Welcome to Route & Align

Discover Wellness. Embrace Culture. Empower Yourself

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Welcome to Route & Align where we craft unforgettable journeys for women seeking to connect deeply with their heritage and embrace holistic wellness. Our customized Afro-diasporic experiences are designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, offering a 360-degree approach to wellness that resonates with your unique journey.

Our curated trips are more than vacations—they are transformative experiences that provide you with the freedom to explore, the connection to your roots, and the empowerment to enrich your life.

cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

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cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

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cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

cultural immersion, wellness practices, personal enrichment

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What We Offer

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    Holistic Wellness Retreats

    Integrative wellness experiences that include yoga, meditation, movement, nutrition and more.

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    Cultural Immersion Trips

    Engage with local communities, explore historical sites, and partake in traditional activities.

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    Personal Growth Coaching

    Workshops and activities focused on self-discovery and empowerment.

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    Customized Itineraries

    Tailored to your interests and needs, ensuring a unique and personal experience.

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Discover the power of travel.
Find the balance, freedom and expansion you've been looking for.

How Our Clients Feel

“ love Route & Align!
I went to Route & Align’s “Flourish in the Feminine”

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Retreat in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. This was my first international solo trip. I met all the new ladies who became wonderful friends. From the beginning, I followed all of Desiree’s travel suggestions & transportation assignments & had a flawless travel experience! The Route & Align experiences are all amazing & lead to a flourishing new personal season. I’d definitely recommend a Route & Align!

P Noël

The purpose for this retreat was for this harried, overworked college professor to "reset" and I did. Desiree customized and arranged everything for me: transportation, village tours, food, spectacular accommodations at a mountainside retreat overlooking the Lake and its volcanoes, massage, along with the daily one-on-one sessions with her. I highly recommend this experience, especially if you are a Black woman in the midst of a career, or other life transition. My heart, mind, and soul are aligned, and I am ready for this next chapter in my life. Thanks, Desiree

Kishi Ducre

“My Soulo Retreat with Route & Align at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala was an amazing experience.”

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“I don’t have enough words to express how amazing Desiree and Route & Align are!”

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A few that come to mind; Innovative, integrity, purpose driven, grounded, responsive, culturally relevant, and so much fun! She’s about the right business and you know that when you meet her. My trip was life changing. Can’t wait for more!

Kim Smith