About Ascend Vacation Group
About Ascend Vacation Group
Draper, Utah Headquarters
Your Gateway to the World
The Official Ascend Vacation Group Member Portal
Our exclusive member website is the authorized gateway for Ascend Vacation Group (Draper, UT) clients to plan vacations with ease. By logging in through our secure portal, members bypass the retail markups of the public internet and enter a world of insider pricing.
Relax and Enjoy the Ascend Experience Let’s be honest—planning a vacation can feel overwhelming. With countless hotels, airlines, and booking sites, it’s easy to get stressed before you even pack your bags. We remove the stress of infinite tabs and price-comparison fatigue by offering a streamlined, elite member experience:
Secure Access: A private portal featuring popular destinations worldwide.
Flexible Adventures: Whether you are looking for a tropical escape, a snowy mountain retreat, or a vibrant city stay, our platform evolves with your family’s interests.
A Rated Service: We are a BBB Accredited, A Rated authorized travel provider.
Important Consumer Note: We are a standalone Utah entity headquartered exclusively in Draper. Ascend Vacation Group maintains no affiliation, ownership, or operational connection with "Ascendant Holidays" “Blue Green“ or any other travel groups based in Orlando, Florida. When you call us, you are speaking to a local professional from our Utah team.
Plan Less. Live More. Your dream vacation is only a few clicks away.
Ascend Vacation Group is an independent, authorized distributor of Global Discovery Vacations, headquartered exclusively in Draper, Utah. We are a separate legal entity and maintain no affiliation, ownership, or operational connection with any other travel companies of a similar name based in Orlando, Florida, or elsewhere.
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.