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Luxury Travel Services — Designed For You

Cruises • All-Inclusive Resorts • Custom Itineraries

CORE SPECIALTIES

Personalized, high-touch travel design across our three pillars — and beyond.

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Luxury Cruises

Where style and pampering stretch beyond the land, to our seas and rivers.

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All-Inclusive Resorts

Where the possibilities are endless and the cuisine, drinks, and activities are as exquisite as the sunsets.

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Custom Itineraries

Where you're the VIP and each detail is crafted with you in mind.

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Luxury Cruises

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Where We Go

From the Caribbean Sea to the rivers of Europe, we can take you wherever major cruise lines can go.

Are you craving some warmth in the Bahamas? — Done! Looking for a veranda with a view in Alaska? — Check! Hoping for a luxurious and leisurely trip to historic sites along the Danube? — You got it! Let’s see where the water takes us.

What We Handle

  • Pre- and post-voyage hotels — extend the magic and make embarkation/disembarkation a breeze.
  • Air & transportation — including private options throughout your journey.
  • Suite & category selection — shipboard and shoreside.
  • Special touches — Wi-Fi and beverage packages, excursions, dining and specialty packages, spa appointments and cabana rentals, meetings and events.

Preferred amenities, packages, and special touches can be available through our relationships with cruise lines, suppliers, and networks. These vary by sailing and availability — ask us what we recommend for your itinerary.

All-Inclusive Resorts

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Where We Go

Many all-inclusive resorts are located in tropical, beach-heavy destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean locations.

But don’t stop there — think Hawaiian escapes, French Polynesian overwater bungalows, and Western-U.S. spa and ranch retreats. Settle into your private cabana, let your butler bring the Piña Coladas, and leave the rest to us.

What We Handle

  • Adult-only & family-centered options — craft the perfect vibe for your traveling party.
  • Air & transportation — including private options throughout your journey.
  • Suite & category selections — club-level, concierge, butler, swim-up, beachfront, and villa options.
  • Activities & experiences — resort- and destination-specific advice and bookings.

Upgraded amenities and suite options can be available through our relationships with resorts, suppliers, and networks. These vary by destination and availability — ask us what we recommend for your itinerary.

Custom Itineraries

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Where We Go

We go where YOU want to go. If there’s something to be explored, we find a way to explore it. If there’s an item on your bucket list, we check it off. YOU are our VIP. This is all about you — we’re just thrilled to be part of it.

Whether you’re looking for a dream Disney vacation with the kids, an island-hopping bachelor or bachelorette getaway, or a first-class trip around the world, we are ready to make it happen.

What We Handle

  • Dream refinement — collaborating on ideas and wish lists.
  • Bespoke itineraries — crafted end-to-end, perfectly aligned to your style.
  • Effortless logistics — air, hotels, guides, transfers, and special touches seamlessly arranged.

What’s Included With Us

Research & Curation

Travel research can be a hassle — unless you have a passion for it like we do. We start by understanding your needs and goals, then curate options that fit your unique style. No planning process or trip is ever the same.

Booking Management

We work directly with trusted partners and suppliers to secure premier accommodations and experiences. We leverage our relationships to your benefit — coordinating the details and providing clear confirmations so you don’t have to.

On-Trip Support

Whether it’s a quick check-in to see how that beachside anniversary dinner was, or a problem-solving call to advocate for you if plans change, we’re with you while you travel.

Document Packet

Organization is our superpower. We assemble confirmation letters, contracts, itineraries, and helpful “know-before-you-go” details — everything you need to feel comfortable and confidently prepared.

Timeline Management

Life gets hectic. We keep you on track with milestone updates, payment reminders, and “what’s next” — so nothing gets missed.

Optional Enhancements

There are no “little” things in luxury. From travel insurance guidance to VIP transfers, spa packages, dining enhancements, special-occasion moments, meetings, and more — we elevate the experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

The Merker Travel Design Process

We keep planning effortless — discover our full 4-step approach when you’re ready.

Why Work With Merker Travel Design

Personal Attention

We are your personal travel concierge — with you from trip inspiration until long after you return home. Our dedication is to wow and delight, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Design-First Philosophy

Luxury travel is not cookie-cutter. We devote time and care to designing one-of-a-kind experiences, tailoring pacing, destinations, and moments to your style.

Trusted Relationships

We leverage our experience and global relationships with the industry’s most trusted partners to ensure each trip provides value, joy, and special touches that elevate your journey.

Ready to Design Your Next Trip?

Share your vision. We’ll handle the design, the details, and every step in between.

No pressure. Just possibilities.