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 Our Travel Specialties

These areas are where we excel most in using our travel advisor expertise to help give you an amazing travel experience!

Active Travel

Traveling actively can be an awesome way to experience new places. Whether you want to explore via a leisurely stroll, long distance hiking, or guided bike rides, there is something out there for those of all activity levels!

U.S. & Canada National Parks

There really is nothing like seeing the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, & unique natural features offered by our national parks. Experiencing them can truly take your breath away!

European Historical Journeys

Throughout Europe, there are so many great museums and historical sites to walk through. No matter what period of history you love most, there are bound to be many amazing places to visit! 

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Boats and colored buildings in Copenhagen, Denmark

Tour and River Cruise Bookings

There are tons of awesome tours and river cruises to experience all over the world. The difficult part is finding one which goes to travel destinations you want to visit, while at the same time fitting the type of vibe you desire (luxury, active, etc.). This is where we come in with our travel advisor expertise to help you pick the perfect tour!

Fee: None!

Personalized Trip Itineraries

Every person has their own reason for wanting to travel. Some people may travel to visit historical sites and hike, while others wish to only relax on a beach. The great thing about personalized trips is that you can get an itinerary built specifically around your interests, so you spend your vacation traveling your way. As your travel advisor, we will craft an itinerary specifically for you and your travel desires.

Fee: Starting at $100 (based on length of trip).

People horseback riding in a forest in Montana
A view of Mount Vesuvius in Italy

Hotel and Flight Bookings

For single hotel bookings, we can work together to find hotels with the best location, perks, and amenities that fit your needs. With flights, we will book domestic and international flights and help you with any problems that may arise (such as a canceled flight).

Fee: $25 per booking for hotels.
$25 or $50 per person for flights (depending on if it's domestic or international).

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Looking to seize the day and start your next adventure?

Meet Your Travel Advisor

Hi, my name is Jackson Staudenmaier, and I am the owner of Seize Your Travel. ​I was inspired to make this travel agency after going on several trips where I meticulously crafted itineraries based around my interests of history and hiking—for me, the feeling of walking around places I've only seen in pictures is euphoric every time!

There is a fun piece of history which I think perfectly encapsulates this euphoric feeling. During the Roman Empire, people traveled to Egypt to visit millennia old Pharaoh tombs. Upon entering a tomb, one traveler was so struck by the sight that they carved "Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!" into the wall to mark down the euphoric feeling which overcame them.* As a Travel Advisor, I hope to plan trips for you which let you enjoy traveling just as much as this ancient traveler did!

A picture of Jackson Staudenmaier posing in front of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.

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We are located in Horse Shoe, NC

Cell Phone: 919-600-0894

Email: jacksonstaud@gmail.com

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An Independent Agency Affiliated with Travel Quest Network

*Source of quote: J. Baillet, Inscriptions grecques et latines des Tombeaux des Rois ou syringes (Imprimerie de l’Institut français d’archaeologie orientale, 1920-6), no. 602; as cited in: Ryan, Garrett. Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans, pp. 142. Guilford, Connecticut: Prometheus Books, 2021.

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