Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I hire a Travel Advisor when I can book my trip myself?
Absolutely—you can book your own trip. My clients choose to work with me because they’d rather not spend hours researching hotels, comparing options, coordinating logistics, and wondering whether they’ve made the right choices.
I bring years of professional planning experience, destination knowledge, industry relationships, and personalized research to every trip I plan. I help you sort through the overwhelming number of options, make informed decisions, and bring all the pieces of your trip together.
And when you travel, you have a real person who knows your itinerary and is there to help if something doesn’t go according to plan.
What types of trips do you plan?
I plan customized vacations for couples, families, honeymooners, groups, and cruisers traveling throughout the world. This can include everything from a relaxing resort stay or cruise to a multi-city European itinerary with hotels, transportation, tours, and experiences.
If you’re not sure where you want to go yet, that’s okay too. I can help you narrow down destinations based on your travel style, priorities, and budget.
What do your services cost?
I charge a professional planning fee for customized travel planning. Fees vary depending on the complexity of your trip and the level of planning required.
Your planning fee covers the time and expertise that goes into researching your trip, creating personalized recommendations, developing your itinerary, managing reservations and details, and providing support throughout the planning process.
You’ll always know the applicable planning fee before we begin.
What happens after I decide to work with you?
You’ll start by completing a travel inquiry so I can learn about your trip, budget, travel style, and priorities. Depending on your trip, we may also schedule a consultation.
Once you’ve decided to move forward and the applicable planning fee has been paid, I’ll begin researching and designing your trip. We’ll work together to refine the details before I coordinate your reservations and organize your itinerary.
Do you book cruises?
Yes! I book ocean and river cruises and can help you determine which cruise line, ship, itinerary, and cabin category best fit your travel style.
I can also assist with the other pieces of your vacation, including pre- and post-cruise hotels, transportation, excursions, airfare, and travel insurance.
Do you recommend travel insurance?
Yes. I strongly recommend travel insurance, particularly for international trips, cruises, and vacations with significant non-refundable costs.
Travel insurance can provide protection for circumstances such as trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, travel delays, and lost or delayed baggage, depending on the policy selected.
I can provide insurance options for you to review so you can choose the coverage that best fits your needs.
Will you be available if I need help while I’m traveling?
Yes. One of the biggest benefits of working with a travel advisor is having someone in your corner before and during your vacation.
You’ll receive the information and contacts you need before departure, and if an issue arises that requires my assistance, I’m available to help you navigate it.