Why use a travel agent?
Exclusive vip perks
I’m powered by FORA Travel Agency, which means when you book with me you’re guaranteed perks at 3,500+ hotels worldwide including Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Rosewood, Belmond, Rocco Forte and more.
These perks usually include resort & spa credits, welcome amenities, and complimentary breakfast. There’s nothing like checking into your room after hours of travel and seeing a fresh plate of fruit and a chilled bottle of water (or champagne) waiting for you.
Personalized for you
The way I work is that I’ll send you a form to complete, and afterwards we’ll schedule a call together so I can understand your interests, pain points, travel style and vision of your trip. This is your trip, and my goal is to get to know you so that my recommendations align with what you’re looking for.
No more scouring the internet and pouring over reviews, only to be disappointed. No wasting precious time at your destination trying to figure out what to do. I’ll come to you with options already filtered down and you can just let me know what you like.
Save Time and Stress
Planning a trip can be time consuming and overwhelming. Aren’t you supposed to be relaxing and excited about your vacation? I help things go smoother by doing the research, filtering the noise down to personalized recommendations, handling logistics, then booking (and upgrading) your stay – leaving you free to enjoy the journey.
Want to have more input and control over the trip? You can be as involved or hands off as you want.
Do you have an area of expertise?
I book travel for all over the world. I am particularly well versed in:
- Honeymoons
- Hawaii
- California
- Oregon
- Washington
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New York City
- London and the United Kingdom
- Travel with Pets
No matter where you choose to go, you’ll receive expert advice not only from my own travel experiences, but also from my extensive network of advisors and partners worldwide. I’ll provide you valuable tips from people who stayed at the hotels, tasted the food, and find the best of the best.
I can get perks through my credit card, why should I book with you?
Amex offers perks like free breakfast and up to $200 resort credit – however, these perks aren’t guaranteed and often not honored. Booking with me means you’re getting all the same perks, and you are prioritized for room upgrades above Amex.
The travel industry is all about relationships. FORA built meaningful relationships with hotels around the world (over 3,500, to be exact). And while Amex provides perks for card holders (at roughly 2,300 hotels), there’s no real relationship with Amex travel agents. The partnership is with Amex’s corporate brand, as a whole.
Still, based on the sheer number of our hotel partnerships alone, you are nearly twice as likely to get that upgrade (or free breakfast, or spa credits…) booking with me.
And it doesn’t stop at upgrades. FORA and Epicure are part of nearly every major preferred partner program including Four Seasons Preferred, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Privé and more. Preferred partnerships are not easy to get. These are selective, invitation-only programs developed and cultivated by hotels.
When you book a hotel through me, you’re a client that comes to them via a preferred partnership. This means you’ll be the hotel’s top priority, always marked as a VIP prior to your arrival at the hotel. Think personalized welcome gifts, exclusive amenities and above-and-beyond hospitality.
My advice? Book your flights with Amex and rack up points on other expenses – but save the hotel bookings for me. I’ll do all the legwork and unlock a smoother, more personalized & VIP experience.
What style of travel do you plan?
My mission is simple: maximize my clients’ happiness through classically Epicurean travel. Epicureanism believes in maximizing pleasure in life, but not in an only decadently hedonistic sense. Instead, it’s about seeking long-term pleasure that enriches the soul and fosters lasting contentment through comfort, friendliness, integrity, and tranquility.
When planning a trip with me, expect me to recommend some days full of luxury and decadence, followed by relaxed and down to earth days.
Epicure was born from my desire to explore the profound connection between food and travel, and evolved into a mission to offer classical Epicureanism’s stress-reducing benefits to my clients. It’s a belief that balance will give you the utmost joy. You shouldn’t have to have a “vacation” from your vacation!
Travel has been transformative for me, helping me overcome anxiety and foster personal growth. I commit to provide you with experiences that can do the same for you – all the while prioritizing comfort, friendliness, integrity, and tranquility.
How much does it cost?
Any simple hotel or cruise booking is complimentary.
Interested in help with logistics and/or creating a fully personalized itinerary? I have different packages listed on my services page.
