About · Draper, Utah
Twenty years of Utah travel, no empty promises.
We know the travel industry runs on hype. We'd rather show you the receipts — real trips, real savings, and a real person on the phone.
The heart of Utah travel
For over two decades, the leadership behind Ascend Vacation Group has been the heartbeat of the wholesale travel industry in the Salt Lake Valley. Our story didn't start yesterday — it's built on a 20-year foundation of helping Utah families see the world for less.
Owner Merilee Alshaer previously served as National Sales Director for Global Travel Network, a cornerstone of the Draper business community for more than 20 years. After the passing of two of GTN's partners and the agency's closure, Ascend Vacation Group was established to carry that torch forward.
Today we pair that legacy with a digital-first approach — so members get twenty years of expertise and none of the runaround.
Why thousands of families choose Ascend
Curated luxury cruises, hotels and resorts at deeply discounted rates through our authorized partnership with Global Discovery Vacations.
Members frequently enjoy a full week's stay for what a night or two costs elsewhere.
Over 100 travel consultants, available by Zoom or phone, designing trips around how you actually live.
We handle the must-haves and the hidden gems so you can focus on the memories.
