OUR 3-STEP PROCESS TO AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND™
When you are ready, sign up for our newsletter, submit a trip request via our website or contact our concierge, who can help connect you with the perfect advisor to assist you with your travel plans. After the initial consultation (and depending on the experience you’re looking to book or the size of your group), we will require a planning fee of between $25-$250+ per person, based on the length, complexity, and timing of your trip. This allows your advisor to make your experience their priority and set aside the time it takes to create a customized itinerary that will exceed your expectations.
INCLUDED IN THIS STEP
Trip request and travel profile created
Consultation with a travel expert
A brief overview of destinations, experiences, and travel requirements
Professional Planning Fee processed (includes a 10% donation to Travel Elevates)
Our Professional Planning Fee also includes additional lost baggage coverage and support from our Blue Ribbon Bags service.
Free access to destination guides and itinerary suggestions from preferred travel providers
Complimentary subscription to our Inspire Newsletter
We believe travel can help create a better world. TRAVEL & CRUISE DESK will donate 10% of all Professional Planning Fees charged to the TRAVEL ELEVATES FOUNDATION.
Next, your expert travel advisor will be assigned and they’ll start working on your itinerary. Your advisor will talk through all your travel desires, budget, style of trip, and special requests and prepare a tailored proposal that’s uniquely based on your needs. They’ll work with you until you are ready to book, apply deposits and provide you with the due dates on all future payments.
INCLUDED IN THIS STEP
Explore & share destination itinerary options
Review of current destination-specific entry, health & safety requirements
Book & apply payments to confirm travel arrangements
Pre/Post hotel suggestions (includes exclusive rates with free parking at the Radisson Portland Airport)
Recommendations for pre/post customized tours or excursions
Airport Transfer for private car & driver recommendations if required
Trip Protection/Travel Insurance options or suggestions
Access to Our Flight Desk for help with air bookings *
From the moment you start working with your expert advisor, all the way through the booking process and beyond, they’ll be just one phone call or email away to answer any questions or book additional components of your trip. As both your expert and your advocate, your travel advisor’s goal is to enhance your travel experience to an EXPERIENCE BEYOND™, a once-in-a-lifetime journey that you’ll never forget.
INCLUDED IN THIS STEP
Notification of itinerary and flight schedule changes
Advance aircraft seat selections when available
Travel membership numbers applied to your reservations where applicable
Your travel advocate before & during travel
24h in travel emergency service
Itinerary changes or revisions*
Updated health & safety destination review
Post-travel check-in
* Additional fees may apply. For a full detailed overview of the service we provide please visit travelcruisedesk.com/agreement.