At Awaken Travels, we believe every family deserves to experience the joy of travel without the stress of the unknown. Planning a vacation with special needs can be complex, but it shouldn't be a barrier to creating lifelong memories. Our specialized planning services are designed to handle every detail with expertise and care, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and enriching journey for every member of your family.
Our approach is built on a foundation of empathy, expertise, and meticulous planning. We are dedicated to understanding your family's unique needs and crafting a travel experience that is truly inclusive.
Our team includes a certified Autism Travel Professional, uniquely qualified to design trips for families with autism and other sensory needs, ensuring a safe and accommodating journey.
We go beyond simple bookings to create itineraries that are mindful of sensory sensitivities, helping to manage crowds, noise levels, and transitions.
We work directly with airlines, resorts, cruise lines, and tour operators to communicate your needs, arrange for special accommodations, and ensure a smooth experience from start to finish.
From providing detailed pre-trip information to being your advocate during your journey, we handle the complexities so you can focus on making memories.
Our accessible travel services are led by our Portland-based expert, Hannah Redwood. As a certified Autism Travel Professional, Hannah combines her professional training with a deep passion for creating joyful and inclusive travel experiences. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients, ensuring every trip is both fun and comfortable for everyone.
Read Hannah's Full Bio HereWe are equipped to design bespoke travel experiences for a wide variety of needs, including:
"Hands down the BEST experience I've ever had planning a family vacation. There's so many details that I was stressed about and our agent took care of all of them! She exceeded all expectations. She triple checked all reservations -hotel, car, Disney tickets- to ensure no surprises and there wasn't a single hiccup the whole trip."
— Ashlee Ortega
"Our agent made travel out of the country with a family of six so easy and relaxing. She took care of everything that included booking our flights, hotel, and ground transportation... She will find you a place that fits all of your family needs, highly recommend."
— Matthew C.
"Our agent was a great partner in planning our family trip... AWESOME! Clearly did her homework and was able to offer tips and local insights on almost all our activities. Our trip was planned and executed very smoothly. The entire family had a blast and our agent made sure all the little 'extras' were in place."
— Nolan M.
Our team is ready to listen to your family's needs and turn your travel dreams into a perfectly executed reality. Take the first step towards your next great adventure by scheduling your complimentary consultation.
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