For some people, the thrill is in planning the details of their vacation. For others, a vacation means sitting back and letting an expert handle all those pesky details. However you like to vacation, we have a planning service for you!
Working with a Travel Professional
Many people have never worked with a Travel Professional before. They think that a travel professional is paid by the destination no matter if the client travels or not. This couldn’t be further from the truth. As travel professionals, we do get a small compensation for sending a client to a destination. However, that compensation is ONLY paid after the client travels. It does not compensate the travel professional for all the time and expert knowledge that goes into planning a stress free trip for you.
Here’s why paying a planning fee to a travel professional can actually be a smart investment:
1. Expert Knowledge: Travel advisors possess a wealth of knowledge and experience about destinations, accommodations, transportation, and activities. This expertise ensures that you get a well-planned and tailored trip without spending hours researching on your own.
2. Time Savings: Planning a trip can be time-consuming and overwhelming. A travel advisor handles the logistics, bookings, and details, freeing up your time for other important things.
3. Personalized Service: Travel Professionals can create a customized itinerary based on your preferences, interests, and budget. We can also provide personalized recommendations and tips to enhance your travel experience.
4. Exclusive Access: Advisors often have access to exclusive deals, discounts, and upgrades that aren’t available to the general public. This can save you money and provide added value to your trip.
5. Stress Reduction: In case of unexpected issues like trip cancellations, delays, or changes in plans, a travel advisor can handle the rebooking and adjustments, minimizing your stress and ensuring a smooth travel experience.
6. Cost Transparency: While there’s a planning fee, travel professionals can help you understand the cost breakdown and find the best value for your money. We can also help you avoid hidden fees and unexpected expenses.
7. Support and Advocacy: If something goes wrong during your trip, we act as your advocate, working to resolve issues and ensure you have a positive experience.
8. Added Perks: Many travel professionals offer additional perks, such as travel insurance, destination guides, and 24/7 support, enhancing the overall value of their service.
In essence, paying a planning fee to a travel professional is an investment in a well-organized, stress-free, and memorable travel experience!
Initial Consultation
There is no charge for the initial consultation. Discussion during this call or zoom meeting includes:
- Getting to know each other to find out if we are a good fit to work together
- Determining where and when you’d like to travel
- What experiences you’d like to have
- Who will be traveling, including ages of the children and any special needs
- Your budget for the trip you desire
- Our expected service fee as well as what that would include
Once you have decided to hire your Born for Travel Advisor, you will be sent an invoice for the Planning fee. Once paid in full we will work together and send you proposals, answer questions, fine tune and finalize your booking. We will continue to provide expert service throughout your trip.
European River Cruises
Starting at $250 per cabin
- Proposal to include 2-3 cruise options and stateroom categories
- Reservations for activities, specialty dining, spa days
- Excursion planning including a selection of excursions outside of the cruise ship. Private guides and tours offer a custom feel.
- Digital Itinerary with optional app
- Pre/post hotel reservations and activities
- Private ground transportation options to the cruise port
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
All Inclusive Resorts
Starting at $150 per room
- Proposal of 2-3 resort options and room categories
- Reservations for activities, specialty dining, spa days
- Excursion planning if desired. Many guests choose private guides and tours for a custom feel.
- Digital Itinerary with optional apps
- Private ground transportation options to the cruise port/resort
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
Ocean Cruises
Starting at $200 per stateroom
- Proposal to include 2-3 cruise options and stateroom categories
- Reservations for activities, specialty dining, spa days
- Excursion planning including a selection of excursions outside of the cruise ship. Private guides and tours offer a custom feel.
- Digital Itinerary with optional app
- Pre/post hotel reservations and activities
- Private ground transportation options to the cruise port
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
Custom European Travel
Starting at $350 per party for initial country. Additional countries $150
- Curated collection of hotels
- Customized sightseeing with private tour guides and unique experiences
- Assistance with private transfers, drivers, trains for seamless transportation
- Reservations for dining, spa and activities to compliment your tours
- Detailed digital itinerary (app) to have on your phone during travel
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
- Must be booked at least 90 days prior to check in
Hawaii
Starting at $300
- Curated collection of hotels
- Customized sightseeing with private tour guides and unique experiences
- Assistance with private transfers, drivers, trains for seamless transportation
- Reservations for dining, spa and activities to compliment your tours
- Detailed digital itinerary (app) to have on your phone during travel
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
Universal Orlando/Hollywood
These fees are based upon booking at least 60 days prior to check in. There will be a Rush Fee of an additional $100 for any bookings less than 60 days or over major holidays.
Complete Onsite Package starting at $150
Complete Offsite Package starting at $250
One Day Base Ticket $20 per person
- Find the best resort and ticket package that meets your needs.
- Assistance with dining reservations, on multiple days.
- Assistance with booking VIP tours and special events tickets
- Detailed pdf itinerary delivered 3 days before your vacation with Express Pass and attraction suggestions.
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
- Assistance with private ground transportation
Walt Disney World Vacations
Due to the extremely complex nature of a Walt Disney World vacation we have broken down the service fees by category. These fees are based upon booking at least 60 days prior to check in. There will be a Rush Fee of an additional $100 for any bookings less than 60 days or over major holidays.
Complete Onsite Package with a minimum 3 day ticket starting at $250
Complete Offsite Package with a minimum 3 day ticket starting at $300
Tickets & Planning Only – Onsite starting at $300
Tickets & Planning Only – Offsite starting at $350
Planning Only – Onsite starting at $350
Planning Only – Offsite starting at $400
- Find the best resort and ticket package that meets your needs
- Tips & Tricks to minimize wait time in lines
- Assistance with 6am EST dining reservations
- Assistance with enchanting extra reservations.
- Assistance with booking VIP tours and special events tickets
- Tutorials in booking your Lightning Lane Reservations
- Detailed pdf itinerary delivered 5 days before your vacation
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
- Assistance with private ground transportation
Disneyland, California
Starting at $200
These fees are based upon booking at least 60 days prior to check in. There will be a Rush Fee of an additional $100 for any bookings less than 60 days or over major holidays.
- Find the best resort and ticket package that meets your needs
- Tips & Tricks to minimize wait time in lines
- Assistance with 6am PST dining reservations, on multiple days
- Assistance with booking VIP tours and special events tickets
- Detailed pdf itinerary delivered 5 days before your vacation with Lightning Lane and attraction suggestions
- Travel Insurance options to protect your vacation investment
- Assistance with private ground transportation
Domestic Travel
Starting at $50 per night with a minimum of $150
International Travel
Starting at $50 per night with a minimum of $350
Group Travel/Destination Weddings
Prices are determined after your initial consultation and based on the complexity as well the number of people traveling.
For any travel where the check in is 60 days or less there may be a $100 rush fee per room.
*All planning fees are valid for 90 days and up to 4 resort/cruise line options. After that, we may charge additional fees.
* Planning your trip will begin once the fees have been paid via PayPal with a credit card or by check. All planning fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.