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“Our first trip to Paris — based on the interests of culture and food — included a three-day museum pass and a food tour in Montmartre,” he said. “The next year, we wanted more of an active adventure and ended up in Costa Rica doing white water rafting, zip lining and horseback riding.”

(Prices per person for Pack and Go trips that include flights are about $850, while road trips are approximately $400. For The Vacation Hut, prices per person for domestic trips start at $750 for four days, while international trips start at $950 per person.)

Go off the beaten path

Catering to younger travelers, Anywhr specializes on lesser known spots within Asia and Europe. Yilan, a town in northeast Taiwan with natural hot springs, whale-watching and night markets, is one of its destinations. Another is Darwin, Australia’s northernmost city known for coves of crocodiles, aboriginal culture and hikes through Kakadu National Park.

The company creates an online client profile according to the type of vacation a traveler is seeking, with options including adventure, relaxation or “wild-card.” Traveler interests and accommodation preferences are also recorded. After signing on, clients receive a teaser email to help with packing and then, a week before departure, a physical “travelogue” arrives with flight information, lodging details, local recommendations and $30 worth of the country’s currency.

(Prices per person start at $330 for three-day trips, and can go up to $10,000 per person for a 15-day honeymoon option.)