Travel Planning, Made Simple

How It Works

Great vacations don't start with endless searching. They start with understanding what you want. From our first conversation through your return home, I'll help take the stress out of planning and keep the details organized along the way.

The Tailor-Made Process

From Dreaming to Departure

You don't need to have everything figured out before contacting me. We'll work through the details together.

1

Tell Me About Your Trip

Complete my travel inquiry so I can learn where you want to go, who's traveling, your budget and what you're dreaming about.

2

Let's Talk

We'll have a complimentary consultation to talk through your ideas, expectations and whether we're a good fit.

3

I Get to Work

Once you're ready to move forward, your planning fee allows me to begin researching and designing your trip.

4

We Perfect Your Vacation

We'll work together on the details and make adjustments so your vacation fits your interests, pace and priorities.

5

Book & Get Ready to Go

Once your trip is booked, I continue helping with the details and remain available as your travel advisor.

A quick note about planning fees: Your initial consultation is complimentary. Once you're ready for me to begin researching and creating your vacation, a planning fee applies based on the level of work your trip requires. When you book your vacation with Tailor-Made Travel, your planning fee is applied toward your final booking amount. If you decide not to book, the planning fee is non-refundable.
Planning Fees

Choose the Level of Planning Your Trip Needs

Not every vacation requires the same amount of research and planning. These levels help keep the process simple and transparent.

Straightforward

Simple

$25
For straightforward travel needs
  • Flights
  • Hotels
  • Basic travel packages
  • Simple booking assistance
Most Common

Personalized

$150
For vacations needing more detailed planning
  • All-inclusive vacations
  • Cruises
  • Multi-city trips
  • Activities & excursions
  • Transfers & transportation
Highly Customized

Fully Tailor-Made

$250
For detailed or complex vacations
  • Custom independent itineraries
  • Multi-country vacations
  • Detailed day-by-day planning
  • Private experiences
  • Complex transportation logistics
What's Included?

Compare Your Planning Options

Your exact planning level depends on your itinerary and the amount of research and coordination required.

Planning Service Simple Personalized Fully Tailor-Made
Complimentary Consultation ✓ ✓ ✓
Flights ✓ ✓ ✓
Hotels / Resorts ✓ ✓ ✓
Cruises — ✓ ✓
Airport / Private Transfers — ✓ ✓
Activities & Excursions — ✓ ✓
Multi-City Planning — ✓ ✓
Custom Day-by-Day Itinerary — Limited ✓
Restaurant Suggestions — As Needed ✓
Private Tours / Experiences — As Needed ✓
Complex Transportation Planning — Limited ✓
Travel Advisor Support ✓ ✓ ✓
Flexible Vacation Financing

Planning a Bigger Vacation?

FlexPay financing may be available to qualified travelers for eligible vacation purchases, giving you another way to plan ahead while spreading eligible payments over time.

Ask Me About FlexPay

FlexPay financing is provided by a third-party lender and is subject to eligibility and credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates, loan amounts, payment terms and any required down payment vary based on creditworthiness and lender approval.

Ready to Start Planning?

You don't need to have every detail figured out. That's what I'm here for. Tell me what you're dreaming about and we'll start with a complimentary consultation to see what we can create together.

Start Planning My Vacation

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