
FAQs
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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).
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the circle: 1–3 custom trips per year
the private list: Up to 5 custom trips per year
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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.
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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.
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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
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You can roll over one trip to the next year if your membership is still active.
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Yes! You can book an additional trip at member pricing.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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We review your intake form together
I create your custom proposal
You review, approve, and pay for the travel directly
I build your final itinerary inside your Safari Portal app
You get access to a personal trip folder, including all receipts, confirmations, and extras.
We review your preferences for next time
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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.
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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
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Yes. And if you do within 30 days of a one-time booking, your initial service fee counts toward your membership.
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Yes — as long as your selected hotel participates in the elite partner programs. I’ll guide you to the best options.
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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.)
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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!)
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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.
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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.
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Yes. I offer deposits and BNPL options for planning services and some trips.
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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.