FAQs

  • within. is a curated membership experience for travelers who crave concierge-level planning — without the markup.

    As a member, you’ll receive access to:

    – Custom-designed trips tailored to your taste and energy
    – VIP hotel perks and commission-free pricing
    – Planning tools + a private member portal
    – Monthly travel content, including destination lookbooks, hotel guides, outfit boards, playlists, rituals, and more

    ✧ It's luxury travel made personal — and accessible.

  • It means you pay exactly what I pay — no markups, no added fees.

    When I book your travel, I pass along the direct rates I receive from hotels, airlines, and partners. These are often the same or better than what you’d find on your own — but they come with exclusive perks you can’t access through Expedia or Google.

    Since I receive a commission from the hotel or vendor (not from you), there’s no need to inflate the cost. My planning fee covers the work — the research, coordination, itinerary design, concierge touches, and tools I provide.

    ✧ It’s transparent. It’s ethical. And it’s how luxury travel should be done.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • core: 1–3 custom trips per year

    • signature: Up to 5 custom trips per year

    • reserve: unlimited 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.

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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.

    • Monthly 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

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

    • Your own Dream Trip designed and updated over time

    • Exclusive monthly content 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

  • 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

    • Destination spotlight w/ photos, videos, and notes

    • Exclusive tips and hotel picks

    • 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!)

  • Every client gets:

    • Access to your own trip in the Travel 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.)

  • 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.

  • Your membership covers my planning services and access to your member portal. When it comes to booking hotels, flights, or experiences, you’ll pay exactly what I pay, no hidden commissions, no markups.

    Because I’m a certified FORA Advisor, you’ll also get insider perks through programs like Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, and Hilton Impresario.

    Think upgrades, breakfast, and credits — without paying more for them.

  • Yes — absolutely.

    If you’ve used all your included trips for the year, you can still book additional ones at exclusive member pricing.
    You’ll never be locked out — just supported at every stage of your travel year.

    ✧ Consider it VIP access, always.

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

  • When do I book my trip?
    A: Whenever you're ready — after the 30-day waiting period.

    To protect the integrity of the service and ensure fairness for all members, there is a 30-day waiting period before full-service trip planning begins.

    Once that window passes, you can book anytime — whether you’re ready to lock in your next adventure or just dream-building for the future.

    In the meantime, I’ll be monitoring rates, perks, and opportunities in the background. When the timing is ideal, I’ll let you know — and you can upgrade your trip request to a live plan whenever you're ready.

    ✧ Luxury is about timing — and I’ve got my eye on it for you.

    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.

  • No. I charge at-cost pricing because I already receive commission from the hotels, cruise lines, and travel partners I book through.

    Why should you pay more when the hotel can cover it?

    You’ll get the same (or better) rate you’d find on your own — plus exclusive perks like:
    – Complimentary upgrades
    – Daily breakfast
    – Spa or resort credits
    – Early check-in, late checkout, and VIP treatment (when available)

    ✧ You pay what I pay — with better benefits and none of the stress.

  • Yes — I offer flexible payment options to make planning feel smooth and stress-free.

    For hotels and travel packages, deposits are often available (depending on the property or vendor).
    For planning services and trip packages, I offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options directly through Stripe — including options like Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm (based on eligibility).

    For high-touch trips, I may also offer a concierge payment plan, where your trip cost is broken into customized milestones that align with your timeline and budget.

    ✧ Just let me know what feels doable — I’ll guide you through the best option.

  • Absolutely — View Here

    This is just a preview of the layout and detail you can expect — but your itinerary will be completely tailored to your trip, your style, and the experience you’re craving.

    Every itinerary I design is personalized based on your preferences, energy, pacing, and travel goals. From hotel picks and timing to curated experiences, your plan will feel intentional, luxurious, and uniquely you.

    ✧ Consider this a sneak peek — the real magic begins with your trip.

  • Here’s the truth, most luxury travel advisors charge $500–$1,000 per trip, plus $200–$500 per day for custom itineraries, and often mark up bookings by 10–20%.

    That means a 7-day trip with another advisor could easily add $2,500–$4,000 in extra costs.

    elsewhere. Membership Pricing

    • Core ($59.99/month): $719.88/year

    • Signature ($99/month): $1,188/year

    • Reserve ($129/month): $1,548/year

    Real Savings Example:

    • 1 Trip (Core): Instead of paying $2,500 in planning + markups, you’re paying $719.88 for the entire year.
      👉 Savings: ~$1,800+ on just one trip

    • 3 Trips (Core): Average travelers would pay $7,500+ in planning fees.
      👉 You’re paying the same $719.88.
      👉 Savings: ~$6,800+ per year

    • 5 Trips (Signature): Average travelers would pay $12,500+ in planning fees.
      👉 You’re paying $1,188.
      👉 Savings: ~$11,300+ per year

    • Unlimited (Reserve): If you travel 7+ times a year, traditional planning could run $17,500–$20,000+.
      👉 You’re paying $1,548.
      👉 Savings: $16,000+ every single year

    💡 And that doesn’t even include the free upgrades, breakfasts, spa credits, and perks (often $300–$500 per trip) that members get just by booking through me.

  • Feel free to Google other advisors and see what they charge here’s what you’ll find:

    • Many advisors earn commissions in the 5%–15% range on bookings.

    • Some high-end advisors add planning fees of $500–$1,500 per trip (sometimes more).

    • Agencies like Embark Beyond are known for ultra-luxury services but often work on a commission/markup model.

    • Abercrombie & Kent bundle fees anywhere from 12-15% into package prices, so you rarely see the breakdown.

    Here’s where elsewhere. is different:

    • You only pay for my services.

    • No hidden commissions, no inflated costs you book at the same rates I get.

    • Perks, upgrades, and exclusive access come straight from partnerships never from padding your invoice.

    So go ahead search “luxury travel advisor fees.” You’ll see how rare full transparency really is.

  • You absolutely can book online but here’s the difference:

    • Expedia and Kayak give you a confirmation number. I give you a curated journey, with upgrades, perks, and support before, during, and after your trip.

    • Online sites can’t text you if your flight is canceled, or call ahead to make sure the hotel celebrates your anniversary. I can.

    • With me, you get at-cost pricing. For example: a 4-night luxury hotel stay in Miami might show up at $2,400 on Expedia, but through my advisor rates it could be $1,800 plus daily breakfast and a $100 spa credit. That’s hundreds saved, with extra value added.

    • Instead of endless searching, you get time back and a trip that feels like it was designed for you, not squeezed out of an algorithm.

    Booking online gets you a bed. Booking with me gets you a better experience, with

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