Why Travel with Alaska by Design

Discover the Alaska that calls to you, from glacier-filled waters and wilderness lodges to wildlife encounters and welcoming coastal communities.

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We Explore Alaska Firsthand to Create Extraordinary Vacations That Stay with You

At Alaska by Design, we turn your ideas into a personalized vacation that reflects how you love to travel. Our Travel Designers bring your accommodations, transportation and experiences together with care, connecting remarkable landscapes with the moments you will remember.

Whether you imagine a wilderness lodge, a small ship cruise, wildlife viewing or a winter escape, we help you explore Alaska at your preferred pace, with recommendations informed by firsthand experience and trusted local relationships.

Why Book with Alaska by Design?

From quiet wilderness retreats to glacier-filled coastlines, discover an Alaska vacation designed around you.

Local Expertise

Backed by over 26 years of Discover Holidays experience, we bring firsthand knowledge of Alaska’s destinations and experiences to your plans. Discover carefully chosen stays and thoughtful recommendations that bring you closer to the Alaska you imagine.

Designed for You

Your vacation begins with what inspires you. We ask about the wildlife, landscapes and experiences on your wish list, then shape your itinerary around your interests, preferred comfort and pace.

Personal Service

Your dedicated Travel Designer brings your Alaska vacation together, coordinating accommodations, transportation and experiences. We work directly with you or alongside your travel advisor, so you can enjoy the anticipation while we handle the details.

Trusted Partner

As part of Discover Holidays, we draw on our retail brands’ Virtuoso Preferred On-Site Partner and Signature Travel Network Destination Specialist relationships. These established industry partnerships and carefully selected travel experiences give you confidence in the team behind your plans.

Our Connections. Your Advantage.

Our strong relationships with hotels, lodges and local experience providers help us shape your vacation. Preferred rates and access to reserved hotel space bring you more choice, added value and stays that complement the Alaska you want to explore.

Seven-Day Support

Our care doesn’t end when your vacation begins. With support available seven days a week while you’re traveling in Alaska, you have someone to turn to when questions arise or plans change.

Our People Out Exploring

We actively invest in sending our team to explore Alaska’s destinations, lodges, cruises and excursions, gathering firsthand insights to help shape your vacation.

Kris De Luna

Senior Travel Designer

Mandy Messmer

Senior Travel Designer

Lisa Wigmore

Senior Travel Designer

Andre Duque

Senior Travel Designer

Julie McAulay

Travel Designer

Madison Brocker

Travel Designer

Noel Pereira

Travel Designer

Alekh Singh

Travel Designer

Claudia Morales

Travel Designer

Czarina Roxas

Travel Designer

Francesca Meneguzzi

Travel Designer

Laura Getz

Travel Designer

Austin Slater

Travel Designer

Rachel Newton

Travel Designer

Matthias Unger

Travel Designer

Laure Desinai Bahia

Travel Designer

Annee Kung

Travel Designer

Kara Wong

Travel Designer

Colette Stubbings

Travel Designer

Erin Wang

Travel Designer

Emma Warford

Travel Designer

Aleksandra Radivojevic

Travel Designer

James Murdoch

Travel Designer

Sarah Newton

Principal Travel Designer

Sue Barnaby

Senior Travel Designer

Victor Ma

Senior Travel Designer

Caitlin Volkert

Senior Travel Designer

Katie Joaquin

Travel Designer

Carli MacDonald

Travel Designer

Clara Michel

Travel Designer

Marianna Page

Travel Designer

Marzieh Navaei

Performance Marketing Manager

Jenna Beatty

Growth Marketing Manager

Rowan Ball

Content Marketing Specialist

Maria Kusakina

Social Media Marketing Specialist

Maria Diment

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Maya Somogyi

Product Content Coordinator

Lucas Colombo

Full Stack Web Developer

Leon Guimaraes

Product Manager

Caoimhe McNulty

Operations Manager

Megumi Takata

Product Coordinator

Nam Bui

Product Coordinator

Mia Takeuchi

Product Coordinator

Elise Herault

Product Coordinator

Billy Prime

Product Coordinator

Gia Phan

Operations Coordinator

Noriko Aoyama

Operations Coordinator

Keini Aslanpour

Accounting Assistant

Ginny Soni

Accounting Assistant

Becky Truong

Office Administrator and Receptionist

Ehsan Hosseini

IT & Systems Administrator

Julia Moioli

Customer Experience Manager

Leanne Tainsh

Business Development Manager

Debora Roberts

Business Development Manager

Stephanie Hood

Director of Marketing

Chris Duncan

Director of Product Development

Michelle Kaech

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Supplier Performance

Jennifer Thow

Director of International Sales

Melissa Garrett

Director of International Market Development (Retail)

Gary Duffy

Founder / Owner

Alaska By Design REVIEWS

"Alaska By Design was very helpful and had a quick turn around on price quotes."

Tracey Los Angeles, CA

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Wendy A Australia

"Everything ran like clock work, the activities we did were extremely well organised, informative and above all fantastically enjoyable. "

Hazel Scotland

"I enjoyed working with Alaska by Design Absolute Experts "

Haleh M California, USA

"The most organizing we had to do was the flights there and back - they made it easy for us to have a wonderful 5-day break. Communication was clear and quick, and they made sure logistics were sorted out. All suggestions and lodging were fabulous. Highly recommend. Thanks, Andre."

Linda M.P

Speak to a Travel Designer

Call 1 855 465 1001US or Email us