Deserving People Have Dreams Come True!

Operation: Vacation is a truly heartwarming and enriching experience, not just for those who take part, but also for the viewer. It’s a roller coaster emotional journey that shows you the ups and downs in the life of one very special person in each episode.

Join Claire Newell and Karl Schmid as they meet families and friends with one wish – to surprise the one they love and admire with a fabulous vacation of a lifetime. This show isn’t just about the trip, it’s about people having the chance to tell others just how important they are and how much they mean to those around them. Operation: Vacation is an amazing way that some truly amazing people here thank you and bon voyage – the trip of a lifetime for those who have given their lives to others.