Working with Me
1. Begin with my inquiry form
Everything starts with your inquiry form. It gives me a clear sense of your travel style, your interests, and the shape of the trip you have in mind, so that our first conversation begins with real understanding rather than a blank page.
2. A conversation and planning fee
Once I review your form, I’ll follow up with next steps, including details on my planning fee. This fee covers the time, research, expertise, and personal connections I invest in creating a customized, elevated experience for you.
The planning fee is required before I begin planning and allows me to give your trip the dedicated attention it deserves.
3. We start planning
This is where the fun starts. I turn to the details of your trip, sourcing the right hotels, the experiences worth your time, recommended restaurants to book, seamless transportation, and the small touches that make a journey feel considered.
Rather than overwhelm you with options, I curate a refined set of recommendations chosen around your priorities and the way you love to travel.
Together we refine until every element feels right. You make the choices that matter to you, while I carry the research and the logistics. The result is a trip that feels personal, effortless, and unmistakably yours.
Because luxury availability and pricing move quickly, timely decisions are part of what keeps your trip on track. When you are ready to move, so am I.
4. Your trip takes shape
5. Every detail, handled
Once your plans are confirmed, I take care of everything behind the scenes: reservations, confirmations, transfers, special requests, and all the quiet logistics in between.
You receive a beautifully organized digital itinerary with everything you need for the journey, gathered in one place.
Before you depart, you will also receive a detailed pre-trip note covering the country specific essentials, from entry requirements to tipping customs and the practical details that let you arrive informed and at ease.
6. Travel well
Then it is simply time to go.
You get to enjoy the anticipation, the discovery, and every moment along the way, knowing each detail has been thoughtfully arranged.
Because the finest trips are not only about where you go. They are about how effortlessly you get to experience them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trips do you plan?
Accommodations-only planning:
For travelers who have the larger pieces of their trip figured out, I can assist with selecting and booking the perfect hotels while ensuring you receive preferred partner benefits and VIP amenities whenever available.
Fully customized itineraries:
For a more seamless experience, I can design a complete itinerary from start to finish, including accommodations, transportation, flights, tours, unique experiences, and thoughtful recommendations. I collaborate with trusted local partners around the world to create a personalized journey tailored to your travel style.
Can you book my travels with points?
Points and miles can be wonderful for certain trips, and those are often best handled directly by you through your own loyalty accounts, where you have full control over your redemptions.
My work is dedicated to designing trips booked through paid rates and my preferred partnerships, which is what allows me to layer in VIP recognition, added benefits, and the level of attention a fully planned journey deserves. For that reason, I am not able to take on trips that rely on points for all or part of the booking.
Does it cost extra to work with a travel advisor?
My goal is to provide a level of service, expertise, and access that goes far beyond what you can find booking on your own. Through my preferred partnerships with hotels and travel partners, my clients often enjoy added benefits, VIP recognition, and personalized touches throughout their journey.
If you already know exactly where you would like to stay, simply share the hotel and your dates and I am happy to arrange the booking directly at no charge, often with added amenities and VIP benefits through my partnerships.
The planning fee applies when you would like me to research and design a trip for you, from selecting the right hotels and destinations to building the full itinerary around your travel style. This non-refundable fee ensures a mutual commitment to the process and allows me to dedicate the time, research, and expertise needed to create a highly personalized experience tailored to you.
Why should I book with a travel advisor instead of directly through my credit card company?
While credit card travel portals can be convenient, they don’t provide the same level of personal service and relationships that come with working with a dedicated travel advisor.
When you book through me, you gain access to my expertise, trusted partnerships, and personalized support throughout the planning process. Before your trip, I’m here to ensure every detail is thoughtfully arranged and you feel confident before departure. While traveling, you’ll have access to trusted local partners and on-the-ground contacts who can provide assistance and support while you’re in your destination, giving you peace of mind every step of the way.
What are the benefits of booking flights through your team?
If you would like help with flights, I can guide you toward the best options for your schedule, preferences, and overall itinerary, including complex or multi city routings that need a thoughtful hand.
Clients who book through my team also benefit from our dedicated air specialists and access to negotiated business and first class fares that are often lower than what you will find on your own.
And if a flight is delayed, canceled, or a connection falls through while you are traveling, my team works directly with the airline to rebook you, secure new seats, and adjust the affected pieces of your itinerary, so you are moving toward a solution instead of waiting on hold.