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Ted Blank
Ted Blank
Woodbury, MN Travel Agent
Ted Blank
Woodbury, MN Travel Agent
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
Are You Seeking More from a Travel Advisor?
Most 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?
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.
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
Itineraries
Client Reviews
My Places
Areas of expertise
Destinations
Alaska
Mediterranean
Europe
Mexico
France
Denali National Park
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Interests
Destination Weddings
Groups
Luxury Cruises
Luxury Hotels
River Cruises
Culinary & Foodie
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Supplier Partners
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Sandals Resorts
Viking
AmaWaterways
Cunard®
Sandals and Beaches Resorts
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My Travel Specialties
Luxury Cruise Guru
The world is calling you to discover it. From the remotest undiscovered corners, rich with hidden secrets and natural treasures, to a rediscovery of destinations you thought you knew, full of unique twists and rewards, luxury cruises offer discerning travelers like you both authentic discoveries...
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Discover More on a Luxury River Cruise
Luxury river cruises allow you the opportunity to discover unique, off-the-beaten path destinations without the crowds that can characterize large cruise ships. I find that the intimate size, personal service, and unique destinations of these cruises make them a great option for well-seasoned tra...
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Discover Alaska - the Last Frontier!
Alaska is the land of glaciers, mountains, and some of the most unique wildlife viewing in North America. Alaska is also a vast land, ranging from the temperate forests of the Inside Passage and Southeast to the icy vastness of the Arctic. In between, small villages, glaciers, stunning natural ...
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Tailor-Made Journeys
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....
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Enjoy Intimate Luxury on a Small Ship Cruise
For me, cruising on a boutique small ship cruise is like enjoying a fabulous meal at that local gem of a restaurant - the one that is just off the beaten path enough that it's never packed with tourists, but serves amazing food!
As a Boutique and Small Ship Cruise Specialist, I help season...
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Discover Europe!
Europe is a rich, diverse, and fascinating place full of rewarding travel experiences, culture, great food, local beers and wines, and history everywhere.
As a European Travel Expert, I have the knowledge, expertise, and connections to make your trip rich and memorable. My personal travels...
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Group Travel Experiences for Small Businesses
Small and medium-sized business owners tend to think of travel in terms of their next business trip, or the dream vacation that they simply can’t find the time to take. This can be frustrating, as it can sometimes seem like everyone else is taking fantastic vacations, and you’re stuck at home min...
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Experience Authentic France by Luxury Canal Barge
Luxury cruises by hotel barge along the quiet canals of France and Europe offer the very best way to discover the country's beauty, history, culinary delights, and wines.
Barges operate primarily along the network of canals and small waterways that meander through the countryside. Luxury...
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Escape to a Luxury Boutique Hotel
Go "beyond the buffet" and discover the world of luxury boutique hotels and resorts in the world's best vacation spots. From Tahiti to Mexico, the Maldives to the Caribbean to Europe and beyond, luxury boutique hotels and luxury boutique resorts offer total escapes, where you can decompress, rel...
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Exclusive Destination Weddings in Europe & Beyond
Your wedding is about your dreams.
It should reflect your unique vision, allowing you to be yourselves and to embrace the authentic best of a destination, while enveloping you and your guests in luxury.
Are you considering a destination wedding in Europe? Perhap...
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Certificates & Awards
![ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world.Go with the pros.](/images/asta.webp)
![The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients. This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.](/images/cts_bwc.webp)
![The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.](/images/cts_lla.webp)
![Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge, Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.](/images/cts_leis.webp)
Alaska Destination Specialist
Cunard Line Commodore
ILTM Cannes Hosted Advisor
CruiseWorld Hosted Advisor
Silversea Cruises Expert Agent
Seabourn Cruise Line Academy Graduate
Luxury Travel Advisor's Ultra Summit Hosted
AmaWaterways Specialist
Princess Cruises Commodore
Regent Seven Seas Cruises University Graduate
Sandals Resorts Certified Specialist
My Travel Stories
My Photo Albums and Videos
Rhine & Moselle River Cruise
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Discover Greece by Luxury Cruise
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A Day in Venice
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Luxury Ranch Resort in the Texas Hill Country
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Beautiful Seville, Spain
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On the Trail of Michelangelo in Rome, Italy
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In Search of the Holy Grail
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Five Surprises on an Alaskan Cruise
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Onboard a Tall Ship Cruise
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A Day in Alsace, France on a Rhine River Cruise
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Amsterdam: A Great Place to Start a River Cruise
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Yachtsman's Caribbean by Small Ship
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A Day in Skagway, Alaska
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A Day in Strasbourg, France
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Seeking the Harmony of Terroir
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Crossing the Atlantic in Style - by Ship
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An Introduction to French Canal Barge Cruising
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By Barge Along the Nivernais Canal in France
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You'll Feel Special on a Cunard Luxury Cruise
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In Queen Victoria’s Footsteps
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Experience Mayan Heritage in the Yucatan Peninsula
A Beautiful Resort in Cancun, Mexico
My Itineraries
France - Normandy, Paris & Barging in Burgundy
Countries visited
France
Suggested Duration
12 Days
CLIENT REVIEWS
Rating: 5
43 reviews
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My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.