Hi, I'm Michelle! I plan memorable, highly personalized trips and take care of all the details, saving you time and stress.
I help you focus on creating memories and connecting deeply with each destination by:
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After completing a brief form to tell me about your trip, I will reach out to schedule an introductory call. We’ll discuss your ideal trip so I can design a travel experience that is tailored to your taste, style and budget. I’ll also review my process, determine the planning fee, and answer any questions you may have.
After our call, I’ll provide my client agreement. Once it's completed and any planning fee is paid, I’ll dive into planning your perfect trip. My research will include working with my network of vetted, destination-expert partners. We’ll collaborate along the way until every component of your trip is perfect.
After we finalize your itinerary, I’ll book all components so your trip is seamless.
I’ll help you prepare pre-departure and if you need any assistance during your trip, I will be your advocate and problem-solver.
Here are some examples where you’d benefit from the personal, high touch services of a travel advisor:
These are just some examples where a travel advisor can add value to your trip. Advice and recommendations will always be tailored to your specific interests and budget, and often not possible to find online. And with our industry partnerships, we can often add perks to your trip like priority for room upgrades, early or late check-in/out, complimentary breakfast and hotel credits.
If you're curious, you can read more about the benefits of working with a travel advisor.
Yes, my planning fee depends on the length and type of your trip and number of travelers. The fee covers itinerary research and design, booking and managing all components, and support while you travel. Hotel-only booking is a complimentary service so you can access Virtuoso and other preferred hotels and resorts with VIP perks.
The planning fee is non-refundable and due prior to beginning work on your itinerary.
Absolutely! I can help you select the perfect hotel even if you don’t need any help with itinerary planning. Hotel or resort-only booking is complimentary. For starters, take a peek yourself at Virtuoso's Best of the Best stays. Using this link, you are able to book yourself and take advantage of exclusive Virtuoso benefits like complimentary breakfast, hotel credits, and preferred rates. Our partnerships with luxury hotels prioritize you for upgrades above all others, even travel credit cards.
Yes! We have relationships with vetted villas, estates, and apartment-style rentals around the world that are not available on Airbnb or VRBO.
Yes. There are too many possible problems that could result in cancellations, delays, or other travel complications. I always recommend protecting your investment with travel insurance. As part of your trip design, I will include a quote from one of our preferred agencies.