FAQs

  • A curated membership experience designed for travelers who want concierge-level planning without the markup. Members receive access to custom-designed trips, VIP hotel perks, planning tools, a private portal, and monthly travel content (lookbooks, guides, playlists, and more).

    • the circle: 1–3 custom trips per year

    • the private list: Up to 5 custom trips per year

  • Your trips are actually designed by a certified FORA Advisor (that’s me). No fluff, no outsourced agents, no upsells. You receive the same insider rates I do, no added commissions, and an experience that feels personal, not generic.

  • Yes. Through FORA's preferred partnerships, members receive upgrades, spa credits, early check-in/late check-out, and more where available—at no extra cost.

    • The Monthly Lookbook (destination guide, video, recipes, playlists, language snippets, style boards)

    • Exclusive offers and pre-planned group trip access

    • Resource vault access

    • Invitations to surveys, games, and insider polls

  • You can roll over one trip to the next year if your membership is still active.

  • Yes! You can book an additional trip at member pricing.

  • Think of membership as a lifestyle investment — consistent, luxurious, elevated travel throughout the year. It’s about strategy, savings, access, and having a personal advisor in your corner.
    One-time trip planning is à la carte — choose a single curated journey (arrival, escape, together, or voyager) without the ongoing membership benefits.

    • Up to 5 trips per year (depending on your tier)

    • Your own Dream Trip designed and updated over time

    • Exclusive monthly Lookbooks with hidden gems, VIP tips, recipes, music, and more

    • Access to private group trips, pre-sale offers, and surprise bonuses

    • Lower total planning cost per trip

    • Ongoing relationship with a certified FORA Advisor — you don’t start from scratch every time

  • Yes — but you pay exactly what I pay. As a certified FORA Advisor, I have access to insider rates and perks through elite hotel programs (like Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, Hilton Impresario, and more). No commissions are stacked on top. You’re paying for the planning — not the privilege.

  • Because most travelers are paying hundreds more without realizing it. I don’t add markup to your bookings. If you’re already investing in membership, you deserve full transparency.

  • No. elsewhere. is a private travel studio. Your rates aren’t discounted — they’re direct access. Most people never even know these rates exist unless they’re a luxury advisor. That’s what you’re getting — access, not algorithms.

  • Your Dream Trip is the travel goal we build together — that ultimate journey you’ve always imagined. It could be Bali for your birthday, Greece for your honeymoon, or South Africa for your sabbatical. Having it planned in advance gives you:

    • A savings target

    • A reason to check in monthly

    • Something to work toward

    • Priority when sales or upgrades appear

    • A clearer vision for your travel life

  • Absolutely not. You get a personalized proposal, a full trip folder (with savings planner, outfit ideas, moodboard, and reference links), and annual check-ins to revise the plan as your life evolves. It’s all stored in your private client portal.

  • Whenever you're ready. I’ll monitor rates in the background and notify you when a deal or ideal time appears. You can also upgrade it to a live trip at any time.

    1. We review your intake form together

    2. I create your custom proposal

    3. You review, approve, and pay for the travel directly

    4. I build your final itinerary inside your Safari Portal app

    5. You get access to a personal trip folder, including all receipts, confirmations, and extras.

    6. We review your preferences for next time

  • Yes. Members receive 24/7 trip monitoring. If something goes wrong, I help fix it. If something magical appears (like a room upgrade or dinner reservation), I help grab it.

    • arrival. ($500) → Hotels, flights, perks, and lite support

    • voyager. ($800) → Full itinerary design, activities, concierge planning

    • together. (from $500) → Group or cruise planning with optional add-ons for multiple travelers or portals

  • Yes. And if you do within 30 days of a one-time booking, your initial service fee counts toward your membership.

  • Yes — as long as your selected hotel participates in the elite partner programs. I’ll guide you to the best options.

  • Every client gets:

    • Access to your own trip in the Safari Portal app

    • Private portal folder with receipts, documents, and outfit/moodboard planner

    • Personalized recommendations

    • Reservation handling (with optional concierge add-on for spa, restaurants, etc.)

    • Destination spotlight w/ photos, videos, and notes

    • Curated Spotify playlist

    • Exclusive tips and hotel picks

    • Personal travel story

    • Video recipe or printable PDF

    • Style moodboard with Amazon links

    • Language bites + downloadable cheat sheet

    • Interactive travel quiz or “Where in the World” game

    • Insider upgrade or perk of the month

    • Polls or challenges (with bonus gifts!)

  • Because it’s interactive. Because it’s made for you. Because it helps you actually go. It’s not just wanderlust — it’s a guidebook for your dream life.

  • No. Whether you're a member or booking one trip, my planning fee covers the work. I do not earn commission on your travel — what you see is what you pay.

  • Yes. I offer deposits and BNPL options for planning services and some trips.

  • Most clients save $300–$1000+ per trip in upgrades, perks, and commission-free pricing. Members tend to save even more over time by bundling services and maximizing insider offers.