Wrap Up + Go - A Look Back on 2023
As we say goodbye to a year of adventure, let's celebrate the joy of spontaneous travel and the thrill of discovering new places.
Join us in unwrapping the highlights and toasting to our community of wanderers who embraced the unknown. Cheers to more Pack Up + Go magic in the year ahead!
Fast Facts
Let’s run through a few key stats that encapsulate what an impact we made in 2023 with the help of our community of travelers!
2023 Milestones
Website Relaunch
In February, our team finished their hard work on redesigning our Pack Up + Go website. This gave our travelers an upgraded site experience through mobile optimization, improved accessibility, new pages, and much more. We’re still offering the same expertly curated Trips and top-notch customer service, just on a fresher and elevated website.
Destination Guide Bundles
This July, we added the option to get even more out of our expert-crafted Destination Guides with the introduction of Bundles. Our Destination Guide Bundles include full sets of curated recommendations of the best places to stay and things to do, see, and eat for several themed adventures including Beer Lovers, Girls Trips, National Parks, and more.
You Pick Trips
We were thrilled to announce the expansion and renaming of our beloved Staycation Trip Type to "You Pick Trips." This evolution helped to rethink the way travelers can plan their Pack Up + Go experiences and allowed us to further expand the definition of Surprise Travel. Overall, it’s pretty simple: you choose the destination, and we’ll plan the surprises!
Press Mentions
2023 made us feel like real newsmakers! With surprise travel on the rise and all the passionate support we receive from our dedicated travelers, the Pack Up + Go name found its way into several outlets this year. Check out some of our favorites, and keep an eye out for us in 2024!
Surprise Trips Are Only Becoming More Popular
I Booked a Surprise Trip with a Travel Agency That Doesn't Tell You Where You're Going
Partnerships
The many brands we partnered with this year allowed us to bring exciting opportunities and thrills to our beloved and loyal community, so let’s highlight a handful.
Parrot Bay
We kicked off the year with Parrot Bay on a “Bae-cation” Sweepstakes campaign in which lucky winners were given an exclusive, tropical-inspired Parrot Bay Surprise Vacation experience.
FULFIL
We joined FULFIL to help travelers “Taste What’s Possible” through a sweepstakes that included a Surprise Trip + delicious protein bars.
Cooper Tires
We partnered with Cooper Tires on the “Adventure Awaits” Sweepstakes campaign to give one lucky winner a Surprise Road Trip experience as well as $1,000 worth of new tires!
Traveler Spotlight
Last but certainly not least, let’s spotlight some of the most memorable Trips our travelers took this year.
“We absolutely loved our trip! Traveling with a toddler is always stressful, but the Pack Up + Go team did so much to eliminate as much stress as possible by finding fun things to do during the day, family-friendly places to eat, and especially making it easy for us to travel in the city! Thank you so much for a great trip!”
Travelers: Tess, Alexander + Dexter
Destination: Chicago, IL
“Cleveland was totally unexpected in the best ways. We were definitely skeptical when we opened our envelope but trusted Pack Up + Go wouldn’t let us down and they definitely didn’t. We saw so much and enjoyed our recommendations/planned activities every day we were there. We give our entire experience with Pack Up + Go a 10/10.”
Travelers: Samantha + David
Destination: Cleveland, OH
“My daughter and I enjoyed celebrating her high school graduation with a special surprise trip. We loved all the planned activities and the list of suggestions was helpful. We probably wouldn’t have thought to visit Scottsdale on our own but we now know it’s a place we’d return for a visit.”
Travelers: Delia + Willow
Destination: Scottsdale, AZ
“We loved our Trip to New Orleans! All of our pre-planned activities were exactly the types of things we love to do when we travel. Pack Up + Go not only kept our preferences in mind when making all the plans & suggestions; they also created a trip full of wheelchair-accessible activities and accommodations. We love traveling with the peace of mind that our accessibility needs will be taken care of and we can just enjoy the trip!”
Travelers: Dawn Burns + Gerald Walsh
Destination: New Orleans, LA
We’re gearing up to make 2024 even bigger and better than this year, and you’re invited to come along for the ride. Thank you to our entire community for your continued support and enthusiasm.
For all your 2024 wanderlust needs, Pack Up + Go has you covered. With 4 Trip Types, 300+ Destinations, and expert Trip Planners, we can curate a unique getaway for every single travel enthusiast. '
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