Thoughtfully Planned. Personally Yours.
Custom Travel Design & Concierge Services
Your time away should feel like time well spent. A beautiful place to stay. Experiences that reflect your interests. Reservations and arrangements that fit together, with room to slow down and enjoy where you are.
At McKenzie Travel Design, I bring those details together into a complete itinerary built around you. From your first ideas to your final travel plans, you'll have a dedicated advisor helping you make thoughtful choices and turning the possibilities into a trip you can look forward to.
Take The Trip For Moments That Will Become Your Favorite Stories.
A Trip That Starts With You
Before recommending a hotel or designing your days, I want to understand how you like to travel.
Do you enjoy leisurely mornings or getting out early to explore? Would you rather spend an afternoon with a local guide, linger over a wonderful meal, or settle into a quiet spot beside the water? Are you celebrating something special, reconnecting with loved ones, or taking time for yourself?
Your preferences, priorities, and budget guide the planning. Together, we'll shape a journey with the right balance of experiences and breathing room.
What I Arrange for You
Stays Selected With Care
Where you stay shapes how your trip feels. I help you choose accommodations that suit your style, whether that means an intimate boutique hotel, a luxury beachfront resort, or a distinctive property in the heart of a city.
I consider the location, atmosphere, room options, and amenities alongside your plans, so your hotel feels like a considered part of the experience.
Experiences Worth Making Time For
A private tour that brings a destination's history to life. A food experience that introduces you to its traditions. An afternoon on the water or a celebration arranged somewhere memorable.
I research and recommend experiences that reflect your interests, including possibilities you may not have considered yourself. Through destination partners and local specialists, I help you explore beyond the obvious and make the most of your time.
Concierge-Level Planning
The smaller arrangements deserve attention, too. I can assist with restaurant reservations, tours, transfers, and special requests, coordinating those details with the rest of your itinerary.
You'll know what has been arranged, what to expect, and where you have time to explore at your own pace.
The Advantage of Global Connections
McKenzie Travel Design is affiliated with Travel Planners International, a member of Signature Travel Network. This connection provides access to an established network of hotels, resorts, cruise lines, tour companies, and destination specialists around the world.
For you, that means more possibilities to consider, knowledgeable partners to draw on, and access to added benefits on qualifying reservations.
At participating properties, your stay may include:
Daily breakfast for two.
Hotel, dining, or spa credits.
Special welcome amenities and VIP recognition.
Room upgrades, subject to availability.
Early check-in or late checkout, subject to availability.
The network includes participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts properties, offering opportunities to discover distinctive independent hotels alongside renowned names in hospitality.
I'll explain the benefits available with your specific reservation, so you know what is included before you book.
Amenities vary by property, rate, and booking program. Some benefits depend on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Your Itinerary in One Place
Access your itinerary through a mobile app, with your scheduled activities, accommodation details, and the reservation information together in one convenient place.
Preparation That Helps You Feel Ready
Before departure, you'll receive a destination-specific packing list and practical guidance to help you prepare for the trip ahead.
Recommendations Chosen for You
Alongside your booked experiences, I can suggest places to dine, explore, and enjoy during your free time. Your itinerary should leave you feeling informed and inspired, with options that suit you.
Clear Points of Contact
Your travel information will include relevant supplier and destination contacts, so you know whom to reach for assistance with your arrangements. We'll also discuss how to contact me and what support is available during your trip.
Custom Vacations
Your vacation begins with what matters to you. Whether you're imagining a relaxing stay in one destination or a journey across several places, I bring together accommodations, experiences, and transportation into a plan that suits your interests and preferred pace.
Milestone Trips
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and other meaningful occasions deserve plans that reflect the people celebrating. I help bring the stay, experiences, and special touches together so you can focus on enjoying the occasion with the people you want beside you.
How We’ll Plan Your Trip
Share What You Have in Mind
Start with an inquiry about your destination ideas, dates, travelers, and priorities. We'll talk through what you're looking for and the planning assistance that best fits your trip.Shape the Experience
I'll research suitable accommodations and experiences, present recommendations, and work with you to refine the plans. You'll review the proposed arrangements, pricing, and applicable terms before booking.Bring the Details Together
Once you approve the plans and complete the required authorizations and payments, I'll coordinate the agreed bookings and organize your itinerary.Depart Feeling Prepared
With your itinerary, preparation guidance, and relevant contacts ready, you can turn your attention to the experience ahead.
Let’s Make Time for Your Next Journey
You don't need to arrive with every detail decided. A destination you've been thinking about, an occasion worth celebrating, or simply the wish to get away is enough to begin.
Tell me what you have in mind, and we’ll take it from there.
margo@mckenzietraveldesign.com