About Me

Are you looking for a travel advisor who possesses the expertise, intuition, insider knowledge, and connections to turn your vacation into the trip of a lifetime? As a specialist in tailor-made vacations and luxury cruises, I open new doors to discerning travelers like you.

Ted Blank: A Specialist in Privately Guided, Tailor-made Vacations and Luxury Cruises

Many travelers are content to follow the crowd. But, is that enough for you? Are you interested in taking the same vacation as your friends or family members? Or, do you prefer to follow your own path?

You understand that extraordinary vacations aren’t simply a function of dollars and cents, and you know that they certainly aren’t just pulled off the shelf.

Journeys of a lifetime are carefully designed with imagination, creativity, attention to detail, experience, and insider knowledge.

Are you looking for a travel adviser who possesses the expertise, education, intuition, insider knowledge, and connections to turn your vacation into the trip of a lifetime? I open new doors for discerning travelers like you looking to follow your own path to the world’s extraordinary destinations.

Hear my introduction on KDWA’s Travel Show.

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As a specialist in privately guided, tailor-made vacations and luxury cruises, you’ll enjoy highly personalized service and expert recommendations during the planning process. As you travel, you’ll come to appreciate being well looked after from wheels up on departure to wheels down on your return, giving you the freedom and confidence to be your best travel self wherever you go.

Through my extensive worldwide travel experience, an intuitive sense of possibilities, careful attention to detail, and a broad network of carefully vetted supplier partners, you can enjoy vacations that others only dream of to destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia and Oceania, South America, Africa, and beyond.

Testimonials

What People are Saying

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"Amazing..."

"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

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"Savvy..."

"I’m glad we booked with a travel advisor as savvy and on top of things as Ted."

JW, North Branch, MN - Touring Greece

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“Fantastic...”

"Ted planned our entire trip. It was fantastic."

CH, St. Paul, MN – Mediterranean

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"Enthusiastic..."

"Ted is a well-informed, enthusiastic, and conscientious travel advisor. We were happy with his recommendations and would not hesitate to work with him again!"

- JO, Mendota Heights, MN – Alaska Expedition Cruise

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"Expertise..."

"Ted took care of everything from start to finish. He handled all with ease, expertise, and a bit of humor."

KL, Hugo, MN – Rhine River Cruise