Doug Taeckens
Doug Taeckens
Multi-generational Family Vacations
Kincaid Park, Anchorage, Alaska
I have been planning vacations for my three-generation extended family and friends for several years. Managing groups of twelve to seventeen on trips from one week to three weeks. Booking airfare, hotels, Airbnb's, cruises, restaurant reservations and sightseeing adventures as well as providing guidance on site. We have stayed at great hotels, amazing Airbnb’s and dined at fine restaurants in England, Italy, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Turks & Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, as well as many cities in the U.S and Canada.
I enjoy the challenges of juggling every one's itinerary to include the things they want to do individually as well as with a group. Booking restaurant reservations for 17 people at fine dining establishments can be challenging yet we have dined at some of the best restaurants in the world.
I rely on the skills I developed as a corporate CEO, such as communication, execution, organization and problem solving, to make sure planned vacations are fun for all and are executed as planned.
I look forward to planning your family's next adventure.
Certifications not listed in the Certification section:
Aussie Specialist
Marriott Hotel Specialist
Denmark Specialist
Canada Specialist
Four Seasons Specialist
Iberostar Specialist
Iceland Specialist
Seabourn Academy
Certified Viking Expert
Tauck Specilaist
My Areas of Expertise
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On a multi-generational family trip with twelve family members along we had an encounter with JoJo. We had chartered the 69 foot sailboat Atabeyra, from Sun Charters for ... Read more from my Turks & Caicos Dolphin Encounter story.
Another Fantastic Trip!
Best Travel Planner!
We have traveled to London, Paris, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Athens, Anchorage and Vancouver plus several trips within the continental U.S.
He has arranged stays in Turks and Caicos at a wonderful house with a phenomenal sailboat excursion where we were able to swim with Jojo - a wild dolphin and his mate.
He has pre-arranged dinners at exceptional restaurants throughout Europe in conjunction with our cruises or pre/post cruise travels.
I could not recommend anyone higher than Doug. He made all the travels wonderful and worry free even during Covid.