Travel Planning FAQs

We provide you with a vacation planning Questionnaire or interview to find out what your “vacation vision” is and if you don’t know, we will help you figure it out! Then we start our research to find the perfect vacation options just for you! 

We are compensated by the hotels, airlines, and tour operators that we use when you book your travel through but we are not paid unless you actually book your travel through us and not until after you travel. In short, if you choose not to book with us or do, but then cancel, then we are never paid for our work (hello COVID). For this reason most Travel Agencies have moved to planning fees. Here's why: 

Travel planning involves much time. Our work is based on years of personal experience and professional expertise. We research destinations, hotels, and tours to meet your specific needs, contact suppliers, coordinate transportation, and draft itineraries. We will work as a liaison between your accommodations, transfer companies and airlines to ensure your experience is amazing! Your final itinerary and documents will give you as smooth of an experience as possible. 

 
If after we construct your group itinerary you choose to go a different direction or you book and then cancel, then our required planning fee covers a small payment for services rendered.

• All-inclusive  Individual Planning Itineraries -One-time non-refundable planning fee $25
• Non-all-inclusive Individual Planning Itineraries -One-time non-refundable Planning fee $50
• Small Group Planning (up to 20 individuals) -One-time non-refundable planning fee $100
• Large Group Planning (weddings & escorted, corporate incentive groups)-$250 up to $2,000 + travel expenses. This is a highly customized experience please contact us directly for quotes. 

*Rates and planning fee policies are subject to change. Returning clients (depeding on your traevl needs )we typically do not charge planning fees. 

We have first-hand knowledge and expertise! If the agent you are working with has not personally been to where they are recommending you, then chances are someone in our immediate network has. We are an award winning, certified agency that has built long-lasting partnerships with our preferred Tour Operators and Hoteliers. This allows us to get the best value and pricing for our clients in addition to securing extras (like hotel upgrades and VIP services) you would not have been able to get on your own. Finally, service! We are not an 800 number or auto generated reply! We are real people that truly care about your vacation experience and you’ll see our passion for what we do reflected in our service. We always work hard to support you before and during travel!  

It depends! Certain destinations such as Hawaii or South Pacific may have limited availability and in the all-inclusive resort world, peak travel times sell out well in advance. A good tip to know is that commercial airlines will publish flight schedules and pricing around eleven months prior your desired travel dates. You can typically secure the best travel schedule and pricing by taking advantage of early booking promotions and locking in a travel package anywhere from 9 to 11 months in advance. 

No, prices are not guaranteed until a deposit has been paid and reservation is confirmed. Airfare and hotel prices fluctuate frequently, so we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible once you are ready to book. 

This should never be the case but depending on what you are booking, this can sometimes happen. If it does, then no problem! Please send us print screens of the lower price you are finding.  We will do a quick check to verify the price, and if it's "apples to apples" will request a price match or find a way to beat it!  

Fabulous! Once you have chosen your travel package, the next step will be to fill out our reservation request form. This allows us to put your reservation on hold and send for your review before booking. A  deposit will be needed to confirm your reservation. Deposit can be paid with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or AMEX and can be made through the Blissful client portal we set up for you.  

For most individual itineraries the balance is due 45-60 days prior to departure. For group reservations the balance is typically due 90 to 120 days prior to departure. We can also set up payment plans in most circumstances.  

Absolutely! We are flexible. You can use whatever credit card(s) you wish to pay for the trip. 

We highly recommend it! Travel insurance protects you if you have to cancel or reschedule. Travel insurance also provides coverage for global pandemics, hurricanes, loss of baggage, travel delay, trip interruption, and medical expenses while traveling out of the country. They do not accept American health insurance in other countries so having a trip protection plan is always advisable. The cost of travel insurance is based on your total travel package and can run anywhere from $75-$300 per person. 

You can cancel as long as you purchased a Cancel for Any Reason trip protection plan. You should discuss with us your specific situation BEFORE you book so we can recommend the best policy for you. Trip protection plans are typically due in full at the time of booking; plans are active from time of purchase and are not refundable. 

Your travel documents will be prepared approximately 2-4 weeks prior to departure. Documents will be e-mailed. We also provide a free travel app that will include your customized itinerary, electronically host all your documents include travel tips, destination and hotel guides, answers to all of your travel Q&A plus, the ability to message us directly through the app if you should need us during your travels!