Personalized Travel Planning

More Than Booking a Trip - Creating a Journey

No two travelers are alike, and no two journeys should be either. Your trip should feel like your trip. We will work together to create the ideal journey around what you love, how you like to travel, your preferred pace, and your budget. Together, we’ll create an experience that feels uniquely yours.

Personalized Itineraries

See What's Included in Your Personalized Journey →

✓ Personalized Day-by-Day Journey Planning

✓ Destination & Route Planning

✓ Sightseeing & Attraction Recommendations

Interactive Maps & Walking Guides

Digital Travel Companion

✓ Personalized PDF Travel Guide

Concierge Services

Handpicked Accommodations & Booking

✓ Restaurant Recommendations

✓ Transportation & Train Guidance

✓ Rental-Car Guidance

✓ Airport/Arrival/Departure Logistics

✓ Ticket & Reservation Guidance

✓ Tours & Authentic Local Experiences

Travel Resources & Practical Tips For Before &
During Your Trip

✓ Packing & Practical Travel Guidance

Recommended Travel Products

✓ Pre-Trip Logistics

✓ Ongoing Support Before You Travel

Why Choose Go Confidently?

A Travel Planner Who Can Also Help You Book

Booking online is easy. Planning an unforgettable journey takes experience.

You can book a hotel, rental car or tour online in minutes. What you can't get from a search box is someone who understands how all those pieces fit together.

As both a travel planner and an affiliated travel advisor with Fora Travel, I bring together two sides of travel that are often separate.

As your travel planner, I look at the entire journey—your route, pace, interests, accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, dining and experiences—to make sure the pieces work together.

As your travel advisor, I have access to preferred hotels, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), local experts and travel partners around the world.

Access You May Not Have on Your Own

Because I work through a large travel advisor network, I can check advisor booking channels that may offer different availability, better rates, amenities or booking options than what you see on consumer booking sites.

If a hotel appears unavailable online, I can check the advisor channels before you assume there are no options. While availability is never guaranteed, having another channel to check can make a difference.

Preferred Benefits

Depending on the property, destination and booking program, your reservation may include valuable benefits such as:

✓ Complimentary breakfast

✓ Room upgrades (when available)

✓ Resort or hotel credits

✓ Early check-in and late checkout (when available)

✓ VIP amenities

✓ Exclusive offers

People on the Ground

Some journeys benefit from more than a self-guided itinerary. When appropriate, I can connect you with Destination Management Companies (DMCs), local guides, drivers and other destination experts who know the area firsthand.

That might mean a private guide through the Colosseum, a driver for a day in Tuscany, an airport transfer, a local food experience or other specialized assistance.

You don't have to use these services. I'll recommend them when they genuinely make sense for your journey.

Someone in Your Corner

Travel doesn't always go exactly as planned. A flight may be delayed, a transfer may not arrive, a hotel issue may arise or a tour may change.

When you've booked through me, you have someone familiar with your trip who can help you navigate the appropriate supplier or travel partner rather than leaving you to figure it out on your own.

The Advantage of Having One Person See the Whole Picture

A booking website sees a hotel reservation.

I see the hotel in the context of your entire journey.

I'll consider where you're staying, how you're getting there, what you're doing nearby, how long you have, what room makes sense, what booking benefits may be available and how that reservation fits into everything else you've planned.

That's the difference between simply booking a trip and having someone plan the journey.

Travel advisor: access, relationships, booking expertise and support.

Travel planner: research, strategy, routing, personalization and the complete journey.

Go Confidently: Both.

Personalized Planning Fees

Have a quick trip coming up? I’d be happy to help you find and book the right hotel or rental car—at no cost to you and with no planning fee.

For more complex travel, a personalized planning fee may apply. Your planning fee includes the Personalized Itineraries and Concierge Services outlined above, along with the research, itinerary design, routing, recommendations, organization, and personalized travel materials that bring your journey together.

When you consider everything included in a personalized planning service, traveling independently can often cost the same or less than a packaged group tour, where you’re paying for a predetermined itinerary, group logistics and constraints, and the tour company’s markup.

The fees below are for up to 4 travelers.

New Client Custom Journey Planning Fees start at $295 for up to a 7 night stay

For longer, highly customized, or more complex journeys, additional planning fees may apply depending on the scope of planning involved. Any additional fees will always be discussed and agreed upon in advance, so there are never any surprises.

Fill out my Travel Questionnaire to get started. My service includes a free initial consultation with no obligation whatsoever.

Other Ways to Work With Me

Not every traveler needs a fully customized journey. Choose the level of support that fits the way you like to travel.

Purchase a Pre-Curated Itinerary for your destination - Coming Soon!

Travel Planning Consultation $175

Not sure how to put your trip together? Start by telling me what you're considering, where you want to go, how much time you have, and what you're trying to accomplish.

You'll complete a short Travel Planning Questionnaire so I can understand your trip and the specific questions you need help answering. I'll research your destination and review the details before we connect.

Your consultation includes:

✓ Pre-consultation review and destination research
✓ One consultation by phone or email
✓ Personalized recommendations based on your trip
✓ Written follow-up with key recommendations and next steps

You handle the bookings and final planning; I provide the research, expertise and direction.

Itinerary Review & Optimization $195

Already planned your trip? I'll review your itinerary with an experienced eye to identify unrealistic travel times, routing issues, missed opportunities and logistical gaps, then provide recommendations to make your journey flow more smoothly.

Curated Ready-to-Go Itineraries - Coming Soon

Want the planning framework done for you without starting from scratch? Soon, you'll be able to choose from my professionally designed, ready-to-go journeys featuring carefully considered routes, destinations, experiences, practical travel guidance, maps, recommendations and more.

Let's Create Your Journey

Every great journey begins with a conversation.

Whether you already know where you want to go or you're just beginning to dream, I'll create a personalized journey around your interests, travel style, pace, and budget.