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Why use a travel advisor?
Travel planning can be stressful and time consuming when it should be exciting and anticipatory. While you can certainly do the research yourself, working with a travel advisor brings added value and expertise. My goal is to save you time and ensure a seamless vacation from dreaming to unpacking.
What if I don’t know where I want to go? OR I have already started but am feeling overwhelmed with the planning?
If all you are certain is that you want to take a trip but are not sure where to start, let us help! Through our affiliation with the invitation-only Virtuoso network we receive information on exciting and emerging destinations daily, as well as access to promotions and value dates not available to the general public. As we get to know you and your travel style - we can make customized recommendations to plan a truly memorable holiday.
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If you into the planning process and feeling overwhelmed with all of the choices- we would be happy to jump in and offer assistance. We tailor each journey to your specifications and meet you wherever you are.
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If you into the planning process and feeling overwhelmed with all of the choices- we would be happy to jump in and offer assistance. We tailor each journey to your specifications and meet you wherever you are.
WHAT TYPE OF CLIENTS DO YOU WORK WITH?
As an affiliate of Embark Beyond and Virtuoso, we specialize in luxury travel, but the definition of this is quite personal. With over 20 years in the luxury travel industry, we have cultivated deep relationships all over the world, so in turn this is where we can extend the most value to you.
DO YOU CHARGE FEES?
Ours is a collaborative process, meant to create long term benefits on both sides. The design and planning fee is based on the scope of work for the current trip and the long-term travel planning goals. In general, full-service travel planning starts from $750.00 per week / per couple. To book a 4* or 5* hotel you have in mind and take advantage of Virtuoso or preferred partner benefits, we do not charge booking fees. If you need assistance in researching and selecting a hotel, fees start from $100.00 per stay. Airline ticketing fees start from $65.00 per person round-trip when part of a full-service itinerary. Luxury cruise planning starts from $100.00 per person per itinerary. By charging a fee, we dedicate the necessary time and attention to planning your vacation. We are always happy to have an initial complimentary consultation to determine if our services are a good fit and answer any questions you have.
How does it work? What can I expect?
Contact us to start the planning process. We begin by asking you to complete a basic questionnaire, provide your preferred communication method & provide as many details on your next trip or your travel goals in general. We then set up a complimentary 30-minute telephone consultation so we can start to get to know you, review the questionnaire, answer any additional questions and discuss the next steps. If we are a good fit to collaborate on your trip, the last step in the discovery phase is to complete our terms & conditions, pay the travel planning fee and the journey to your next vacation is underway.
We begin the trip-creation process by taking all of this into consideration as well as utilizing our experience to make customized recommendations. As advisors, we also pay attention to the implied needs, focus on ingredients, and how you want to feel. As such, it may lead us to suggest another destination or property that might be a better fit. Once the destination is selected, we begin with the framework of booking flights and hotels (being the most volatile in terms of pricing) followed by customized touring & experience options for review and all the logistics. If a full-service itinerary, we also assist with dining / spa /entertainment and other reservations needed. Response times on your part are critical, as quotes are generally only valid for up to 48 hours. But you will have several opportunities through the process to make adjustments until the trip is where you want it to be. To further enhance your experience, we utilize the itinerary management tool AXUS, to consolidate everything into one single app at your fingertips. You have the peace of mind knowing that we work with vetted & trusted partners who provide in-destination support and a commitment to responsiveness if something doesn't go as planned.
Post-trip feedback is an important step in our process. Sharing what you loved and also anything you would have done differently allows us to improve on the experience the next time you travel as well as be mindful of this for other travelers.
We begin the trip-creation process by taking all of this into consideration as well as utilizing our experience to make customized recommendations. As advisors, we also pay attention to the implied needs, focus on ingredients, and how you want to feel. As such, it may lead us to suggest another destination or property that might be a better fit. Once the destination is selected, we begin with the framework of booking flights and hotels (being the most volatile in terms of pricing) followed by customized touring & experience options for review and all the logistics. If a full-service itinerary, we also assist with dining / spa /entertainment and other reservations needed. Response times on your part are critical, as quotes are generally only valid for up to 48 hours. But you will have several opportunities through the process to make adjustments until the trip is where you want it to be. To further enhance your experience, we utilize the itinerary management tool AXUS, to consolidate everything into one single app at your fingertips. You have the peace of mind knowing that we work with vetted & trusted partners who provide in-destination support and a commitment to responsiveness if something doesn't go as planned.
Post-trip feedback is an important step in our process. Sharing what you loved and also anything you would have done differently allows us to improve on the experience the next time you travel as well as be mindful of this for other travelers.
Why not just book online?
Travel is a personal experience and since many people only take one or two vacations a year- all the more reason to make the most of it. Technology can certainly make booking certain elements of your travels easier, but AI or online booking sites will never replace the value of a trusted travel advisor. We save you the time and trouble of searching through all the options and create a personalized itinerary that suits your travel preferences. We also stay on top of promotions, value-dates and read all the fine print and are a single point to pay all the fares. For family or group travel, we act as a one-stop shop for all communication and collection of payment and other necessary information. A travel advisor understands that changes frequently happen, know how to work with complex itineraries and communicate all special needs and requests. Most importantly if something happens during your travels, you have a personal contact to reach out to directly to get the trouble sorted out. We are not just transactional, we care about the long-term relationships we develop with our clients.
What about loyalty programs, points and mileage?
We take note of all your loyalty programs and status and include this information when making bookings so you receive credit and due recognition. If your status provides you with additional benefits that cannot be combined with an offer - we will always present all options so you can make a decision.
If you have already booked any portion of your trip using points, mileage or otherwise we are happy to jump in and assist where needed with booking the additional components. Or if you want us to make a booking using your points or miles, we are happy to offer our services but note that a booking fee for this service may apply.
If you have already booked any portion of your trip using points, mileage or otherwise we are happy to jump in and assist where needed with booking the additional components. Or if you want us to make a booking using your points or miles, we are happy to offer our services but note that a booking fee for this service may apply.
How do we get started?
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