When you book yourself online through websites like Booking.com or Expedia.com, those websites are acting as the agent for you, but you are doing all the work of the agent yourself. They pocket the commissions from the travel venues, and more often than not still up charge you. Working with a travel advisor like me allows you to benefit from my access to exclusive deals, group buying power, long standing relationships with travel venues, and access to the a pool of veteran travel agents, their knowledge and experience. Working with me you get exclusive pricing, personalized service, and no extra fees.

1) You searched for “Mexico vacation” on Google with 17.8 million results. Need help?
2) Remember when you used that obscure website to book your hotel and when you got there you spent your beach vacation overlooking the parking lot?
3) How in the world did you get the last cabin on the rear of the ship when you requested an expensive verandah cabin?
4) Did you really mean to spend your honeymoon at that resort where the one tiny swimming pool was filled all day long with a dozen screaming kids?
5) Who knew that when you booked that summer “villa” in Tuscany it would be a small room with a kitchenette, 20 miles from the rail station and no air conditioning? Funny, it looked much better on your computer screen.
6) No one explained to you that July is winter time in Rio and so you showed up there with nothing but 5 Hawaiian shirts and 3 pairs of swimming trunks.
7) How about the time you really needed a restful vacation and you ended up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and your charming hotel room overlooked Bourbon Street.
8) I suppose contacting the Attorney General to resolve the fact that the internet site has billed your credit card 3 times instead of once might be the only route to take at this point.
9) It was definitely odd that there were no taxi drivers at the airport at 3:00 am when you arrived in Costa Rica, but booking a transfer to your very remote hotel would have been a good thing to remember when you purchased your hotel online.
10) Many Travel Advisors are considered experts in the area you are traveling to and have probably been to your chosen destination. They attend all sorts of seminars and classes to prepare themselves for your travel requests.

Yes. I can handle all components of your trip for a seamless experience.

Absolutely!

Yes. I can plan travel for anyone, anywhere, via phone, email, or virtual meetings.

My personal story, my dedication to my clients, my no-fee structure, my Gold Rush Getaways partnership, and my dedication to memory-making are what make me stand out from others.

I ask detailed intake questions and provide a very personalized planning approach to make sure your trip is completely customized to your unique wants and needs.

I am committed to inclusive, accessible travel. Everyone deserves to experience the world. Whatever needs you have, I will work with you to make sure they are all fulfilled.

Yes. I will provide you with a highly organized travel planner that includes a detailed, easy to follow itinerary. 

Definitely. This is a great idea for couples or families. We can even set up a gift registry for many people to contribute as a group gift.

We can communicate through email, by phone, text, WhatsApp, or video chat. Whatever works best for you.

Yes! You are my priority and making sure your trip is an amazing experience is important to me. Whatever your needs, I will be here to help. In the event that I am unavoidable personally unavailable (traveling without communication for example), I will make sure there is another travel advisor connected to Gold Rush Getaways available to step in and help in my place.

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My goal is always to find the most luxurious experience possible within your budget.

I often have access to lower rates, exclusive deals, and group pricing that aren’t available online, and I am always going to give you the best rate available, no discounts necessary. If you do find a lower price, bring it to my attention and I will do everything in my power to match it.

I always monitor rates and assist with adjustments if allowed by the supplier.

Life happens. That is complete understandable and sometime that means plans have to change. I will fully support you in any way that I can. Changes to reservations and cancellations depend on each supplier’s policy. No matter what, I will always do my best to advocate for you in every scenario. If this is a concern for you, we can also discuss travel insurance to protect your investment.

Yes and I strongly recommend it. Life happens and sometimes that means plans have to change. Travel insurance protects your investment. I can assist with finding the right plan.