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Beyond the Ordinary

Utah’s Travel Agency for Luxury & Adventure Seekers

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Meet Your Travel Advisors

Welcome to Utah Escapes! We’re Wade and Kim Oakden, a travel-loving couple with over 35 years of happy marriage and adventure. We specialize in planning unforgettable trips to Utah, offering luxury hotel accommodations, curated tours and excursions, and personalized travel itineraries tailored to your needs

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Why Book With Us?

At Utah Travel Escapes, we have your best interest at heart and are dedicated to making your travel experience the best it can be.

Here's why you should book with us:

VIP Treatment

We ensure that you receive special treatment and exclusive access during your travels.

Better Values

We offer competitive prices without compromising on quality.

Extra Service

Our team goes above and beyond to cater to your needs and enhance your journey.

Effortless Booking

Our streamlined booking process makes planning your trip a breeze.

Personal Attention

We provide personalized assistance and guidance every step of the way.

Upgrades & Perks

We work hard to secure the most impressive upgrades and perks for your ultimate enjoyment.

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Our Travelers’ Utah Escapes

  • “Our recent vacation to Moab was absolutely incredible, thanks to the amazing Kim Oakden and her husband! From start to finish, they were prompt, professional, and incredibly friendly — even with us being pretty demanding clients. Every detail was handled with care and efficiency, and their local knowledge made the whole trip seamless and unforgettable. We highly recommend their services and are already planning our next adventure with them — back to Utah and beyond this spring!”

    -Katie Wall

  • “Kim & Wade are Utah experts!! I highly recommend planning with them any time you're headed to Utah. So knowledgeable, easy to work with and literally local experts!”

    - Michaela Miller

  • "Thank you Kim ♥️ This was the perfect weekend getaway to Midway, Utah for us!! It was amazing to have someone do all the research, scheduling and rescheduling when things changed. Kim was so kind and easy to work with , I will use her services again and again!!!! "

    - Tracy Purcell

  • “Kim and Wade are so knowledgeable about every place you would want to visit in Utah. They know every hidden gem and the best places to stay and eat. Made our anniversary trip so seamless and enjoyable. Truly appreciate them. We would not have had the experience we did without their knowledge and expertise! Looking forward to booking more trips and adventures through Utah Escapes!”

    -J and K Moss

  • “I had a wonderful experience with Utah Travel Escapes! Kim & Wade really took the time to understand my preferences and planned our trip perfectly. The attention to detail down to the recommendations for attractions and even dining made our trip so stress free and enjoyable! It really just took our vacation to the next level. I highly recommend their services and can’t wait to book my next adventure with them!”

    - Jessica Littlefield

  • “I had the best experience with Kim and Wade! They planned us the most thoughtful, extravagant anniversary getaway in southern Utah!! Will be booking with them again!”

    - Madison Pyle

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Where Adventure Meets Luxury

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