




How I Work
Personalized Travel Planning, From the First Idea to Bon Voyage
Planning a vacation should be exciting, not overwhelming! As a travel advisor with Magnolia Travel Group, I help clients turn their ideas into thoughtfully planned vacations, handling the research, reservations, itinerary details, and support along the way. Whether you're planning a cruise, an adventure to a unique destination, or need help planning a truly custom vacation, here's what you can expect when you work with me.
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Start Your Planning Journey
Tell me a little about the trip you have in mind by completing my travel inquiry form. Not sure of all the details yet? That's completely fine. Your destination, approximate dates, number of travelers, and ideas are enough to get the conversation started.
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Complimentary Consultation
Once I receive your inquiry, we'll connect to talk through your travel style, priorities, destination ideas, budget, and timeline. Depending on your trip, this may be handled by email or through a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
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Planning Fee & Agreement
If we are a good fit and you are ready to move forward, I'll send your planning agreement and planning fee invoice. Planning fees begin at $100 and vary based on the complexity of your trip. Your fee covers the time, research, expertise, and personalized service that go into designing your vacation.
*Planning fees are waived for first responders.
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Research & Itinerary Design
Once you're ready to begin, I'll research the destinations, accommodations, cruises, transportation, and experiences that best fit your travel style, priorities, and budget. I'll then create a personalized itinerary and recommendations for your review.
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Proposal Review & Revisions
You’ll receive a custom travel proposal with pricing and any additional options. We will go over everything together and make any adjustments needed until it feels just right for you.
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Booking Your Trip
Once you've approved your itinerary, I'll coordinate the reservations for your trip, including cruises, resorts, and hotels, as well as transfers, tours, excursions, and other special experiences. You will have one point of contact to help keep the details organized from booking through departure.
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Prepare for Your Journey
As your departure approaches, I’ll send curated destination guides, packing tips, cultural notes, and anything else you might need to feel confident and prepared.
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Final Documents & Trip Review
As your departure approaches, I will send your finalized travel documents, including confirmations, vouchers, and your detailed itinerary. We'll go over everything together, and I’ll answer any final questions so you feel prepared and confident before your journey begins.
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Bon Voyage!
You’re off on your adventure! While you travel, I remain available for support if anything comes up. My goal is to ensure your trip is seamless, memorable, and stress-free from start to finish.
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Welcome Home & What's Next
Once you're home, I'll check in to hear about your experience and favorite moments. And when you're ready to start dreaming about your next journey, I'll be here to help bring that one to life, too.

