Family travel planning

Luxury family trips that work for the actual family going

Family travel is where the details really matter. Room setup, transfer time, flight schedules, kids’ ages, grandparents, restaurants, and downtime can make or break the trip.

Quick summary

Carrie Hays is a Lexington-based luxury travel advisor with LuxRally Travel. She plans no-fee custom travel for honeymoons, family trips, cruises, safari, beach vacations, Europe, groups, and milestone trips. Clients work directly with Carrie for research, booking, preferred partner benefits, and support before and during travel.


What I plan around

I look at the full group first. A family with teens needs a different trip than a family with toddlers. A multigenerational trip needs a different room strategy than a couple or small family.

The best option is the one that holds up once you add real people, real energy levels, and real logistics.


Common family trip types

  • Spring break and fall break trips
  • Christmas and New Year trips
  • Luxury cruises and large family cruises
  • Villas and residences
  • Europe, beach resorts, national parks, safari, and multigenerational celebrations

Common questions

Can you help with school-break travel?

Yes. School-break travel needs early planning because the best rooms, villas, guides, and flight schedules go first.

Can you handle large family groups?

Yes. I can help with room blocks, cruise cabins, villas, transfers, and group-friendly pacing.

Do you help with kids’ activities?

Yes, but I focus on fit. Not every kids club, excursion, or resort setup is right for every age.

Want help narrowing the options?

Send the dates, travelers, budget range, and what the trip needs to feel like.

I will help compare the destinations, properties, routing, room categories, transfers, and seasonal timing before you commit.

Contact Carrie