Elevate your travel

Attentive service.
Insider knowledge.
Unforgettable experiences.

Welcome to Ascent Travel Design

Since 1992, we have been helping travelers just like you see the world. We are able to offer so much more than just booking a trip. We help make travel planning a fun, exciting, and stress-free process as we work together to create an elevated travel experience designed specifically for you.

We are here to take away the worry while planning your next trip so you can focus on the joy of travel instead of the hassle that comes with researching and figuring everything out on your own. We will put our 30+ years of professional travel experience to work for you every step of the way. We can’t wait to help turn your travel dreams into a reality and help you make the most incredible memories!

 
Working with Ascent Travel Design allowed me to sit back and enjoy. Isn’t that what vacation is all about?
— Kelly // Cottage Grove, MN
 

Travel Design Services


Custom Trip

Let’s work together to design a fully customized experience that will make your next trip an unforgettable experience.

All-Inclusive

Kick back and relax with your toes in the sand while you enjoy your dream vacation with everything included.

Cruise

Ocean, River, Expedition - With so many options, the perfect cruise is out there just waiting for you to step aboard and sail away.

Guided Tour

Let your local insider travel guide lead the way as you go in-depth to experience and enjoy your unique journey.

Romance

Celebrate those special moments in life with an unforgettable romantic getaway, honeymoon, or destination wedding.

Group Travel

Coordinating travel for groups of any size can be a challenge. Let us take the lead so you can enjoy the journey together.

Why should you choose Ascent Travel Design?

While many travel websites can only rely on computer algorithms and artificial intelligence, our travel expertise comes from our first-hand insider knowledge and years of personal experience.

We believe working with a real travel advisor makes a world of difference. We listen, we get to know you, and we are there to guide you every step of the way throughout the entire process.


Our Team


Annette Walker

Favorite Trips: Italy, Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, Palm Springs, San Diego, Aruba, Bonaire, Bermuda, Cozumel, Cancun

Favorite Cruise Lines: Celebrity Cruises, Viking Cruises, Silversea

Andrew Walker

Favorite Trips: Banff & Lake Louise, Vancouver, Oregon Coast, Quebec City, New York City, Cancun, Bahamas

Favorite Cruise Lines: Virgin Voyages, Un-Cruise Adventures, Celebrity Cruises

 
Every detail was carefully attended to, so that my husband and I had nothing to worry about except having a wonderful time.
— Barbara // Red Wing, MN
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, we do not charge our clients any extra planning fees when booking complete travel packages. Whenever possible, we can even book exclusive rates that are available only for travel advisors.

  • Managing airline reservations these days can be quite complex and it’s not uncommon for travelers to wait hours on hold to make simple changes or adjustments. For clients looking to book airfare only and avoid the stress of searching and booking on their own, we offer this service for a fee of $50 per ticket for domestic flights and $100 per ticket for international flights.

    Consulting Fee Benefits:
    - Best available airline rates
    - Best route recommendations to save you travel time.
    - Worry-free management of schedule changes, delays and cancelations.
    - Never sit on hold with an airline again.
    - Work with us, your personal air specialists, instead of a random call center employee.
    - Assistance with any handling any special requests