How to work with a travel agent?
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Just like you would look to your accountant for financial advice, a travel advisor is your loyal, trusted advisor. For new clients, it all starts with the traveler intake form, followed by a discovery call where we discuss your unique trip needs and budget. The goal is to get to know your travel goals and style, so we can help you to achieve them throughout your lifetime. Each trip is different and should be treated as such. We want to be with you for life to map out all your bucket-list trips to those in between!
A travel advisor is not for the DIY/budget trips to be upfront. We work within the luxury travel space, so prepare and budget for 4-star properties and above hotels to make sure we can deliver on the best experience. We vet properties and partners, so you don’t have to (as seen in The Wall Street Journal - Are Hotel Star Ratings Losing their Shine?).
Our planning fee begin at $250 and vary based on the complexity of an itinerary or group size. The reason for the non-refundable fee is we work for you and not the suppliers. There are hours of work behind the scenes, leveraging hard-earned contacts on your behalf and knowledge. You know you’re getting a professional.
Fees are assessed after the discovery call to make sure that we have captured all the pertinent information, and you’re ready to move forward. This call is a way to make sure we’re the perfect match as travel planner and client too. We should both feel excited before getting into the research phase. A budget is required prior to proceeding and the intake form, so have an amount in mind that you feel comfortable spending.
The travel planning flow.
From travel inspiration to the return of your trip, we are your advocate and here to plan and take care of all the details.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to travel to Rome or perhaps you want to learn more about wine through a visit to Napa Valley.
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We’ll discuss your needs, must-haves, and desired destinations so I can build your ideal travel itinerary.
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I will ensure you have everything you need so you don’t have to worry when it’s time for your trip. Whether you decide to embark on a grand adventure, or just relax at a luxury resort. I’m here to help you along the way to ensure everything goes smoothly.