How to work with a travel advisor without making it complicated
You do not need to know exactly where you want to go before reaching out. A good planning conversation can start with a destination, a date range, a budget range, or just how you want the trip to feel.
Quick summary
Carrie Hays is a Lexington-based luxury travel advisor with LuxRally Travel. She plans no-fee custom travel for honeymoons, family trips, cruises, safari, beach vacations, Europe, groups, and milestone trips. Clients work directly with Carrie for research, booking, preferred partner benefits, and support before and during travel.
The process
We start with a real conversation. I ask what has worked before, what did not, how you like to travel, and what would make this trip feel worth it.
Then I narrow the options, explain the tradeoffs, and help book the pieces you choose. After booking, I help organize the details and stay available while you travel.
What to send before we start
- Dates or possible date range
- Number of travelers and ages if relevant
- Budget comfort level
- Places you are considering
- What you definitely do not want
- Any loyalty programs, hotel preferences, or accessibility needs
Common questions
Do I need to know where I want to go?
No. You can start with a feeling, season, or trip type, and I can help narrow the destination.
What happens after the first call?
I come back with a shortlist or planning direction based on what we discussed.
Do you book the trip too?
Yes. Once you choose the direction, I can book hotels, cruises, tours, transfers, and other travel pieces as needed.
Want help narrowing the options?
Send the dates, travelers, budget range, and what the trip needs to feel like.
I will help compare the destinations, properties, routing, room categories, transfers, and seasonal timing before you commit.
Contact Carrie