Travel Design Co.

Travel Design Co. Travel Design Co. is an award-winning travel agency focusing on luxury independent and group travel. This is not your average travel agency... Travel Design Co.

My goal as your vacation designer is to craft an unforgettable itinerary from start to finish that will create the trip of a lifetime. Custom itinerary planning, attention to detail, open and honest communication, and a quality vacation experience (not to mention a complimentary room upgrade, resort credits, exclusive Signature amenities- where available) are all things that I promise to give you

in designing your hassle-free vacation! belongs to the Signature Travel Network which is made up of the top travel agencies in the nation; our affiliation with this prestigious organization truly puts us in the category of being the best among the very best. Through membership in Signature, I have personal relationships all over the world which translates into privileges, access, perks and services for my clients. Ongoing training and certifications include:
The Travel Institute, Certified Travel Advisor
Disney's College of Knowledge
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
AMA Waterways
Crystal Cruises
Royal Caribbean International University of WOW

Contact me today to get started designing your ultimate vacation experience!

* Travel Design Co. has been designated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts as an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", based on its strong support in selling Disney vacations. Lauren Cardinale, CTA has received extensive training on Disney Destinations theme parks, resorts, cruises, vacation packages and more, and can provide the utmost in professional assistance in planning customized Disney vacations.

Planning a first trip to Vienna? Our advice is almost unfair in its simplicity. Stay at the Sacher, because the location...
09/06/2026

Planning a first trip to Vienna? Our advice is almost unfair in its simplicity. Stay at the Sacher, because the location cannot be beat.

The State Opera is directly across the street. The Albertina is around the corner. The old city starts at the door. You can walk to nearly everything that made Vienna famous and be back in time for a nightcap at the Blaue Bar with the after-opera crowd.

The hotel holds up its end with richly layered interiors, an art collection worth a museum visit of its own, and the kind of formal Viennese welcome that makes the whole trip feel like an occasion.

Advisor tip: the original Sacher-Torte lives here. Don't stand in the café line with the tour groups; guests can have it served in the Blaue Bar or sent to the room.

Vienna, from the exact center of it. Reach out, and we'll plan the rest.

09/05/2026

Five places on Earth that don't feel like Earth. Consider this our favorite category of trip to plan.

Iceland: black sand beaches, steaming lava fields, and ice caves glowing blue from within.

Namibia: red dunes the height of skyscrapers in the world’s oldest desert.

Bolivia: the Salar de Uyuni, a salt flat that turns into a perfect mirror of the sky.

Antarctica: blue ice, emperor penguins, and silence you can hear.

Cappadocia: valleys of stone spires with hundreds of balloons rising at dawn.

No spacecraft required, just a good plan. Message us and pick your planet.

The number one resort in Southeast Asia, according to Travel + Leisure, is ten villas on a Philippine surf island most t...
09/04/2026

The number one resort in Southeast Asia, according to Travel + Leisure, is ten villas on a Philippine surf island most travelers can't find on a map. Allow us to introduce you.

Nay Palad Hideaway is all-inclusive in a way that makes other all-inclusives look like they're holding back. Condé Nast Traveler just added it to its Gold List, and Michelin gave it a Key. Every massage on the spa menu, every island-hopping boat, every surf lesson near the famous Cloud 9 break is included before you even think to ask.

The setting matches the service. Ten villas between an ancient mangrove forest and a private white-sand bay, wrapped in sculptural woven architecture, with hanging nest pods in the palms and an infinity pool facing the Pacific.

Ten villas, one island. Reach out, and we'll get you one of them.

It's 2026, and we're already deep into 2027 and 2028 bookings. That's not a sales pitch. That's just the calendar.The bi...
09/03/2026

It's 2026, and we're already deep into 2027 and 2028 bookings. That's not a sales pitch. That's just the calendar.

The big milestones are driving it. Significant birthdays, anniversaries, one last summer before the kids head off, the trips that mark something. Those deserve the best rooms, not the leftovers, and the best rooms go early.

What's moving right now.

The Eclipse of the Century, August 2, 2027. The path of totality crosses Cadiz, Malaga, Tangier, and Luxor, and places to stay inside it are already selling. Nile sailings around that date won't wait.

The Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 2028. The best places to stay will be spoken for long before the torch shows up.

The 2030 World Cup, spread across Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. If there's a new soccer fan in your household, this is the surprise of a lifetime, and it needs a head start.

And cruises, where booking windows now stretch as far as 2029 on some luxury lines. Festive season, safari camps, cherry blossom weeks: the pattern is always small inventory, fixed dates, global demand.

Tell us the milestone, and we'll tell you its real timeline.

