A Message from Scott Kertes.... "Captain of the Ship" at Vacations By Design
Dear Friends and Valued Guests,
In these trying times we want to you to know that our thoughts are with each and every one of you... your families and your friends... and our hope is that someday soon we will once again have the privilege of being a part of your passion for traveling the world.
It's hard to grasp how much our world has changed over the past few weeks. We find ourselves in challenging times as COVID-19 increasingly impacts our everyday lives. As a community of world travelers, I know that the prospect of staying indoors, social distancing and pausing your travel plans is especially frustrating.
Health and Safety
Our mission at Vacations By Design is to bring people happiness through unforgettable travel experiences. With this in mind, we urge you and your loved ones to be safe both at home and abroad. Check out the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for more information.
100% Operational
These are without a doubt difficult times and COVID-19 continues to challenge the world. To play our part and ensure our teams' safety, Vacations By Design has temporarily relocated our operations to be completely home based. Our entire team of Vacation Designers are still here to assist you.
Solid Foundation
Vacations By Design, a division of Hartford Holidays Travel, as been helping discerning travelers navigate the globe to destinations far and wide for 45 years. We are privately owned, immensely respected, financially secure and dedicated to our craft. As a part of Ensemble Travel Group, Vacations By Design is proud to be aligned with one of the best brands in the world.
Tourism is ALL of our Responsibility
As we fight this global tragedy, we are encouraged by the many positive stories of families and communities drawing closer together. However, we grieve in seeing so many people dealing with hopelessness. When it's all safe for you to start traveling again, we encourage you to consider the millions of people whose primary source of income is tourism, and the small businesses such as ours that dedicate ourselves to your service. We also invite you to visit TourismCares.org.
Optimism and Hope
We want to be realistic about the present uncertainties, but also a source of optimism and hope. Every day still, we have the privilege to plan vacations with travelers and see the joy and fulfillment it gives them.
Just want to talk about travel? Check us out on Facebook or reach us via phone at 1-800-828-4813.
Our Best Wishes,
Scott Kertes, "Captain of the Ship"
Vacations By Design
P.S. Here are some of mine and Sally's recent travel photos.... travel is in our blood! Please join us on our Facebook page and share some of your travel photos with us. Together we can travel the world virtually until we are once again able to do so literally!
In these trying times we want to you to know that our thoughts are with each and every one of you... your families and your friends... and our hope is that someday soon we will once again have the privilege of being a part of your passion for traveling the world.
It's hard to grasp how much our world has changed over the past few weeks. We find ourselves in challenging times as COVID-19 increasingly impacts our everyday lives. As a community of world travelers, I know that the prospect of staying indoors, social distancing and pausing your travel plans is especially frustrating.
Health and Safety
Our mission at Vacations By Design is to bring people happiness through unforgettable travel experiences. With this in mind, we urge you and your loved ones to be safe both at home and abroad. Check out the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for more information.
100% Operational
These are without a doubt difficult times and COVID-19 continues to challenge the world. To play our part and ensure our teams' safety, Vacations By Design has temporarily relocated our operations to be completely home based. Our entire team of Vacation Designers are still here to assist you.
Solid Foundation
Vacations By Design, a division of Hartford Holidays Travel, as been helping discerning travelers navigate the globe to destinations far and wide for 45 years. We are privately owned, immensely respected, financially secure and dedicated to our craft. As a part of Ensemble Travel Group, Vacations By Design is proud to be aligned with one of the best brands in the world.
Tourism is ALL of our Responsibility
As we fight this global tragedy, we are encouraged by the many positive stories of families and communities drawing closer together. However, we grieve in seeing so many people dealing with hopelessness. When it's all safe for you to start traveling again, we encourage you to consider the millions of people whose primary source of income is tourism, and the small businesses such as ours that dedicate ourselves to your service. We also invite you to visit TourismCares.org.
Optimism and Hope
We want to be realistic about the present uncertainties, but also a source of optimism and hope. Every day still, we have the privilege to plan vacations with travelers and see the joy and fulfillment it gives them.
Just want to talk about travel? Check us out on Facebook or reach us via phone at 1-800-828-4813.
Our Best Wishes,
Scott Kertes, "Captain of the Ship"
Vacations By Design
P.S. Here are some of mine and Sally's recent travel photos.... travel is in our blood! Please join us on our Facebook page and share some of your travel photos with us. Together we can travel the world virtually until we are once again able to do so literally!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Looking to cast off? It’s not so easy to find a travel consultant to plan a vacation. A seasoned traveler themselves, uniquely skilled to guide you through the myriad of choices one faces when planning a vacation.
Don't trust your hard-earned vacation to just anyone.
We are more than consultants, more than planners, more than specialists;
we are the journey before the journey.
We are Vacation Designers...let us design the vacation of your dreams.
Looking to cast off? It’s not so easy to find a travel consultant to plan a vacation. A seasoned traveler themselves, uniquely skilled to guide you through the myriad of choices one faces when planning a vacation.
Don't trust your hard-earned vacation to just anyone.
We are more than consultants, more than planners, more than specialists;
we are the journey before the journey.
We are Vacation Designers...let us design the vacation of your dreams.
Luxury Cruises - Ocean & River
For sophisticated travelers with discerning tastes, luxury cruises provide an unparalleled option for discovering the world’s most incredible destinations. Onboard, each and every detail brims with thoughtful consideration – from superb service, to ultra-luxurious amenities, to exquisite cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs, top-notch everything simply becomes the standard. Luxury cruises invite guests to indulge in life’s finer things and experience superior comfort as they take in panoramas of natural, historical & cultural splendor sailing by.
Luxury Expedition Cruising
Combine the adventure of expedition sailing with the comfort and elegance of luxury cruising. Modern ships offering 5+ star service, high quality dining, accommodation and highly trained crew to ensure you travel in comfort and style to remote wilderness destinations. The ships are complete with Zodiacs, expert expedition staff and lecturers, sophisticated navigation equipment and specialised technical equipment for expedition cruising. Luxury expedition cruising suits adventure-seeking travellers with discerning tastes.
Special Events At Sea (S.E.A.S.)
There is nothing more rewarding than facilitating the ability for like-minded people with common passions & interests to travel together and experience their commonality abroad…. whether it be a love of the arts, sports, broadway music, food & wine, or even just bringing families & friends together, we can tailor a group cruise program that meets your needs and enhances your vacation experience.
Family Vacations
Planning a vacation that will please everyone in the family might seem like a Herculean task. Our Family Vacation Designers know all about family vacation planning. Family-friendly destinations accommodate all your travel companions — whether they include babies, pets, teenagers, grandparents, or all of the above. From the wide selection of cruises, tours, resorts or even far-away, remote places...family vacations are a time for enjoying what you love with the people you love.
