Planning Fees
My customized travel planning service is designed to make your vacation planning a breeze. My fees for these services include an initial consultation, research, and development of the proposal, two rounds of revisions to perfect your itinerary, booking all components of the trip, managing the logistics, and providing support while you travel. I understand that every trip is unique, and my fees are based on the complexity of your trip. Please note that airfare is not included in my fee structure.
Fees for Custom Travel Planning:
Couples: Starting at $50 for full trip planning, up to 10 days per couple. An additional $25 per person, per quote after that. (Air recommendations are included.)
Solo Travelers: Starting at $25 for full trip planning, up to 10 days for 1 person. An additional $25 per person, per quote after that.
Small Groups: Starting at $150 for full trip planning, up to 10 days for 5-10 people. An additional $25 per person, per proposal thereafter.
A Proposal is for one overall trip quote which includes two options.
Additional proposals will be charged an additional planning fee of $25 per person. A last-minute booking fee is an additional $100 for trip requests within 60 days of domestic travel or 90 days of holiday and international travel.
Additional Services
Family Travel: Starting at $75 for full trip planning, up to 10 days per household. An additional $25 per room under lead traveler.
Hotel Only Bookings:
I have access to some of the world’s most distinguished premium properties. My added amenity program offers you VIP-worthy privileges that enable me to craft memorable and authentic experiences for you. When you book with me, I make sure you feel like a VIP by upgrading your booking when possible so you get perks and benefits that you cannot get when you book directly or through an online booking engine.
These valuable benefits often include:
• Complimentary Breakfast for two
• Upgrade (on arrival, subject to availability)
• Resort, Food & Beverage or Spa credit (usually valued at $100 per stay)
• Early check-in/check-out (subject to availability)
*Please note that if the hotel is not a member of or a preferred partner, we may not be able to get you additional benefits.
For Hotel Only Bookings:
$0 when client specifies which property and dates and wants to take advantage of or preferred partner amenities.
$50 per trip if there is research involved in finding you the perfect property. This covers up to 3 hotels in one location.
$100 late booking fee for all hotels requested within 7 days prior to departure.
More time-intensive requests requiring sourcing options from an extended list of vetted options will be charged $50 per person. For more comprehensive assistance, we can discuss and see if a full-service customized itinerary makes more sense.
Concierge Services (optional)
Our Trip Planning Fees cover the logistics of the trip, and include land arrangements including hotels, trains, transfers, and scheduled activities. We are also happy to assist with restaurant reservations on-site at a resort or hotel where you are staying for 3-10 days.
For our Concierge services, such as local restaurant reservations, extensive scheduling and suggestions of self-guided activities during your leisure time, theater tickets, and other Concierge services such as setting up a special event, booking your shore excursions, and dining reservations for your cruise, our rates begin at $25 per person of travel.
Ocean and River Cruises:
$0 when client specifies the ship and sail date for up to two cruises. Additional dates are $50 per quote
$50 per trip if there is research involved in finding you the perfect sailing. This covers up to 3 cruises with a maximum length of 14 days.
$0 of this fee will be credited back to you in the form of onboard credits. Additional fees are required for voyages longer than 15 days as well as back-to-back voyages. Please inquire.
Group Ocean and River Cruises:
$150 for all group cruises includes a quote and and group booking page.
By paying our planning fee, you understand and accept for yourself and the travelers included in your party the planning fees outlined herein. You acknowledge and accept that all fees are non-refundable, whether you decide to book the travel presented or not. You agree to all fees such as cancellation policies, change fees, and penalties, and understand that unused portions of travel vouchers are non-refundable. You also understand that these fees are separate from the cost of your trip and the tour operator/cruise line policies and are non-transferable. By paying my planning fee, you also acknowledge receiving a copy of our Terms and Conditions and a copy of this Planning Fee Agreement. Paid planning fees are valid for up 30 days after the initial proposal/quote is delivered.
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