Booking Travel is More Complicated Than Ever: Here's How I Help

Traveling in a Post-COVID World

While many destinations have dropped health protocols, the aftereffects of COVID still ripple through the industry. Flights can be rescheduled without warning. Hotel staffing challenges sometimes affect service. Popular restaurants and experiences book up months in advance.

In luxury travel, where timing, privacy, and premium touches matter, these changes can have an even bigger impact. You don’t just want a room — you want the room, in the perfect location, with the right view. You don’t just want a dinner reservation — you want the chef’s table. I anticipate and navigate these shifts so you never have to settle for “what’s left.”

Supplier Terms and Conditions Have Changed

Gone are the days when you could make a quick booking and change it without penalty. Today’s supplier policies can be restrictive, with nonrefundable deposits, change fees, and minimal flexibility.

Whenever possible, I book directly with trusted suppliers. This not only gives us more control over your arrangements but also ensures I can step in quickly if something needs to be adjusted. I do partner with select wholesalers when it’s in your best interest — for example, if there’s a unique package, promotion, or added-value inclusion — but even then, I personally manage the booking to protect your investment and your peace of mind.

Time Savings and a True Concierge Approach

Planning a luxury trip today isn’t just about picking dates and a destination. It’s about orchestrating a sequence of experiences that feel effortless, from your first airport transfer to your last nightcap by the pool.

That means:

• Confirming every detail directly with suppliers

• Securing exclusive experiences and reservations before they’re public

• Managing deadlines, payments, and travel documents so nothing is missed

• Coordinating your preferences with hotel staff, guides, and drivers in advance

This is where I act not just as your planner, but as your personal travel concierge; making sure each moment is exactly as you envisioned.

Making Travel Feel Effortless Again

True luxury isn’t about the absence of problems. It’s about knowing someone is already solving them before you even notice. My clients trust me to keep their trips running seamlessly, no matter how complicated the logistics may be behind the scenes.

Even in today’s more complex travel world, I ensure your experience remains as it should be: smooth, supported, and perfectly tailored to you. You focus on the joy of the journey — I’ll handle everything else.

Luxury travel has always been about more than getting from one place to another. It’s about anticipation, comfort, and arriving to find every detail waiting for you exactly as it should be. But in today’s travel climate, that level of ease doesn’t happen by accident.

The world has opened back up, yet the way we travel has changed dramatically. Policies are stricter, schedules shift more often, and there’s more fine print than ever before. For the luxury traveler, this means more obstacles between you and the seamless experience you expect. My role is to remove those obstacles — so all you feel is excitement from the moment we start planning to the day you return home.