• For Popular Destinations, Peak Season Travel, or Major Events (6-12+ months out):

  • Examples: European summer trips, holiday travel (Christmas, New Year's), major festivals (Oktoberfest, Carnival), school breaks, cruises, safaris, or once-in-a-lifetime trips.

  • Why: Flights and popular accommodations fill up quickly and prices often escalate closer to the date. You'll have the best selection of options, secure better rates, and have ample time to arrange visas, activities, and special experiences. This is especially true for group travel where coordinating multiple people is involved.

• For International Travel or Complex Itineraries (4-6 months out):

  • Examples: Multi-country tours, trips requiring specific vaccinations, longer journeys with multiple stops, or destinations that require unique visa applications.

  • Why: This timeframe allows for booking good flights and hotels, researching and booking excursions, coordinating ground transportation, and handling any necessary paperwork (like passports renewals or visas) without last-minute stress.

• For Domestic Travel or Simpler Getaways (2-4 months out):

  • Examples: Weekend trips, beach vacations, city breaks within your home country, or less popular destinations.

  • Why: You'll still benefit from better flight and hotel prices compared to booking last minute, and you'll have a good selection of activities and dining reservations.

• For Last-Minute Deals or Spontaneous Trips (Less than 2 months out):

  • Examples: Impulse getaways, budget-conscious trips where flexibility is key, or traveling during the off-season.

  • Why: While you might snag a good deal, your options for flights, preferred hotels, and specific activities will be more limited. Flexibility with dates and destinations is crucial here.

In summary, planning ahead offers several key advantages:

• Better Prices: Secure lower airfares and accommodation rates.

• Wider Selection: Access to more flight times, hotel rooms, and preferred tours.

• Reduced Stress: Ample time to research, prepare documents, and make informed decisions.

• Customization: More opportunities to create a truly personalized itinerary.

No matter when you're thinking of traveling, we're here to help you navigate the planning process efficiently and ensure you have an incredible trip! Contact us today to start discussing your travel dreams.

While booking early often provides the best selection and prices, it's certainly possible to book a trip at the last minute, sometimes even within 24-48 hours of departure, or occasionally even for same-day hotel check-ins.

However, there are important considerations when booking late:

Pros of Last-Minute Booking (when applicable):

• Potential for Deals: Airlines, hotels, and cruise lines sometimes offer discounted rates on unsold inventory to fill empty spots. This is more common during off-peak seasons or for less popular routes/destinations.

• Spontaneity: If you thrive on impulse and flexibility, last-minute travel allows for spontaneous adventures and quick getaways when the mood strikes or an unexpected opportunity arises.

• Weather Advantage: For certain destinations, booking closer to the date can allow you to check the weather forecast, which can be a significant advantage for outdoor-focused trips.

Cons of Last-Minute Booking:

• Limited Availability: This is the biggest drawback. Popular flights, specific hotel types, preferred tour times, and popular routes (especially during peak season, holidays, or major events) are likely to be fully booked. You might have fewer choices for airlines, flight times, room types, and even seat assignments.

• Higher Prices: While deals can exist, prices for flights and accommodations generally increase as the departure date approaches, especially for high-demand routes. Airlines use dynamic pricing, and fares can fluctuate significantly.

• Increased Stress: Rushing to secure bookings, research destinations, and make arrangements can be very stressful. You'll have less time for planning activities, dining reservations, or preparing necessary documents like visas.

• Fewer Options for Customization: Building a highly personalized itinerary becomes challenging when availability is scarce. You might have to compromise on your ideal plans.

• Visa/Passport Issues: If your destination requires a visa or your passport is expiring soon, last-minute booking leaves little to no time to process these essential documents.

My Recommendation:

While we can certainly assist with last-minute travel, we generally advise booking as far in advance as your travel plans allow, especially for important trips, specific dates, or popular destinations. This ensures you have the best options, competitive pricing, and a stress-free planning experience.

If you are considering a last-minute trip, flexibility is key! Be open to different destinations, travel dates, and accommodation types to increase your chances of finding a suitable option. Contact us, and we'll do our best to find the perfect last-minute getaway for you!

