Questions
What it's like to work with a travel agent, what to expect on a planning call, and how far ahead to book. If yours isn't here, ask me.
I'll ask when you're traveling, what you're considering, and what you want the trip to feel like. Beach or pool? Ports to visit or time on the ship? What matters most to you? Are you celebrating something? We're always celebrating around here. Sometimes I can share ideas right on the call, and sometimes it takes a bit more time. It depends on what you want.
Yes. My planning fee starts at $97 and is non-refundable. It's paid directly to me and covers trip research, trip planning and coordination, supplier coordination, your proposal, and step-by-step guidance through booking and your travel dates. I'll go over it on our first call before you commit to anything.
Yes. Ocean cruises are where I spend most of my time. I plan them on Holland America, Princess, Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Oceania, Azamara, and Viking Ocean, so bring the trip you're picturing to the call.
Yes. I'm based near Kingsport and work with couples in Johnson City, Bristol, and across the Tri-Cities, and with couples well beyond by phone, video, and email.
As early as you reasonably can. I'm booking up to two years out for popular cruises. Booking early offers the best options and the best value for what you pay.
Anyone who wants their travel planning to feel seamless. You have other things to do and don't want to spend the time on it. You know you could do it yourself, and you choose not to. If a destination or type of trip isn't listed here, that doesn't mean I don't plan it. It may just not be my focus, and I'm always learning about new suppliers and ways to travel.
Usually not, and I won't pretend otherwise. You can book it yourself, and I'm not trying to beat the price you found. What you get when you work with me is me. You get a real person to talk with, someone in your corner, and someone inside the travel industry to help you along the way.
I stay with you. I guide the process from start to confirmation and support you throughout planning, after you've booked, and while you're in destination. If something goes wrong during your trip, I'm there.
The planning fee is paid directly to me. For everything else, you fill out a payment authorization form that lets me process your payment through the supplier.
Tell me a little about your trip and we'll set up a planning call.
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