Why Use a Travel Consultant

On the fence about employing our services, because you're independent, an avid researcher, or know you have highly-refined tastes and style?

To help you out, here are the three most common hesitations we hear, along with what we know to be true.

1. "I can do this on my own." Perhaps, but not as well as us. We save you time, second guessing, and mistakes, so travel planning goes from chore to joy. We've got insider access + well-vetted vendors, guides, and destination specialists. We can also call in favors when needed.
2. "There's no way you know me (tastes, interests, preferences, desires, concerns) as well as I do." We get to know you. Years of experience means we know how to ask the few right questions to learn what we need to know, so you end up with a travel experience that fits like a glove. We're playing the long game here--our clients are our greatest asset and we never recommend a destination, tour, or vendor that isn't right for you.
3. "This is going to be too much money, and way more than I'd otherwise pay." In answering this we'd have to say that travel consultants or agents haven't done a good job as an industry. The misunderstanding boils down to this: folks don't realize they pay a commission even when they buy direct from a cruise/tour vendor. They don't factor in either the stress, hassle, or decision fatigue of DIY trip planning, nor the lost vacation time on a trip that's sub-par.

How we get there: Our process

Designing a winning trip begins with you. We will begin with relaxed, yet focused conversation to discover what you want out of your next trip. We're talking destination, dates, goals, special interests, attractions, constraints, and general mood or energy level (high adventure, or simply relaxing poolside). Your advisor will then take that information, research options on your behalf, and present choices that meet your criteria. From there, our clients love how it's an easy dialogue with their advisor to select the best overall option and refine their itinerary. We pride ourselves on digging deep into the details, yet keeping the process streamlined and feeling light.

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