Luxury Travel Designed with Security, Discretion and Peace of Mind

Susan Whitson Travel is a boutique luxury travel advisory specializing in secure, discreet travel planning for families who value privacy, precision, and peace of mind.

For more than a decade, Susan has designed complex, highly personalized journeys for families and individuals accustomed to navigating the world thoughtfully - and often quietly. Her team's White House background informs a planning philosophy rooted in discretion, anticipation, and calm execution.

Susan believes the most meaningful travel experiences happen when logistics fade into the background. When everything feels effortless...but nothing has been left to chance.

WHO WE ARE

For Clients Who Value Thoughtful, Discreet Travel

Susan Whitson Travel works with small number of clients each year, allowing for a deeply personal, hands-on approach. Every journey is tailored to the people traveling, the purpose of the trip, and the realities of today's world.

Clients comes to Susan for:

Seamless, private travel design and planning
Carefully vetted partners and guides
Complex itineraries
Thoughtful pacing, flexibility, and contingency planning
Comprehensive security considerations woven quietly into every journey

Susan's career spans more than ten years in luxury travel, with experience planning international journeys where precision, discretion and trust are non-negotiable.

She has been recognized as a Travel+Leisure A-List advisor and a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist. These recognitions reflect not volume but consistency - trusted relationships, thoughtful planning, and an unwavering commitment to her clients.

WHAT WE DO

White House Experience

Susan Whitson and Lindsey Knutson’s White House experience shaped a philosophy where the traveler's experience always comes first. At that level, every detail must unfold seamlessly so those traveling can be fully present - engaged, curious, and at ease.

We bring that same approach to our clients’ journeys today, designing meaningful, exclusive travel experiences supported by calm precision and thoughtful planning. When additional protection is requested, we quietly integrate proactive measures addressing health, digital, and personal well-being, ensuring nothing interferes with the joy of the journey.

Because true luxury isn’t just where you go - it’s how completely you experience it, with total peace of mind.

A World of Firsthand Experience

At Susan Whitson Travel, our team has explored more than 85 countries and all 50 U.S. states - experience that provides both global perspective and local insight.

We have planned journeys on all seven continents, from iconic destinations to places that remain refreshingly under the radar.

Whether it’s a private island in the Indian Ocean or a hidden alpine village in Europe, our firsthand knowledge allows us to introduce clients to the world in ways that feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable - often reimagining familiar places through a fresh lens.

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Security That Protects the Experience

Security, when done well, creates freedom.

Many travel advisors focus on destinations and accommodations. We plan for the entire reality of travel. Our travel design allows families to move confidently through the world, knowing thoughtful preparation is happening behind the scenes without disrupting the rhythm of the trip.

Comprehensive security planning means:

Understanding destinations beyond the brochure
Anticipating logistical, health, and operational risks
Planning intelligently for the unexpected
Ensuring privacy and discretion at every stage, both on the ground and behind the scenes