The best-kept secret in travel isn't a place. It's a season.Paris. The city in its coat season, with museums without lin...
09/02/2026

The best-kept secret in travel isn't a place. It's a season.

Paris. The city in its coat season, with museums without lines, festive windows on the boulevards, and hotel rates that reward the off-peak traveler.

Niseko, Japan. The most reliable powder snow on the planet, plus onsen soaks and world-class dining after the lifts close.

L**h, Austria. The Arlberg classic. Elegant, snow-sure, and home to some of the finest family-run hotels in the Alps.

Switzerland. St. Moritz for glamour, Zermatt for the Matterhorn, both for trains that turn the journey into the highlight.

One winter, four very different trips. Message us, and we'll match you to yours.

Some trips get better after sunset. A glowing shoreline, northern lights, a clear desert sky, and streets filled with la...
09/02/2026

Some trips get better after sunset. A glowing shoreline, northern lights, a clear desert sky, and streets filled with lanterns can be the reason to travel in the first place.

Night experiences ask for more planning than the photographs suggest. Moon phase, weather, light pollution, seasonal timing, transportation, and the location of the hotel all affect what clients can actually see. Even an illuminated city garden benefits from choosing the right hour.

We treat after-dark plans as real itinerary anchors, not extras added after dinner. That may mean a late start the next morning, a remote cabin, or an extra night to improve the odds of good conditions.

If the night sky is on your list, let’s plan the trip around seeing it properly. Reach out.

Want to be the person in your group chat who found the place first? Here's your head start.Cap Karoso opened on the far ...
09/01/2026

Want to be the person in your group chat who found the place first? Here's your head start.

Cap Karoso opened on the far western tip of Sumba, an Indonesian island one flight past Bali where megalithic tombs still stand in villages and traditional houses rise 80 feet into the sky. The resort itself could not be a bigger contrast: sleek, modern architecture filled with Sumbanese art and textiles, plus 44 rooms and 20 pool villas overlooking a turquoise lagoon.

At the heart of it all is a three-hectare organic farm that supplies the restaurants, including Julang, where visiting chefs from around the world cook in residence. Beyond the resort, Sumba's famous sandalwood ponies gallop the beaches at sunset, a sight worth the trip on its own.

Ready to be early to a destination instead of late? Let's talk Sumba.

08/30/2026

Give us 24 hours in Paris and here’s exactly how we’d spend them:

Morning: coffee and a croissant at a neighborhood café, then the Musée d’Orsay right at opening, before the crowds fill the impressionist galleries.

Midday: lunch in Saint-Germain, then wander the Marais. Boutiques, galleries, and the prettiest squares in the city.

Golden hour: a private boat on the Seine as the light turns and the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle.

Evening: dinner at a bistro where the menu is handwritten and the waiter argues with you about the wine. In the best way.

Twenty-four hours or a full week, we’ll make every one count. Get in touch to plan Paris.

“Wellness travel isn’t really for me.” We hear it constantly, usually right before we change someone’s mind. A few myths...
08/29/2026

“Wellness travel isn’t really for me.” We hear it constantly, usually right before we change someone’s mind. A few myths worth clearing up:

Myth one: it’s just spa days. Modern wellness travel includes sleep programs, longevity diagnostics, fitness retreats, and medical-grade health assessments at some of the world’s top resorts.

Myth two: you have to give things up. Plenty of programs come with exceptional food, wine with dinner, and zero judgment. Wellness and enjoyment are not opposites.

Myth three: it requires a dedicated trip. Some of our best results come as a layer: two spa days built into a safari, a sleep program at the start of a long Asia itinerary, a few days of movement and recovery after a busy city stretch.

Myth four: it’s only for wellness people. The skeptics tend to come back the most converted.

Curious what this could look like on your next trip? That’s a conversation we’d love to have.

“How far in advance should we book?” It’s the question we hear more than any other, and the honest answer is: it depends...
08/28/2026

“How far in advance should we book?” It’s the question we hear more than any other, and the honest answer is: it depends on the trip. So we made you a cheat sheet.

12+ months: safaris, Antarctica and expedition cruises, Japan in cherry blossom season, festive holiday weeks, and river cruises.

9 to 12 months: Australia and New Zealand, European summer at top-tier properties, and multi-generational trips needing connecting rooms or villas.

6 to 9 months: most European trips, Southeast Asia, and Caribbean winter.

Under 6 months: city breaks, shoulder-season Europe, Mexico, and last-minute magic we can occasionally pull off through our relationships.

The pattern is simple: the smaller the property and the more specific the dates, the earlier you book.

Not sure where your dream trip lands on this list? Ask us. That’s what we’re here for.

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