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 itโ€™s a quick getaway or a once in a lifetime trip is my passion.

NEW CRUISE OPTION FOR 2027! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทGet ready to experience France in a whole new way! ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE WITH 2 ...
08/13/2026

NEW CRUISE OPTION FOR 2027! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Get ready to experience France in a whole new way! ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE WITH 2 NIGHTS IN SAINT-MALO + A VISIT TO MONT ST. MICHEL is now an exciting option.

๐Ÿ“ 8 or 11 Day River Cruise | Paris to Paris

From the castles and chรขteaux of Normandy to croissants, chรจvre, and unforgettable French flavors, this Avalon Active & Discovery cruise lets you experience France YOUR way!

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ Bike through beautiful landscapes
๐Ÿ›ถ Kayak along the Seine
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Get hands-on with culinary experiences
๐Ÿท Discover local flavors and culture
๐Ÿฐ Explore historic castles and iconic sites
โœจ Add 2 nights in Saint-Malo with a visit to spectacular Mont St. Michel

Whether you want adventure, culture, history, or incredible food, thereโ€™s an experience waiting for you at every port. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Reach out for more information!

Two iconic cities. One unforgettable vacation!  ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทIf you've been dreaming of experiencing both London and Paris in on...
07/29/2026

Two iconic cities. One unforgettable vacation! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

If you've been dreaming of experiencing both London and Paris in one trip, this sample itinerary is the perfect inspiration! From royal palaces and afternoon tea to charming cafรฉs and the Eiffel Tower, you'll experience the best of both cities with seamless travel between them.

The best part? Every itinerary is completely customized based on your budget, interests, pace of travel, and preferred travel dates, so this is simply one example of what's possible!

โœจ Sample 7-Day London & Paris Itinerary

๐Ÿ“ Days 1-3: London
โ€ข Explore Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey
โ€ข Visit the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels
โ€ข Enjoy a scenic River Thames cruise
โ€ข Experience traditional afternoon tea
โ€ข Wander vibrant neighborhoods like Covent Garden, Soho, and Notting Hill

๐Ÿš„ Day 4: London to Paris
โ€ข Travel aboard the high-speed Eurostar train
โ€ข Sit back and enjoy a comfortable city-center to city-center journey
โ€ข Arrive in Paris and begin exploring the City of Light

๐Ÿ“ Days 4-7: Paris
โ€ข Take in breathtaking views from the Eiffel Tower
โ€ข Cruise along the Seine River
โ€ข Visit world-famous museums like the Louvre or Musรฉe d'Orsay
โ€ข Stroll the Champs-ร‰lysรฉes and charming Parisian neighborhoods
โ€ข Indulge in fresh croissants, macarons, and authentic French cuisine

โœจ ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐:
โœ”๏ธ Hotel accommodations
โœ”๏ธ Private airport and train station transfers
โœ”๏ธ High-speed Eurostar train between London and Paris
โœ”๏ธ Daily breakfast
โœ”๏ธ Sightseeing experiences and tours
โœ”๏ธ A thoughtfully planned itinerary with plenty of opportunities to personalize your trip

Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or your very first European adventure, your itinerary can be customized from start to finish. Add more cities, spend extra time in your favorite destination, upgrade your hotels, or include unique experiences that match your travel style.

London and Paris are always a good idea. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งโœจ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

๐Ÿ“ฉ Want to get sample pricing on your own London/Paris itinerary? Reach out to me today with your preferred travel dates and other customizations, and I'll provide a custom quote!

07/22/2026

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My laptop has been BUSY, and honestly? I am not mad about it.While everyone else is firing up the grill this holiday wee...
07/07/2026

My laptop has been BUSY, and honestly? I am not mad about it.

While everyone else is firing up the grill this holiday weekend, I've been deep in the details crafting some absolutely dreamy itineraries for my clients โ€” and let me just say... they are about to have the time of their lives. ๐Ÿฅ‚
Here's a little peek at what's in the works:

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿฅจ A Girls' European Christmas Markets Tour
Think twinkling lights, mulled w**e, cobblestone streets, and your best girlfriends by your side. We're talking the most magical time of year in the most magical places on earth. These ladies are going to absolutely lose their minds โ€” in the best possible way.

๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ A Greek Islands Cruise for a BIG Anniversary
Santorini sunsets. Crystal blue Aegean water. Fresh seafood and rosรฉ at golden hour. A love story worth celebrating in one of the most breathtaking places on the planet. This one gave me chills putting it together.