As a travel agent, I am unable to book your flight or hotel with points. However, you can still EARN points.

If you want to book your flights, I can still help with the hotel and any extras you may need or want.

In short - let's chat and we can figure out the best solution.

While I understand the popularity of platforms like Airbnb, my agency does not directly book through them. Instead, I specialize in curating and booking a wide range of unique and professionally managed alternative accommodations that go beyond traditional hotel rooms.

Through my trusted network of suppliers, I offer access to an exquisite selection of properties, including:

• Private Villas: Ideal for families, groups, or those seeking ultimate privacy and luxury, often with private pools, dedicated staff, and stunning views.

• Spacious Condos & Apartments: Perfect for longer stays, offering more living space, kitchens, and a "home away from home" feel in prime locations.

• Historic Chateaus & Castles: For truly unforgettable experiences, we can arrange stays in magnificent, often centuries-old, properties that immerse you in history and grandeur.

• Unique Retreats: From charming countryside cottages to modern urban lofts, we have access to diverse properties that cater to various tastes and trip styles.

Why book these alternative accommodations through me?

• Expert Curation: I work with reputable suppliers who vet their properties thoroughly, ensuring quality, safety, and a consistent standard that can sometimes vary on peer-to-peer platforms.

• Personalized Matching: I take the time to understand your specific needs, preferences, and group size to find the perfect property that aligns with your vision for the trip.

• Dedicated Support: Unlike self-booking platforms, you have me as your single point of contact for any questions, concerns, or assistance before, during, and after your stay.

• Exclusive Access: I often have access to properties not widely available to the general public, including high-demand or luxurious options.

• Seamless Planning: I handle all the details, from securing the booking to coordinating arrivals and departures, allowing you to relax and look forward to your trip.

If you're looking for an accommodation experience that offers more space, privacy, local immersion, or a truly distinctive setting than a standard hotel, I encourage you to discuss your vision with me. I am confident I can find an exceptional property that exceeds your expectations!

Item descriptionFor most destinations your price point will be determined by the flight cost and time of year you plan to travel. We will talk about this during your Dream Vacation Call. Before deciding on your price point, a great place to start is Google Flights. This will give you a baseline for the minimum it will take to simply get you there.

The only location that I have started to set a minimum trip investment for is Europe.

The standard Europe traveler isn't stationary and is bouncing between cities or countries (as I highly recommend) and this means your itinerary consists of many moving parts. In order to have the most successful and smoothest trip possible I've paired with some incredible travel partners that are based in Europe. This means that from the moment you land in your first destination until the moment you depart you will be taken care of with door-to-door service, from people who actually live there and can assist in real-time. For this personalized service, you should plan to invest ~$400 per person per day based on double occupancy, and closer to ~$500 if you plan to travel during peak season; this does not include the cost of your flights to/from the US.

Italy during peak season (May-September) averages closer to $700 per person per day.

Throughout the planning process and leading up to your vacation, all communication will be through email or scheduled zoom audio calls (or video if you prefer ;) ). This allows me to keep my phone line free for my clients who are actively traveling and to easily keep all of your travel documents organized.

All emails are responded to within 1 business day unless I am traveling in which case you will receive an automated response.

Once traveling you will have my personal cell number to call or text 24/7 for emergencies if needed throughout your trip.

Turnaround times for proposals will vary based on complexity, time of year in which the request was received and time of year the travel is expected to take place.

With the exception of multi-destination Europe quotes, most proposal requests can be prepared within 1-3 business days.

I will always communicate with you if a proposal takes longer than initially expected.

At the end of the day your time is valuable and I offer you the ability to save your time.

I am a real person on the other end of your phone calls and emails, not a robot chat box.

You will have my personal phone number, not a 1-800 number.

I've been there, done that, or I know someone or will find someone who has. I have an extensive network of travel professionals that I work with who have a plethora of knowledge, so when you sign on to work with me, you are getting all of them as well.

This is my full-time job. This is what I do. This is what I excel at.