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Travel Has Never Been More Rewarding – Or More Risky
Why Travel Advisors Charge a Fee
Just like you'd pay a lawyer for legal counsel or a financial planner for investment strategy, travel planning is a professional service that deserves professional compensation. Here's what you're actually paying for when you work with me:
Time & Expertise
• Destination knowledge – I specialize in Hawaii, Alaska, and Caribbean travel. I know which cruise lines deliver the best family programming, which shore excursions are worth your time, and which cabin categories maximize your value.
• Itinerary customization – Your trip is tailored to your vision, not a template. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, planning a family reunion, or organizing group travel, I invest hours understanding what matters to you.
• Research & planning – I handle weeks of research, price comparisons, and logistics so you don't spend midnight scrolling travel websites wondering if you made the right choice.
Supplier Relationships & Access
• Exclusive rates & perks – My connections with cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators unlock group discounts, early-bird pricing, and amenities you won't find online. Booking seven cabins individually costs $30–$300+ more per person than a group contract.
• Priority service – When you need something, I have direct contacts who prioritize your requests—not a customer service queue.
• Insider recommendations – I know which properties deliver real value, which experiences are worth the splurge, and which ones to skip.
Risk Management & Peace of Mind
• Real-time problem solving – Flight oversold? Hotel overbooked? Itinerary changed? I'm on the phone with my contacts advocating for you—securing upgrades, refunds, or alternative solutions you wouldn't get alone.
• Cancellation & change support – I handle all the details if plans shift, protecting your investment and your peace of mind.
• Pre-departure & during-trip support – Passport questions? Last-minute logistics? I'm here before you leave and available while you're away.
Personalized Planning
• Group coordination – Managing multiple families or a reunion? I handle all the moving pieces so everyone's on the same page.
• Special occasion expertise – Honeymoons, milestone birthdays, family celebrations—I know how to make these moments truly magical.
• Tailored recommendations – Every suggestion is based on your preferences, budget, and travel style—not generic templates.
The Real Cost of Booking Alone
When you book on your own, you're working with the same public rates everyone else sees. You miss group discounts. You navigate changes alone. You spend time researching instead of anticipating your trip. That's not just inconvenient—it costs you money and peace of mind. My fee ensures you get expert guidance, exclusive access, and an advocate in your corner from start to finish.
Ready to Plan Your Dream Trip?
Let's talk about your travel vision. Schedule your consultation and complete your new client questionnaire to discuss your next adventure and how I can make it unforgettable.
Ready to travel like an insider?
Every Client Receives:
- Initial video consultation
- Travel requirement guidance (passports, visas, health, accessibility)
- Customized proposal & revisions
- Detailed daily itinerary
- Travel protection quote
- Pre-trip preparation (confirmations, packing guides, logistics)
- Price monitoring for savings opportunities
- Preferred partner perks
- 24/7 support during your trip
- Post-trip follow-up
- Eligibility for loyalty & referral programs
List of Services
- Compass
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Planning Fee: $99 (paid after your consultation, before planning begins)
How It Works: After our initial consultation, you'll invest $99 to move forward. I'll research and present two options tailored to your budget and vision. If you book one of those options, you'll receive a $50 travel credit (on board credit, resort credit, or equivalent) to use during your trip. If you decide not to book, the $99 fee is non-refundable.
Perfect For: Travelers who know what they want—a Caribbean cruise, an all-inclusive resort, a specific destination—and are ready to make a decision between two solid options.
• Joyce, who wants a 7-night Caribbean cruise departing in October on Celebrity and wants a hotel for 1 night before the cruise, wants to book her own flights, and plans on taking an Uber for transportation.
• Jack, who wants to take his family back to Universal Theme Parks in Orlando for their 4th time and wants to stay at The Hard Rock Resort. He heard about a new promotion and is ready to book.