๐Ÿ—ฝ๐ŸŽ A Full-On New York City Fall Experience
Broadway. Central Park in peak fall color. The High Line. Chelsea Market. A rooftop with a skyline view that will take your breath away. All the iconic stops, all the hidden gems โ€” this fall NYC trip has it ALL and I am obsessed with every detail.
This is why I do what I do. ๐Ÿ™Œ

If you've been sitting on a dream trip โ€” a girls' getaway, a milestone celebration, a city adventure, a bucket list moment โ€” this is your sign. Let me do the work so all you have to do is show up and enjoy every single second.
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๐ŸŒ Markuson Travel

There's something about that flag in the breeze at sunset that gets you right in the chest.It's the smell of sunscreen a...
07/04/2026

There's something about that flag in the breeze at sunset that gets you right in the chest.
It's the smell of sunscreen and charcoal. Sparklers in the driveway. Kids catching fireflies. The low rumble of fireworks just before they light up the sky. Grandma's potato salad. A cold drink. A hand to hold.
It's every generation that came before us, and every dream they carried.
250 years of that. Of this. Of us.
Happy 4th of July, America. We are so proud to call you home. ๐ŸŽ†
โ€” Markuson Travel
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ Two hundred and fifty years. That's 250 years of jaw-dropping landscapes, winding coastlines, towering mountains, wi...
07/03/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ Two hundred and fifty years. That's 250 years of jaw-dropping landscapes, winding coastlines, towering mountains, wide open plains, and skies that go on forever.

America, you are breathtaking โ€” and we are so grateful to help people explore every corner of you.

Happy 250th Birthday to the most beautiful country on earth. ๐ŸŽ†
From all of us at Markuson Travel โ€” wishing you a safe, joyful, and adventure-filled Independence Day weekend!

โœˆ๏ธ Ready to see more of this incredible country? Let's plan it.
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This Country was made to be Explored!  ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Route 66. The Pacific Coast Highway. The Blue Ridge Parkway. Glacier Nationa...
07/02/2026

This Country was made to be Explored!

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Route 66. The Pacific Coast Highway. The Blue Ridge Parkway. Glacier National Park. New Orleans at sunset. New York City that never sleeps.
250 years of roads, cities, coastlines, and wide open skies โ€” and most of us have barely scratched the surface.
This Independence Day, we're feeling inspired. Inspired to explore more. To road trip longer. To fly somewhere we've never been. To truly see the country we celebrate today.
America was made to be explored โ€” and we'd love to help you do exactly that. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ
Drop a ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ in the comments and tell us: what's the most beautiful place you've ever been in the USA?

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๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sometimes the best vacation is the one right in your own backyard โ€” and this 4th of July weekend, Detroit Lakes is D...
07/02/2026

๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sometimes the best vacation is the one right in your own backyard โ€” and this 4th of July weekend, Detroit Lakes is DELIVERING.

Here's what's happening close to home this weekend:
๐Ÿ“œ Declaration of Independence Reading
July 4th | 10 AM | Becker County Courthouse Lawn โ€” history, pride, and a group sing-along of "God Bless America." Chills guaranteed.

๐Ÿš— Patriotic Parade
July 4th | 11 AM | Detroit City Park โ€” deck out your golf cart or bike and join the fun!

๐ŸŽ‡ Fireworks Over the Lake
July 4th | Dusk (~10:15 PM) | City Beach โ€” FREE admission. Blanket, lake breeze, and one of the most beautiful fireworks shows in Minnesota.

Whether you're staying local or dreaming of your next big trip โ€” Markuson Travel is here to make it happen. ๐ŸŒ
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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 โ€” sometimes more. Here's why: ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

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

๐Ÿ” Researching current conditions, best areas to stay, and new openings ๐Ÿ“… Building a day-by-day flow that makes geographic sense (so you're not crisscrossing unnecessarily) ๐Ÿจ Handpicking accommodation that matches your style, budget, and preferences ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Curating restaurants โ€” not just "good" ones, but the ones RIGHT for you ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Pre-booking timed-entry tickets and tours to avoid wasted time in lines ๐Ÿ“ž Calling properties directly to request your specific room preferences and any surprises โœ‰๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐ŸŒŸ Pro Travel Tip: When consulting with a travel advisor, share your PAST trip experiences โ€” 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!

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TRAVEL TIP TUESDAY:Here's my official pre-departure checklist that I give every single client. Save it! ๐Ÿ“Œโœˆ๏ธ48 HOURS BEFO...
06/24/2026

TRAVEL TIP TUESDAY:
Here's my official pre-departure checklist that I give every single client. Save it! ๐Ÿ“Œโœˆ๏ธ

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

THE NIGHT BEFORE: โ˜‘๏ธ Lay out everything (yes, everything) and then remove 20% of it ๐Ÿ˜‚ โ˜‘๏ธ Pack medications in carry-on โ˜‘๏ธ Set two alarms โ˜‘๏ธ Screenshot your gate info (in case you lose wifi)

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

โœˆ๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ™ƒ)

Tag someone who's leaving soon! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€

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