Your world, curated by people who know it well
We're not a booking engine. We're the travel advisors who answer the phone, remember your preferences, and make things happen.
Why an advisor
Why use a travel advisor?
Because finding a trip is easy. Finding the right one isn't.
We shortlist for you
You don't need twenty-three hotels. You need the one or two that actually fit you.
We know the details
Which room. Which cabin. Which ship. Which location. Which tour operator.
We have relationships
Virtuoso and preferred-partner access can add value you won't find through ordinary booking channels.
We're there when plans change
Flight disruption, a change of plans, missed connection -- you have someone who already knows your trip.
We organize it all
For a complex trip, you get one itinerary that makes sense -- not a stack of confirmation emails to piece together yourself.
Why work with us
The Blackhawk difference
Virtuoso access
As a Virtuoso member agency, we open up amenities, upgrades, and perks unavailable through any other channel — on ships, at hotels, and on tours worldwide, when they're available.
A real person answers
Our team is there when it matters. No chatbots, no hold queues. Someone who knows your file and your preferences picks up.
Perks, every time
From shipboard credits to complimentary shore excursions, we almost always have something extra to add to your booking. Our clients notice the difference.
What we do
The full picture, handled for you
From the first conversation to the moment you're home, we handle the details you didn't even know to think about.
Luxury cruises
Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, Explora — we know these ships. The right cabin, the right itinerary, and extras most agents can't get you.
Learn more →Destination travel
Anniversaries, milestone birthdays, bucket-list adventures. We find the places that make people say "I had no idea this existed."
Learn more →River cruises & tours
Riverside, AMAWaterways, Uniworld. Small ships, big experiences. We arrange the details so you just show up.
Learn more →Client experience
Real trips. Real reviews. 100% recommended.
★★★★★
100% of our Virtuoso reviewers recommend us.
He just gets us
"I've worked with David Andersen at Blackhawk Vacations for a few years now, and I genuinely don't know how I traveled before him. He knows what I like before I do. He catches details I would never think to ask about. And when something comes up -- because something always comes up -- it's already handled by the time I hear about it. I never feel like a transaction. I feel like a priority."
-- Le Poker, on David
He knows cruises inside and out
"Larry Klein helped us with a fabulous vacation. He knows cruises better than any travel advisor that I have ever worked with. He made sure that our cabin was located in the optimal place on the ship and assisted with all the planning. He was with us every step of the way."
-- Jeff, on Larry
We got things we couldn't have gotten ourselves
"We always enjoy working with David, especially on our last trip to the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. He contacted the hotel directly with special requests that they were able to accommodate. On arrival, we received an upgraded room. The hotel was exceptional and our stay was enhanced because we worked with David."
-- Scott, Chicago, on David
From a hotel booking to a full honeymoon
"I asked Larry to help me book a hotel. He was quick to get it booked for us, however he didn't stop there but continued to help us plan our honeymoon. He really went above and beyond our expectations. Everything was put together perfectly."
-- J & H, on Larry
He handled everything
"He's meticulous and detail-oriented in a way you don't often find -- every part of our trip was thought through, and nothing was left to chance. He anticipated things we wouldn't have even thought to ask about, and it made us feel special. We felt taken care of the entire time."
-- World Traveler, on David
Watching out for us after we booked
"We count on Larry's advice on ship and itinerary that is best for our family. He makes spot on recommendations. After we book, he watches for price drops. He keeps in contact just the right amount. We recommend him and will continue to use him."
-- Michael, on Larry
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A trip we designed
Paris, France
For travelers who wanted to see everything without exhausting themselves doing it.
What we solved: pacing · private tours vs. crowds · itinerary flexibility · trip documentation
David learned what this couple wanted out of Paris -- then recommended a few extra days so the trip had breathing room instead of a packed checklist. He steered them toward private tours of the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and Paris history instead of large group tours, saving time and adding context. Once everything was booked, they received a full itinerary booklet with hotel, tour, transportation, and ticket details in one place.
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