We’ve always believed the best travel is about more than where you go. It’s about how you experience it, the moments you remember, and how you feel along the way.
We’re Veranda Horizons, and we’ve been helping clients travel well since 2018. We founded Veranda Horizons because we believe travel should feel personal, seamless, and genuinely memorable—and because we love making that happen for our clients.
We specialize in thoughtfully designed journeys for travelers who value exceptional service, authentic experiences, and attention to detail. From European escapes and luxury river and ocean cruises to multigenerational adventures and customized international journeys, we take the time to understand how you want to travel and build the experience around you.
Our trusted relationships with travel partners around the world allow us to carefully curate the details that bring each journey to life—from the right hotel or cruise to private cultural experiences, culinary discoveries, exceptional guides, and the special touches that make a trip feel uniquely yours.
To us, luxury isn’t simply about five-star accommodations. It’s about having someone who knows you, understands how you like to travel, and is there to take care of the details—before, during, and after your journey—so you can simply enjoy the experience.
When you work with Veranda Horizons, you’re not simply booking a vacation. You’re partnering with people who genuinely care about getting the details right, creating extraordinary experiences, and helping you make memories that stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
Veranda Horizons is a referral-based travel agency built on personal connections and trusted relationships. Many of our clients come to us through the recommendation of a friend, family member, or colleague—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Being referral-based allows us to focus on what we do best: getting to know our clients, understanding how they like to travel, and using our expertise and relationships to create exceptional experiences while saving them valuable time.
Our clients trust us with their travel because they know we genuinely care about the details, the experience, and the memories they’ll bring home.
If someone you know is looking for a travel advisor who will take the time to truly understand them and create a journey around the way they want to travel, we’d be delighted to welcome them to Veranda Horizons.
We love travel in all its forms—from exploring the cities and countryside of Europe and relaxing at all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean to discovering new cultures and faraway destinations around the world. Through our relationships with trusted, preferred travel partners, we’re able to create thoughtful, seamless journeys designed around each client’s travel style and priorities.
If cruising is your favorite way to see the world, we work with cruise lines that offer an elevated experience, including smaller ships, fewer guests, exceptional service, and more included in your journey.
For land-based travel, our preferred partners provide everything from independent and escorted journeys to boutique accommodations, private transfers, thoughtfully designed tours, and unique experiences. We handle the details and coordinate the moving pieces so your trip feels seamless and stress-free from start to finish.
Whether you’re looking for relaxation, exploration, or a little of both, we bring together the right destinations, accommodations, experiences, and services to create a journey that feels uniquely yours.
History, culture, and immersive experiences is our focus in Europe whether you're considering an independent vacation or a private or small-group escorted tour. We work with our clients to customize their vacation based on their interests, needs, and expectations when traveling to this region.
Our focus on small-ship river and ocean cruises are an excellent way for our clients to explore a country's culture by traveling along the shores or through the interior. Our clients enjoy unique experiences and ports and a higher level of service that only smaller ocean or river cruise ships can provide.
All-inclusive resorts are a wonderful option for a tropical beach vacation for couples, friends, or families. Food, beverages, entertainment, and many activities are included. We work with a select group of resorts for our clients who are looking for an upscale experience for their stay in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Is a pilgrimage on your bucketlist? We can help! Let us know where you would like to go and we can provide a complete package!
While Europe is at the heart of what we do, we love helping our clients explore the rest of the world, too. Whether you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, an incredible cultural experience, or a special celebration somewhere completely different, we can help bring it all together. These types of trips often involve a lot of moving parts, and that’s where our experience and trusted supplier relationships come in. We’ll handle the details and logistics so you can simply enjoy the experience. Wherever in the world you want to go, we’ll help you create a trip that feels personal, memorable, and uniquely yours.
Asia is a world of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern cities, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. From the timeless beauty of Japan and the temples of Thailand to the rivers of Vietnam and Cambodia, every destination offers a unique way to experience the world.
We’ll help you go beyond the typical highlights with thoughtfully planned journeys, exceptional accommodations, private guides, and meaningful cultural experiences. With trusted partners on the ground, we take care of the details so you can relax, explore, and fully enjoy the journey.
Wherever in Asia you go, we’ll help you experience it in a way that feels uniquely yours.
Africa is a destination of extraordinary contrasts—from vast savannas and incredible wildlife to vibrant cultures, ancient traditions, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you dream of a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, exploring South Africa, or discovering the beauty of Morocco, Africa offers experiences that stay with you long after you return home.
We’ll create a thoughtfully planned journey that combines exceptional accommodations, unforgettable experiences, and trusted local partners. From private safari guides to seamless transfers and carefully chosen lodges, we take care of the details so you can immerse yourself in the adventure.
Experience Africa beyond the ordinary, with a journey designed around you.
There’s a whole world beyond the destinations we know best, and sometimes the most memorable journeys are the ones that take you somewhere a little unexpected.
We can help you discover the cultures, landscapes, and experiences of Asia and other extraordinary corners of the world, working with trusted travel partners to create a journey that feels seamless, comfortable, and thoughtfully planned.
From cruising the rivers of Vietnam and Cambodia and exploring the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia to venturing as far as Antarctica, we’ll help you navigate the details and bring the experience together from start to finish.
Wherever your travels take you, you can feel confident knowing the details have been carefully considered, the right partners are in place, and your journey has been thoughtfully designed around you.
Traveling with others can make a vacation even more special by creating lifelong memories with friends and family. Milestone celebrations, heritage travel, or exploring unique destinations such as the pyramids in Egypt or Africa for a safari together, are just a few reasons to travel with a group.
We'd love to help you with your group!
Friends with a love for travel
Veranda Horizons a travel company was born out of the love for travel.
Deborah and Paul Owen and Stephanie and Tem McHugh started the company out of their shared love for travel. Having traveled together for years, they dreamed of a way to share that passion with others and Veranda Horizons was born. Today we work tirelessly to help seasoned and new travelers alike fulfill their dreams. From independent European travel, to custom luxury trips, all inclusive resorts, ocean and river cruises, to honeymoons, we are here to help.
The current travel environment has made it even more important to utilize a travel professional. Covid and all of the ever changing restrictions and rules can make booking a trip like navigating a mind field. We keep abreast of the ever changing landscape and can help take all of the stress out of booking your trip of a lifetime.
We never charge you a fee
Many people avoid using a travel advisor because they think it will add to the cost of their trip. Quite the contrary.
Not only will Veranda Horizons never charge you a fee, in many instances, we are able to save you money. As part of one of the largest travel consortiums in the country, we have access to the best travel suppliers in the world. Give us a call and let us show you what stress free travel planning is all about.
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800-712-8105
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