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The difference between a travel advisor vs. travel agent is being of service vs. providing a task. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term Travel Agent was first used in 1885, and is defined as: a person engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers. In other words, an order taker/fulfiller. Communication between an agent and client was based on individual transactions and largely reactionary. An agent was more like an extension of the travel supplier, e.g. airline or hotel, and not a valuable counselor to the client.
The relationship I have with my clients, as a Travel Advisor, is much different. I work for you. I advocate exclusively for you. I do not represent nor am I an extension of a particular hotel, cruise line, etc.
My role as an advisor is to get to know your likes and dislikes, your needs, your dreams of travel—this builds a full picture upon which I can be proactive in my suggestions, anticipate concerns, and continue that work for the next generation as well. My goal is to create a long-term relationship for you and your family.
A Travel Advisor is not a tool. The Internet is. As your Travel Advisor, I use the tool to assist in creating a robust proposal for your future travel, and then I use my extensive personal relationships with hoteliers and other suppliers around the world to deliver a VIP experience to you.
I will pick up the phone or send a text message or write an email to you during a pandemic, hurricane or other time of need. Artificial intelligence has not yet learned to replicate these human behaviors.
The internet is useful for me to:
Step 1: A Conversation
The first and most important step in trip planning is a comprehensive discussion between a potential client and me. We discuss everything trip-related, from trip location, goals and interests, to must-haves and deal-breakers. I estimate the potential fees associated with the booking. If it seems that the client and I would be a good fit, I collect the non-refundable travel planning & support fee and begin my work.
Step 2: Proposal Collaborative Refinement
Based on our ongoing conversations, I create an initial proposal for your journey. We continue to work on the finer details of the proposal until you feel that it’s exactly what you envisioned.
Step 3: Booking and Anticipation of Travel
I’ll make sure that your pre-departure travel documentation is complete and provide it to you in digital (or paper, if you prefer) format so you have easy access to it before and during your travel. I’m here to answer any and all of your questions, and I will keep close watch on your future journey in case there are any additional opportunities to add additional benefits to your plans.
Step 4: Travel
While you’re away, I’m here for you—just a phone call, email or text away, and I’ll give you local contact details so you don’t have to wait on hold in destination. That’s my job to listen to music. It’s also my job to provide you direct access to me for emergency support. When I am away from the office, I have the full backup of my colleagues at Evolution of Travel.
Step 5: Returning home with feedback
I want to hear all about what worked and what might have been better. This feedback enables me to make necessary adjustments for your future travels.
I do have my favorite destinations, like Australia and New Zealand, but I am a client specialist, not a destination or transportation specialist. My role as your Travel Advisor is to understand the nuances of your preferences. I have been fortunate to have traveled extensively, via land, sea, and independent touring. At my disposal are the vast resources of the Internova Select supplier network as well as the accumulated knowledge of my Travel Advisor peers, and my superpower is planning/logistics. I am a Certified Luxury Specialist.
I only book 4 and 5-star accommodations to ensure a quality stay and experience for my clients. In addition, I require a minimum budget for itineraries based on the level of services that are right for you. For fully custom itineraries, I require a minimum working budget of $1,500 per day (based on 2 people traveling). This budget does not take into account incidental spending in the destination, airfare, or additional fees incurred while traveling.
To allow me to properly service each booking, I do not book economy airfare. I do offer booking of business class airfare, and I am happy to recommend routes and dates based on your inquiry. I recommend clients review airfare pricing before solidifying their itinerary dates.
This minimum is in place to maintain the high quality my clients expect and falls in line with the current average trip cost for the destinations I plan for most often. This also allows me to work with fewer clients to ensure I can give as much attention to each client as they deserve.
All inquiries, regardless of budget, are vetted to ensure a good fit, and clients with less than the minimum budget are taken on a case-by-case basis. Budgets are discussed during your complimentary intake call to ensure your needs and wants align with the amount you wish to spend. I'm happy to suggest alternatives if I don’t feel confident I can deliver within your budget.
Travel is an investment—of time, money, and emotion. I pledge to shield your resources as passionately as I would my own. Remember, I'm not a faceless booking engine—I am a skilled artist who creates brush strokes of unparalleled experiences onto the canvas of your journey. So, brace yourself for a thrilling journey of discovery.
Here at Evolution of Travel, I don't merely plan trips; I curate life-enhancing, palate-pleasing, culture-rich travel experiences dipped in luxury and precision planning. Weaving together your dreams and my expertise, I ensure a seamless journey sprinkled with awe. To ensure a cocoon of comfort, grandeur, and above all, authenticity for your ideal journey, my planning service fee is adapted to your ideal experience. I provide planning service options for my clients to decide how they wish to proceed.
I will research and present to you a selection of flight and accommodation options-- this includes reading and analyzing the small print of each of the rules and conditions for you.
I'll lay out your itinerary so that you have the perfect balance of activity and relaxation that you need.
I'll have a plan of how to maximize your time in the destination so you know which areas to go to and when, so you can avoid the crowds.
I'll make sure that your pre-departure travel documentation is complete, and I'll provide it to you in digital (or paper) format so you have easy access to it while you're away, and your loved ones back home can have a copy as well.
I'll make sure you have the right travel insurance policy to cover your itinerary so everything that is important-- medical, luggage, trip delay, cancellation/change costs-- are covered.
And, most importantly, I’m going to make sure that all the feelings and experiences you wanted to capture and bundle up so you can bring them home as memories are checked off your list and completed.
Leading up to departure, you're going to have a lot of questions, and I’m here to answer them.
Now while you're away, I’m also here for you-- just a phone call, email or text away, and I'll give you contact details in your destination so you don't have to wait on hold.
If something unforeseen happens while you're away, you also won't have to sit on hold-- you'll have direct access to me to provide you with emergency support.
And then, as you make your way back home, and after you've returned, I'll be here for you then too.
Yes, I do charge a Planning Services Fee. I take pride in handpicking the crème de la crème accommodations, armed with insider knowledge, and seasoned with the peace of your minds. I don't play the price-matching game—I aim to offer you an experience that pushes the boundaries of ordinary travel.
For a custom European trip, the ideal booking window is 6–12 months in advance, especially for summer travel, which requires 5–6 months minimum. Flights are best booked 3–5 months out (or up to 11 months for points), while popular hotels and private tours fill up 6–9 months ahead.
Discover curated luxury travel experiences tailored to your unique desires with Evolution of Travel, your boutique travel agency specializing in elevated, personalized adventures.
Personal Travel Is Luxury.
Cancellation and change penalties may apply to any travel arrangements booked. Details will be provided upon request.
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