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At A Well-Traveled Suitcase...

We believe that  travel is a powerful tool for strengthening bonds.  We believe that a person who travels is more connected to the planet - and the people who live on it.  We are rooted in family and our focus is on creating bespoke adventures all over the world.  

Because all travelers are different, we get to know you and your companions.  We collaborate on itineraries that will help you achieve your travel dreams while focusing on unique opportunities that balance out the needs of everyone on the journey.

We are proud to offer exceptional services far beyond designing your vacation. We find that most people tend to feel overwhelmed when it comes to planning, deciding on a budget, and discovering new and exciting places to adventure.  The world is big and full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and we want to help you see them all! 


With a lifetime of travel experience and the globe as our inspiration, we design experiences that create life’s most treasured memories.  There is no better legacy than A Well-Traveled Suitcase.

SERVICES

At A Well-Traveled Suitcase, we specialize in bespoke vacations. 

I’ve been traveling with my large family for over twenty years.  First-hand experience and knowledge are what allow me to turn a typical vacation into a truly memorable adventure.

 

ANN NELSON

THE PROCESS

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Step 1: Connect

Reach out and we will schedule a complimentary consultation call.  This is when we get to know each other and you tell us all about your travel dream.

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Step 2: Commit

Once you have decided to work with A Well-Traveled Suitcase, we will ask you to sign some electronic documents and pay our planning fee.  The amount is based on the level of services required to make your dream trip a reality.

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Step 3: Design

After we have received all of your forms and our fee, we begin designing your perfect vacation.  You’ll be presented with one to three proposals to review.  Once you choose, we will work with you to fine-tune the plan. 

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Step 4: Enjoy

While you’re traveling, we are with you every step of the way.  You’ll have the trip at your fingertips with our itinerary app.  It will update you on any flight changes, give you directions to all of your activities and allow you to contact us should you run into any bumps. 

“Traveling in the company of those we love
is home in motion.”
 
LEIGH HUNT

DREAM-WORTHY DESTINATIONS

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  Free Guide!  

How to Make the Move to a More Luxurious Way to Travel

We know you love to travel and you’re always looking for new places to explore.  You’ve had great vacations in the past, but you know deep down that there are extraordinary experiences that you have yet to tap into.  There’s often a desire to take travel to the next level, but limited knowledge of exactly how to make it happen.


Here at A Well-Traveled Suitcase, we believe that you and your family deserve those “next-level” vacations.  In this guide, we're going to show you a few tangible examples of how to upgrade your travel.  We have many more and can’t wait to share them with you.  


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TESTIMONIALS

 What Our Clients Are Saying 
Germany with Prague
October 2024

 

We worked with Ann to plan our honeymoon to three European cities and had an amazing experience! She created a custom itinerary that took our preferences into account and handled every detail, including booking our hotels and travel between cities. She even sent us tips and reminders each week leading up to our trip, which were super helpful to us as first-time international travelers. We'll forever cherish the memories we made on our honeymoon and look forward to many more trips in the future - and we'll most definitely be working with Ann again to plan our next one!

Iris and Alex

South Africa and Zimbabwe 2023

Booking our trip through Ann made the trip so easy and amazing! We set our budget, and she pretty much did all the rest!!! From the moment we got off the airplane in Johannesburg, we were at ease knowing that somebody would meet us at the gate and take us through customs and passport control, get our bags and get us to our hotel! Thank you for zero anxiety about traveling to a distant land.... The trip itself was absolutely amazing, having all the transfers, and air travel preset, the tours pre-arranged, and the little extras that we found were left for us along the way made it a trip we will never forget! The hotels that Ann selected for us were all 5 Star and made us feel very much at home every stop we made. The private tours that she selected were exactly what we wanted to do, and were flexible with our time. Thank you Ann for creating a memory that will last a lifetime!!!

Tim and Maria

 

Rhine River Cruise May 2024

We had a wonderful time. From the very beginning Ann provided quick and reliable information. Every aspect of the adventure was meticulously planned. She provided valuable suggestions on how to complete the trip with no worries. Part of the experience that was so great was that we didn’t have to worry about anything. Ann had contingency plans for any eventuality. It was also comforting to know that a professional was tracking us and was ready to contact by phone or text. Since I did a great deal of traveling in my career I really appreciate the attention she paid to insure a flawless trip.

 

Tom and Gayla

Vancouver,Canada
March 2024

Having a hectic job, I never feel like I have the time to really research options and plan vacations. Working with Ann means I can have a consultation and let her know what I want to do and then she does the rest - giving me options in my budget and finding activities I never knew existed. Then I can just show up and enjoy my trip. And if there are any hiccups along the way I have help. This trip was after having to cancel two previous for medical reasons and Ann pivoted each time - planning three different destinations.
 

Tamara

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Creating personalized adventures all over the world.  
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