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Got questions about how your Distinctive journey will come together? I’m answering the most frequent questions I get from curious travelers, below:

 

+ I’ve never worked with a travel advisor before—why should I work with you instead of booking on my own?

By working with me, you elevate your travel experience from beginning to end. For one, I save you the time and stress of planning your perfect escape—I research your options, craft your itinerary, and book every last travel component for you.

For complete peace of mind, I also provide you support while you travel. Moreover, I deliver a completely personalized travel experience—full of excursions and special touches you may not be able to uncover yourself online! The result is a truly one-of-a-kind vacation, exactly tailored to your needs, your destination dreams, and your particular style.

+ What is Virtuoso?

Virtuoso is the world’s leading consortia of luxury travel companies—and thanks to my affiliation with my host agency, Gifted Travel Network, I have access to the incredible properties, perks, and experiences only available to Virtuoso agents.

This means my clients can expect exceptional service—and often, complimentary perks and/or upgrades, like free breakfasts, spa credits, or late checkout—wherever you go.

+ What services do you offer?

I focus on crafting customized trips for my clients. This may look like a tailored itinerary featuring local guides and private tours, a river or ocean cruise (with a custom pre or post stay in your destination, so you can explore further), or an escorted tour with a small group. I also offer group travel planning, if you’d like to escape with your family, friends, or favorite couples!

+ How much does it cost to work with you?

You do not pay any more to book with me than you would to book on your own! I do require a “plan-to-go” deposit that’s due before I begin researching your options—but I apply this deposit in full to the cost of your trip.

Plan-to-go deposits vary depending on the complexity and length of your trip. For escorted tours and group travel, I ask for a deposit of $100 per household up front. The deposit for custom-crafted vacations that I build from the ground up starts at $250 per household.

Please note: This is a non-refundable deposit. If you choose not to book your trip with me, you do not get your deposit back—but you are welcome to use the itinerary I’ve crafted for you to book on your own!

+ What is long-term travel planning?

I offer long-term planning services, on retainer, for clients who want to look forward to a lifetime of exceptional travel. We’ll take a holistic, long-term view of your travel bucket list, plotting out the best time to take certain vacations—whether it’s one, three, or even five years from now.

The result? Your travel dreams won’t fall by the wayside, because we’ll work together to create a plan—for which you can budget your time and finances. To learn more about my long-term retainer planning services,click here.

+ How do I get started?

I invite you to connect with me on a complimentary planning session! It’s your first step toward a refreshingly Distinctive way to travel—and you’ll get the chance to have any additional questions answered. Click below to schedule your call with me!