Trip Design Packages

Our design fee covers the time, expertise, and personalized attention involved in designing a curated vacation package tailored to you. We coordinate your preferred combination of flights, accommodations, transportation, activities, tours, and travel protection — drawing on trusted travel partners to ensure a seamless and enriching experience. The fee is due after our consultation call and before any research or itinerary planning begins.

NOTE: Ideally, planning should begin one year in advance. A minimum lead time of three months is required. Requests with less notice may incur an expedited fee in addition to the trip design fee.

Standard trip design

INCLUDES

  • A complimentary consultation with all decision makers to discuss the vacation wishlist via Zoom or phone

  • Our research and recommendations for the best travel partners to meet your wishlist

  • A customized proposal

  • Complimentary Virtuoso amenities (if applicable)

  • Booking and monitoring your vacation package

  • Timely notifications

  • Open and direct communication before your travel

  • Digital confirmation documents

Starts at $350

Signature trip design

INCLUDES everything in Standard Trip Design, PLUS

  • Travel tips and recommendations leading up to your departure

  • Personalized "how-to" and itinerary walk-through videos

  • Our Signature Itinerary App - Customized app with your daily itinerary, digital confirmation documents, emergency contacts, maps, and more (only includes components booked through Dogwood Travel Designs)

  • Travel Packet with hard copy confirmation documents

Starts at $500

Group trip design

For when you are organizing travel with friends, a club, or organization.
Minimum of 12 travelers

INCLUDES

  • Reduced design fees, contracted group rates, exclusive benefits, and optional trip extensions for travelers before or after the group dates

  • An interest meeting hosted by our Travel Partner (via Zoom or in-person in the WNC area) featuring a no-pressure presentation about the trip

  • Guests direct all travel-related questions to us - not the group leader

Optional additional support

    • Promotional material to help market the trip (email announcements, flyers, and social media posts)

    • A custom FAQ webpage for guest reference

    • An in-person gathering (WNC area) prior to travel for a final Q&A and to distribute Travel Packets

Requirements: A designated group leader whose sole role is to invite guests to join the group by promoting the trip. Minimum of 12 travelers.

Lead Time: Minimum of 8 months. Best if planning begins 12 - 24 months in advance.

Starts at $150 per couple or solo traveler

NOTE: Due to the complexity of group travel, we accept only a limited number of group trips each year. Start planning early to secure your preferred arrangements.

À la carte trip design

Ideal for travelers seeking assistance with one specific vacation component, providing digital confirmation only, without additional support.

  • Airfare • $100 per person ticketing fee

  • Transfers • Depends on complexity

  • Tours • Depends on complexity

  • Cruise • $150 per reservation

  • Hotel/Villas • $150 per reservation

  • Guided Group Tour • $150 per reservation

  • Travel Protection • $25

  • Signature Itinerary App • $250