Luxury Family Travel | Custom Trips

Safari in Africa planned by a luxury family travel advisor

Custom International Travel
Designed Around Your Family

Thoughtfully designed international journeys for families with older kids and
multigenerational groups who want travel that feels seamless, meaningful, and memorable.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Why the Right Family Trip Matters

The best trips do more than take your family somewhere beautiful. They create the kind of shared experiences that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked. As your luxury family travel advisors, we design custom international journeys at Elated Escapes that make travel feel easier, more meaningful, and more rewarding, especially for families with older kids and multigenerational groups.

Personalized Planning
Exceptional Experiences
Meaningful Memories

OUR SERVICES

Luxury Travel Planning Designed for Modern Families

Every luxury family vacation we plan is highly personalized, thoughtfully paced, and shaped around the unique rhythm of your family.
Here are a few of the ways we help bring it to life:

Luxury Family Vacations
Multigenerational Travel
Custom International Itineraries
Safari Vacations
Private Guides and Local Experts
Luxury Hotels, Resorts, and Villas
Tailored Experiences and Excursions
Milestone Trips
Special Occasion Travel

HOW WE WORK

We Make It Easy

Travel planning shouldn’t feel stressful. It should feel exciting.

We make it easy with personalized, concierge-style service that takes the pressure off from the very beginning.

It all starts with a discovery call, where we get to know your family, your travel style, and the kind of trip you want this season of life to hold. If we’re a good fit, we collect a planning fee, and then the fun begins. Behind the scenes, we craft a custom itinerary tailored to your family’s pace, priorities, and style. From there, we collaborate with you to refine every detail until it feels just right.

When it’s time to travel, everything is in place, and we’re here to support you if anything unexpected comes up.

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ABOUT US

Hi! I’m Meaghan

I specialize in custom international travel for families who want something more thoughtful than a one-size-fits-all vacation. I work especially often with families with older kids and multigenerational groups, designing journeys that feel seamless, meaningful, and memorable.

As a luxury family travel advisor, I help clients create custom international journeys that reflect their family’s pace, priorities, and interests from beginning to end.

As both a travel advisor and the mother of two college-aged kids, I understand firsthand how much family travel changes at this stage of life and how rewarding it can be when it’s thoughtfully designed. My approach goes far beyond logistics. With deep destination knowledge, trusted global partnerships, and a highly personalized planning process, I help families choose the right destinations, the right hotels, and the right rhythm for a trip that feels effortless once they’re inside it.

I’ve been featured as a travel expert in publications including Travel + Leisure, CNN, USA Today, and The New York Times, and my travel and lifestyle writing has appeared in magazines ranging from GLAMOUR to VIA, AAA’s travel magazine. Read more here.

Meaghan Clawsie, luxury family travel advisor, in Santorini, Greece

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EXPLORE FAMILY TRAVEL

Start With the Kind of Trip You’re Looking For

Whether you’re planning a trip with older kids, a multigenerational getaway, or a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure, these are some of the best ways to start exploring what’s possible:

Luxury Family Vacations
Luxury Travel for Families with Teens
Multigenerational Travel
Safari Vacations
Japan Family Travel

“What can I say about our trip to Africa?? It was absolutely a dream. Every detail was so thoughtfully planned that all we had to do was enjoy and make lasting memories. Our time on safari was hands-down the best part — even our guide and tracker said we were incredibly lucky to spot every member of the Big Five (multiple times, including babies!) in only one day. We came home with over 5,000 photos! Other highlights? The cheetah experience, the Elephant Whispers experience, and the Care for Wild sanctuary experience. As passionate animal lovers, these experiences deeply moved us — and even inspired us to get more involved. Our son had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assist with a baby rhino’s medical care. The baby, named Hercules, had been severely injured by hyenas. It was one of those rare, powerful connections that we’ll never forget. We couldn’t have done any of this without your help, and we’re truly thankful that you made this one of our favorite trips ever!”
LILY KING
Santa Monica, CA

Meaghan is AMAZING! She planned and booked the most fabulous trip for us to Slovenia. She asked what kind of trip we wanted, and was able to put together exactly what I wanted, and really what all 5 of my family (husband and 3 adult sons) wanted. She read our minds. It was the vacation of a lifetime, and she was available all the time... even while we were paddling on a boat in the middle of a lake and I had a quick question. I cannot say enough great things about Meaghan, and cannot wait to book another trip with her, even if it's not internationally. I would, and am, recommending her to all my friends. WOW!

