Experience the World Without Stress
Explore the World with Confidence
You’ve worked hard- now, it’s time to explore the world in style. At Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure, our experienced advisors provide personalized guidance, carefully planned itineraries, and dependable support throughout your journey. Whether you’re planning a cruise, guided tour, or custom vacation, our team will help make the experience enjoyable from the first conversation through your return home.
Tailor-Made Vacations
Custom-designed travel experiences, meticulously crafted around your tastes and preferences.
River Cruises
Sail along the 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
From your first conversation to your return home, our team provides knowledgeable guidance and personalized support. We help you compare your options, coordinate important details, and prepare for your vacation so you can travel confidently. Whether you are sailing through Europe or exploring Alaska, you will have an experienced travel advisor available throughout the process.
Luxury River Cruises
See the best of the 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 knowledgeable 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
After a 15-year career in healthcare sales and marketing, Ted Blank followed his passion for travel and built Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure. A native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and a graduate of St. Olaf College, Ted also holds an MBA From the University of St. Thomas. He has been creating thoughtfully planned travel experiences for more than a decade.
Dawn Pace
Dawn specializes in thoughtfully planned ocean and river cruises, with particular knowledge of Alaska, the Caribbean, and Europe. She creates personalized itineraries that reflect each client’s interests and preferred styles of travel.
Karla Thoennes
Karla specializes in creating personalized travel experiences. Drawing on her firsthand travel knowledge and trusted industry partnerships, she designs itineraries that balance adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Karla provides clear communication while tailoring each vacation to her client’s interests.
Carrie LaNou
Carrie’s enthusiasm for travel is evident in her work. She knows how to balance exciting adventures with time to relax in comfortable, carefully selected accommodations. Carrie considers each traveler’s ideas and preferences, giving every journey a personal touch.
Shannon Coenen
Shannon loves turning travel ideas into memorable experiences. With a keen eye for detail, she creates personalized itineraries that reflect each client’s interests and preferences. Whether planning a luxury escape or a family vacation, Shannon helps guide clients through every step of the journey.
Mitch Koester
Mitch creates exciting travel experiences for clients interested in expedition cruises, beach vacations, Alaska adventures, and cultural European journeys. Pulling from firsthand destination knowledge, he shares helpful insight and memorable ideas while tailoring each itinerary to the traveler.
