Shannon
Kruse

I design trips the same way I've run operations for two decades — with precision, personal attention, and someone looking out for your family every step of the way.

At 21, I sailed around the world on Semester at Sea. That experience didn't just expand where I'd been — it changed how I understood travel. The moments that stayed with me weren't the landmarks. They were the connections: to new cultures, to people, to a version of myself I didn't know existed yet.

That's the experience I design for my clients.

Before founding House of Travel Design, I spent 20+ years leading operations and global projects for companies like Gap Inc, Sonos, and Pacific Sunwear — managing billion-dollar supply chains, opening international stores in New York, London, and Berlin, and delivering complex programs on time and on budget. That same operational rigor is now the backbone of every trip I plan.

I specialize in luxury family travel — multi-generational adventures, milestone celebrations, and the kind of trip families talk about for decades. My favorite destinations are Vietnam, Africa, and Portugal, and I've personally traveled extensively across every major region I recommend.

What my clients experience is a fully managed process: a discovery conversation to understand exactly what their family is looking for, a customized itinerary built around their priorities, and support that doesn't end when they board the plane. I'm behind the scenes while they travel — confirming appointments, touching base with hotels, tracking flights — so they can be fully present for the experience.

As a Virtuoso® member, I provide access to exclusive perks at the world's finest properties: complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and early check-in/late check-out.

No request is too complex. No detail is too small. My job isn't done until they're safely home.

House of Travel Design is a boutique luxury travel company specializing in custom experiences for families, couples, and small groups. We bring concierge-level attention to every detail — from the first conversation to the final flight home. As a Virtuoso® member and Gifted Travel Network affiliate, we provide exclusive access to the world's leading hotels and resorts, including complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and VIP arrival experiences. Every itinerary is built from scratch. Nothing is templated. Everything is designed around you.