WHY WORK WITH A TRAVEL cONSULTANT
Over the last decade, the role (and value) of a travel advisor has evolved tremendously. Once thought to be a job replaced by self-service and the internet, there has been a massive resurgence in demand for professional experts who can cut through the daunting web searches and design truly unique experiences. The modern traveler not only wants adventure, access and amenities, they want to experience the world outside of the guidebook template, and enjoy elevated and unique experiences while exploring.
My job it to make this happen for them -- in a way that is more efficient and enjoyable, not only lending expertise, but, saving my clients a lot of time and headache while providing them access to places and extra benefits they can't book on their own. In working with me, you should expect the following:
Personalized planning. A great advisor can validate your own research and offer insightful recommendations to tailor each trip to your preferences, interests, and budget. I get to know you and anticipate your needs and wishes down to the smallest detail.
Convenience. Planning and booking your own trip can take days; sometimes weeks. Even then, it’s like drinking from a fire hose of information, a lot of which is misleading, advertising or biased articles. I can help you cut through the noise and pinpoint areas of interest quickly, so you can conserve your most precious resource: time.
Global expertise and connections. Not only do I have extensive personal knowledge of destinations around the world, I also have relationships and access to global partners. Being able to tap into my agency's network of 100+ other advisor colleagues who have first-hand experience in destinations and properties worldwide is a major resource when building out experiences.
Added-Value. A travel advisor often has access to better pricing than you can find online. I can secure special perks like complimentary room upgrades, daily breakfast, spa credits, and other benefits you can’t get on your own. For example, my exclusive Virtuoso luxury property amenities received on a hotel stay alone can be valued at over $500 per stay.
VIP treatment. A luxury travel advisor has access behind the velvet rope to experiences you never even dreamed were possible. It's hard to "VIP yourself," but your advisor can secure exclusive entry to events, private tours, meet-and-greets and more.
Peace of mind. In working with me, you know you have constant support, before, during and after your trip – so you can relax and just have fun! With last minute changes, ideas, or even emergencies, having someone who knows your trip down to the smallest detail, can mean the difference in placing one call, or losing multiple days dealing with a challenging situation.
““Charissa planned our trip with a level of perfection that we couldn’t have imagined. The planning was seamless—-she handled it all. And the experience exceeded our expectations. We already reached out to Charissa to have her plan a few more trips for the remainder of this year and next....and have recommended her to several of our friends.””
““Charissa was absolutely incredible in planning our anniversary trip to Italy. From the initial planning stages to her thoughtful recommendations and the overall experience, she planned an unforgettable trip for us. The level of attention and care she put into every detail was remarkable. Every new city we visited, every hotel we stayed at, and every experience we had exceeded our wildest expectations. We highly recommend Charissa to anyone looking to plan their next vacation Thank you once again, Charissa, for orchestrating such a remarkable travel experience for us. We are already looking forward to working with you again in the future and exploring more of the world!””