The Process of Working With Me as Your Travel Consultant

Planning travel used to be simple. You picked a destination, booked a flight, reserved a hotel, and hoped for the best.

Today, travel is layered. There are more options, more moving parts, more fine print, and more ways for a trip to feel overwhelming instead of exciting. That’s exactly why I chose to step into the role of Travel Consultant. To guide, support, and empower you before the booking ever happens.

When you work with me, you’re not just hiring someone to plan a trip. You’re choosing a thoughtful, intentional process designed to protect your time, your investment, and your peace of mind.

Let me walk you through what that actually looks like.

Step One: We Start With a Conversation, Not a Booking

Before a single destination is suggested or a single website is opened, we talk. This initial consultation is the foundation of everything. I want to understand you, not just where you want to go, but why you want to go. We’ll talk about:

• Your travel goals and expectations

• Past trips you loved (and ones you didn’t)

• Your comfort level with planning, logistics, and uncertainty

• Your budget range and timeline

• Who you’re traveling with and what truly matters to you

This is where many people feel relief for the first time. Instead of scrolling endlessly or second-guessing decisions, you finally have someone helping you slow down and think clearly. There’s no pressure here. No upselling. No rushing. Just clarity.

Step Two: I Create a Strategy, Not an Itinerary

This is where my role as a consultant really matters. Rather than jumping straight into bookings, I step back and look at the big picture. Travel works best when it’s intentional and aligned with your priorities, not when it’s pieced together out of stress or urgency. I help you:

• Evaluate destination options realistically

• Compare travel styles and pacing

• Understand seasonal considerations, crowds, and hidden challenges

• Identify risks, limitations, and opportunities

• Decide what’s worth your money and what isn’t

Sometimes this means confirming that your idea is perfect. Other times, it means gently redirecting you toward something better suited for your needs.

My goal is to help you make informed decisions, not emotional ones you might regret later.

Step Three: Clear Guidance on What Comes Next

Once you have direction and confidence, I guide you through the next steps - whether that’s booking on your own or moving forward with a different level of support. As a travel consultant, I don’t book travel on your behalf. Instead, I:

• Walk you through the booking process step by step

• Explain what to look for (and what to avoid)

• Help you understand cancellation policies, insurance options, and deadlines

• Review booking details so you don’t miss critical information

• Make sure everything aligns with the strategy we created

This empowers you to book confidently, knowing exactly why you’re choosing what you’re choosing. You’re not left guessing. You’re equipped.

Step Four: Ongoing Support & Problem-Solving

One of the biggest misconceptions about travel planning is that the work ends once things are booked. In reality, that’s when questions often start to arise. I stay available to support you with:

• Pre-trip preparation and organization

• Packing guidance and planning tips

• Timeline reminders and checkpoints

• Adjustments when plans shift

• Advice if unexpected situations arise

You’re never alone in the process. You have a trusted sounding board who understands your trip and your priorities. That support is often what turns stress into confidence and uncertainty into excitement.

Step Five: You Travel With Confidence, Not Anxiety

By the time your trip arrives, something important has already happened:

• You feel prepared.

• You know what to expect. You understand your choices. You’ve thought through the details that matter. Instead of worrying about what you might have missed, you’re able to focus on the experience itself.

That’s the heart of what I do. Travel should feel meaningful, not frantic. Thoughtful, not overwhelming. Grounded, not rushed.

Why This Process Matters

Anyone can Google travel information. Anyone can book a flight online. What’s missing for many people is discernment, context, and personal guidance. As your travel consultant, I:

• Help you avoid costly mistakes

• Save you hours of research and stress

• Bring clarity to complicated decisions

• Advocate for your best interest, not a commission

• Create space for travel to feel joyful again

This process is especially valuable if:

• You feel overwhelmed by planning

• You’ve had travel plans go wrong in the past

• You want meaningful experiences, not tourist traps

• You value transparency and thoughtful guidance

• You want someone in your corner

A More Intentional Way to Travel

Working with me isn’t about checking boxes or selling packages. It’s about walking alongside you as you plan something that matters. Your time matters. Your money matters. Your experiences matter. And travel, when done thoughtfully, has the power to connect, restore, and transform us.

If you’re ready for a calmer, clearer, more confident way to plan travel, I’d be honored to guide you through the process. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Contact me today to get started planning your next vacation.