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About Ascend Vacation Group

(Draper, Utah)

Plan Less, Live More

About Ascend Vacation Group: A Utah Legacy in Travel

The Heart of Utah Travel

Experience You Can Trust. Service You Can Count On.

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 is built on a 20-year foundation of helping Utah families see the world for less.

Owner Merilee Alshaer previously served as the National Sales Director for Global Travel Network (GTN), a cornerstone of the Draper business community for over 20 years. Following the passing of two of GTN’s partners and the subsequent closure of the agency, Ascend Vacation Group was established to carry that torch forward.

Today, we take that twenty-year legacy of expertise and combine it with a modern, digital-first approach to travel, ensuring our members receive the most sophisticated service in the industry.

Why Thousands of Families Choose Ascend:

• Wholesale Luxury: Access a curated selection of luxury cruises, hotels, and resorts at deeply discounted rates provided through our authorized partnership with Global Discovery Vacations.

• The "Week for a Night" Rule: Our members frequently enjoy a full week’s stay for the price of just a night or two elsewhere.

• Local Human Expertise: With over 100 passionate travel consultants at GDV Overland Park headquarters, we are available by Zoom or phone to design a trip that fits your uniquely evolving lifestyle.

• Plan Less, Live More: We handle the "must-haves" and the "hidden gems" so you can focus on creating memories that last a lifetime.