Frequently Asked Questions.

A travel advisor is your personal guide to a vacation that actually feels effortless; the kind where you can stop juggling logistics and simply enjoy the moments you’ve been looking forward to.

As a travel advisor with 9 years of experience (and a mom who’s traveled extensively with kids & teens), I bring both real-world insight and a trusted network of global partners to every trip I design. That means you get the benefit of firsthand knowledge, industry connections, and behind-the-scenes support you won’t find on Google.

I help with everything from choosing the right destination and handpicking accommodations to building customized itineraries, arranging transfers, coordinating tours, and managing your reservations.

In short: I handle the details so you can focus on the experience.

When you work with me, you can expect a truly personalized experience from start to finish. My priority is understanding what you want out of your vacation — how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and what will make this trip feel meaningful.

From our first consultation to the moment you return home, you’ll have a dedicated guide in your corner. I check in, keep you informed, and make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

You can also count on:

• Thoughtful recommendations backed by real experience and trusted in-destination partners
• Access to extra amenities and extra touches when available through my global network
• A single point of contact who coordinates directly with on-the-ground experts, ensuring everything flows smoothly behind the scenes

My goal is simply to make travel feel easy for you, so you can show up, enjoy, and create the kind of memories that stay with you long after the trip ends.

It all begins with my inquiry form. This gives me a clear snapshot of your trip: who’s traveling, your ideal dates, and the kind of experience you’re hoping for.

From there, I’ll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a complimentary vacation consultation call. This is where we dig a little deeper: your travel style, must-haves, nice-to-haves, and any questions you have about the process. We’ll also talk through how I can best support your trip and review which planning package fits your needs.

Once you’re ready to move forward, I’ll share next steps including your service agreement, timeline, and what you can expect as I begin designing your custom itinerary.

The Curated Travel Collection® is the agency I’m proudly affiliated with as an independent contractor, and the team that originally trained me when I stepped into this industry.

Being part of this collection means I’m connected to an incredible network of global travel partners, including thousands of trusted hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and in-destination experts. It also gives me access to a community of experienced advisors who share real-time insight, destination updates, and on-the-ground knowledge.

What does that mean for you?
Stronger connections, better resources, and a level of support that helps your vacation feel fully cared for from the planning stages to the moment you return home.

I specialize in planning elevated, fully customized vacations for families, couples, multi-generational groups, and empty nesters who want a trip that feels effortless from start to finish.

My most-requested vacations include:
• Ocean cruises (Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Princess)
• River cruises (AmaWaterways, Viking)
• Europe trips curated through trusted destination partners
• Theme park vacations (Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando)
• Sun-soaked escapes and all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean
• Guided tours and immersive group experiences (Adventures by Disney, Tauck, and similar premium partners)

Whether you’re dreaming of a bucket-list adventure or a simple, joy-filled getaway, I design trips that are thoughtfully planned, beautifully coordinated, and completely tailored to you.

I plan trips all over the world, with a strong focus on destinations where my expertise and partner network can truly elevate your experience.

Most of my clients travel to:
• Europe (Italy, Greece, Ireland, France, and more)
• The Caribbean and Mexico
• Hawaii
• Theme parks in Florida and California
• Alaska (both cruise and land-based itineraries)
• Popular cruise regions including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska, and beyond

No matter where you’re hoping to go, I work with vetted, on-the-ground partners who help ensure your itinerary is high-quality, well-supported, and full of memorable experiences.

Absolutely, cruises are one of my specialties.

I help find the right cruise line, itinerary, and stateroom based on how you like to travel. From ocean cruises in the Caribbean or Mediterranean to Alaska adventures and river cruises through Europe, I handle every detail:

• Choosing the best ship and sailing for your dates
• Selecting the right stateroom and category
• Coordinating pre- and post-cruise hotels and transfers
• Organizing shore excursions, dining, and onboard experiences
• Providing guidance through check-in, documentation, and Cruise Planner selections

My goal is to take the overwhelm out of cruising so you can simply relax, explore, and enjoy every moment from ship to shore.

Through my network of travel partners, I have access to home rentals and villas around the world over. However, I cannot book these on your behalf through Airbnb.

Airbnb does not work directly with travel advisors, and thus I have no direct point of contact to work with there or anyway to vet this properties.

Ideally, as soon as you start thinking about your trip — truly.

The more time I have to collaborate with you, the better your options will be. Even if you don’t have dates yet but you know the destination, I can guide you toward the best time to travel, flag special events you may love, and help you avoid peak crowds or limited availability you might not have known about.

Planning early allows for:
• Deeper destination research tailored to your interests
• Better availability for hotels, staterooms, and preferred room categories
• A greater chance of securing those high-demand tours, dining, and experiences
• A smoother, more thoughtful planning process overall

Early planning gives us the space to design a trip that feels unrushed, well-coordinated, and beautifully suited to you and the people you’re traveling with.

Yes, for most trips, I charge a planning package fee. This allows me to keep my client volume low and my level of service high, so you receive the kind of thoughtful, personalized support that makes your vacation feel effortless from start to finish.

My planning packages cover the hours of research, curation, itinerary design, partner coordination, and ongoing support that go into creating a trip tailored specifically to you. Fees vary based on the length of travel, number of travelers, and the level of service needed.

For simple reservations, like a hotel stay or cruise you’ve already chosen, I’m often able to reserve it on your behalf at no additional cost if it’s with one of my preferred travel partners. When that’s the case, you may also enjoy access to available bonus amenities or added perks.

If your trip requires custom planning, a detailed itinerary, or coordination across multiple destinations, tours, or transfers, a planning package (service fee) will apply. I’ll always review this clearly during your consultation call so you know exactly what to expect.

My goal is to provide a premium, well-supported experience from the moment you inquire until you’re safely home, and my planning packages help make that possible.

Yes and no!

Accommodation reservations must be secured with a credit card in order for me to secure your bonus perks with our travel partners.

I highly recommend you use your rewards miles / points to pay for your flights directly with your airline instead.

While I can book your flights for an additional small fee, I highly recommend my clients book their own flights directly with the airlines themselves.

Not only will this allow you to use any reward miles / points you’d like to apply, but it will also better prepare you to work directly with the airlines in the event of flight changes, which are far more frequent and immediate than changes to other bookings (e.g. accommodations) where I can assist you.

That depends on when and what you’d like to change.

Itinerary packages include a certain number of revisions, after which you’ll be asked to confirm your itinerary before bookings begin. After confirmation, additional changes to the itinerary may incur additional fees.

Changes to reservations which have already been deposited depends upon the policy of the travel provider (e.g. tour operator).

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all trips in the event changes need to be made, which is something we can discuss on our consultation call.

Planning Packages (service fees) are non-refundable and are required in full before I begin designing your trip. This allows me to dedicate the time, research, and expertise needed to create a well-crafted itinerary just for you.

If you need to cancel accommodations, tours, or other components of your trip, the cancellation policies of each individual supplier will apply. I’ll always make sure you have those details in writing so you know exactly what to expect.

I highly recommend adding travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of changes, delays, or cancellations. We can review coverage options during your consultation call so you can choose the plan that feels right for you.