What’s Actually Included When You Book with a Travel Pro?

(A Gen X Travel Advisor Spills the Tea on What You Really Get)

Here’s the thing no one tells you about planning a vacation on your own: it feels a lot less like a fun adventure and a lot more like a second job.

Suddenly you’re 47 tabs deep, comparing resort reviews written by people who hated their room because “the ocean was too loud,” and wondering why every cruise forum contradicts itself. Meanwhile, your actual life is still happening, and you’ve lost three evenings to Google Scholar-level research on “best time to see whales in Alaska.”

This is exactly where a travel advisor — a real one, not Cousin Brenda who once went to Cancun — changes the whole game.

So let’s talk about what you ACTUALLY get when you book with me and my Signature Concierge Care. Spoiler: it’s a lot more than a cute itinerary PDF.

1. I Handle the Entire Travel Puzzle — Not Just One Piece

Flights. Hotels. Cruises. Transfers. Excursions. Dining reservations. Travel insurance. Payments. Logistics. All of it.

If it’s part of your trip, I handle it.

If it might affect your trip, I’m watching it.

If it can go wrong on your trip? Yes, I’ve already planned a backup.

Think of me as your travel NP — but instead of diagnosing sore throats, I’m diagnosing your vacation personality and prescribing the perfect trip.

2. Deep-Dive Trip Matching (AKA: The part Google can’t do)

I don’t throw options at you like spaghetti at a wall. I get to know you — what you’ve loved, what you’ve hated, how you actually travel, not how you think you travel.

I ask things like:

• “Are you a buffet person or a sit-down dinner person?”

• “Do you want to be social or avoid humanity?”

• “What’s your ideal daily pace — snail, normal human, or ‘let’s climb a mountain AND shop AND nap’?”

• “How do you really feel about humidity?”

• “Do you want to watch the world go by… or hike until your legs fall off?”

Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your vacation shouldn’t be either.

3. Vendor Vetting So You Don’t End Up Somewhere Sketchy

I only book with vetted, trusted suppliers — the kind that answer the phone, fix problems, and don’t catfish you with 10-year-old photos.

You’re not just getting a trip. You’re getting a curated network of people I trust with your money, time, and sanity.

4. The Kind of Research You Can’t Get on TikTok

I’m talking:

• Best cabins on your chosen ship

• Which resort rooms have the actual ocean view

• Which all-inclusive has food you’ll actually eat

• Which National Park entrances close early (looking at you, Glacier)

• When to book excursions before they sell out

• How to time Italy so you don’t melt

• Which airline won’t leave you stranded during monsoon season

• And everything else you didn’t know you needed to know

Research is my love language. I will absolutely over-research on your behalf so you don’t have to.

5. Price Protection, Promotions & the Stuff You’ll Never See Coming

I monitor your booking for price changes and promos. I catch the “surprise” fees that would slap you on arrival. I know when to book, when to wait, and when to run.

You don’t have to guess anymore. You don’t have to hope for the best. You have me — someone who spends hours each day studying the industry so you don’t have to become a part-time travel researcher.

6. Trip Support Before, During & After Your Vacation

Before your trip? I prepare everything so you feel confident and excited. During your trip? I’m one text away if something goes sideways.(And yes, things sometimes go sideways. I just fix them so fast you barely notice.)After your trip? I check in, celebrate your photos, and help you plan the next one.

You're not alone in the chaos — ever.

7. The Stress Relief You Didn’t Know You Needed

This is the part clients talk about most.

The relief. The clarity .The “oh, thank God you’re handling this.”

You get to enjoy the fun part (anticipating the trip), not the part where you’re up at 1 AM on Expedia trying to decode seat maps.

8. And Yes… I Also Save You Money, Time, and Regret

Not by being the cheapest — but by making sure your money is spent smart.

Booking the wrong resort is expensive. Booking the wrong cruise cabin is expensive. Booking the wrong dates is expensive. Booking a cheap trip you end up hating? VERY expensive.

You know what’s priceless? A vacation that fits you perfectly.

9. The Truth: You’re Not Paying for a Booking… You’re Paying for Expertise

Anyone can book a trip. Not everyone can book the right trip.

You’re paying for:

✔ My years of experience✔ My research background✔ My NP-level attention to detail✔ My cop-husband interrogation skills✔ My zero-BS honesty✔ My concierge care✔ My full brain, heart, and commitment to your vacation

And yes — that’s worth the fee.

Final Word: Google Can Give You Options.

I Give You Clarity. Confidence. And the trip you actually want.

If you're tired of guessing, overwhelmed by choices, or ready for a vacation that finally feels easy…you know where to find me.

👉 Let’s plan something unforgettable — without the chaos.