What You Get:
• Expert qualification and budget verification
• Two researched proposals (no revisions included)
• Basic daily itinerary overview
• Flexible payment plan
• $50 travel credit (if you book)
What's Not Included:
• Proposal revisions
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary planning
• Flights, car rentals, transfers, or in-destination transportation
• Celebration planning or special occasion coordination
• Destination change
- Curator
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Non-Refundable Planning Fee: $159 (paid after your consultation, before planning begins)
How It Works: After our initial consultation, you'll invest $159 to move forward. I'll research and present two options tailored to your budget and vision. I can do up to 2 revisions so we get it just right for you. The $159 fee is non-refundable whether you book or not.
Perfect For: Travelers who want a customized itinerary and experiences where insider knowledge and personalized recommendations make all the difference - and are ready to make a decision between two solid options.
• Samantha, first-time cruiser who wants a 12-night Alaska cruisetour but not sure which cruise line is best and what excursions to do. Also wants help with flights and transportation.
• Sarah, who wants to take her family to Disney for the first time. Would like help in deciding which resort to stay at and making a day to day plan of parks, rides, dining reservations, and rest days.
What You Get:
• Expert qualification and budget verification
• Two researched proposals
• 1-2 revisions
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary
• Flexible payment plan
• Full services: Flights, car rentals, transfers, and in-destination transportation
What's Not Included:
• More than 2 revisions
• Multi-destinations
• Group coordination
• Celebration planning or special occasion coordination
• Destination change
- Memory Maker
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Non-Refundable Planning Fee: $199 (paid after your consultation, before planning begins)
How It Works: After our initial consultation, you'll invest $199 to move forward. I'll research and present two options tailored to your budget and vision. I can do up to 2 revisions so we get it just right for you. The $199 fee is non-refundable whether you book or not.
Perfect For: Couples celebrating anniversaries, families celebrating a birthday or a graduation, and who want their trip to feel truly magical and personalized - and are ready to make a decision between two solid options.
• Hailey and Mark, planning their anniversary in Hawaii and wants romantic touches like dinner on the beach, sunset cruise, or breakfast in bed.
• Teresa and Kevin, planning a weekend getaway to celebrate Teresa's retirement FINALLY! Kevin wants help to book dining reservations and a couples massage at the resort.
What You Get:
• Expert qualification and budget verification
• Two researched proposals
• 1-2 revisions
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary
• Celebration planning or special occasion coordination
• Flexible payment plan
• Full services: Flights, car rentals, transfers, and in-destination transportation
What's Not Included:
• More than 2 revisions
• Multi-destinations
• Group coordination
• Destination change
- Concierge
Non-Refundable Planning Fee: $299 (paid after your consultation, before planning begins)
How It Works: After our initial consultation, you'll invest $299 to move forward. I'll research and present two options tailored to your budget and vision. I can do up to 3 revisions so we get it just right for you. The $299 fee is non-refundable whether you book or not.
Perfect For: Couples celebrating anniversaries, families celebrating a birthday or a graduation, and who want their trip to feel truly magical and personalized - and are ready to make a decision between two solid options.
• Jon and Julia, recently retired and taking their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren on an "inheritance cruise". Needs help with coordinating the group and wants to get group pictures.
• Linda and Steve, newly empty-nesters that want to island hop in Hawaii for a month and want to visit 3-4 islands.
What You Get:
• Expert qualification and budget verification
• Two researched proposals
• 1-3 revisions
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary
• Celebration planning or special occasion coordination
• Multi-destinations (up to 14 days)
• Group coordination (up to 24 travelers)
• Luxury travel planning
• Flexible payment plan
• Full services: Flights, car rentals, transfers, and in-destination transportation
What's Not Included:
• More than 3 revisions
• Destination change
Additional services starting at an additional $100 non-refundable fee
• Groups (25-50 travelers)
• Groups (50+ travelers)
• High complexity FIT/Multi-destinations (15+ days)
• Full vendor sourcing (photographers, florists, caterers, officiants)
Have a question?
stephanie@seasonsof.travel
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