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‭ At Authentic Travel Design, the immersive itineraries I curate connect you to the soul-stirring‬ experiences, pampering stays, and‬‭ breathtaking‬‭ places‬‭ you’ve only dared to dream about.‬
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While your journey may take you practically anywhere in the world, it all starts in the same‬ place: with‬‭ you‬‭ . Because the‬‭ best‬‭—and most transformative—travel‬‭ experiences happen when‬ every aspect of your journey is tailored to your unique travel dreams.‬

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Discovery-forward vacation design,‬ with a client-centered approach.

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Discover founder Ali’s favorite “offbeat” destinations‬‭ for immersive exploration— and‬‭ fewer crowds.‬
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Hi, I’m Ali Benedict Ruhl‬
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‬I’m not just a travel designer, I’m travel’s biggest‬‭ champion‬‭. From China to Costa Rica, the trips‬ I’ve taken have challenged and changed me in so many ways—and I’m here to help my clients‬ experience travel transformations of their own, even when they don’t have the time to plan it‬ themselves.‬

‭Authentic Travel Design is not just about showcasing the “authentic” side of the destinations my‬ clients visit. It’s about showing up‬‭ authentically‬‭ to serve you.‭ When you work with me, you can‬ trust that you’re working with an expert who has your best interests at heart every step of your‬ journey.‬

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Founder of Authentic Travel Design‬
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‬Tailored journeys For every Style
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From adventurous escapes to relaxing resort getaways, cruises to custom, culturally vibrant‬ itineraries, I can design a wide breadth of travel experiences for you and your family.‬
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