Travel Planning Fees

Most ocean cruise and all inclusive resort bookings are complimentary. Professional planning fees apply to custom itineraries, complex travel arrangements, river cruises, and expanded planning support.

Cruise & Resort Bookings

Ocean Cruise or All Inclusive Resort with Flights
Included

Ocean Cruise or All Inclusive Resort with Additional Services
$75
Includes pre/post hotels, transfers, excursions, or added trip components.

River Cruise Planning
Starting at $150

Travel Planning Services

Domestic Travel Planning
Starting at $125

Custom Domestic Itinerary Design
Starting at $200

International Travel Planning
Starting at $250

Custom International Itinerary Design
Starting at $400

Revisions & Terms

One revision is included after the initial proposal.

Additional revision requests are $25 each.

Planning retainers are due before research begins, are non-refundable, and are valid for 60 days from the date the initial proposal is delivered.

Travel pricing and availability can change until booked and deposited.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not always. Most ocean cruise and all inclusive resort bookings with flights are complimentary. Planning fees apply when a trip requires more custom research, coordination, or itinerary design.

  • Planning fees usually apply to river cruises, custom domestic or international itineraries, multi-city trips, pre or post cruise hotel stays, transfers, excursions, and complex travel arrangements.

  • Your planning fee covers the time spent researching options, comparing suppliers, coordinating trip details, designing your itinerary, and providing personalized guidance throughout the planning process.

  • No. Planning fees are non-refundable because they cover the research, time, and professional planning work completed on your behalf.

  • Planning fees are valid for 60 days from the date your initial proposal is delivered. After 60 days, additional research, repricing, or itinerary redesign may require a new planning fee.

  • Online booking sites give you options. I help you make sense of them. You get personalized guidance, supplier insight, trip coordination, and support if something changes before or during travel.