No time to plan your own group trip? No idea where to start? No problem. As group travel experts, we’re here to make the entire planning process effortless for you—so you can make new memories, new discoveries, and new connections on your next luxury escape.
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There’s simply no better way to invest in your relationships than with a bond-building group travel experience—one that pulls you away from screens and into a real-life adventure. Of course, designing a group trip that pleases everyone is easier said than done.
From different mobility issues to developmental stages to where travelers fall on the “introverted/extroverted” line, planning a successful group travel experience requires a keen attention to diverse needs. Our group travel specialists are adept at listening closely to your group’s travel goals and challenges, crafting a balanced itinerary that offers something for every traveler to enjoy, and smoothing out all the complicated group travel logistics—so you all get to come together and savor good company seamlessly.
Just because you’re taking a vacation, doesn’t mean you want to take a vacation from your faith. In fact, we view travel as a wonderful opportunity to deepen your worship practice and connection to Christ—that’s why we specialize in incorporating faith-based experiences into our group itineraries.
This includes everything from helping your family or group attend church worship opportunities in your destination, planning service experiences that allow you to give back to the local community, and even designing full faith-based pilgrimages. So you can be the light.
An in-depth Discovery Call so we can learn more about your travel vision.
A customized itinerary designed to balance the needs and interests of all your group members.
Full booking of your entire group travel experience—including your resort/cruise/hotel stays, transfers, tours, and more.
Complimentary perks, upgrades, and luxury amenities through the Virtuoso network.
Expert guidance on packing, passports, and must-know destination info.
Support while your group travels, for ultimate peace of mind.
Set sail for an unforgettable family reunion on board a luxury cruise.
Bolster bonds with your children and spouse on an intimate resort getaway.
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Take your congregation or group on a custom trip designed to deepen your faith.
Join Salt & Light Travel Co. on a luxurious hosted travel experience.
“I loved working with Melissa to plan my weekend getaways! She is truly authentic in her desire to help me have the best experiences with my family. She has so many tips and tricks from her own family travel that she shares so generously.”
“I have a HUGE family that I enjoy traveling with but I’m not a fan of chasing everybody for the planning. Melissa relieved me of that stress when I came to her with an idea for a family trip. It is a white glove service I can’t live without now!”
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We’ll first connect with you on your complimentary Discovery Call, so we can learn more about your group’s travel preferences, size, interests, and more. All the details we collect will allow us to create a deeply personalized itinerary for your group!
If you decide we’re a good fit, we’ll send over our Planning Fee and then begin working with our vetted travel partners and properties to design a proposed itinerary. You’ll receive 2-3 options to review, and we’ll schedule another call with you to collect your feedback so we can incorporate it into the final itinerary.
Once you sign off on your final itinerary, we’ll begin managing travel deposits and bookings for your entire group. For larger groups, like alumni associations, church groups, or affinity clubs, we’ll also share expert resources on how to be an effective group trip leader and get buy-in from your group—so you’re able to successfully “book out” your trip!
As your departure date approaches, we’ll share your final itinerary and all your important travel docs via a mobile app, so you and your fellow travelers have easy access on the go. While your group travels, we’ll be monitoring things behind the scenes to make sure your trip unfolds with ease—and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance. When you return, we’ll reconnect to say hello and ensure your trip was a success!
Frequently Asked Questions
Virtuoso is the world’s leading consortia of luxury travel companies. We’re proudly affiliated with Virtuoso via our host agency, Pickles Travel Network—and our affiliate means we’re able to pass on exceptional perks to our clients at Virtuoso properties and cruise lines.
These perks may include early check in/late check out, spa/resort/on board ship credit, complimentary breakfast, room upgrades upon arrival, and more.
We work with groups of nearly all sizes, from family getaways to group trips of 100+. To us, if one of your main goals for your vacation is to foster deep bonds with those you’re traveling with—then you sound like a group to us, and we’d love to help.
We do charge a Planning Fee for our travel design services, which differs based on the size of your group and the complexity of your trip. We’ll share the exact fee with you after our complimentary Discovery Call together!