FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the fees work?
Our consulting fees are based on the amount of time needed to research your trip options; this is dependent on the length of your trip, number of destinations, the amount of activities/excursions you’d like to participate in, and if any additional research outside of what’s included in our normal services is needed. Additional fees may also apply if you’d like us to assist with certain bookings/reservations. *Limited types of booking services available
Payment is due upon receipt of your finalized itinerary and invoice for services rendered.
What kinds of trips can you help plan?
We are best suited to help like-minded travelers who are seeking planning services for the types of trips that we would like to go on ourselves. Take a look at Our Trips page to see what our typical type of vacation consists of. We are passionate about making our trips active and educational, with a healthy dose of food and leisure. We adore traveling abroad and immersing ourselves in different cultures. Based on our limited experience with cruises and/or theme park vacations, we are not well positioned to help plan them.
How do the fees work?
Our consulting fees are based on the amount of time needed to research your trip options; this is dependent on the length of your trip, number of destinations, the amount of activities/excursions you’d like to participate in, and if any additional research outside of what’s included in our normal services is needed. Additional fees may also apply if you’d like us to assist with certain bookings/reservations. *Limited types of booking services available
Payment is due upon receipt of your finalized itinerary and invoice for services rendered.
How long does it take to get an initial quote?
We aim to respond to online requests for quotes as quickly as possible, but you should hear from us within 48hrs (unless we are traveling ourselves, in which case, our home page should reflect those dates).
How far in advance does my trip need to be for you to help plan it?
For us to offer the best service possible, we ask that you connect with us no less than 6 month in advance of your travel dates, and recommend at least 9 -12 months in advance for popular destinations, especially during peak seasons. This helps ensure there is wider array of options still available and can also provide cost savings as last minute bookings can be more expensive.
What does the discovery process involve?
If you decide to work with us, we’ll have you complete an intake questionnaire asking about you, any travel companions, and what your ideal trip would look like. We’ll then use that information develop a summary of our understanding of what you’re hoping for in a trip. Once we’ve confirmed we are on the same page, we’ll get started on researching your destination(s)/options.
The discovery process timeline is dependent on how quickly you complete your intake questionnaire and respond to any clarification questions. In some cases, the discovery process can also take a little longer if you are unsure of your desired destination; we’ll want to narrow this down together before we dive any deeper into planning and research.
How long before I can expect to get my trip proposal?
The amount of time it takes us to generate your proposal can vary based on the amount of research needed for your particular trip. Several factors may play into this such as how many days are you traveling for and to how many different destinations, our personal experience level with the area/country, how much online content is readily available for your destination, how many activities/excursions you want to do, etc.
Can you make my bookings for me?
Only in certain instances can we can help with actually booking certain types of reservations and we do ask for an additional fee. Unfortunately, due to the amount of personal data and verification measures required, we are unable to facilitate many types of bookings on your behalf. Please take a look at Our Services page to learn more about why booking is not a primary part of our services.
Do you offer discounts to repeat clients?
Yes, we do! After you’ve worked with us once, we’ve already gotten to know you a little better, which makes it easier for us to help in planning your next adventure!