Heather Schneider

We wanted to take our college graduating daughter on a special vacation and Meaghan planned a dream trip for us! It was without a doubt one of the best vacations EVER!!! The itinerary was laid out perfectly to allow for activity and leisure time. Tuscany was HEAVEN. The two wine tastings at the vineyards were absolutely wonderful as well as the cooking class with Laura. She was as cute as a bug and so passionate about her career as a chef. We had so much fun at the organic cheese farm with a fabulous tour and lunch. Oh, and the truffle hunt was a blast! The family was so accommodating and I don’t think I had ever had fresh truffles like that before. The accommodation in Tuscany was perfect! Comfortable, convenient and soooo gorgeous!! Florence was amazing as well. It was fun having our accommodation on the river and the two rooms were ideal. Seeing the statue of David was definitely a highlight and we thoroughly enjoyed our private guide. She was great! Thank you so much for your expertise in planning our trip. The final documents within the App were so helpful! I hope there is a future trip sooner rather than later!!

Carol Growney

Meaghan put together an experience of a lifetime for my father and me. Everything was put together in a very professional manner and the trip went smoothly. I highly recommend.

Steve Davies

Meaghan was an absolute pleasure to work with. This was our first time giving up the reins on a vacation after 25 years of marriage, and she put together an amazing 2 week trip for us to Italy and Spain. Everything to include the added complexity of coordinating meeting our daughter in Italy who was studying abroad, our accomodations, transportation, guided tours, and miscellaneous excursions were top notch with seamless transfers (4 different locations), punctual and impressive guides, and truly memorable cultural experiences. Meaghan was always accessible and quick to respond to any inquiries or concerns we had, even when she was traveling herself -- great communicator! I also appreciated her patience with us, making sure our trip was customized based on our interests and personalities. She had already put together a completely different trip for us to Greece and Italy, only for us to change our plans due to family circumstances. She could not have been more gracious and kind, despite having to start from scratch. We are thankful she did not give up on us! I recommend Meaghan highly, and we are already brainstorming for our next vacation!

Alex Pruitt

Meaghan is such a joy to work with and truly goes above and beyond to make sure your travel needs are taken care of. She helped make my Japan trip go as smoothly as possible, and also planned an amazing trip for my relatives to South Africa. She’s the best—we all use her and can’t recommend her enough!

Will Redfern

Meaghan is an amazing travel agent. from the start she was helpful and attentive, listening to my wants and needs. She worked quickly to put together a variety of options that fit with in my budget, ensuring I had choices without feeling overwhelmed. All the vacations she has planned are absolutely perfect for me and my family. She thinks of all the details to ensure the entire trip is seamless and stress free. I couldn't be happier with her services and will keep using her for my travel needs in the future. I would highly recommend using her for stress-free, personalized travel experiences.

Susan davies

Meaghan did an incredible job setting up our trip to South Africa. Totally listened to what we wanted and 100% delivered. Also great in responding when we had questions. Highly recommend!

Margo Redfern

We had a great experience with our trip to Costa Rica. We had a complicated itinerary with separate flights for our grown children, etc. and everything was handled professionally and smoothly!

Rebecca Schwarz

We enjoyed full service experiences start to finish with the help of Elated Escapes. I highly recommend Meaghan and her team. Fluid communication before during and after each trip we have booked with them. Do yourself a favor and book with this group.

Stephen Kelly

I first worked with Meaghan at Elated Escapes when I wanted help planning a family trip to Paris. Planning an international getaway can be overwhelming, but with Meaghan at the helm, it became an effortless and rewarding experience. From our first conversation, she took the time to understand my desires — a family trip to Paris that was equal parts relaxation, adventure, and culture. She took note of our interests and desired tours and excursions, and crafted an itinerary that exceeded my expectations. She found an incredible area of Paris for us to stay in, close to the types of activities I’m most interested in. Every detail, from the dining experiences she recommended, to the prearranged transportation she set up, was expertly planned and executed. Thanks to Meaghan, our trip was more than just a vacation. It was an extraordinary adventure that we’ll cherish forever.

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