WHY TAKE A CUSTOMIZED TRIP?

Let's face it, none of us really want to be on a bus with 50 people that doesn't [or won't] stop at the best spots, and is driven by someone who is getting commissions at every restaurant and gift shop the bus pulls up to.  Hence custom travel.

The group size, pace of trip, length of trip, itinerary, trip dates and content are all tailored to suit your needs. Depending upon the group size a customized trip may even cost you less.  Request a quote.

SO WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO?

Click here to see the current choices which include sample costs for a group of 5. Dates and customizing of the itinerary are left open to suit your needs.

CUSTOMIZED TRIPS

Can I help your travel 'dreams' come true? I customize any kind of trip for groups such as  . . .

Families
Societies
Companies
Individuals
Churches
and anyone else!

Let me know where you want to go and when, and I'll customize an itinerary along with a trip fee that won't cost more than a comparable scheduled Travel Designs trip if there are at least 4 of you. The larger the group the lower the cost per person.

EXAMPLE OF A CUSTOMIZED TRIP

A peek at the list of destinations will show that I offer trips to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales separately. So let's say that your time and budget will only allow for two of those and you choose the 'highlights' from both England and Wales.

My itineraries contain the very best of both countries so you can pick the spots you want to visit within your time frame, or have me customize it for you.

The big plus for you is that the customization won't cost you any extra at all . . . it's all part of the service.

THE TRANSPORT

I use mini-vans for groups of 2 to 5 people, and 15 passenger vans for 6 to 11 people. Beyond that I will use a mini-bus and you will always find there are empty seats for additional comfort on whatever vehicle is used.  I guarantee that you will never be 'crammed in' with all the seats filled.

You can trust me to be courteous, careful and law-abiding driver, plus I take my time as we are there for quality travel experiences and pictures.

A NOTE ABOUT TRIP FEES

The trip fees quoted on the Destinations page are per person, and are inclusive of all meals and snacks, land transport, accommodations and admissions etcetera.

Air fare is not included, and all trip fees quoted are for land only in US dollars from and to the gateway city. 

NO WORRIES! TRAVEL DESIGNS TAKES CARE OF THE FOLLOWING AND MORE

Accommodation booking
Vehicle rental
Driving
Meals
Luggage
Foreign exchange
Admission
Side trips
Scheduling
The itinerary

CLIENT RESPONSE 

"As we 5 meet occasionally to reminisce on our travels together, we will remember how well you know IRELAND, and all the back roads.  How frequent u-turns were made to accommodate our wishes for a picture, the many frequent stops with some longer than others, the drives along less-traveled roads, and above all your unfailing good humour.  All these things put you high on our list of photographer guide/drivers for our future trips, and for our other photo traveling friends"

MILDRED BARRIE, BRANTFORD, ONT, CANADA
DON and MADOLYN TAIT, WELLAND, ONT, CANADA
JOHN and KAY RYCKMAN, HAMILTON, ON, CANADA

CLIENT RESPONSE 

"John has always been aware of the needs and desires of his people.  He is always looking for ways to make each individual's trip successful and enjoyable.  He has succeeded again!"

JOHN and LINDA MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

More client responses

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