Why use a Travel Advisor?

In a world of endless travel options, the hardest part isn’t booking — it’s knowing what’s right for you.


Working with a travel advisor means you’re not navigating destinations, hotels, logistics, and fine print on your own. Instead, you have a knowledgeable partner who helps cut through the noise, understands the nuances of travel planning, and designs trips based on how you want to feel — not just where you want to go.


As a professional travel advisor, I bring firsthand destination knowledge, trusted global partnerships, and access to industry-only perks that aren’t always available to the public. This often means preferred pricing, room upgrades, welcome amenities, and added touches that elevate your experience from the moment you arrive.


More importantly, every itinerary is thoughtfully tailored. I take the time to understand your travel style, priorities, pace, and interests — then design a trip that fits you, rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all itinerary. From uncovering hidden gems to handling the logistics behind the scenes, my role is to make the process easier, more enjoyable, and far less stressful.


And if something unexpected comes up? You’re not calling a 1-800 number — you have a real person advocating for you.


The result is not just a trip that’s well planned, but one that feels seamless, personal, and memorable — allowing you to truly relax and enjoy the journey.


Because great travel isn’t just booked — it’s designed.

✈️ The Take Flight Travel Design Planning Process

1️⃣ Consultation

We begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to talk through where you’d like to go, when you’re hoping to travel, and what kind of experience you’re envisioning. This is also our chance to get to know you — your travel style, priorities, and preferences — so we can determine whether a packaged option or a fully customized itinerary is the best fit.


Think of this as a relaxed, get-to-know-you conversation that sets the foundation for a well-designed trip.

2️⃣ Trip Design Fee

Once you decide to move forward with Take Flight Travel Design, a trip design fee is required before we begin detailed planning.


This fee covers the time, expertise, and research involved in crafting a thoughtful, personalized itinerary — including sourcing the right accommodations, flights, transfers, and experiences tailored specifically to you. Every trip we design is custom, and this step allows us to fully invest in building the right plan from the start.

3️⃣ Your Travel Plan Proposal

After your trip design fee is received, you’ll receive your initial itinerary proposal along with a cost estimate. From there, we collaborate with you to fine-tune the details — adjusting pacing, experiences, accommodations, or routing — until everything feels just right.


This is a highly collaborative phase, and your feedback is key to shaping the final version of your trip.

4️⃣ Booking & Payment Planning

Once your itinerary is finalized, we handle the booking process and clearly outline all payment details for your trip. Because every itinerary is different, payment schedules vary depending on the type of travel and the vendors involved.


You’ll receive a clear payment timeline showing:
• Deposit amounts and due dates
• Final payment deadlines
• What is refundable vs. non-refundable


There are no surprises — just transparency and clarity every step of the way.

5️⃣ Pre-Departure Support

As your trip approaches, we continue working behind the scenes to ensure everything is in place. This includes reconfirming reservations, sharing travel documents, offering packing tips, and coordinating with hotels and partners to provide a smooth arrival and elevated experience whenever possible.


You’ll receive a detailed final itinerary and all relevant documentation so you feel confident and prepared before you depart.

6️⃣ Ready to Go!

Once final payments are complete and your travel documents are delivered, all that’s left to do is enjoy the journey. You’ll travel knowing that the details have been thoughtfully handled — and that you have support if you need it along the way.


Travel more. Worry less. ✨