Dana

internationally-recognized travel designer &
destination wedding specialist

Hiring a professional travel advisor takes away the stress associated with travel planning, allowing you to have the experiences you desire in a beautiful location without spending countless hours researching and planning. Oftentimes, these itineraries have extra inclusions and bonuses the general public are unable to claim on their own. 

I specialize in crafting those truly
memorable moments. 
 

  • Internationally-Recognized
  • Platinum Pinnacle travel advisor
  • Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Expert
  • Certified Group Travel Expert
  • Wedding Tourism Specialist 
  • Chapter Head, IADWP
    (International Assoc. Destination Wedding Professionals)
  • Recognized, Diversity Institute
  • Graduate, Equality Institute
  • Proud ASTA Member

what makes us unique

Current Stats

we've visited 238 properties & 14 countries

Personalized Service - we get to know each couple during the planning process. No one is just a "reservation" in our eyes.  For this reason, we prefer a consultation before each project.

Creating A Fun And Modern Shopping Experience - we don't just give you prices; give you a full digital proposal with photos and videos of each location, all the juicy details as well as a personal note as to why we chose each property for you

Technology - each traveler gets access to our itinerary app to keep informed of any flight changes, visa requirements, destination information, packing tips and more!

Being Authentic - We celebrate only our travelers and partners on our social media and websites - you deserve more than just stock photos and canned messages.

Loving Our Planet - we donate a portion of our commission from every reservation to a global cause and have reduced our paper waste.

what we're about

Hidden Fees - we let you know up front what the cost to work with us is. We will never tack on blind "agent fees" or pad a reservation's cost to fatten our pockets.

Loyalty To One Brand - we will recommend the properties and destinations that fit you best, not what pays us the most.

Sitting Behind A Desk - you will find us in destination multiple times a year getting to know the properties inside and out. We test the beach, the food and become dear friends with the staff.

Spending All Your Money - our job is to use your investment wisely. We spend hours forecasting rates on your behalf to find you and your loved ones the most value for their dollar.

Discrimination - we are all about LOVE. We do not tolerate bigotry, hate or inequality from not only our clients, but the partners we work with. If you don't love love like we do, we're just not a good fit, babe.

WHAT We are NOT ABOUT

In today’s digital world, planning your own travels has become as routine as scrolling through social media. Online travel sites might make it look easy, but navigating them can be tricky, and it’s easy to run into unexpected issues.

That’s where I come in. At Dana Braun Travel Design, we’re all about giving your travels that personal touch. My clients seek more than just someone who’s read about destinations—they want someone who’s been there, interacted with locals, tasted the cuisine, and can craft truly unforgettable experiences. Plus, they’re tired of impersonal call centers and unreliable information. When you work with us, you get a single point of contact here in the USA who will handle every detail, from the exciting to the challenging.

If you’re interested in finding the perfect destination tailored to your preferences rather than the latest TikTok trends, let’s talk. I offer a free consultation to see if we’re a great fit for each other. And if it turns out we’re not, I’m happy to connect you with some fantastic colleagues who specialize in different areas.

Looking forward to our conversation!

who we work with

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06. your sixth frequently asked question will go here on these different lines.

what makes us unique

visited 238 properties & 14 countries since 2010

  • Internationally-Recognized
  • Platinum Pinnacle travel advisor
  • Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Expert
  • Certified Group Travel Expert
  • Wedding Tourism Specialist 
  • Chapter Head, IADWP
    (International Assoc. Destination Wedding Professionals)
  • Recognized, Diversity Institute
  • Graduate, Equality Institute
  • Proud ASTA Member

Current Stats

Personalized Service - we get to know each couple during the planning process. No one is just a "reservation" in our eyes.  For this reason, we prefer a consultation before each project.

Creating A Fun And Modern Shopping Experience - we don't just give you prices; give you a full digital proposal with photos and videos of each location, all the juicy details as well as a personal note as to why we chose each property for you

Technology - each traveler gets access to our itinerary app to keep informed of any flight changes, visa requirements, destination information, packing tips and more!

Being Authentic - We celebrate only our travelers and partners on our social media and websites - you deserve more than just stock photos and canned messages.

Loving Our Planet - we donate a portion of our commission from every reservation to a global cause and have reduced our paper waste.

what we're about

Hidden Fees - we let you know up front what the cost to work with us is. We will never tack on blind "agent fees" or pad a reservation's cost to fatten our pockets.

Loyalty To One Brand - we will recommend the properties and destinations that fit you best, not what pays us the most.

Sitting Behind A Desk - you will find us in destination multiple times a year getting to know the properties inside and out. We test the beach, the food and become dear friends with the staff.

Spending All Your Money - our job is to use your investment wisely. We spend hours forecasting rates on your behalf to find you and your loved ones the most value for their dollar.

Discrimination - we are all about LOVE. We do not tolerate bigotry, hate or inequality from not only our clients, but the partners we work with. If you don't love love like we do, we're just not a good fit, babe.

