Do you charge a fee to plan my trip?

No. My services are completely free to you. I earn through vendor commissions paid by hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators (the same way the online travel agencies like Expedia, Kayak, and Booking make money). You get personalized planning, insider knowledge, and someone in your corner before, during, and after your trip, at no extra cost to you.

Is booking through you actually better than booking through Amex Travel or a portal?

Yes, and usually for the same price or less. Portals like American Express and Capital One are booking engines. I'm an advisor. I know which room category gets the best upgrades, which sailing has the best itinerary for first-timers, and when it makes sense to pay more for a specific category versus saving money and upgrading strategically. Amex doesn't know your preferences. I do. [See how my benefits stack up against Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts here.] (link to your AMEX FHR landing page)

What kinds of trips do you plan?

Mostly leisure travel: hotels, cruises, river cruises, tours, and full itineraries. I specialize in luxury travel, but "luxury" means different things to different people. For some families it's a four-star resort with a great kids' club. For others it's a small-ship expedition cruise. I ask the right questions to figure out what the best trip looks like for you specifically.

Do you book cruises?

Yes, all of them. I work with luxury lines, mass market lines, river cruise lines, and everything in between. Whether you're looking at a Royal Caribbean sailing for a first-timer, a river cruise through Europe, or a Regent Seven Seas voyage, I can handle it and help you figure out which line is actually right for you before you commit. [Learn more about luxury cruises here.] (link to luxury cruises landing page) [Or if you're exploring mass market options, start here.] (link to mass market cruises landing page)

We're traveling with kids. Can you help?

Absolutely. I'm a mom of three, so family travel is personal for me, not just professional. I know which properties are set up for kids in a way that also lets the adults relax, which cruise lines have the best programming for different ages, and how to build an itinerary that doesn't leave everyone exhausted by day three. [See more about planning family travel here.] (link to family travel landing page)

Can you help plan a group trip?

Yes. Groups are actually one of my stronger specialties. The logistics are more complex, which is exactly where having an advisor makes the biggest difference. I've helped with multi-family vacations, family reunions, weddings, and corporate retreats. The earlier you bring me in, the better the options. [Learn more about group travel planning here.] (link to group travel landing page)

What does the planning process actually look like?

We start with a short consultation call. I want to understand what makes a trip great for you, what hasn't worked in the past, and what you're hoping to get out of this one. From there, I send tailored options rather than a list of everything that technically fits. Once you've chosen, I handle the full booking: flights, hotels, cruises, and tours. I check in once while you're traveling, and follow up after to hear how it went.

What if something goes wrong while I'm traveling?

You have my cell number. That's the whole point. You're not calling a call center, you're not filling out a form, and you're not waiting on hold. I handle it directly.

Do you only work with clients in Kentucky?

No. I work with clients everywhere. I'm based in Lexington, but travel doesn't care where you live, and neither does my work.

How do I get started?

Reach out and we'll set up a call. No commitment, no pressure. I'll ask some questions, get a sense of what you're looking for, and you can decide from there whether working together makes sense.