Experience the World without Stress
Explore the World with Confidence
You’ve worked hard all your life. Now it’s time to explore the world in style. At Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure, we understand that stepping into international travel can feel overwhelming. But with our white-glove service, you can rest easy knowing every detail is meticulously handled. You deserve a worry-free journey where you can fully immerse yourself in the experience, knowing everything has been perfectly planned. Let us take care of the details so you can embrace the adventure.
Tailor-Made Vacations
Custom-designed travel experiences, meticulously crafted around your tastes and preferences.
Luxury Cruises
River Cruises
Sail along world’s storied rivers, where history, culture, and unforgettable scenery come together on every voyage.
Travel with confidence, knowing every detail is expertly handled.
What to Expect with Ted Blank
At Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure, creating experiences you’ll treasure forever is our top priority. From the moment you reach out to us, every part of your next getaway is managed by travel experts who know exactly how to craft the best journey possible. We promise you’ll never have to “figure it out” when you travel with us. Our high standards mean you’ll enjoy a seamless, first-class experience every step of the way—whether you’re sailing through Europe or discovering the Alaskan wilderness.
Luxury River Cruises
See the best of world’s rivers while enjoying extraordinary ships and services.
Luxury Ocean Cruises
Travel the world and its seven seas, and immerse yourself in remarkable experiences.
Custom Trip Planning
Experience an unforgettable vacation, designed around your unique interests and dreams.
Guided Tours
Discover the world with private guides who bring your destinations to life.
"Our trip was amazing. Ted planned everything and it worked perfectly with little stress. It really was a dream come true for us."
SW, Forest Lake, MN – Barging in France
Meet the Team
Ted Blank
Ted Blank, CEO, transitioned from a 15-year career in healthcare sales and marketing to pursue his passion for
travel. A native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and alumnus of St. Olaf College with an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, Ted has been crafting luxury travel experiences for the past decade.
Dawn Pace
Dawn’s expertise in the luxury travel industry is made clear with her detailed and perfectly-tailored itineraries for luxury ocean and river cruises. She leaves no detail unaccounted for, ensuring that your journey is extraordinary and stress-free.
Karla Thoennes
Karla specializes in creating personalized travel experiences. Leveraging her extensive personal travel and strong industry partnerships, she designs seamless itineraries that blend adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Karla ensures stress-free trips with clear, transparent communication, tailoring every detail to match
clients’ unique interests.
Carrie LaNou
Carrie’s thrill for travel is made evident in her work. She knows how to balance adventurous getaways and thrilling trips, with just the right amount of downtime spent relaxing in luxury accomodations. Carrie takes every one of your ideas into consideration, so every part of your adventure has a personal touch.
Shannon Coenen
Mitch Koester
Mitch is passionate about crafting joyful and exciting travel experiences. Whether it’s an expedition cruise, beach getaway, or cultural European tour, he tailors itineraries to
individual interests. With firsthand knowledge of many destinations, especially Alaska, Mitch shares expert insights and hidden gems to enhance clients’ journeys.