WHAT We are NOT ABOUT

Let's talk travel in this internet age, where planning your own adventure is as common as scrolling through memes. Online travel agencies make it seem like a piece of cake, but if you're going to book online, you have to know your stuff and hope you don't hit any bumps along the way.

Here's the thing—I'm all about that personal touch for your special getaways.  What my clients want is someone who's not just read about a place but has actually been there, chatted with the locals, tasted the food, and can guide them to an unforgettable experience.  But not only that - they're done with call centers and misleading information.  When you work with Dana Braun Travel Design, you have one contact here in the USA who will tend to all your needs - good and bad.

If you're into finding the perfect spot for you, not what TikTok says is hot right now, we should chat. I kick things off with a free consultation so we can figure out if we're a match made in travel heaven. And if it turns out I'm not your go-to guide, no worries—I have fantastic colleagues with different specialties I can link you up with.

Looking forward to our chat!

who we work with

research + proposal

TWO |

finalize details + perks

THREE |

stress-free departure

FOUR |

schedule discovery call

ONE |

 taking you from

our process

bucketlist to booked

start here

You work incredibly hard for your money and time off; you deserve vacations designed around your needs, wants and desires - never settling for anything less.

individualized service & customized experiences

my clients value

She helped my boyfriend and I plan our trip to Riviera Maya, and made the process SO easy!

We were PICKY about where we stayed - we made it clear we what we wanted and she Delivered.  From the very beginning she was transparent and friendly, easy to reach and kept all of our needs in mind. Would definitely recommend Dana to anyone looking to plan a trip!

- Chelsea Smith

she was amazing

My husband and I worked with Dana to plan our honeymoon and we had the best experience! At first we didn't really know where we wanted to go, we thought maybe St Lucia, but after talking through what we each wanted out of our vacation with Dana, and getting a HUGE list of properties and places to go through from her we decided on Cabo instead. We are so happy to have worked with her because we never would have thought of this on our own! She was also super responsive and helpful while planning the trip with anything we needed. We hope to use her again in the future.

- Megan Majewski

totally professional

Literally a life saver. We just got out of using a travel agent who only books places like Sandals or Beaches for our destination wedding when a friend recommended Dana. Not only did she give us plenty affordable beautiful options that met all of our hopes and dreams for our destination wedding; after we decided on a location, COVID hit as we were preparing to leave. She’s handled it with such grace that I didn’t even stress more than local bride. With every new restriction she was there to guide us. Once we got there she quickly got us any help we needed. I will never book a vacation through anyone else!!!

- Ashley Reid

wedding lifesaver

"I have worked with Dana on building a total 3 international all inclusive trips (and counting) and I will not go back to trusting Expedia again. She makes building a trip of your dreams easy. She is responsive and helpful throughout the process. She is knowledgeable about the places she sends you. I have needed her help with each of my vacations - dealing with Covid, hurricanes and a trip injury. She was there to make sure things went smooth and I got home safe. 
She has me as a client for life! 

- Britney Hunt

truly the best

"I can't say enough great things about Dana. She put together a trip for us very last minute and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Exactly what we wanted. She was quick and attentive. Very professional. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would.
Thank you Dana!!"

- Jaimie Brewis

exactly what we wanted

"Dana made our booking process so easy and enjoyable! She wasted no time after our consultation to find us the best resorts to choose from! She gave us options to make sure we were getting the most value for our budget as well as quickly answered all our questions. We are so excited for our trip and would definitely recommend her for booking your next getaway!"

- Madison Kohlhofer

easy and enjoyable

"She is not only super responsive, but very informative. Our trip was sporadic - we decided we wanted an international honeymoon only 3 weeks in advance and she put everything together so quickly I felt like we had it planned for months. We will forever use Dana for all of our travel needs!!"

- Destiny Vosberg

she is so phenomenal

"Now that we’re all settled back into the mitten I’d like to give a huge shout out to Dana for a stress free vacation! She took care of everything for us so we could just go and enjoy our amazing trip to Cozumel!  She had rides to and from the airport, took care of our excursions and made sure everything was going smoothly the whole time we were there! If you’re going on vacation I highly suggest you book through her! Thank you again, miss Dana! We appreciate you!"

- Kari Bonin

stress-free

"I need to give a HUGE shout out to Dana Braun for creating the MOST EPIC honeymoon for us!! Working with Dana was the best experience EVER and we can't imagine planning a vacation without her! Dana took care of booking our flights, hotels, transportation, everything! Imagine landing at an airport in a foreign country, and not having the hassle of needing to flag down a cab or find your own way to the hotel - for us, there was always someone waiting with a sign with our name to take us where we needed to be!"

- Nicole Carter

most epic honeymoon

We had a delay with our plane and missed our cruise. If I didn’t have Dana, I would have been lost. She took time out of her whole entire day to sort everything out. She went above and beyond to help us out and I cannot THANK her enough for everything she has done. Getting us a hotel for the night, transportation, and finding and booking another cruise that was leaving the very next day! My husband and I would have had a disaster of a 2nd honeymoon but we ended up having a wonderful vacation. Simply the BEST!! "

- Cathy Borgman

simply the best

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we donate a portion of all proceeds to conservation organizations

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