Hello!
Welcome to this short guide to my travel planning services. Thank you for taking the time to read through and understand my process of handcrafting a personalized and memorable trip for you. I look forward to working together!
How I work for you:
I create trips from scratch to deliver unforgettable experiences, from the logistics to the surprising add-ons. I cover southern Europe, with an emphasis on my home country, Spain.
I’m a fan of boutique-style hotels, local cuisine, and experiences that give you real insight and appreciation of your destination.
How does the process work?
We start with a free-of-charge phone consultation, so I can learn about you, your travel style and vacation wishes. We talk about timings and trip budget, and I create a brief.
Then I start researching destinations and the travel partners (hotels, transport options, tours) and create a first proposal. Once you’re happy, I book the elements, starting with hotels as these are the most time critical, and ending with things like tours, classes, tickets, and restaurants as required.
What are the benefits of using a travel advisor?
I am here to inspire, inform, plan, and book all aspects of your trip. This saves you hours of internet research, helps avoid pitfalls (like national holidays or not pre-booking iconic sights) and ensures you minimize stress and max out on holiday enjoyment.
I’m a Fora Travel affiliate – what does that mean for you?
As an affiliate of Fora Travel, I have access to VIP client perks at 1000s of Fora’s partner hotels. These include early check-in/late checkout, hotel credits, and upgrades depending on availability.
When I book your hotels (or apartments/villas) through Fora, I can communicate your requirements and advocate on your behalf if something goes wrong.
Your credit card and passport information is secured via Fora-s Vault.
How I get paid:
I charge a planning fee to cover the time spent researching the trip and crafting personalized itineraries. This fee is agreed and charged before I start planning, and invoiced via Fora’s payment system.
Fora partner hotels pay me a small commission if we book on your behalf. That’s paid separately by hotels to advisors and does not affect your rate.
* Please note: I don’t price-match with large travel-search engines and can’t book for you on Booking or Airbnb. The rates I can offer are usually the same as the hotel’s but with the Fora VIP perks or travel agent rates via Expedia. I will be transparent and show you the best options for your budget.
My planning fees:
The fees exist to cover the cost of my time spent on research, hand-picking the accommodation and activities, itinerary creation and adjustments, bookings and being on hand during your trip via WhatsApp. They are subject to adjustments: discounts for first-time clients and referrals, or surcharges more for last-minute requests.
Planning fees are based on two travellers and payable at the beginning of the planning process.
Pricing
Essential Trips: €250
Single destination itinerary up to 7 days
Proposal draft and one optional revision
Personalised digital itinerary app
Standard requests
Booking and management of core travel components (accommodation, transport, tours)
Deluxe Trips: €500
2-3 destinations up to 14 days
Proposal draft and two optional revisions
Daily itinerary creation
Personalised digital itinerary app
Booking and management of all travel components (concierge-services)
Some complex elements
No fees
Hotel bookings only, you know where you want to stay, I book it and get you the Fora perks.
About me
I’ve visited 60 countries and organized city breaks, country escapes and complex trips through Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. I have lived in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany and China, before moving to Valencia, Spain in 2021.