🥰A little about the human behind Marku...
06/11/2026

Hi! I'm Carissa — and if we haven't officially met yet, I am so glad you're here! 🥰

A little about the human behind Markuson Travel:

💍 Married to Brady for 30 years (he's a keeper!)
👧👦👧 Mom to three amazing grown kids — Mikayla, Drew and Brook
👶 Just entered my GRANDMA ERA with the sweetest little Hallie Grace, born this April — my heart is absolutely full!
🌊 Lake life lover and forever chasing the next adventure

Some of my all-time favorite destinations? Maui, Ireland, Switzerland and Lake Como. Each one holds such a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to take YOU somewhere that does the same. 🌍

Oh — and I am SO excited to share that I'm planning a group ladies trip to Paris for Spring 2027! Spots are open and I would absolutely love for you to join us. Follow along and drop me a DM for details! 🗼✨

Now — what's YOUR favorite place you've ever traveled? Tell me below! 👇

Hey friend — I have to be honest with you. If you're still thinking about summer travel and haven't booked yet, NOW is t...
06/11/2026

Hey friend — I have to be honest with you. If you're still thinking about summer travel and haven't booked yet, NOW is the time to stop thinking and start doing. 🌍

Peak summer is already booking out. Business class seats, small-group tours, and boutique hotels in Europe? They go fast — and once they're gone, they're gone.

The good news: I still have options for you. But only if we chat soon.

✈️ Pro Travel Tip: Book refundable accommodations as a placeholder now to lock in your dates. You can always upgrade later — but you can't go back in time.

Let's get you somewhere incredible this summer. Reach out and let's make it happen! 🌞

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📞 218.234.2606
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Let me tell you about a little secret that seasoned travelers already know: shoulder season is EVERYTHING.Shoulder seaso...
06/09/2026

Let me tell you about a little secret that seasoned travelers already know: shoulder season is EVERYTHING.

Shoulder season is those weeks just before or just after the peak travel rush. Think September in Europe instead of July. October in Ireland instead of August. November in Barcelona instead of the height of summer.

Here is what you get: the same incredible destinations with significantly fewer crowds, lower prices, better availability at the hotels and restaurants that are hardest to get into, and honestly a more authentic experience because you are not surrounded by a thousand other tourists.

I just helped a client plan a fall trip to Ireland and the savings compared to a summer trip were remarkable. And the photos? Absolutely stunning. Fall light in the Irish countryside is something else entirely.

If you have been putting off a dream trip because it feels too expensive or too crowded, let's talk about timing. Sometimes that is all it takes to make a trip go from out of reach to absolutely doable.

What destination has been on your list forever? Tell me and let's figure out when to go.

Can we talk about packing for a second?Because I have been doing this for over a decade and I still have opinions. Stron...
06/05/2026

Can we talk about packing for a second?

Because I have been doing this for over a decade and I still have opinions. Strong ones.

Here is what I have learned from too many trips to count: you will not wear half of what you pack. The shoes you bring "just in case" will stay in the bag the whole time. And that one outfit you almost left at home will become your favorite thing you brought.

Pack for the trip you are actually taking, not the one you imagined in your head.

A few things I never travel without: a lightweight layer for planes and over-air-conditioned restaurants, comfortable shoes that still look put together, a small crossbody that fits just the essentials, and a mindset that says the best souvenir is not something you bought but something you experienced.

What is the one thing you always pack that you absolutely cannot travel without? Drop it below. I am genuinely curious. Should I share some of my favorite travel products with you next week?

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